#4: He Returns to New York in the Early 1920s and Begins Working Around the Theater Industry
After leaving the Navy, he returned to New York City and began looking for work during the early 1920s. At first, he took various jobs connected to theater productions, including stage management and other backstage responsibilities.

Working behind the scenes introduced him to the professional theater world. Over time, these experiences helped him learn how productions operated and eventually led to opportunities to perform on stage, beginning the career path that would shape the rest of his life.
