The Gladiator (1938 Film)

	The Gladiator (1938 Film) ''The Gladiator'' is a 1938 American comedy and fantasy film starring Joe E. Brown, Dickie Moore and June Travis. The movie is an adaptation of Philip Gordon Wylie's 1930 novel '' Gladiator'', which is often credited with having influenced the creation of Superman. Plot A man returns to college and is talked into joining the football team. He is a real joke on the team, until he is given a drug that gives him super strength. After the formula from Professor Danner turns him into a campus hero, Hugo Kipp enters a wrestling ring against Man Mountain Dean to raise money for an orphanage. He finds out too late that the serum is only temporary, losing his strength with the match in progress. Only a few lucky moves enable Hugo to win the match. Cast ;Main cast * Joe E. Brown - Hugo Kipp * Dickie Moore - Bobby Man Mountain Dean - Himself June Travis - Iris Bennett Lucien Littlefield - Professor Danner Ethel Wales - Mrs. Danner * Robert Kent - Tom Dixon * Donald Douglas - Coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Edward Sedgwick Edward Sedgwick (November 7, 1889 – March 7, 1953) was an American film director, writer, actor and producer. Early life He was born in Galveston, Texas, the son of Edward Sedgwick, Sr. and Josephine Walker, both stage actors. At the age of four, young Edward Sedgwick joined his show business family in what was then the Sedgwick Comedy Company, a vaudeville act, doing a "singing speciality". He played child parts and did vaudeville acts until he was seven, when he was given his first comedy part, that of an Irish immigrant, in a comedy written by his father called ''Just Over''. During this time, he was only on stage during the summer months. In winter his father took him back to Galveston and sent him to school. He graduated from St. Mary's University of Galveston, and was then sent to the Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, from which he graduated with the rank of first lieutenant. After graduation, he seriously contemplated a military life but the lure of the st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Philip Gordon Wylie Philip Gordon Wylie (May 12, 1902 – October 25, 1971) was an American writer of works ranging from pulp science fiction, mysteries, social diatribes and satire to ecology and the threat of nuclear holocaust. Early life and career Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, Wylie was the son of Presbyterian minister Edmund Melville Wylie and the former Edna Edwards, a novelist, who died when Philip was five years old. His family later moved to Montclair, New Jersey. Wylie attended Princeton University from 1920–1923. A writer of fiction and nonfiction, Wylie's output included hundreds of articles, novels, serials, short stories, syndicated newspaper columns, and works of social criticism. He also wrote screenplays while in Hollywood, was an editor for Farrar & Rinehart, served on the Dade County, Florida Defense Council, was a director of the Lerner Marine Laboratory, and at one time was an adviser to the chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee for Atomic Energy, which led to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Milton Kibbee Milton Kibbee (January 27, 1896 – April 17, 1970) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 360 films between 1933 and 1953. He was the brother of actor Guy Kibbee and his daughter was actress Lois Kibbee. He died in Simi Valley, California. His remains are interred at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14000 Famous Persons by Scott Wilson Partial filmography '' Central Airport'' (1933) '' College Coach'' (1933) '' Little Big Shot'' (1935) unbilled '' Moonlight on the Prairie'' (1935) ''Fugitive in the Sky'' (Unbilled) (1936) ''Bengal Tiger'' (1936) '' Murder by an Aristocrat'' (1936) '' Times Square Playboy'' (1936) ''Back in Circulation'' (1937) ''The Lady Escapes'' (1937) ''Smart Blonde'' (1937) '' The Gladiator'' (1938) ''Overland Stage Raiders'' (1938) ''The Roaring Twenties'' (1939) as a Cab Driver (uncredited) '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939) as a Reporter (uncre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Marjorie Kane Marjorie Kane (April 28, 1909 – January 8, 1992) was an American film and stage actress born in Chicago. