Charles Cahill Wilson (July 29, 1894 – January 7, 1948) was an American screen and stage actor. He appeared in numerous films during the Golden Age of Hollywood from the late 1920s to the late 1940s.

Biography

Charles Wilson began his acting career at the theatre, including roles in six Broadway plays between 1918 and 1931. In 1928, he directed the Hollywood comedy ''Lucky Boy'' (1928), where he also made his film debut. According to the Internet Movie Database, ''Lucky Boy'' was Wilson's only film as a director. His most notable role was probably Clark Gable's "wonderfully aggravated" newspaper boss in

Frank Capra Frank Russell Capra (born Francesco Rosario Capra; May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was an Italian-born American film director, producer and writer who became the creative force behind some of the major award-winning films of the 1930s ...

's comedy '' It Happened One Night'', which won five Academy Awards in 1935. He was also cast in small roles in other Capra movies, such as ''

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town ''Mr. Deeds Goes to Town'' is a 1936 American comedy-drama romance film directed by Frank Capra and starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur in her first featured role. Based on the 1935 short story "Opera Hat" by Clarence Budington Kelland, which ...

'' (1936) and '' It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946). Wilson freelanced at various studios throughout his career, but he is perhaps best known for his work at Columbia Pictures. In addition to his films for Frank Capra, Wilson also appeared prominently in Columbia serials, including '' The Spider's Web'' (1938), ''

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'' (1943), and '' The Secret Code'' (1943), as well as in Columbia comedy shorts with Harry Von Zell, Hugh Herbert, and The Three Stooges. He played one leading role in what turned out to be his last film, ''

Blazing Across the Pecos ''Blazing Across the Pecos'' is a 1948 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and written by Norman S. Hall. The film stars Charles Starrett, Patricia Barry, Paul Campbell (American actor), Paul Campbell, Charles C. Wils ...

'' (1948), as the villain opposite cowboy hero Charles Starrett.

Selected filmography

* '' Lucky Boy'' (1928, also director) - Bit Part (uncredited) * '' Acquitted'' (1929) - Detective Nelson * '' Broadway Scandals'' (1929) - Jack * '' Song of Love'' (1929) - Traveling Salesman * '' Stolen Heaven'' (1931) - Detective (uncredited) * '' Secrets of a Secretary'' (1931) - Police Captain (uncredited) * ''

My Sin ''My Sin'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by George Abbott, and written by Abbott, Owen Davis, Adelaide Heilbron. It was adapted from the play, ''Her Past'', written by Frederick J. Jackson. The film stars Tallulah Bankhead, Fr ...

'' (1931) - Guest in Pool Party (uncredited) * '' Hard to Handle'' (1933) - Jailer (uncredited) * '' Infernal Machine'' (1933) - First Mate (uncredited) * '' Elmer, the Great'' (1933) - Mr. Wade * '' Gold Diggers of 1933'' (1933) - Deputy (uncredited) * '' Private Detective 62'' (1933) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Heroes for Sale'' (1933) - 'Red' Squad Policeman #2 (uncredited) * '' The Mayor of Hell'' (1933) - Wilson (uncredited) * ''

Disgraced! ''Disgraced!'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code mystery film directed by Erle C. Kenton and written by Francis Martin and Alice D. G. Miller. The film stars Helen Twelvetrees, Bruce Cabot, Adrienne Ames, William Harrigan, Ken Murr ...

'' (1933) - Thompson, Assistant District Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Mary Stevens, M.D. ''Mary Stevens, M.D.'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film starring Kay Francis, Lyle Talbot and Glenda Farrell. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon and based on the story by Virginia Kellogg. It was released by Warner Bros. on July 22, 193 ...

'' (1933) - Walter Rising * '' No Marriage Ties'' (1933) - Red Moran, City Desk Editor * '' Footlight Parade'' (1933) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

The Kennel Murder Case ''The Kennel Murder Case'' is a 1933 murder mystery novel written by S. S. Van Dine with fictional detective Philo Vance investigating a complex locked-room mystery. Plot summary One of the Coe brothers is found dead in his bedroom, locked fr ...

