VEILLER, BAYARD

(1869-1943)

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bayard Veiller worked as a crime reporter andpress agentprior to becoming a playwright. He specialized in mysteries and thrillers, among which are three standouts:Within the Law(1912),The Thirteenth Chair(1916), andThe Trial of Mary Dugan(1927). Veiller's other plays includeThe Primrose Path(1907),The Fight(1912),Back Home(1915),Damn Your Honor(1929; cowritten with Becky Gardiner), andThat's the Woman(1930). Veiller was married to actress Margaret Wycherly, who starred inThe Thirteenth Chairand other Veiller plays.