Arthur Hoyt (March 19, 1874 – January 4, 1953) was an American film character actor who appeared in more than 275 films in his 34-year film career, about a third of them

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Career

Born in

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, in 1874, Hoyt made his Broadway debut in 1905 in ''The Prince Consort''. He also appeared in

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'' in 1908, and made his final Broadway appearance in ''The Great Name'' in 1911. Hoyt made the silent comedy short ''The Scrub Lady'' in 1914, but his film acting career did not begin in earnest until 1916 when he appeared in another short, ''The Heart of a Show Girl''. From that time until 1944, each year a film was released in which Hoyt had acted – and frequently up to a dozen or so. Hoyt had large roles in such silent films as '' The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'' (1921), '' Souls for Sale'' (1923), and '' The Lost World'' (1925). He also directed two silent features, ''

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'' starring

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and ''High Stakes'', and was the casting director for another, ''Her American Husband'', all in 1918. Hoyt's final silent film, his 80th, was ''The Rush Hour'' (1928), which starred Marie Provost. Unlike her, Hoyt survived the transition to

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, although he generally played lesser roles such as "a henpecked husband or downtrodden office worker". – and he frequently did not receive screen credit for his performances. His first sound film was 1928's ''My Man'', a

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starring Fanny Brice, and the pace of his work did not slack off in the sound era. He may be best remembered as the motor-court manager who hassles

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'' (1934). In the 1940s, when he was nearing the end of his career, Hoyt was part of Preston Sturges' unofficial "stock company" of character actors, appearing in all the films written and directed by Sturges from 1940 to 1947. At the age of 70, Hoyt, who was sometimes billed as "Mr. Arthur Hoyt", retired from acting. The last film in which he appeared, ''

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'' was filmed in late 1944 and early 1945, although it wasn't released until 1947.

Death

Hoyt died at the Motion Picture Country Home in

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on 4 January 1953, and is entombed in Chapel of the Pines Crematory at

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Selected filmography

;Silent: *'' The Scrub Lady'' (1914, Short) - James Olcott - a Friend in Need *'' The Heart of a Show Girl'' (1916, Short) *''Love Never Dies'' (1916) - Monsieur Jarnier *''A Stranger from Somewhere'' (1916) - Daniel Darling *'' The Devil's Bondwoman'' (1916) - The Alchemist *''

The Man Who Took a Chance ''The Man Who Took a Chance'' is a 1917 American silent comedy drama film directed by William Worthington and starring Franklyn Farnum, Agnes Vernon and Lloyd Whitlock.Katchmer p.273 Cast * Franklyn Farnum Franklyn Farnum (born William ...

'' (1917) - James *''Perils of the Secret Service'' (1917) - (Episode #5) * ''

Bringing Home Father ''Bringing Home Father'' is a 1917 American silent comedy film directed by William Worthington and starring Franklyn Farnum, Agnes Vernon and Florence Mayon.Connelly p.28 Cast * Franklyn Farnum Franklyn Farnum (born William Smith; June 5 ...

'' (1917) - Pa Swazey *'' The Show Down'' (1917) - Oliver North *''

Mr. Opp ''Mr. Opp'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Lynn Reynolds and starring Arthur Hoyt, George Chesebro and George Hernandez.Goble p.876 Cast * Arthur Hoyt as Mr. D. Webster Opp * George Chesebro as Willard Hinton * George Hernan ...

'' (1917) - Mr. D. Webster Opp *''Unto the End'' (1917) * '' The Yellow Dog'' (1918) - Albert Walker *''Cowardice Court'' (1919) - Lord Cecil Bazelhurst *'' The Grim Game'' (1919) - Dr. Harvey Tyson *'' The Triflers'' (1920) - Charles Lewiston *'' The Girl in Number 29'' (1920) - Valet *'' Nurse Marjorie'' (1920) - Anthony, Duke of Donegal * '' The Desperate Hero'' (1920) - Whitty *'' Trumpet Island'' (1920) - Henry Caron *'' In the Heart of a Fool'' (1920) - Mortie Sands *'' A Slave of Vanity'' (1920) - Croker Harrington *'' The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'' (1921) - Lieut. Schnitz * '' Don't Neglect Your Wife'' (1921) - Ben Travers *'' Camille'' (1921) - Count de Varville *'' Red Courage'' (1921) - Nathan Hitch * '' The Foolish Age'' (1921) - Lester Hicks *'' Too Much Wife'' (1922) - John Coningsby *'' Is Matrimony a Failure?'' (1922) - Mr. Wilbur * '' Kissed'' (1922) - Horace Peabody * '' Restless Souls'' (1922) - Edgar Swetson *'' The Top of New York'' (1922) - Mr. Brady * '' The Understudy'' (1922) - Cathbert Vane *'' Love is an Awful Thing'' (1922) - Harold Wright *'' Little Wildcat'' (1922) - Mr. Wilding * '' The Strangers' Banquet'' (1922) - Morel *'' The White Flower'' (1923) - Gregory Bolton *'' Souls for Sale'' (1923) - Jimmy Leland (uncredited) *''An Old Sweetheart of Mine'' (1923) - Frederick McCann * '' The Love Piker'' (1923) - Professor Click *'' To the Ladies'' (1923) - Tom Baker * '' An Old Sweetheart of Mine'' (1923) * '' Do It Now'' (1924) *'' Daring Youth'' (1924) - Winston Howell * '' When a Man's a Man'' (1924) - Professor Parkhill *'' Bluff'' (1924) - Algy Henderson *'' The Dangerous Blonde'' (1924) - Mr. Faraday *'' Her Marriage Vow'' (1924) - Winslow *'' Sundown'' (1924) - Henry Crawley *'' The Lost World'' (1925) - Prof. Summerlee *''

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'' (1925) - Winthrop Van Felt *'' The Sporting Venus'' (1925) - Detective *'' Private Affairs'' (1925) - Alf Stacy *'' Any Woman'' (1925) - Jones *''

Eve's Lover ''Eve's Lover'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Irene Rich, Bert Lytell, and Clara Bow. The screenplay was by Darryl F. Zanuck from a story by Mrs. W. K. Clifford in ''Eve's Lover, and Other Stories'' ( ...

'' (1925) - Amos Potts *'' The Coming of Amos'' (1925) - Bendyke Hamilton *'' The Gilded Butterfly'' (1926) - Mr. Ralston *'' The Danger Girl'' (1926) - Mortimer Travers *''

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'' (1926) - Bancroft *'' The Crown of Lies'' (1926) - Fritz *'' The Midnight Sun'' (1926) - Yessky - Kusmin's Secretary *'' Eve's Leaves'' (1926) - Missionary *'' Footloose Widows'' (1926) - Henry *'' Up in Mabel's Room'' (1926) - Simpson *'' The False Alarm'' (1926) * '' For Wives Only'' (1926) *'' That Model from Paris'' (1926) - Modeling House Manager *''Dangerous Friends'' (1926) - Frederick Betts *'' For Wives Only'' (1926) - Dr. Fritz Schwerman *''

An Affair of the Follies ''An Affair of the Follies'' is a lost film, lost 1927 American silent romantic drama film directed by Millard Webb and distributed by First National Pictures.

'' (1927) - The Inventor *'' The Mysterious Rider'' (1927) - King's Secretary *''

The Love Thrill ''The Love Thrill'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Millard Webb and starring Laura La Plante and Tom Moore. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. Cast *Laura La Plante as Joyce Bragdon * Tom Moore as Jack St ...

'' (1927) - Bragdon *'' Tillie the Toiler'' (1927) - Mr. Smythe *''

Ten Modern Commandments ''Ten Modern Commandments'' is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy-drama film that starred Esther Ralston and was distributed through Paramount Pictures. It is based on an original screen story and was directed by Dorothy Arzner. Cast *Esthe ...

'' (1927) - George Disbrow *''

The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary ''The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary'' is a lost 1927 American silent comedy film starring veteran actress May Robson and released by Cecil B. DeMille's Producers Distributing Corporation (PDC). Robson had first appeared in the Broadway play versi ...