'' (1933) - Det. Hennessy (uncredited) * '' College Coach'' (1933) - Charles Hauser * '' Female'' (1933) - Private Detective Falihee (uncredited) * '' Havana Widows'' (1933) - Mr. Timberg * '' Dancing Lady'' (1933) - Club Manager (uncredited) * '' Roman Scandals'' (1933) - Police Chief Charles Pratt (uncredited) * '' Shadows of Sing Sing'' (1933) * ''

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen ''Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen'' is a 1934 pre-Code American comedy-drama film, starring Dorothea Wieck, Alice Brady, and Baby LeRoy, written by Adela Rogers St. Johns and Jane Storm from a novel and story by Rupert Hughes, and directed by Alexa ...

'' (1934) - Chief of Police (uncredited) * ''

Cross Country Cruise ''Cross Country Cruise'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code romance film directed by Edward Buzzell and written by Elmer Blaney Harris. The film stars Lew Ayres, June Knight, Alice White, Alan Dinehart, Minna Gombell, and Eugene Pallette. The film w ...

'' (1934) - Detective (uncredited) * ''

The Ninth Guest ''The Ninth Guest'', sometimes abbreviated as ''The 9th Guest'', is a 1934 American pre-Code murder mystery film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Donald Cook and Genevieve Tobin. The film is an adaptation of the 1930 Broadway play ...

'' (1934) - Burke (uncredited) * '' I've Got Your Number'' (1934) - Detective Welch (uncredited) * '' It Happened One Night'' (1934) - Joe Gordon * '' The Crosby Case'' (1934) - Detective Summers (uncredited) * ''

Gambling Lady ''Gambling Lady'' is a 1934 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Archie Mayo, and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea and Pat O'Brien. Plot Mike Lee raises his daughter Lady Lee to be as honest a gambler as he is. When he gets ...

'' (1934) - Detective Making Raid (uncredited) * '' Harold Teen'' (1934) - 'Mac' McKinsey * '' I Believed in You'' (1934) - Magistrate (uncredited) * '' Affairs of a Gentleman'' (1934) - Inspector Quillan * '' Fog Over Frisco'' (1934) - Detective Sgt. O'Hagen * '' The Hell Cat'' (1934) - Graham * '' The Circus Clown'' (1934) - Sheldon * '' Name the Woman'' (1934) - Joel Walker * '' Beyond the Law'' (1934) - Prosecuting Attorney * ''

The Girl from Missouri ''The Girl from Missouri'' (originally called ''Born to Be Kissed'') is a 1934 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Jean Harlow and Franchot Tone. The movie was written by Anita Loos and directed by Jack Conway. Plot Eadie (Jean Harlo ...

'' (1934) - Police Lt. O'Sullivan (uncredited) * ''

The Dragon Murder Case ''The Dragon Murder Case'' (first published in 1934) is a novel in a series by S. S. Van Dine about fictional detective Philo Vance. It was also adapted to a film version in 1934, starring Warren William as Vance. Plot A guest at an estate in ...

'' (1934) - Det. Hennessey * ''

The Human Side ''The Human Side'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Edward Buzzell and written by Edward Buzzell, Frank Craven and Ernest Pascal. The film stars Adolphe Menjou, Doris Kenyon, Charlotte Henry, Reginald Owen, Joseph Cawthorn and Betty Law ...

'' (1934) - Furniture Buyer (uncredited) * '' Embarrassing Moments'' (1934) - Attorney * ''

The Lemon Drop Kid ''The Lemon Drop Kid'' is a 1951 American comedy film based on the short story of the same name by Damon Runyon, starring Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell. Although Sidney Lanfield is credited as the director, Frank Tashlin reportedly was hired, u ...

'' (1934) - Warden * ''

The St. Louis Kid ''The St. Louis Kid'' is a 1934 drama film directed by Ray Enright and starring James Cagney. Plot A truck driver A truck driver (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster, or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Austr ...

'' (1934) - Mr. Harris - the Trucking Company Boss * '' Men of the Night'' (1934) - Benson * ''

Broadway Bill ''Broadway Bill'' is a 1934 American comedy-drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Warner Baxter and Myrna Loy. Screenplay by Robert Riskin and based on the short story "Strictly Confidential" by Mark Hellinger, the film is about a man' ...

'' (1934) - Collins * ''

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'' (1934) - Police Captain (uncredited) * '' Murder in the Clouds'' (1934) - Lackey * '' Here Is My Heart'' (1934) - Captain Dodge (uncredited) * '' The Secret Bride'' (1934) - Lt. Forrest (uncredited) * '' White Lies'' (1934) - Defense Attorney (uncredited) * '' The Gilded Lily'' (1935) - Managing Editor * '' The Little Colonel'' (1935) - Jeremy Higgins (uncredited) * '' Car 99'' (1935) - Trooper Captain Ryan * '' The Great Hotel Murder'' (1935) - Anthony Wilson * ''

The Perfect Clue ''The Perfect Clue'' is a 1935 American comedy crime film produced by Larry Darmour for Majestic Pictures, directed by Robert G. Vignola and starring David Manners, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher and Betty Blythe. The screenplay was written by Albert ...

'' (1935) - District Attorney * ''

Princess O'Hara ''Princess O'Hara'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by David Burton and starring Jean Parker, Chester Morris and Leon Errol.Nollen p.72 The story was re-used for the 1943 Abbott and Costello film ''It Ain't Hay''. Plot Cast * Jean Park ...

'' (1935) - Newcomb (uncredited) * '' Four Hours to Kill!'' (1935) - Taft * '' Baby Face Harrington'' (1935) - City Editor (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1935) - Ferry Captain (uncredited) * ''

Reckless Reckless may refer to: Film and television Film * ''Reckless'' (1935 film), an American musical directed by Victor Fleming * ''Reckless'' (1951 film), a Spanish drama film directed by José Antonio Nieves Conde * '' The Reckless'', a 1965 Itali ...

'' (1935) - Newspaper Editor (uncredited) * '' Men of the Hour'' (1935) - Harper * '' Air Hawks'' (1935) - Tribune Editor (uncredited) * ''

Murder in the Fleet ''Murder In the Fleet'' is a 1935 American murder mystery/comedy-drama film set aboard . Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the film was directed by Edward Sedgwick and stars Robert Taylor and Jean Parker. Plot Captain John Winslow (Arthur Byron ...

'' (1935) - Cmdr. Brown (uncredited) * ''

The Nitwits ''The Nitwits'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by George Stevens from a screenplay written by Fred Guiol and Al Boasberg, based on a story by Stuart Palmer. Released by RKO on June 7, 1935, the film stars the comedy duo of Wheeler & Woo ...

'' (1935) - Police Captain Jennings * '' The Glass Key'' (1935) - District Attorney Edward J. Farr * '' Smart Girl'' (1935) - Morgan (uncredited) * '' After the Dance'' (1935) - Chief of Police (uncredited) * '' Dante's Inferno'' (1935) - Police Inspector (uncredited) * '' The Public Menace'' (1935) - First Detective * ''

Waterfront Lady ''Waterfront Lady'' is a 1935 American film directed by Joseph Santley. Premise When a young man is befriended by a gambling ship operator and made a partner in the business, he becomes involved in a police manhunt after he covers up a murder c ...

'' (1935) - Jim McFee aka Mac * '' The Case of the Lucky Legs'' (1935) - Police Officer Ricker * '' This Is the Life'' (1935) - Theater Manager (uncredited) * '' Rendezvous'' (1935) - Editor (uncredited) * ''

Fighting Youth ''Fighting Youth'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Hamilton MacFadden and written by Henry Johnson, Hamilton MacFadden and newspaper reporter Florabel Muir. The film stars Charles Farrell, June Martel, Andy Devine, J. Farrell MacDonald ...

'' (1935) - Bull Stevens * '' Music Is Magic'' (1935) - Decker - Theatre Manager (uncredited) * '' Mary Burns, Fugitive'' (1935) - G-Man at dancehall * '' Thanks a Million'' (1935) - Motor Policeman Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

Another Face ''Another Face'' (released in the UK as ''It Happened in Hollywood'')''Another Face' ...

'' (1935) - Police Captain Spellman (uncredited) * '' Show Them No Mercy!'' (1935) - Clifford * '' We're Only Human'' (1935) - Star City Editor Morgan (uncredited) * ''

Hitch Hike Lady ''Hitch Hike Lady'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Aubrey Scotto and written by Gordon Rigby and Lester Cole. The film stars Alison Skipworth, Mae Clarke, Arthur Treacher, James Ellison, Warren Hymer and Beryl Mercer. The film was re ...