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1929 and 1951, occasionally under the name Babe Kane. Career Kane appeared on stage for 11 years before she was signed to a five-year contract with Mack Sennett in 1929. Her contract was validated by Los Angeles superior Judge Keech, as she was under legal signing age (she was 20). Her long run in the play '' Good News'' garnered her favorable reviews and interested two studios in giving her screen tests in 1928. "When I took my screen tests," she said, "I was continually conscious of the fact that I was in front of a movie camera and had to act. I was scared to death and couldn't do a thing. I tried my best to be natural but failed terribly."Thomas, Dan. ''The Evening Independence''. April 26, 1929. p. 17 Partial filmography ''Border Romance'' (1929) – Nina ''The Dance of Life'' (1929) – Performer: 'The Flippity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eddie Kane Eddie Kane (August 12, 1889 – April 30, 1969) was an American actor who appeared in over 250 productions from 1928 to 1959. Biography Kane was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His early career was in vaudeville as a member of the two-man team of Kane & Herman. Some of his more famous films include ''The Public Enemy'' (1931), '' The Mummy'' (1932), ''Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' (1936), '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939), ''Meet John Doe'' (1941), ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' (1942), ''It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946), and ''The Ten Commandments'' (1956). Kane appeared in three Academy Award for Best Picture winners: ''The Broadway Melody'' (1929), ''It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' You Can't Take It with You'' (1938). Late in his career, Kane made a few appearances on television including the role of Mr. Monahan, Ralph Kramden's Gotham Bus Company boss on ''The Honeymooners''. Kane retired after the 1950s and died of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles in 1969. See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sam Hayes (actor) Samuel or Sam Hayes may refer to: Sam Hayes (news reader), New Zealand news reader Samuel E. Hayes Jr. (born 1940), former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Sir Samuel Hayes, 1st Baronet (1737–1807), MP for Augher and of the Hayes baronets Sir Samuel Hayes, 2nd Baronet (1773–1827) * Sir Samuel Hercules Hayes, 4th Baronet (1840–1901) Samuel Hayes (settler) Samuel Hayes (1641 – April 7, 1712) was an early settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a member of the General Assembly A general assembly or general meeting is a meeting of all the members of an organization or shareholders of a company. ... (1641–1712), early settler of Norwalk, Connecticut Samuel Snowden Hayes (1820–1880), Illinois politician * Samuel W. Hayes (1875-1941) See also * Samuel Hays (other) * Samuel Ross Hay (1865–1944), American Methodist bishop {{hndis, Hayes, Samuel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Harrison Greene Harrison Greene (January 18, 1884 – September 28, 1945) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 230 films between 1931 and 1945. The son of a jeweler, Greene was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in California. He was a director in addition to performing in vaudeville. He was married to actress Katherine Parker. They performed together as "a team of refined vaudeville entertainers that it would be hard to beat." Selected filmography ''Damaged Lives'' (1933) '' Central Airport'' (1933) '' Jail Birds of Paradise'' (1934) '' St. Louis Woman'' (1934) '' Sea Spoilers'' (1936) ''Ants in the Pantry'' (1936) * '' Senor Jim'' (1936) * '' Ticket to Paradise'' (1936) '' Dick Tracy'' (1937) ''Grips, Grunts and Groans'' (1937) '' The Gladiator'' (1938) '' Down on the Farm'' (1938) ''New Frontier The term ''New Frontier'' was used by Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy in his acceptance speech in the 1960 United States presidential election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	William Gould (actor) William Gould (May 2, 1886 – May 15, 1969) was a Canadian-American film actor. He appeared in more than 240 films during his career. In films, Gould portrayed Jed Scott, a leader of homesteaders, in the serial ''The Lone Ranger Rides Again'' (1939) and Air Marshal Kragg in the serial '' Buck Rogers'' (1939). Selected filmography ''Saved by Radio'' (1922) - Spike Jones ''Back Fire'' (1922) - Steve Rollins ''Beasts of Paradise'' (1923) ''Flirting with Love'' (1924) - John Williams '' The Desert Outlaw'' (1924) ''Pride of Sunshine Alley'' (1924) ''The Red Lily'' (1924) - Arresting