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

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debut in 1905 in ''The Prince Consort''. He also appeared in

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's ''

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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, '' Station Content'' 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

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. 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 musical 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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and

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in Frank Capra's ''

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'' (1934). In the 1940s, when he was nearing the end of his career, Hoyt was part of

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' 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

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Selected filmography

;Silent: *''

The Scrub Lady ''The Scrub Lady'', also known as ''Tillie the Scrub Lady'', is a 1917 American silent comedy short film produced by and starring Marie Dressler and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures. The picture is preserved in the Library of Congress.''Catalog of ...

'' (1914, Short) - James Olcott - a Friend in Need *''

The Heart of a Show Girl ''The'' () is a grammatical Article (grammar), article in English language, English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite ...

'' (1916, Short) *''Love Never Dies'' (1916) - Monsieur Jarnier *''A Stranger from Somewhere'' (1916) - Daniel Darling *''

The Devil's Bondwoman The Devil's Bondwoman is a 1916 American silent Melodrama directed by Lloyd B. Carleton. The film was based on the story by F. McGrew Willis and scenarized by Maie B. Havey and Fred Myton. The movie features Dorothy Davenport and Emory Johnso ...

'' (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 as Monty Gray * Agnes Vernon as Const ...

'' (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 as Peter Drake * Agnes Vernon as Jackie Swazey ...

'' (1917) - Pa Swazey *''

The Show Down ''The Show Down'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Lynn Reynolds and starring Myrtle Gonzalez, George Hernandez and Arthur Hoyt.Spehr & Lundquist p.287 Cast * Myrtle Gonzalez as Lydia Benson * George Hernandez as John Benson ...

'' (1917) - Oliver North *'' Mr. Opp'' (1917) - Mr. D. Webster Opp *''Unto the End'' (1917) * '' The Yellow Dog'' (1918) - Albert Walker *''Cowardice Court'' (1919) - Lord Cecil Bazelhurst *''

The Grim Game ''The Grim Game'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Harry Houdini and Ann Forrest.Farmer 1984, p. 312. The basic plotline serves as a showcase for Houdini's talent as an escapologist, stunt performer and ...

'' (1919) - Dr. Harvey Tyson *'' The Triflers'' (1920) - Charles Lewiston *''

The Girl in Number 29 ''The Girl in Number 29'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by John Ford based on the novel ''The Girl in the Mirror'' (1919) by Elizabeth Jordan. The film is presumed to be lost. Plot As summarized in a film publication, Laurie D ...

'' (1920) - Valet *''

Nurse Marjorie ''Nurse Marjorie'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor and starring Mary Miles Minter. It is based on a 1906 play, ''Nurse Marjorie'', by Israel Zangwill, with a scenario by Julia Crawford Ivers. It is one of ...

'' (1920) - Anthony, Duke of Donegal * ''

The Desperate Hero ''The Desperate Hero'' is a 1920 American silent comedy film directed by Wesley Ruggles and starring Owen Moore, Gloria Hope, Emmett King.Connelly p.339 Cast * Owen Moore as Henry Baird * Gloria Hope as Mabel Darrow * Emmett King as Philip Dar ...

'' (1920) - Whitty *''

Trumpet Island ''Trumpet Island'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Marguerite De La Motte, Wallace MacDonald, and Hallam Cooley.Katchmer p. 531 Cast * Marguerite De La Motte as Eve de Merincourt * Wallace MacDonald as ...

'' (1920) - Henry Caron *''

In the Heart of a Fool ''In the Heart of a Fool'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Allan Dwan. It is based on a novel by William Allen White. Plot As described in a film magazine, in a small town lives Dr. Harvey Nesbit (Burton), who knows of the scan ...

'' (1920) - Mortie Sands *'' A Slave of Vanity'' (1920) - Croker Harrington *'' The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse'' (1921) - Lieut. Schnitz * ''

Don't Neglect Your Wife ''Don't Neglect Your Wife'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Wallace Worsley and starring Mabel Julienne Scott, Lewis Stone and Charles Clary.Connelly p.341 Cast * Mabel Julienne Scott as Madeline * Lewis Stone as Langdon Mas ...

