Tony Curtis film career declined considerably after 1960. His most significant dramatic part came in 1968 when he starred in the true-life drama "The Boston Strangler", which some consider his last major film role. The part reinforced his reputation as a serious actor with his chilling portrayal of serial killer Albert DeSalvo. He later starred alongside Roger Moore in the ITC TV series "The Persuaders!", with Curtis playing American millionaire Danny Wilde. The series ran twenty-four episodes. Curtis is the father of actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis by his first wife, actress Janet Leigh. Tony Curtis was born Bernard Schwartz
Night of the Strangler the film acting debut for both Chuck Patterson and Harold Sylvester. "Night of the Strangler" was filmed in New Orleans in 1972. Production values were generally low; for example, the boom mic is visible in several scenes. A lyricist and vocalist are both credited, but no songs are present in known prints of the film. The film was released under a variety of titles. The American Film Institute lists The Ace of Spaces as a working title, but that title may have also been used for distribution. At least one surviving print has the slightly longer title The Night of