'' (1935) - Mike - a Racketeer * ''

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'' (1936) - Hardie * '' The Return of Jimmy Valentine'' (1936) - Kelley * '' The Country Doctor'' (1936) - George - Boat Captain (uncredited) * ''

Big Brown Eyes ''Big Brown Eyes'' is a 1936 American crime comedy film. In the film, police officer Danny Barr (Cary Grant) is chasing jewel robbers. His girlfriend Eve Fallon (Joan Bennett) is initially working as a manicurist, but quickly takes a job as a re ...

'' (1936) - Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) * ''

'' (1936) - County Hospital Guard (uncredited) * '' Panic on the Air'' (1936) - Chief Insp. Fitzgerald * '' Small Town Girl'' (1936) - Mr. Donaldson (uncredited) * '' The Mine with the Iron Door'' (1936) - Pitkins * '' Show Boat'' (1936) - Jim Green (uncredited) * '' Ticket to Paradise'' (1936) - Detective (uncredited) * '' Satan Met a Lady'' (1936) - Detective Pollock * ''

Earthworm Tractors ''Earthworm Tractors'' is a 1936 American film directed by Ray Enright and starring Joe E. Brown and June Travis. The film is also known as ''A Natural Born Salesman'' in the United Kingdom. The film is based on characters created by William ...

'' (1936) - H.J. Russell * ''

36 Hours to Kill ''36 Hours to Kill'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Eugene Forde, written by Lou Breslow and John Patrick, and starring Brian Donlevy, Gloria Stuart, Douglas Fowley, Isabel Jewell, Stepin Fetchit and Julius Tannen. It is based on the ...

'' (1936) - FBI Chief (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1936) - Clark, Chronicle City Editor * '' I'd Give My Life'' (1936) - Warden * ''

The Gentleman from Louisiana ''The Gentleman from Louisiana'' is a 1936 American drama film In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually q ...

'' (1936) - Diamond Jim Brady * '' Down the Stretch'' (1936) - Tex Reardon * ''

Three Married Men ''Three Married Men'' is a 1936 American comedy film directed by Edward Buzzell, written by Alan Campbell and Dorothy Parker, and starring Lynne Overman, William Frawley, Roscoe Karns, Mary Brian, George Barbier and Marjorie Gateson. It was rel ...

'' (1936) - Train Conductor * ''

Murder with Pictures ''Murder with Pictures'' is a 1936 American crime-mystery film based on a story by George Harmon Coxe. The film was directed by Charles Barton, the screenplay was written by Jack Moffitt and Sidney Salkow. Lew Ayres starred as Kent Murdock, Gail ...

'' (1936) - Assistant Editor (uncredited) * '' The Magnificent Brute'' (1936) - Murphy * ''

Pigskin Parade ''Pigskin Parade'' is a 1936 American musical comedy film which tells the story of husband-and-wife college football coaches who convince a backwoods player to play for their team so they can go to the big game. It was written by William M. Consel ...

'' (1936) - Yale Coach (uncredited) * '' Rose Bowl'' (1936) - Burke (uncredited) * ''

Legion of Terror ''Legion of Terror'' is a 1936 American drama/action film, directed by Charles C. Coleman. The film, which stars Bruce Cabot, Marguerite Churchill, Ward Bond, and Crawford Weaver, is a fictionalized story about the real-life Ku Klux Klan splin ...

'' (1936) - Colonel McCollum * '' Pennies from Heaven'' (1936) - Prison Warden (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1936) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Mind Your Own Business'' (1936) - Detective * ''

Find the Witness ''Find the Witness'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by David Selman and starring Charles Quigley, Henry Mollison and Rosalind Keith.Langman & Finn p.86 Cast * Charles Quigley as Larry McGill * Henry Mollison as Rudolph Mordini * Rosa ...

'' (1937) - Charley Blair (uncredited) * ''

Woman in Distress ''Woman in Distress'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Lynn Shores and written by Albert DeMond. The film stars May Robson, Irene Hervey, Dean Jagger, Douglass Dumbrille, George McKay and Gene Morgan. The film was released on January 1 ...

'' (1937) - Herbert Glaxton * ''

Woman-Wise ''Woman-Wise'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Allan Dwan and written by Ben Markson. The film stars Rochelle Hudson, Michael Whalen, Thomas Beck, Alan Dinehart, Douglas Fowley and George Hassell. The film was released on January 2 ...