'' (1927) - Gus Watkins *''

Shanghai Bound ''Shanghai Bound'' is a lost 1927 American silent adventure film directed by Luther Reed and written by John F. Goodrich, Ray Harris, Julian Johnson, and E.S. O'Reilly. The film stars Richard Dix, Mary Brian, Charles Byer, George Irving, Joc ...

'' (1927) - Algy *'' A Texas Steer'' (1927) - Knott Innitt *'' Husbands for Rent'' (1927) - Waldo Squibbs *'' Just Married'' (1928) - Steward *'' Home, James'' (1928) - William Waller (floorwalker) *'' The Rush Hour'' (1928) - Professor Jones ;Sound: *''

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'' (1928) - Thorne *'' Stolen Kisses'' (1929) - Hoyt *'' Protection'' (1929) *''

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'' (1929) - George Faraker *''

Say It with Songs ''Say It with Songs'' is a 1929 American pre-Code musical drama film, directed by Lloyd Bacon and released by Warner Bros. The film stars Al Jolson and Davey Lee and was a follow-up to their previous film, ''The Singing Fool'' (1928). Plot Joe ...

'' (1929) - Mr. Jones *''

Her Private Affair ''Her Private Affair'' is a 1929 American drama film directed by Paul L. Stein and starring Ann Harding, Harry Bannister and John Loder. It was produced and distributed by the Pathé Exchange company. A silent film with sound effects and talk ...

'' (1930) - Michael Sturm *''

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'' (1929) - Professor Boyle (scenes deleted) *'' Peacock Alley'' (1930) - Crosby *'' Seven Days Leave'' (1930) - Mr. Willings *'' The Girl Said No'' (1930) - The Minister (uncredited) *'' Dumbbells in Ermine'' (1930) - Siegfried Strong *'' Night Work'' (1930) - George Twining (uncredited) *'' On Your Back'' (1930) - Victor *''

Extravagance Extravagance may refer to: * ''Extravagance'' (1916 film), an American film * ''Extravagance'' (1919 film), an American lost film * ''Extravagance'' (1921 film), an American silent film directed by Phil Rosen * ''Extravagance'' (1930 film), a ...

'' (1930) - Bridge Playing Guest *'' The Life of the Party'' (1930) - Secretary *'' Along Came Youth'' (1930) - Adkins *'' Going Wild'' (1930) - Robert Story *''

The Criminal Code ''The Criminal Code'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic crime drama film directed by Howard Hawks and starring Walter Huston and Phillips Holmes. The screenplay, based on a 1929 play of the same name by Martin Flavin, was written by Fred Nib ...

'' (1931) - Leonard Nettleford *'' The Gang Buster'' (1931) - Telephone Caller (uncredited) *'' Inspiration'' (1931) - Gavarni *'' Sit Tight'' (1931) - Mr. Bixby (uncredited) *''The Flood'' (1931) - Uncle George *'' Young Sinners'' (1931) - (uncredited) *'' Gold Dust Gertie'' (1931) - Dr. Rodman Tate - the Minister *''

Bought ''Bought'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film produced and released by Warner Bros. and directed by Archie Mayo. The movie stars Constance Bennett and features Ben Lyon, Richard Bennett and Dorothy Peterson. It is based on the 1930 novel ' ...

'' (1931) - Archie (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) - Dr. Martin (uncredited) *''

Palmy Days ''Palmy Days'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code musical comedy film written by Eddie Cantor, Morrie Ryskind, and David Freedman, directed by A. Edward Sutherland, and choreographed by Busby Berkeley (who makes a cameo appearance as a fortune teller) ...