'' (1921) - Ben Travers *'' Camille'' (1921) - Count de Varville *''

Red Courage ''Red Courage'' is a lost 1921 American silent Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and featuring Hoot Gibson. Plot As described in a film magazine, Pinto Peters (Gibson) and his pal Chuckwalla Bill (Day) ride into town just as the edit ...

'' (1921) - Nathan Hitch * ''

The Foolish Age ''The Foolish Age'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Doris May, Hallam Cooley and Otis Harlan.Munden p.259 Cast * Doris May as Margie Carr * Hallam Cooley as Homer Dean Chadwick * Otis Harlan as ...

'' (1921) - Lester Hicks *''

Too Much Wife ''Too Much Wife'' is a lost 1922 American silent comedy film directed by Thomas N. Heffron, written by Percy Heath and Lorna Moon, and starring Wanda Hawley, T. Roy Barnes, Arthur Hoyt, Lillian Langdon, Leigh Wyant, Willard Louis, and Bertr ...

'' (1922) - John Coningsby *'' Is Matrimony a Failure?'' (1922) - Mr. Wilbur * ''

Kissed ''Kissed'' is a 1996 Canadian romantic/erotic drama film directed and co-written by Lynne Stopkewich, based on Barbara Gowdy's short story "We So Seldom Look on Love". It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 1996. ...

'' (1922) - Horace Peabody * '' Restless Souls'' (1922) - Edgar Swetson *''

The Top of New York ''The Top of New York'' is a lost 1922 American silent drama film directed by William Desmond Taylor and written by George James Hopkins, Julia Crawford Ivers and Sonya Levien. The film stars May McAvoy, Walter McGrail, Pat Moore, Edward Cecil, ...

'' (1922) - Mr. Brady * '' The Understudy'' (1922) - Cathbert Vane *''

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'' (1922) - Harold Wright *''

Little Wildcat ''Little Wildcat'' is a 1922 American silent comedy film featuring Oliver Hardy. Plot Cast * Alice Calhoun as Mag o' the Alley * Ramsey Wallace as Judge Arnold * Herbert Fortier as Robert Ware * Oliver Hardy as 'Bull' Mulligan * Adele Far ...

'' (1922) - Mr. Wilding * ''

The Strangers' Banquet ''The Strangers' Banquet'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Marshall Neilan and starring Hobart Bosworth, Claire Windsor, and Rockliffe Fellowes.Connelly p. 272 It is based on the 1919 novel of the same title by Brian Oswald Donn- ...

'' (1922) - Morel *''

The White Flower (''For a similar-sounding film from the same year by D. W. Griffith, see The White Rose'') ''The White Flower'' is a 1923 American silent romantic drama film written and directed by Julia Crawford Ivers and starring Betty Compson and Edmund L ...

'' (1923) - Gregory Bolton *'' Souls for Sale'' (1923) - Jimmy Leland (uncredited) *''An Old Sweetheart of Mine'' (1923) - Frederick McCann * ''

The Love Piker ''The Love Piker'' is a 1923 American silent romantic drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Anita Stewart, Robert Frazer and Betty Francisco.Connelly p.379 Synopsis A wealthy society woman falls in love with an engineer, but as th ...

'' (1923) - Professor Click *''

To the Ladies ''To the Ladies'' is a 1923 American silent comedy film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released by Paramount Pictures. It is based on a 1922 Broadway play, ''To the Ladies'', by George S. Kaufman and Marc Connelly. The film was directed b ...

'' (1923) - Tom Baker * ''

An Old Sweetheart of Mine ''An Old Sweetheart of Mine'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Harry Garson and starring Elliott Dexter, Helen Jerome Eddy, and Lloyd Whitlock. Cast * Elliott Dexter as John Craig * Helen Jerome Eddy as Mary Ellen Anderson * L ...

'' (1923) * '' Do It Now'' (1924) *''

Daring Youth ''Daring Youth'' is a 1924 American silent comedy-drama film directed by William Beaudine, starring Bebe Daniels, Norman Kerry, and Lee Moran. It is loosely based on William Shakespeare's ''The Taming of the Shrew''. Plot As described in a ...

'' (1924) - Winston Howell * ''

When a Man's a Man ''When a Man's a Man'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Edward F. Cline and written by Frank Mitchell Dazey and Agnes Christine Johnston. The film stars George O'Brien, Dorothy Wilson, Paul Kelly, Harry Woods, Jimmy Butler and ...

'' (1924) - Professor Parkhill *''

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'' (1924) - Algy Henderson *'' The Dangerous Blonde'' (1924) - Mr. Faraday *''

Her Marriage Vow ''Her Marriage Vow'' is a 1924 American drama film written and directed by Millard Webb. The film stars Monte Blue, Willard Louis, Beverly Bayne, Margaret Livingston, John Roche and Priscilla Moran. The film was released by Warner Bros. on Jul ...

'' (1924) - Winslow *'' Sundown'' (1924) - Henry Crawley *'' The Lost World'' (1925) - Prof. Summerlee *'' Head Winds'' (1925) - Winthrop Van Felt *''

The Sporting Venus ''The Sporting Venus'' is a 1925 American silent romantic drama film directed by Marshall Neilan. The film was the second MGM release of Neilan, and starred his wife, actress Blanche Sweet, who allegedly sported the lowest waistline of 1925. Th ...

'' (1925) - Detective *'' Private Affairs'' (1925) - Alf Stacy *''

Any Woman ''Any Woman'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Henry King and written by Randolph Bartlett, Jules Furthman, Arthur Somers Roche and Beatrice Van. The film stars Alice Terry, Donald Reed, Margarita Fischer, Lawson Butt, Aggie ...

'' (1925) - Jones *'' Eve's Lover'' (1925) - Amos Potts *''

The Coming of Amos ''The Coming of Amos'' is a 1925 American silent romantic drama film directed by Paul Sloane, produced by Cecil B. DeMille and distributed by his Producers Distributing Corporation. Copies of this film survive and can be found on home video an ...

'' (1925) - Bendyke Hamilton *'' The Gilded Butterfly'' (1926) - Mr. Ralston *''

The Danger Girl ''The Danger Girl'' is a 1916 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and starring Bobby Vernon and Gloria Swanson. Plot Reggie's sister disguises herself as a boy to prove to her brother and sweetheart that a vamp is on ...

'' (1926) - Mortimer Travers *''

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'' (1926) - Bancroft *''

The Crown of Lies ''The Crown of Lies'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by Dimitri Buchowetzki and starring Pola Negri. It was produced and financed by Famous Players–Lasky and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plot As described in a f ...

'' (1926) - Fritz *'' The Midnight Sun'' (1926) - Yessky - Kusmin's Secretary *''

Eve's Leaves ''Eve's Leaves'' is a 1926 American silent romantic comedy film starring Leatrice Joy and William Boyd. The film was produced and distributed by Cecil B. DeMille and directed by Paul Sloane

'' (1926) - Missionary *''

Footloose Widows ''Footloose Widows'' is a 1926 silent film feature comedy produced and distributed by Warner Bros., directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Louise Fazenda and Jacqueline Logan. A print is preserved in the Library of Congress collection. A 16mm ...

'' (1926) - Henry *'' Up in Mabel's Room'' (1926) - Simpson *''

The False Alarm ''The False Alarm'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Ralph Lewis, Dorothy Revier and John Harron.Munden p.227 Cast * Ralph Lewis as Fighting John Casey * Dorothy Revier as Mary Doyle * John Harron ...

'' (1926) * ''

For Wives Only ''For Wives Only'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by Victor Heerman and starring Marie Prevost, Victor Varconi and Charles K. Gerrard.Munden p.265 Cast * Marie Prevost as Laura Rittenhaus * Victor Varconi as Dr. Rittenhaus * ...

'' (1926) *'' That Model from Paris'' (1926) - Modeling House Manager *''Dangerous Friends'' (1926) - Frederick Betts *''

'' (1926) - Dr. Fritz Schwerman *'' An Affair of the Follies'' (1927) - The Inventor *'' The Mysterious Rider'' (1927) - King's Secretary *'' The Love Thrill'' (1927) - Bragdon *''

Tillie the Toiler ''Tillie the Toiler'' is a newspaper comic strip created by cartoonist Russ Westover who initially worked on his concept of a flapper character in a strip he titled ''Rose of the Office''. With a title change, it sold to King Features Syndicate ...

'' (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'' (1927) - Gus Watkins *'' Shanghai Bound'' (1927) - Algy *''

A Texas Steer ''A Texas Steer'' is a lost 1927 American silent film directed by Richard Wallace and starring Will Rogers. It was a cinematic adaptation from an eponymous play by Charles H. Hoyt.Mordaunt HallA Texas Steer (1927) ''The New York Times'', Janu ...

'' (1927) - Knott Innitt *'' Husbands for Rent'' (1927) - Waldo Squibbs *''

Just Married ''Just Married'' is a 2003 American romantic comedy film directed by Shawn Levy, written by Sam Harper, and stars Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy. Produced by Robert Simonds, the film was successful at the box office despite generally negative ...

'' (1928) - Steward *'' Home, James'' (1928) - William Waller (floorwalker) *''

The Rush Hour ''The Rush Hour'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Marie Prevost, Harrison Ford and Seena Owen. Cast * Marie Prevost as Margie Dolan * Harrison Ford as Dan Morley * Seena Owen as Yvonne Dor� ...

'' (1928) - Professor Jones ;Sound: *'' My Man'' (1928) - Thorne *''

Stolen Kisses ''Stolen Kisses'' (french: Baisers volés) is a 1968 French romantic comedy-drama film directed by François Truffaut, starring Jean-Pierre Léaud, Delphine Seyrig and Claude Jade. It continues the story of the character Antoine Doinel, whom Tr ...

'' (1929) - Hoyt *''

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'' (1929) - George Faraker *'' Say It with Songs'' (1929) - Mr. Jones *'' Her Private Affair'' (1930) - Michael Sturm *'' Seven Keys to Baldpate'' (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 ''Dumbbells in Ermine'' is a 1930 American early talkie pre-Code comedy film based on the 1925 play ''Weak Sisters'' by Lynn Starling. The film stars Robert Armstrong and Barbara Kent, and features Beryl Mercer, James Gleason, and Claude Gilli ...

'' (1930) - Siegfried Strong *'' Night Work'' (1930) - George Twining (uncredited) *''

On Your Back ''On Your Back'' is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Guthrie McClintic and written by Howard J. Green. The film stars Irene Rich, Raymond Hackett, H. B. Warner, Wheeler Oakman, Marion Shilling and Ilka Chase. The film was releas ...

'' (1930) - Victor *'' Extravagance'' (1930) - Bridge Playing Guest *'' The Life of the Party'' (1930) - Secretary *''

Along Came Youth ''Along Came Youth'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Lloyd Corrigan and Norman Z. McLeod and written by George Marion, Jr., Maurice Bedel and Marion Dix. The film stars Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Frances Dee, Stuart Erwin, Wil ...

'' (1930) - Adkins *''

Going Wild ''Going Wild'' is a 1930 Warner Brothers pre-Code comedy film based on the 1910 play ''The Aviator'' by James Montgomery and directed by William A. Seiter. The film stars many musical stars along with Joe E. Brown, Frank McHugh and Johnny Arth ...

'' (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 Ni ...

