#7: He Divorces Helen Menken in 1927 as His Stage Career Continues
In 1927, he and actress Helen Menken ended their marriage after about a year together. Both were still working actively in the New York theater scene, and their demanding schedules often kept them focused on separate productions and professional commitments.

Following the divorce, he continued pursuing stage roles in Broadway and touring productions. The end of the marriage did not significantly interrupt his work, and he remained part of the theater community that provided steady opportunities for actors during the late 1920s.
