Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Edward G. Robinson, Jr. was born on March 19, 1933 in Los Angeles. He was the son of legendary actor Edward G. Robinson and actress Gladys Lloyd. He was an actor, appearing in a few films and on television series. Robinson, Jr. lead a troubled life and was known for being a playboy. He started drinking as a teenager and got into trouble with the law numerous times after becoming an adult. He eloped at the age of 19, had a daughter, and was divorced a few years later. He was arrested multiple times for charges including check fraud, drunken driving, and assault and robbery. He married twice more and died of a heart attack on February 26, 1974. Photograph caption dated June 29, 1954 reads "Kisses his wife Frances, as they reconcile." She had filed for separation just the week before, but a judge urged them to give it another chance.
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Robinson, Edward G.,--1933-1974 Robinson, Frances Chisholm Robinson, Edward G.,--1893-1973--Family Actors--United States Actresses--California--Los Angeles Children of celebrities--United States Couples--California--Los Angeles Reconciliation Kissing Men--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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