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Arliss

American  
[ahr-lis] / ˈɑr lɪs /

noun

  1. George, 1868–1946, English actor.


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“The Dumb Waiter” I’ve had a chance to work with a wonderful actor and a lovely man lately called Arliss Howard.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2022

While there, Arliss ordered dinner in the hotel's Garden Court dining room, and Roemer made him a dish with a special sauce to commemorate the occasion.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2021

I hope you will give these youngsters the same welcome you give your current favorites: Theda Bara, George Arliss, Elmo Lincoln, Clive Brook, Lya De Putti, and Francis X. Bushman.

From Slate • Jan. 12, 2019

Hoping to take advantage of the popularity of bitcoin, James has now incorporated a new company called TRADEtoGAIN, with 20-year-old Armon Rabiee and 24-year-old Luke Arliss.

From The Guardian • Apr. 19, 2018

Arliss was only five years old, but I’d spent a lot of time showing him how to throw a rock.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson