[4][5] Born in Germany in 1892, Talmadge arrived in Hollywood in 1910 and began his career as a stuntman (including a stint with Douglas Fairbanks) before becoming an actor himself.

[3] Richard Talmadge spoke fluent English, but with a German accent that became obvious when talkies arrived.

His accent didn't matter much in these pictures, which had Talmadge in almost constant motion, doing spectacular stunts throughout the films.

During the Depression he gave up his production company and signed with a major studio, Universal Pictures, where he starred in the 12-chapter serial Pirate Treasure (1934).

[11] The family was close, with brothers Otto, Victor, and Leon working on the Richard Talmadge productions of the 1930s.