'' (1931) - Man at Seance and at Party (uncredited) *'' Take 'em and Shake 'em'' (1931, Short) *'' Peach-O-Reno'' (1931) - Secretary *'' Forbidden'' (1932) - Martin (uncredited) *'' The Beast of the City'' (1932) - Intimidated Witness (uncredited) *'' Impatient Maiden'' (1932) - Mr. Thomas *'' Love in High Gear'' (1932) - Thaddeus Heath *'' The Strange Case of Clara Deane'' (1932) - Mortimer (uncredited) *'' New Morals for Old'' (1932) - Art Student (uncredited) *'' Make Me a Star'' (1932) - Hardy Powell *'' Unashamed'' (1932) - Dr. James W. Osgood (uncredited) *'' Dynamite Ranch'' (1932) - Smithers *'' The Washington Masquerade'' (1932) - Dinner Guest (uncredited) *'' Madame Racketeer'' (1932) - Shiffem (uncredited) *'' American Madness'' (1932) - Ives *'' Devil and the Deep'' (1932) - Mr. Planet *'' The All American'' (1932) - Smythe *'' The Crusader'' (1932) - Oscar Shane *'' Washington Merry-Go-Round'' (1932) - Willis *'' Vanity Street'' (1932) - Albert Kerr- aka Mr. Tidy *'' The Red-Haired Alibi'' (1932) - Henri *''

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'' (1932) - Desk Clerk (uncredited) *'' Call Her Savage'' (1932) - Mr. Russell - Attorney (uncredited) *''

20,000 Years in Sing Sing ''20,000 Years in Sing Sing'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film set in Sing Sing Penitentiary, the maximum security prison in Ossining, New York, starring Spencer Tracy as an inmate and Bette Davis as his girlfriend. It was directed by Mi ...

'' (1932) - Dr. Meeker (uncredited) *'' No Other Woman'' (1933) - Bridge Player (uncredited) *'' The Billion Dollar Scandal'' (1933) - Masterson's Secretary (uncredited) *'' Goldie Gets Along'' (1933) - Mayor Silas C. Simms *'' Dangerously Yours'' (1933) - Dr. Ryder *'' Phantom Thunderbolt'' (1933) - Eaton's Secretary (uncredited) *'' The Eleventh Commandment'' (1933) - Charlie Moore *'' Daring Daughters'' (1933) - Hubbard *'' Pleasure Cruise'' (1933) - Rollins *'' Infernal Machine'' (1933) - Man with Pet Mice (uncredited) *'' The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble'' (1933) - Boswell (uncredited) *'' Man Hunt'' (1933) - John Harper, Realtor (uncredited) *'' Emergency Call'' (1933) - Millionaire's Male Secretary (uncredited) *'' His Private Secretary'' (1933) - Little *'' Heroes for Sale'' (1933) - Gibson's Secretary (uncredited) *'' Gambling Ship'' (1933) - Roger (uncredited) *'' Bed of Roses'' (1933) - Hoyt - Paige's Secretary (uncredited) * '' Easy Millions'' (1933) *'' Laughing at Life'' (1933) - Businessman *'' A Shriek in the Night'' (1933) - Wilfred *'' Shanghai Madness'' (1933) - Van Emery *'' Sing Sinner Sing'' (1933) - Uncle Homer *'' Ladies Must Love'' (1933) - Apartment Manager (uncredited) *'' Ann Vickers'' (1933) - Mr. Penny (uncredited) *'' Curtain at Eight'' (1933) - Watkins - Night Watchman *'' Only Yesterday'' (1933) - Burton, Party Guest (uncredited) *'' The Chief'' (1933) - Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited) *'' In the Money'' (1933) - Professor Higginbottom *'' The Prizefighter and the Lady'' (1933) - Ringside Fan (uncredited) *''

The Meanest Gal in Town ''The Meanest Gal in Town'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code romantic comedy, directed by Russell Mack from a screenplay written by Richard Schayer, Russell Mack, and H. W. Hanemann, and starring Zasu Pitts, El Brendel, Pert Kelton, and James Gleaso ...

