Orme Caldara (born Frank Slocum; February 9, 1875 – October 21, 1925) was an American stage actor. He was married to actress Julia Dean from 1906 to 1913. Caldara appeared in one movie, ''

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. He often appeared with Cowl in the theatre co-starring with her in several influential

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plays, including '' Within the Law'' (1912–1913), '' Common Clay'' (1915–1916), ''Lilac Time'' (1917), and '' Smilin' Through'' (1919–1920). Caldara contracted

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in the early 1920s, and his ailing health forced him to retire from his stage career. He died of the disease in a sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York in 1925.

Biography

Caldara was born Frank Slocum on February 9, 1875 in Empire City, Oregon. His father, Caleb Slocum, was a native of

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. Caldara was working as a stage actor by 1898, when he was a leading member of the Lorraine Hollis Company. He began appearing on

in 1904, and performed in numerous productions until 1920. In addition to acting, Caldara was also a professional swimmer.

Death

Caldara contracted tuberculosis in the early 1920s, and his ailing health forced him into an early retirement. He died of the disease in a tuberculosis sanatorium in Saranac Lake, New York on October 21, 1925.

Filmography

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