1. Richard Arlen later taught as a United States Army Air Forces flight instructor in World War II.
11 Facts About Richard Arlen
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Richard Arlen is best known for his role as a pilot in the Academy Award-winning Wings with Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Gary Cooper, El Brendel, and his second wife, Jobyna Ralston, whom he married in 1927.
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Richard Arlen was among the more famous residents of the celebrity enclave, Toluca Lake, California.
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When Richard Arlen left the studio in 1941, the series continued with Devine teamed with a variety of other actors.
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Richard Arlen appeared on the November 9,1968 episode of Petticoat Junction playing himself.
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Richard Arlen supported Barry Goldwater in the 1964 United States presidential election.
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Richard Arlen married actress Jobyna Ralston in January 1927, and they had one son.
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Richard Arlen divorced him in 1945 claiming in court that he had "packed up" and left her.
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Richard Arlen got married again in 1946 to New York socialite Margaret Kinsella.
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On March 28,1976, Richard Arlen died of pulmonary emphysema in North Hollywood, California.
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In 1960, Richard Arlen was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a motion pictures star at 6755 Hollywood Boulevard for his contributions to the film industry.