About

In 1930, this was the home of actor Robert Chisholm. Born in 1898 in Melbourne, Australia, he was a singer by profession. He was featured in two Hollywood musicals while living here, but his main career was on the New York stage where he appeared in 16 musical comedies or operettas between 1927 and 1951, including the “Threepenny Opera” (1933), “A Connecticut Yankee” (1944), and “On the Town” (1946). He passed away in 1960.

1940 Census:
2225 Canyon Terrace (Rents for $60): 1) Fred Jaffey, head of household; white single male 45 years of age; born in New York; musician, motion pictures; earns $4,000. (ED 60-120; Page 7A; Line 7).