At one time, Hadley held a Top Secret security clearance, because of work in narrating nuclear weapon training films.
First actor to play "Red Ryder" on radio.
Memorable as the very, very tall Francois, the movie star in evening clothes, who stands next to the very very small Miss Plupp (Heather Wilde) on the sunny streets of Lompoc in a scene directed by the town drunk, Egbert Souse (W.C. Fields), in the classic comedy "The Bank Dick" (1940).
Survived by his wife Helen, and a son Dale.
Was once a member of the L.A. Tennis Club, and often played in tournaments for charity..