Wright Lorimer

Wright Lorimer (March 10, 1874  December 22, 1911)[1] was the stage name of Walter Myron Smith, an American stage actor and playwright who was also known as Walter M. S. Lowell. He was author of a famous religious play The Shepherd King (1904) and starred in the Broadway production playing David. The play was co-written with Arnold Reeves. Lorimer committed suicide in 1911 despondent over a contract and proceeds of The Shepherd King with producer William A. Brady.[2][3]

Wright Lorimer
Born
Walter Myron Smith

(1874-03-10)March 10, 1874
DiedDecember 22, 1911(1911-12-22) (aged 37)
Other namesWalter M. S. Lowell
Occupation(s)Actor, Playwright
Years active1899-1911
SpouseKittie L. Lorimer (née Kate Purdy)
Children3

In 1923 The Shepherd King was made into an extravagant religious film by Fox Film Corporation. It was shot in several countries and released in direct competition with Cecil B. DeMille's religious spectacular The Ten Commandments.

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