'' (1931) - Leonard Nettleford *''

The Gang Buster ''The Gang Buster'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, and written by Percy Heath and Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The film stars Jack Oakie, Jean Arthur, William "Stage" Boyd, Wynne Gibson, William Morris and ...

'' (1931) - Telephone Caller (uncredited) *'' Inspiration'' (1931) - Gavarni *''

Sit Tight ''Sit Tight'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code musical comedy film, directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Rex Taylor, edited by James Gibbon, and produced and distributed by Warner Bros. It was originally intended as a full musical, but due to the ba ...

'' (1931) - Mr. Bixby (uncredited) *''The Flood'' (1931) - Uncle George *'' Young Sinners'' (1931) - (uncredited) *''

Gold Dust Gertie ''Gold Dust Gertie'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code musical comedy produced and released by Warner Brothers. It was originally completed as a full musical. Due to the backlash against musicals, however, all the songs were cut from the film in all r ...

'' (1931) - Dr. Rodman Tate - the Minister *'' Bought'' (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 ''The Beast of the City'' is a 1932 American pre-Code gangster film featuring cops as vigilantes and known for its singularly vicious ending. Written by W.R. Burnett, Ben Hecht (uncredited), and John Lee Mahin, and directed by Charles Brabin, t ...

'' (1932) - Intimidated Witness (uncredited) *''

Impatient Maiden ''The Impatient Maiden'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by James Whale, starring Lew Ayres and Mae Clarke, and released by Universal Pictures. The screenplay was written by Richard Schayer and Winifred Dunn, based on the nove ...

'' (1932) - Mr. Thomas *''

Love in High Gear ''Love in High Gear'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring silent veteran Harrison Ford in his final film role and co–starring Alberta Vaughn, Tyrell Davis and Arthur Hoyt. It was released by the ...

'' (1932) - Thaddeus Heath *''

The Strange Case of Clara Deane ''The Strange Case of Clara Deane'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and Max Marcin, written by Max Marcin, and starring Wynne Gibson, Pat O'Brien, Dudley Digges, Frances Dee, George Barbier, Russell Gleason ...

'' (1932) - Mortimer (uncredited) *''

New Morals for Old ''New Morals for Old'' is a 1932 American pre-Code romance-drama film produced and distributed by MGM. It is based on the 1931 Broadway play '' After All'', in which Humphrey Bogart had a significant role. Bogart's stage role is portrayed by D ...

'' (1932) - Art Student (uncredited) *'' Make Me a Star'' (1932) - Hardy Powell *'' Unashamed'' (1932) - Dr. James W. Osgood (uncredited) *''

Dynamite Ranch ''Dynamite Ranch'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by Forrest Sheldon and written by Barry Barrington. The film stars Ken Maynard, Ruth Hall, Alan Roscoe, Martha Mattox, Arthur Hoyt and Albert J. Smith. The film was produced by K.B. ...

'' (1932) - Smithers *''

The Washington Masquerade ''The Washington Masquerade'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Charles Brabin and written by John Meehan and Samuel Blythe. The film stars Lionel Barrymore, Karen Morley, Diane Sinclair, Nils Asther and Reginald Barlow. The ...

'' (1932) - Dinner Guest (uncredited) *''

Madame Racketeer ''Madame Racketeer'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film featuring Alison Skipworth, Richard Bennett and George Raft. The movie was directed by Harry Wagstaff Gribble and Alexander Hall.Everett Aaker, ''The Films of George Raft'', McFarla ...

'' (1932) - Shiffem (uncredited) *''

American Madness ''American Madness'' is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Frank Capra and starring Walter Huston as a New York banker embroiled in scandal. Plot At the Union National Bank, the directors are concerned because they think that bank presi ...

'' (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 *'' Madison Square Garden'' (1932) - Desk Clerk (uncredited) *'' Call Her Savage'' (1932) - Mr. Russell - Attorney (uncredited) *'' 20,000 Years in Sing Sing'' (1932) - Dr. Meeker (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) - Bridge Player (uncredited) *''

The Billion Dollar Scandal ''The Billion Dollar Scandal'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Harry Joe Brown and written by Beatrice Banyard, Willard Mack and Gene Towne. The film stars Robert Armstrong, Constance Cummings, Olga Baclanova, Frank Morgan, ...

