[6] Landau was born in Philadelphia, the son of Robert Magee, who emigrated from County Londonderry, Ireland and listed his occupation as gardener on the 1880 census.

[7] He performed on Broadway[6] and in many other stage productions, including beginning at the Burbank and Belasco theatres in Los Angeles in 1931.

For at least three years, he performed in Street Scene, beginning in New York and then in other cities, including London.

[3] In his will, he questioned whether Frances had obtained a legal divorce from her previous husband, Edwin T. Emory, in 1900, before she had married him in 1903.

[2] His will left his estate ($3,803) to Delight Howell, "the best friend I ever had … in payment for her loyalty in spite of adversity".