Did Lloyd Corrigan or Percy Adlon begin working in films first?
Lloyd Corrigan Lloyd Corrigan (October 16, 1900 – November 5, 1969) was an American film and television actor, producer, screenwriter, and director who began working in films in the 1920s. The son of actress Lillian Elliott, Corrigan directed films, usually mysteries such as "Daughter of the Dragon" starring Anna May Wong (one of a trilogy of Fu Manchu movies for which he has writing credits), before dedicating himself more to acting in 1938. His short "La Cucaracha" won an Academy Award in 1935.
Eileen Percy Eileen Percy (21 August 1900 – 29 July 1973) was an Irish actress of the silent era. She appeared in 68 films between 1917 and 1933. She was born in Belfast and died in Los Angeles, California. Her remains are buried at Chapel of the Pines Crematory. She was married to songwriter Harry Ruby. She was portrayed by Arlene Dahl in "Three Little Words" (1950).