'' (1937) - Commissioner (uncredited) * '' You Only Live Once'' (1937) - Police Inspector (uncredited) * '' Girl Overboard'' (1937) - Editor (uncredited) * '' They Wanted to Marry'' (1937) - Clark * ''

The Great O'Malley ''The Great O'Malley'' is a 1937 crime film directed by William Dieterle and starring Pat O'Brien (actor), Pat O'Brien, Sybil Jason, Humphrey Bogart, and Ann Sheridan. The 1925 silent version ''The Making of O'Malley'' starred Milton Sills, Dorot ...

'' (1937) - Policeman Chiding School Bus Driver (uncredited) * ''

Murder Goes to College ''Murder Goes to College'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and written by Brian Marlow, Eddie Welch and Robert Wyler. The film stars Roscoe Karns, Marsha Hunt, Lynne Overman, Buster Crabbe, Astrid Allwyn and Harvey St ...

'' (1937) - Inspector Simpson * '' Midnight Court'' (1937) - Police Chief (uncredited) * ''

Night Key ''Night Key'' is a science fiction crime film starring Boris Karloff and released by Universal Pictures in 1937. Plot The inventor of a burglar alarm (Karloff) attempts to get back at the man who stole the profits to his invention (Hinds) before ...

'' (1937) - Police Capt. Wallace (uncredited) * '' The Case of the Stuttering Bishop'' (1937) - Hamilton Burger * '' The Devil Is Driving'' (1937) - Defense Attorney Dan Healy (uncredited) * ''

Roaring Timber ''Roaring Timber'' is a 1937 American adventure film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Jack Holt. Cast list * Jack Holt as Jim Sherwood * Grace Bradley as Kay MacKinley * Ruth Donnelly as Aunt Mary * Raymond Hatton as Tennessee * Willard Rob ...

'' (1937) - Sam Garvin * '' One Mile from Heaven'' (1937) - Fletcher (uncredited) * '' Broadway Melody of 1938'' (1937) - Horse Auctioneer (uncredited) * ''

Life Begins in College ''Life Begins in College'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by William A. Seiter. It marked the Ritz Brothers' first starring role in a feature film. Plot The action takes place at Lombardy College, founded "to give the Indian nations of ...

'' (1937) - Coach Burke * '' Partners in Crime'' (1937) - Inspector Simpson * '' That's My Story'' (1937) - Cummings * '' The Adventurous Blonde'' (1937) - Mortimer Gray * ''

Thoroughbreds Don't Cry ''Thoroughbreds Don't Cry'' is a 1937 American musical comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland in their first film together. Plot Cricket West is a hopeful actress with a pair of vocal cords that bri ...

'' (1937) - Horse Owner (uncredited) * ''

Daughter of Shanghai ''Daughter of Shanghai'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Robert Florey and starring Anna May Wong. Unusually for the time, East Asian American actors played the lead roles. It was also one of the first films in which Anthony Quinn appea ...

'' (1937) - Schwartz (uncredited) * '' Sally, Irene and Mary'' (1938) - Covered Wagon Cafe Manager * ''

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'' (1938) - Capt. Halstead * ''

Little Miss Thoroughbred ''Little Miss Thoroughbred'' is a 1938 film directed by John Farrow. Peggy Ann Garner made her debut in the film. It was also known as Little Lady Luck. Plot Knowing her father's out there somewhere, little Janet runs away from an orphanage. A co ...

'' (1938) - Mr. Becker, the Gambler * '' Prison Farm'' (1938) - Reardon (uncredited) * '' When Were You Born'' (1938) - Inspector Jim C. Gregg (Taurus) * '' Gateway'' (1938) - Inspector (uncredited) * '' The Gladiator'' (1938) - Theatre Manager (uncredited) * '' Tenth Avenue Kid'' (1938) - Commissioner * ''

Hold That Co-ed ''Hold That Co-ed'' is a 1938 comedy film directed by George Marshall, starring John Barrymore, George Murphy and Marjorie Weaver. Plot summary Former star quarterback Rusty Stevens believes he is being hired to be prosperous Clayton Universit ...

'' (1938) - Coach Burke * '' The Night Hawk'' (1938) - Lonigan * '' The Spider's Web'' (1938) - Chase * '' Five of a Kind'' (1938) - Editor Crocker (uncredited) * '' Angels with Dirty Faces'' (1938) - Police Lt. Buckley (uncredited) * ''

Little Orphan Annie ''Little Orphan Annie'' is a daily American comic strip created by Harold Gray and syndicated by the Tribune Media Services. The strip took its name from the 1885 poem "Little Orphant Annie" by James Whitcomb Riley, and it made its debut on Aug ...