'' (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited) *'' The Ninth Guest'' (1934) - Osgood's Secretary (uncredited) *'' The Cat and the Fiddle'' (1934) - Meek and Humble Man Knocked Down by Lady (uncredited) *''

'' (1934) - Zeke *'' The Crosby Case'' (1934) - Wilson (uncredited) *'' Uncertain Lady'' (1934) - Superintendent * '' Unknown Blonde'' (1934) - Mr. Vail *'' Sing and Like It'' (1934) - Theatre Tickets Buyer (uncredited) *'' Marrying Widows'' (1934) *''

Let's Try Again ''Let's Try Again'' is a 1934 American melodrama film starring Clive Brook. It was known in Britain as ''Marriage Symphony''. It earned $183,000 at the box office at a time when a film of its budget was expected to earn $250,000.Richard Jewell a ...

'' (1934) - Phillips, the Butler *'' The Notorious Sophie Lang'' (1934) - Jeweler (uncredited) *''

Hat, Coat, and Glove ''Hat, Coat and Glove'' is a 1934 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Worthington Miner from a screenplay by Francis Faragoh. It starred Ricardo Cortez, Barbara Robbins, and John Beal. Plot Cast * Ricardo Cortez as Robert Mitchell ...

'' (1934) - Mr. James Gardner (uncredited) *'' The Cat's-Paw'' (1934) - Reporter (uncredited) *'' One More River'' (1934) - Perkins (uncredited) *'' Springtime for Henry'' (1934) - Alfred Ordway *'' Million Dollar Ransom'' (1934) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *'' Kansas City Princess'' (1934) - Mr. Greenway *'' Wake Up and Dream'' (1934) - George Spelvin *'' Student Tour'' (1934) - Assistant to Dean (uncredited) *'' No Ransom'' (1934) - Grant *'' When Strangers Meet'' (1934) - Mr. Peter Peck *'' I Sell Anything'' (1934) - Pedestrian Frank Entwistle (uncredited) *'' I'll Fix It'' (1934) - School Principal (uncredited) *'' Jealousy'' (1934) - Mr. Smith *'' College Rhythm'' (1934) - Third Tramp (uncredited) *'' Babbitt'' (1934) - Willis Ivans *''

One Hour Late ''One Hour Late'' is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and written by Kathryn Scola and Paul Gerard Smith. The film stars Joe Morrison, Helen Twelvetrees, Conrad Nagel, and Arline Judge. ''One Hour Late'' was released on Decem ...

'' (1934) - Barlow *'' Behind the Evidence'' (1935) - Secretary (uncredited) *'' Society Doctor'' (1935) - Hospital Visitor (uncredited) *'' Murder on a Honeymoon'' (1935) - Dr. O'Rourke *'' All the King's Horses'' (1935) - Henpecked Husband (uncredited) *'' A Night at the Ritz'' (1935) - Mr. Hassler *'' Traveling Saleslady'' (1935) - Delegate (uncredited) *'' Vagabond Lady'' (1935) - Spear Department Head (uncredited) *'' Let 'Em Have It'' (1935) - Shoe Store Manager (uncredited) *''

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'' (1935) - Parker's Secretary (uncredited) *'' Chinatown Squad'' (1935) - William Ward *'' Love Me Forever'' (1935) - Sneezing Nightclub Patron (uncredited) *''

The Raven "The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a myste ...

'' (1935) - Chapman - Buyer of Poe Memorabilia (uncredited) *''Men of Action'' (1935) - Mr.Evans *''

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'' (1935) - Titwillow *'' 1,000 Dollars a Minute'' (1935) - Jewel Store clerk *'' Bad Boy'' (1935) - Department Store Manager (uncredited) *'' Your Uncle Dudley'' (1935) - Mr. Deepwater (uncredited) *'' Magnificent Obsession'' (1935) - Perry *'' Two in the Dark'' (1936) - Mr. Pinkley (uncredited) *''

My Marriage ''My Marriage'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Frances Hyland. The film stars Claire Trevor, Kent Taylor, Pauline Frederick, Paul Kelly, Helen Wood and Thomas Beck. The film was released on January 3 ...

