During the filming of Spanish Eyes (1930) in 1930, Donald Calthrop invited a chorus girl, named Nita Foy, to his dressing room for drinks during a break. Nita stepped too near the stove and her costume caught on fire, and she burned to death. Donald, who was married, faced the additional horror of explaining to his wife why Nita was in his dressing room to start with. Supposedly the situation led to the end of Donald's marriage and the beginning of his drinking problem.
Grandson of Dion Boucicault.
Nephew of Dion Boucicault Jr..