Background
Gilbert, Douglas was born on September 17, 1889 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Andrus L. and Elizabeth Ann (Lester) Gilbert.
Gilbert, Douglas was born on September 17, 1889 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Andrus L. and Elizabeth Ann (Lester) Gilbert.
Educated Moorestown (New Jersey) High school and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New New York
Began journalism, 1917. Served on New York Evening Post, Daily News and World. Became drama critic World-Telegram, later feature writer
Specialized in English literature of Victorian period.
Collector of 1st edits of Victorian period authors.
Club: The Players (New York City).
Married Marguerite Snyder, April. Children: George Arthur, Ethel Joyce (Mistress G. Everett Hill, 3d).