'' (1933) - Masterson's Secretary (uncredited) *''

Goldie Gets Along ''Goldie Gets Along'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Malcolm St. Clair and starring Lili Damita, Charles Morton and Sam Hardy. The screenplay was written by William A. Drake, based on the 1931 novel of the same title by H ...

'' (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 ''Daring Daughters'' is a 1933 American pre-Code melodrama film, directed by Christy Cabanne. It stars Marian Marsh, Kenneth Thomson, and Joan Marsh, and was released on March 25, 1933. Cast list * Marian Marsh as Terry Cummings * Kenneth ...

'' (1933) - Hubbard *'' Pleasure Cruise'' (1933) - Rollins *'' Infernal Machine'' (1933) - Man with Pet Mice (uncredited) *''

The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble ''The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film starring Charlie Murray, Andy Devine, and Maureen O'Sullivan. It is the last film in the ''Cohens and Kellys'' series and the first director credit for George Steven ...

'' (1933) - Boswell (uncredited) *'' Man Hunt'' (1933) - John Harper, Realtor (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) - Millionaire's Male Secretary (uncredited) *''His Private Secretary'' (1933) - Little *''Heroes for Sale (film), Heroes for Sale'' (1933) - Gibson's Secretary (uncredited) *''Gambling Ship (1933 film), Gambling Ship'' (1933) - Roger (uncredited) *''Bed of Roses (1933 film), 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 (film), Ann Vickers'' (1933) - Mr. Penny (uncredited) *''Curtain at Eight'' (1933) - Watkins - Night Watchman *''Only Yesterday (1933 film), Only Yesterday'' (1933) - Burton, Party Guest (uncredited) *''The Chief (film), The Chief'' (1933) - Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited) *''In the Money (1933 film), In the Money'' (1933) - Professor Higginbottom *''The Prizefighter and the Lady'' (1933) - Ringside Fan (uncredited) *''The Meanest Gal in Town'' (1934) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''The Ninth Guest'' (1934) - Osgood's Secretary (uncredited) *''The Cat and the Fiddle (film), 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'' (1934) - Phillips, the Butler *''The Notorious Sophie Lang'' (1934) - Jeweler (uncredited) *''Hat, Coat, and Glove'' (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 film), 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 film), Jealousy'' (1934) - Mr. Smith *''College Rhythm'' (1934) - Third Tramp (uncredited) *''Babbitt (1934 film), Babbitt'' (1934) - Willis Ivans *''One Hour Late'' (1934) - Barlow *''Behind the Evidence (film), 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 (film), 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) *''Ginger (1935 film), Ginger'' (1935) - Parker's Secretary (uncredited) *''Chinatown Squad'' (1935) - William Ward *''Love Me Forever (film), Love Me Forever'' (1935) - Sneezing Nightclub Patron (uncredited) *''The Raven (1935 film), The Raven'' (1935) - Chapman - Buyer of Poe Memorabilia (uncredited) *''Men of Action'' (1935) - Mr.Evans *''Welcome Home (1935 film), Welcome Home'' (1935) - Titwillow *''1,000 Dollars a Minute'' (1935) - Jewel Store clerk *''Bad Boy (1935 film), Bad Boy'' (1935) - Department Store Manager (uncredited) *''Your Uncle Dudley'' (1935) - Mr. Deepwater (uncredited) *''Magnificent Obsession (1935 film), Magnificent Obsession'' (1935) - Perry *''Two in the Dark'' (1936) - Mr. Pinkley (uncredited) *''My Marriage'' (1936) - Salesman (uncredited) *''Song and Dance Man (film), Song and Dance Man'' (1936) - Timid Man (uncredited) *''Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' (1936) - Budington (uncredited) *''Gentle Julia (1936 film), Gentle Julia'' (1936) - Mr. Wainwright - Justice of the Peace (uncredited) *''Early to Bed (1936 film), Early to Bed'' (1936) - Smithers *''Fury (1936 film), Fury'' (1936) - Grouch (uncredited) *''Poor Little Rich Girl (1936 film), Poor Little Rich Girl'' (1936) - Percival Hooch *''M'Liss (1936 film), M'Liss'' (1936) - Mayor James Morpher *''Sing, Baby, Sing'' (1936) - Mr. Vissinger (uncredited) *''Walking on Air (1936 film), Walking on Air'' (1936) - Mr. Thompson (uncredited) *''Lady Luck (1936 film), Lady Luck'' (1936) - J. Baldwin Hemingway *''Don't Turn 'Em Loose'' (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 film), 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'' (1937) - Racetrack Bettor (uncredited) *''Join the Marines'' (1937) - Capt. James *''When You're in Love (film), When You're in Love'' (1937) - Man with Newspaper and Deaf Wife (uncredited) *''Paradise Express'' (1937) - Phineas K. Trotter *''Let's Get Married (1937 film), Let's Get Married'' (1937) - Minister (uncredited) *''A Star Is Born (1937 film), A Star Is Born'' (1937) - Assistant Makeup Artist (uncredited) *''Ever Since Eve (1937 film), Ever Since Eve'' (1937) - Mr. Cuddleton, Hotel Manager *''Love in a Bungalow'' (1937) - A man *''Easy Living (1937 film), Easy Living'' (1937) - Jeweler (uncredited) *''It's All Yours'' (1937) - Dabney *''She's No Lady'' (1937) - Mr. Douglas *''Partners in Crime (1937 film), Partners in Crime'' (1937) - Callahan's Secretary (uncredited) *''The Wrong Road'' (1937) - Beamish, bank teller *''Love Takes Flight'' (1937) - Grey *''The Westland Case'' (1937) - Dr. Shuttle *''The Black Doll'' (1938) - Coroner *''Start Cheering'' (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 film), You and Me'' (1938) - Mr. Klein (uncredited) *''One Wild Night (film), One Wild Night'' (1938) - McBride (uncredited) *''The Rage of Paris'' (1938) - Assistant Manager (uncredited) *''The Sisters (1938 film), 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 film), Hard to Get'' (1938) - Mr. Petewyler (uncredited) *''The Cowboy and the Lady (1938 film), The Cowboy and the Lady'' (1938) - Valet (uncredited) *''Made for Each Other (1939 film), 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 film), It Could Happen to You'' (1939) - Alumni Member (uncredited) *''Should Husbands Work?'' (1939) - Roberts *''The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940 film), The Man Who Wouldn't Talk'' (1940) - Little Man (uncredited) *''The Great McGinty'' (1940) - Mayor Wilfred T. Tillinghast *''I Love You Again'' (1940) - Mr. Hines - Floorwalker (uncredited) *''Hullabaloo (film), Hullabaloo'' (1940) - Audition Official (uncredited) *''Christmas in July (film), Christmas in July'' (1940) - Mild Juror (uncredited) *''The Lady Eve'' (1941) - Lawyer at Phone in Pike's Office (uncredited) *''Million Dollar Baby (1941 film), Million Dollar Baby'' (1941) - Mr. Fish, Attorney (uncredited) *''They Meet Again'' (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'' (1941) - Little Man Entering Nick's (uncredited) *''The Palm Beach Story'' (1942) - Pullman Conductor *''Apache Trail (film), Apache Trail'' (1942) - Meredith - Stage Passenger (uncredited) *''My Heart Belongs to Daddy (film), My Heart Belongs to Daddy'' (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 film), The Great Moment'' (1944) - Presidential Secretary (uncredited) *''Hail the Conquering Hero'' (1944) - Rev. Upperman (uncredited) *''

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

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