Detective (uncredited) '' The Riddle Rider'' (1924) - Jack Archer ''The Sunrise Trail'' (1931) - Joe - Card Player (uncredited) '' Heroes of the Flames'' (1931) - John Madison ''The Phantom'' (1931) - Dr. Weldon '' The Crowd Roars'' (1932) - Track Doctor (uncredited) ''Uptown New York'' (1932) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) '' The Lost Special'' (1932, Serial) - Steele h. 1(uncr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Richard Alexander (actor) Richard Alexander (November 19, 1902 – August 9, 1989) was an American film character actor. Biography Born in Dallas, Texas, Alexander appeared in numerous film serials such as ''Flash Gordon'', ''Zorro Rides Again'' and films like '' Babes in Toyland'', '' The Gladiator'', as well as a leading role in ''All Quiet on the Western Front''. Although he appeared in countless films, almost all of his appearances were uncredited (see filmography below). Alexander died at age 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2. McFarland & Company (2016) Filmography '' Brown of Harvard'' (1926) as Football Fan (film debut, uncredited) '' Old Ironsides'' (1926) as Seaman (uncredited) '' The Fightin' Comeback'' (1927) as Red Pollock ''The King of Kings'' (1927) as Roman Soldier (uncredited) ''Annie Laurie'' (1927) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Donald Douglas (American Actor) Donald Douglas (born Douglas William Kinleyside, 24 August 1905 – 31 December 1945) was a Scottish actor in the United States who performed in films, on the stage and in radio. Background He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 24 August 1905, and was christened at a church in Twickenham, England. Young Douglas was the son of William Young Kinleyside, a businessman and lawyer. Business brought his father to New York on several occasions, and eventually, five-year old Douglas, with his sister Hazel, were brought to America as second cabin class passengers, on board the British steamer '' Mauritania'', which sailed from the Port of Liverpool on 29 October 1910, and arrived at the Port of New York, 4 November. He became an American citizen in 1939. Adopting the stage name "Don Douglas", he became a singer and actor in musical shows such as ''Footlites''. In 1928, his big break came when he won glowing revues for his performance in ''The Desert Song'' in the Orpheum Theatre in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ethel Wales Ethel Wales (April 4, 1878 – February 15, 1952) was an American actress who appeared in more than 130 films during her 30-year career. Biography Born in 1878 in Passaic, New Jersey, Wales graduated from "Wisconsin university". Wales had a multifaceted professional relationship with Cecil DeMille and William deMille, beginning with her acting in their plays in the eastern United States. When the brothers moved to Hollywood and began working with films, Wales was their secretary and casting director. In 1927, Cecil De Mille signed her to a long-term contract to act in films. Her first film for Cecil DeMille was ''The Whispering Chorus'' (1918). She was the first wife of Wellington E. Wales, Mary Pickford's business manager during the height of her popularity. The couple had one son, Wellington Charles Wales, an editorial writer for ''The New York Times'', who died of a heart attack shortly after his 19-year-old son Samuel was killed in a train mishap. Ethel's second husb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lucien Littlefield Lucien Littlefield (August 16, 1895 – June 4, 1960) was an American actor who achieved a long career from silent films to the television era. He was noted for his versatility, playing a wide range of roles and already portraying old men before he was of voting age. Life and career Lucien Littlefield was born in San Antonio, Texas and attended Staunton Military Academy. He started his movie career in 1913 and worked as an actor until his death in 1960. He usually portrayed comedic supporting characters, often much older than himself. His role of the doctor in '' The Cat and the Canary'' (1927) is one of his more notable performances. The character actor appeared with Laurel and Hardy, first as an eccentric professor in '' Dirty Work'' and finally as a veterinarian in ''Sons of the Desert'', both made in 1933. He also played Mary Pickford's father in ''My Best Girl'' in 1927. Other roles include the western ''Tumbleweeds'' with William S. Hart, the comedy '' Ruggles of Red ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	The Gladiator (1938 Film) ''The Gladiator'' is a 1938 American comedy and fantasy film starring Joe E. Brown, Dickie Moore and June Travis. The movie is an adaptation of Philip Gordon Wylie's 1930 novel '' Gladiator'', which is often credited with having influenced the creation of Superman. Plot A man returns to college and is talked into joining the football team. He is a real joke on the team, until he is given a drug that gives him super strength. After the formula from Professor Danner turns him into a campus hero, Hugo Kipp enters a wrestling ring against Man Mountain Dean to raise money for an orphanage. He finds out too late that the serum is only temporary, losing his strength with the match in progress. Only a few lucky moves enable Hugo to win the match. Cast ;Main cast * Joe E. Brown - Hugo Kipp * Dickie Moore - Bobby Man Mountain Dean - Himself June Travis - Iris Bennett Lucien Littlefield - Professor Danner Ethel Wales - Mrs. Danner * Robert Kent - Tom Dixon * Donald Douglas - Coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Edward Sedgwick Edward Sedgwick (November 7, 1889 – March 7, 1953) was an American film director, writer, actor and producer. Early life He was born in Galveston, Texas, the son of Edward Sedgwick, Sr. and Josephine Walker, both stage actors. At the age of four, young Edward Sedgwick joined his show business family in what was then the Sedgwick Comedy Company, a vaudeville act, doing a "singing speciality". He played child parts and did vaudeville acts until he was seven, when he was given his first comedy part, that of an Irish immigrant, in a comedy written by his father called ''Just Over''. During this time, he was only on stage during the summer months. In winter his father took him back to Galveston and sent him to school. He graduated from St. Mary's University of Galveston, and was then sent to the Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, from which he graduated with the rank of first lieutenant. After graduation, he seriously contemplated a military life but the lure of the st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Philip Gordon Wylie Philip Gordon Wylie (May 12, 1902 – October 25, 1971) was an American writer of works ranging from pulp science fiction, mysteries, social diatribes and satire to ecology and the threat of nuclear holocaust. Early life and career Born in Beverly, Massachusetts, Wylie was the son of Presbyterian minister Edmund Melville Wylie and the former Edna Edwards, a novelist, who died when Philip was five years old. His family later moved to Montclair, New Jersey. Wylie attended Princeton University from 1920–1923. A writer of fiction and nonfiction, Wylie's output included hundreds of articles, novels, serials, short stories, syndicated newspaper columns, and works of social criticism. He also wrote screenplays while in Hollywood, was an editor for Farrar & Rinehart, served on the Dade County, Florida Defense Council, was a director of the Lerner Marine Laboratory, and at one time was an adviser to the chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee for Atomic Energy, which led to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Milton Kibbee Milton Kibbee (January 27, 1896 – April 17, 1970) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 360 films between 1933 and 1953. He was the brother of actor Guy Kibbee and his daughter was actress Lois Kibbee. He died in Simi Valley, California. His remains are interred at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Chatsworth, California.Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14000 Famous Persons by Scott Wilson Partial filmography '' Central Airport'' (1933) '' College Coach'' (1933) '' Little Big Shot'' (1935) unbilled '' Moonlight on the Prairie'' (1935) ''Fugitive in the Sky'' (Unbilled) (1936) ''Bengal Tiger'' (1936) '' Murder by an Aristocrat'' (1936) '' Times Square Playboy'' (1936) ''Back in Circulation'' (1937) ''The Lady Escapes'' (1937) ''Smart Blonde'' (1937) '' The Gladiator'' (1938) ''Overland Stage Raiders'' (1938) ''The Roaring Twenties'' (1939) as a Cab Driver (uncredited) '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939) as a Reporter (uncre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Marjorie Kane Marjorie Kane (April 28, 1909 – January 8, 1992) was an American film and stage actress born in Chicago. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1929 and 1951, occasionally under the name Babe Kane. Career Kane appeared on stage for 11 years before she was signed to a five-year contract with Mack Sennett in 1929. Her contract was validated by Los Angeles superior Judge Keech, as she was under legal signing age (she was 20). Her long run in the play '' Good News'' garnered her favorable reviews and interested two studios in giving her screen tests in 1928. "When I took my screen tests," she said, "I was continually conscious of the fact that I was in front of a movie camera and had to act. I was scared to death and couldn't do a thing. I tried my best to be natural but failed terribly."Thomas, Dan. ''The Evening Independence''. April 26, 1929. p. 17 Partial filmography ''Border Romance'' (1929) – Nina ''The Dance of Life'' (1929) – Performer: 'The Flippity ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Eddie Kane Eddie Kane (August 12, 1889 – April 30, 1969) was an American actor who appeared in over 250 productions from 1928 to 1959. Biography Kane was born in St. Louis, Missouri. His early career was in vaudeville as a member of the two-man team of Kane & Herman. Some of his more famous films include ''The Public Enemy'' (1931), '' The Mummy'' (1932), ''Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' (1936), '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939), ''Meet John Doe'' (1941), ''Yankee Doodle Dandy'' (1942), ''It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946), and ''The Ten Commandments'' (1956). Kane appeared in three Academy Award for Best Picture winners: ''The Broadway Melody'' (1929), ''It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' You Can't Take It with You'' (1938). Late in his career, Kane made a few appearances on television including the role of Mr. Monahan, Ralph Kramden's Gotham Bus Company boss on ''The Honeymooners''. Kane retired after the 1950s and died of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles in 1969. See ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Sam Hayes (actor) Samuel or Sam Hayes may refer to: Sam Hayes (news reader), New Zealand news reader Samuel E. Hayes Jr. (born 1940), former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Sir Samuel Hayes, 1st Baronet (1737–1807), MP for Augher and of the Hayes baronets Sir Samuel Hayes, 2nd Baronet (1773–1827) * Sir Samuel Hercules Hayes, 4th Baronet (1840–1901) Samuel Hayes (settler) Samuel Hayes (1641 – April 7, 1712) was an early settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a member of the General Assembly A general assembly or general meeting is a meeting of all the members of an organization or shareholders of a company. ... (1641–1712), early settler of Norwalk, Connecticut Samuel Snowden Hayes (1820–1880), Illinois politician * Samuel W. Hayes (1875-1941) See also * Samuel Hays (other) * Samuel Ross Hay (1865–1944), American Methodist bishop {{hndis, Hayes, Samuel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Harrison Greene Harrison Greene (January 18, 1884 – September 28, 1945) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 230 films between 1931 and 1945. The son of a jeweler, Greene was born in Portland, Oregon, but grew up in California. He was a director in addition to performing in vaudeville. He was married to actress Katherine Parker. They performed together as "a team of refined vaudeville entertainers that it would be hard to beat." Selected filmography ''Damaged Lives'' (1933) '' Central Airport'' (1933) '' Jail Birds of Paradise'' (1934) '' St. Louis Woman'' (1934) '' Sea Spoilers'' (1936) ''Ants in the Pantry'' (1936) * '' Senor Jim'' (1936) * '' Ticket to Paradise'' (1936) '' Dick Tracy'' (1937) ''Grips, Grunts and Groans'' (1937) '' The Gladiator'' (1938) '' Down on the Farm'' (1938) ''New Frontier The term ''New Frontier'' was used by Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy in his acceptance speech in the 1960 United States presidential election ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	William Gould (actor) William Gould (May 2, 1886 – May 15, 1969) was a Canadian-American film actor. He appeared in more than 240 films during his career. In films, Gould portrayed Jed Scott, a leader of homesteaders, in the serial ''The Lone Ranger Rides Again'' (1939) and Air Marshal Kragg in the serial '' Buck Rogers'' (1939). Selected filmography ''Saved by Radio'' (1922) - Spike Jones ''Back Fire'' (1922) - Steve Rollins ''Beasts of Paradise'' (1923) ''Flirting with Love'' (1924) - John Williams '' The Desert Outlaw'' (1924) ''Pride of Sunshine Alley'' (1924) ''The Red Lily'' (1924) - Arresting Detective (uncredited) '' The Riddle Rider'' (1924) - Jack