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Two sons of the late Henry C. de Mille who have inherited their father's talent for playwriting

The late Henry C. de Mille was David Belasco's literary partner, and wrote with him The Wife, Lord Chumley and other pieces. His sons have inherited his talent for dramatic work. William C. de Mille, born in 1878, was educated at Columbia and later in Germany. His first attempt at playwriting was a one-act sketch entitled, A Mixed Foursome, produced in 1899 by Mr. Sargent's students. He also wrote with Charles Barnard a piece called The First Ring, which was seen during the season of 1900-1 at Carnegie Lyceum. He has written with his brother, Cecil, a play for Charles Richman, called The Genius, in which that actor will star this season, and he is the author of Robert Edeson's new play which will be presented at the Hudson in January. Cecil de Mille has had experience as an actor, having played with E. H. Sothern and other stars. He tried playwriting by constructing a melodrama which met with success, after which he collaborated with his brother on the play for Mr. Richman. He has just completed a play for a star in collaboration with Mrs. Charles Doremus.