'' (1938) - Val Lewis * ''

There's That Woman Again ''There's That Woman Again'' is a 1938 American comedy mystery film directed by Alexander Hall. It is the sequel to ''There's Always a Woman'', released the same year. In both films, Melvyn Douglas stars as a private investigator whose wife involv ...

'' (1938) - Police Captain (uncredited) * ''

Fighting Thoroughbreds ''Fighting Thoroughbreds'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Wellyn Totman. The film stars Ralph Byrd, Mary Carlisle, Robert Allen, George "Gabby" Hayes, Marvin Stephens and Charles C. Wilson. The film was re ...

'' (1939) - Spencer Bogart * '' Pardon Our Nerve'' (1939) - Boxing Commissioner (uncredited) * ''

I Was a Convict ''I Was a Convict'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Aubrey Scotto and written by Robert Hardy Andrews and Ben Markson. The film stars Barton MacLane, Beverly Roberts, Clarence Kolb, Janet Beecher, Horace McMahon and Ben Welden. The fi ...

'' (1939) - Peterson (uncredited) * '' The Lady's from Kentucky'' (1939) - Steward (uncredited) * '' Rose of Washington Square'' (1939)''Great Movie Musicals on DVD'' - A Classic Movie Fan's Guide
by John Howard Reid - Google search with book preview - Police Lt. Mike Cavanaugh * '' The House of Fear'' (1939) - Police Chief (uncredited) * '' The Forgotten Woman'' (1939) - Gray (uncredited) * '' The Cowboy Quarterback'' (1939) - Coach Hap Farrell * '' Hotel for Women'' (1939) - Albert (uncredited) * '' Here I Am a Stranger'' (1939) - Managing Editor * ''

Smashing the Money Ring ''Smashing the Money Ring'' is a 1939 American adventure film directed by Terry O. Morse, written by Anthony Coldeway and Raymond L. Schrock, and starring Ronald Reagan, Margot Stevenson, Eddie Foy, Jr., Joe Downing, Charles D. Brown and Jo ...

'' (1939) - Capt. Kilrane * ''

The Roaring Twenties ''The Roaring Twenties'' is a 1939 American crime thriller film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring James Cagney, Priscilla Lane, Humphrey Bogart, and Gladys George. The film, spanning the periods between 1919 and 1933, was written by Jerry ...

'' (1939) - Policeman (uncredited) * '' The Return of Doctor X'' (1939) - Detective Roy Kincaid * '' Invisible Stripes'' (1939) - Arresting Officer (uncredited) * ''

He Married His Wife ''He Married His Wife'' is a 1940 film about a race horse owner (Joel McCrea) who wants his ex-wife (Nancy Kelly) to remarry so he'll no longer have to pay alimony. This movie is a black-and-white comedy released 19 January 1940, directed by Roy D ...

'' (1940) - Warden * ''

Enemy Agent ''Enemy Agent'' is a 1940 American spy thriller film directed by Lew Landers and starring Richard Cromwell, Helen Vinson, and Robert Armstrong.McLaughlin p.325 The supporting cast includes Jack La Rue, Jack Carson, Philip Dorn and Milburn Stone ...

'' (1940) - Chief (uncredited) * '' Gangs of Chicago'' (1940) - C.A. Graham - Chief of Police (uncredited) * ''

Sandy Is a Lady ''Sandy Is a Lady'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and written by Charles Grayson. The film stars Baby Sandy, Billy Lenhart, Kenneth Brown, Eugene Pallette, Nan Grey, Tom Brown, Mischa Auer, Billy Gilbert and Edgar Ke ...

'' (1940) - Sergeant * '' Girl in 313'' (1940) - Vincent Brady, Commissioner of Police * ''

Millionaires in Prison ''Millionaires in Prison'' is a 1940 American crime drama film directed by Ray McCarey and written by Lynn Root and Frank Fenton. The film stars Lee Tracy, Linda Hayes, Raymond Walburn, Morgan Conway and Truman Bradley. The film was released on ...

'' (1940) - R.J. Reynolds, Sunday Editor (uncredited) * '' They Drive by Night'' (1940) - Mike Williams (uncredited) * ''

Public Deb No. 1 ''Public Deb No. 1'' (or ''Elsa Maxwell's Public Deb No. 1'') is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Gregory Ratoff and starring George Murphy, Brenda Joyce and Ralph Bellamy. Plot A socialite is introduced to communism by her butler. Partia ...