Archer ''The Sunrise Trail'' (1931) - Joe - Card Player (uncredited) '' Heroes of the Flames'' (1931) - John Madison ''The Phantom'' (1931) - Dr. Weldon '' The Crowd Roars'' (1932) - Track Doctor (uncredited) ''Uptown New York'' (1932) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) '' The Lost Special'' (1932, Serial) - Steele h. 1(uncr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Richard Alexander (actor) Richard Alexander (November 19, 1902 – August 9, 1989) was an American film character actor. Biography Born in Dallas, Texas, Alexander appeared in numerous film serials such as ''Flash Gordon'', ''Zorro Rides Again'' and films like '' Babes in Toyland'', '' The Gladiator'', as well as a leading role in ''All Quiet on the Western Front''. Although he appeared in countless films, almost all of his appearances were uncredited (see filmography below). Alexander died at age 86 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. He is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2. McFarland & Company (2016) Filmography '' Brown of Harvard'' (1926) as Football Fan (film debut, uncredited) '' Old Ironsides'' (1926) as Seaman (uncredited) '' The Fightin' Comeback'' (1927) as Red Pollock ''The King of Kings'' (1927) as Roman Soldier (uncredited) ''Annie Laurie'' (1927) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Donald Douglas (American Actor) Donald Douglas (born Douglas William Kinleyside, 24 August 1905 – 31 December 1945) was a Scottish actor in the United States who performed in films, on the stage and in radio. Background He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 24 August 1905, and was christened at a church in Twickenham, England. Young Douglas was the son of William Young Kinleyside, a businessman and lawyer. Business brought his father to New York on several occasions, and eventually, five-year old Douglas, with his sister Hazel, were brought to America as second cabin class passengers, on board the British steamer '' Mauritania'', which sailed from the Port of Liverpool on 29 October 1910, and arrived at the Port of New York, 4 November. He became an American citizen in 1939. Adopting the stage name "Don Douglas", he became a singer and actor in musical shows such as ''Footlites''. In 1928, his big break came when he won glowing revues for his performance in ''The Desert Song'' in the Orpheum Theatre in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Ethel Wales Ethel Wales (April 4, 1878 – February 15, 1952) was an American actress who appeared in more than 130 films during her 30-year career. Biography Born in 1878 in Passaic, New Jersey, Wales graduated from "Wisconsin university". Wales had a multifaceted professional relationship with Cecil DeMille and William deMille, beginning with her acting in their plays in the eastern United States. When the brothers moved to Hollywood and began working with films, Wales was their secretary and casting director. In 1927, Cecil De Mille signed her to a long-term contract to act in films. Her first film for Cecil DeMille was ''The Whispering Chorus'' (1918). She was the first wife of Wellington E. Wales, Mary Pickford's business manager during the height of her popularity. The couple had one son, Wellington Charles Wales, an editorial writer for ''The New York Times'', who died of a heart attack shortly after his 19-year-old son Samuel was killed in a train mishap. Ethel's second husb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lucien Littlefield Lucien Littlefield (August 16, 1895 – June 4, 1960) was an American actor who achieved a long career from silent films to the television era. He was noted for his versatility, playing a wide range of roles and already portraying old men before he was of voting age. Life and career Lucien Littlefield was born in San Antonio, Texas and attended Staunton Military Academy. He started his movie career in 1913 and worked as an actor until his death in 1960. He usually portrayed comedic supporting characters, often much older than himself. His role of the doctor in '' The Cat and the Canary'' (1927) is one of his more notable performances. The character actor appeared with Laurel and Hardy, first as an eccentric professor in '' Dirty Work'' and finally as a veterinarian in ''Sons of the Desert'', both made in 1933. He also played Mary Pickford's father in ''My Best Girl'' in 1927. Other roles include the western ''Tumbleweeds'' with William S. Hart, the comedy '' Ruggles of Red ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]