'' (1936) - Salesman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1936) - Timid Man (uncredited) *'' Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' (1936) - Budington (uncredited) *'' Gentle Julia'' (1936) - Mr. Wainwright - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *'' Early to Bed'' (1936) - Smithers *'' Fury'' (1936) - Grouch (uncredited) *'' Poor Little Rich Girl'' (1936) - Percival Hooch *'' M'Liss'' (1936) - Mayor James Morpher *'' Sing, Baby, Sing'' (1936) - Mr. Vissinger (uncredited) *'' Walking on Air'' (1936) - Mr. Thompson (uncredited) *''

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'' (1936) - J. Baldwin Hemingway *''

Don't Turn 'Em Loose ''Don't Turn 'Em Loose'' is a 1936 American crime drama film directed by Ben Stoloff and produced by RKO Radio Pictures, who released the film on September 18, 1936. Written by Harry Segall and Ferdinand Reyher, the production’s screenplay is a ...

'' (1936) - Judge Bass - Head of Parole Board (uncredited) *'' 15 Maiden Lane'' (1936) - Neilson - Jeweller's Assistant (uncredited) *'' Smartest Girl in Town'' (1936) - The Minister (uncredited) *'' Pennies from Heaven'' (1936) - Collector of Taxes (uncredited) *'' Four Days' Wonder'' (1936) - George Parracot *'' Laughing at Trouble'' (1936) - Sam Turner (uncredited) *'' Great Guy'' (1936) - Furniture Salesman (uncredited) *'' We Who Are About to Die'' (1937) - Governor's Secretary (uncredited) *''

Racing Lady ''Racing Lady'' is a 1937 American drama film produced by RKO Radio Pictures, which premiered in New York City on January 12, 1937, and was released nationally on January 29. Directed by Wallace Fox, the screenplay was written by Dorothy Yost, ...

'' (1937) - Racetrack Bettor (uncredited) *'' Join the Marines'' (1937) - Capt. James *'' When You're in Love'' (1937) - Man with Newspaper and Deaf Wife (uncredited) *'' Paradise Express'' (1937) - Phineas K. Trotter *'' Let's Get Married'' (1937) - Minister (uncredited) *'' A Star Is Born'' (1937) - Assistant Makeup Artist (uncredited) *'' Ever Since Eve'' (1937) - Mr. Cuddleton, Hotel Manager *'' Love in a Bungalow'' (1937) - A man *'' Easy Living'' (1937) - Jeweler (uncredited) *'' It's All Yours'' (1937) - Dabney *''

She's No Lady ''She's No Lady'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Charles Vidor and starring Ann Dvorak, John Trent and Harry Beresford Harry J. Beresford (4 November 1863 – 4 October 1944) was an English-born actor on the American stage and ...

'' (1937) - Mr. Douglas *'' Partners in Crime'' (1937) - Callahan's Secretary (uncredited) *''

The Wrong Road ''The Wrong Road'' is a 1937 American crime drama film directed by James Cruze and starring Richard Cromwell, Helen Mack, and Lionel Atwill. The film is now in the public domain. Plot A young unmarried couple (Cromwell and Mack), whose ...

'' (1937) - Beamish, bank teller *'' Love Takes Flight'' (1937) - Grey *'' The Westland Case'' (1937) - Dr. Shuttle *'' The Black Doll'' (1938) - Coroner *''

Start Cheering ''Start Cheering'' is a 1938 American musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and starring Jimmy Durante, Charles Starrett, Joan Perry, and Walter Connolly. It is best remembered today for guest appearances throughout the film by The Three ...

'' (1938) - Librarian *'' Love on a Budget'' (1938) - Fred - Chief Councilman (uncredited) *''A Trip to Paris'' (1938) - Chief Councilman (uncredited) *'' The Devil's Party'' (1938) - Webster *'' You and Me'' (1938) - Mr. Klein (uncredited) *'' One Wild Night'' (1938) - McBride (uncredited) *'' The Rage of Paris'' (1938) - Assistant Manager (uncredited) *'' The Sisters'' (1938) - Tom Selig *'' Five of a Kind'' (1938) - Editor Crane's Flunky (uncredited) *'' Girls on Probation'' (1938) - Mr. Engstrom *'' Hard to Get'' (1938) - Mr. Petewyler (uncredited) *'' The Cowboy and the Lady'' (1938) - Valet (uncredited) *'' Made for Each Other'' (1939) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *'' Sergeant Madden'' (1939) - Police Prompter (uncredited) *'' East Side of Heaven'' (1939) - Loftus (uncredited) *'' It Could Happen to You'' (1939) - Alumni Member (uncredited) *''

Should Husbands Work? ''Should Husbands Work?'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Gus Meins and written by Taylor Caven and Jack Townley. The film stars James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Harry Davenport, Berton Churchill and Marie Wilson. The f ...

'' (1939) - Roberts *'' The Man Who Wouldn't Talk'' (1940) - Little Man (uncredited) *'' The Great McGinty'' (1940) - Mayor Wilfred T. Tillinghast *''

I Love You Again ''I Love You Again'' is an MGM comedy released in 1940. It was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starred William Powell and Myrna Loy, all three of whom were prominently involved in the '' Thin Man'' film series. Plot In 1940, while on a cruise, sto ...

'' (1940) - Mr. Hines - Floorwalker (uncredited) *''

Hullabaloo Hubbabaloo or hullaballoo may refer to: * Hullabaloo (band), a punk band * Hullabaloo (song), a 1990 single by Absent Friends * Hullabaloo (festival), a music festival at the University of California San Diego * ''Hullabaloo'' (film), a 1940 film ...

'' (1940) - Audition Official (uncredited) *'' Christmas in July'' (1940) - Mild Juror (uncredited) *'' The Lady Eve'' (1941) - Lawyer at Phone in Pike's Office (uncredited) *''

Million Dollar Baby ''Million Dollar Baby'' is a 2004 American sports drama film directed, co-produced, scored by and starring Clint Eastwood from a screenplay written by Paul Haggis, based on stories from the 2000 collection ''Rope Burns: Stories from the Corner ...

'' (1941) - Mr. Fish, Attorney (uncredited) *''

They Meet Again ''They Meet Again'' is a 1941 American film directed by Erle C. Kenton and starring Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, and Robert Baldwin. It is one of the six films in the Dr. Christian series. Plot Dr. Paul Christian is giving a party for Janie W ...

'' (1941) - Redmond, Governor's Secretary *'' Moon Over Her Shoulder'' (1941) - Daniel Q. Boone Sr. (uncredited) *'' Marry the Boss's Daughter'' (1941) - Tired Man (uncredited) *'' Sullivan's Travels'' (1941) - Preacher at Revival Mission (uncredited) *''

Babes on Broadway ''Babes on Broadway'' is a 1941 American musical film starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland and directed by Busby Berkeley, with Vincente Minnelli directing Garland's big solo numbers. The film, which features Fay Bainter and Virginia Weidler, ...

'' (1941) - Little Man Entering Nick's (uncredited) *''

The Palm Beach Story ''The Palm Beach Story'' is a 1942 screwball comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges, and starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor and Rudy Vallée. Victor Young contributed the musical score, including a fast-paced var ...

'' (1942) - Pullman Conductor *'' Apache Trail'' (1942) - Meredith - Stage Passenger (uncredited) *''

My Heart Belongs to Daddy "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" is a song written by Cole Porter, for the 1938 musical ''Leave It to Me!'' which premiered on November 9, 1938. It was originally performed by Mary Martin, who played Dolly Winslow, the young "protégée" of a rich ne ...

'' (1942) - Smith, Faculty Member (uncredited) *'' Keep 'Em Slugging'' (1943) - Mr. Quink (uncredited) *'' The Miracle of Morgan's Creek'' (1943) - McGinty's Secretary (uncredited) *'' The Great Moment'' (1944) - Presidential Secretary (uncredited) *''

Hail the Conquering Hero ''Hail the Conquering Hero'' (1944) is a satirical comedy-drama film written and directed by Preston Sturges, starring Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines and William Demarest, and featuring Raymond Walburn, Franklin Pangborn, Elizabeth Patterson, Bill ...

'' (1944) - Rev. Upperman (uncredited) *''

'' (1947) - J.P. Blackstone (final film role)

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