'' (1940) - Sergeant (uncredited) * '' City for Conquest'' (1940) - Bill - Man Behind MacPherson at Fight (uncredited) * '' So You Won't Talk'' (1940) - Johnson (uncredited) * '' Knute Rockne, All American'' (1940) - Gambler (uncredited) * '' South of Suez'' (1940) - Guard (scenes deleted) * '' Tin Pan Alley'' (1940) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) * '' Lady with Red Hair'' (1940) - George Martin (uncredited) * '' Charter Pilot'' (1940) - Owen * '' The Face Behind the Mask'' (1941) - Chief O'Brien * '' Tall, Dark and Handsome'' (1941) - Charles, Assistant District Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Ride, Kelly, Ride ''Ride, Kelly, Ride'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by Norman Foster and written by William Conselman Jr. and Irving Cummings Jr.. The film stars Eugene Pallette, Marvin Stephens, Rita Quigley, Mary Healy, Richard Lane and Charles D. B ...

'' (1941) - Racing Secretary (uncredited) * '' Meet John Doe'' (1941) - Charlie Dawson * '' Two Señoritas from Chicago'' (1943) * ''

Las Vegas Nights ''Las Vegas Nights'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and written by Ernest Pagano, Harry Clork and Eddie Welch. The film stars Phil Regan, Bert Wheeler, Constance Moore, Virginia Dale, Lillian Cornell, Betty Brewer and H ...

'' (1946) - Ed - Deputy Sheriff (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1941) - Monigan * ''

Federal Fugitives ''Federal Fugitives'' (a.k.a. ''International Spy'') is a 1941 American film noir directed by William Beaudine. The film stars Neil Hamilton, Doris Day, Victor Varconi, and Charles C. Wilson.

'' (1941) - Bruce Lane * '' Strange Alibi'' (1941) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) * '' Broadway Limited'' (1941) - Detective * '' Out of the Fog'' (1941) - Police Inspector (uncredited) * ''

Two in a Taxi ''Two in a Taxi'' is a 1941 American film directed by Robert Florey. Writer Marvin Wald was inspired by seeing a production of Clifford Odets' ''Waiting for Lefty'' to write this drama of cab drivers and their economic struggles. Cast * Anita L ...

'' (1941) - Captain Melton (uncredited) * '' Dressed to Kill'' (1941) - Editor * ''

The Officer and the Lady ''The Officer and the Lady'' is a 1941 American crime film directed by Sam White and written by Lambert Hillyer and Joseph Hoffman. The film stars Rochelle Hudson, Bruce Bennett, Roger Pryor, Richard Fiske, Sidney Blackmer and Tom Kennedy. The f ...

'' (1941) - Police Captain Hart * '' Blues in the Night'' (1941) - Barney * '' All Through the Night'' (1942) - Police Lieutenant at Miller's Home Bakery (uncredited) * '' Blondie Goes to College'' (1942) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * '' The Man Who Returned to Life'' (1942) - Inspector Mensil (uncredited) * ''

Rings on Her Fingers ''Rings on Her Fingers'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starring Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney. The screenplay concerns a poor man who gets mistaken for a millionaire and is swindled out of his life savings. Plot ...

'' (1942) - Captain Hurley * '' Lady Gangster'' (1942) - Detective * ''

Dr. Broadway ''Dr. Broadway'' is a 1942 American mystery film directed by Anthony Mann (as his directorial debut) and written by Art Arthur. The film stars Macdonald Carey, Jean Phillips, Eduardo Ciannelli, Richard Lane, J. Carrol Naish, Joan Woodbury and Ar ...

'' (1942) - District Attorney McNamara * '' This Gun for Hire'' (1942) - Police Captain * ''

Escape from Crime ''Escape from Crime'' is a 1942 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman. It has essentially the same plot as the earlier ''Picture Snatcher'' (1933).

'' (1942) - Reardon * '' The Secret Code'' (1942, Serial) - Desk Sgt. Cullen * ''

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) - Desk Sgt. Cullen * '' Gentleman Jim'' (1942) - Gurney (uncredited) * ''Two Señoritas from Chicago'' (1943) - Chester T. Allgood * ''

'' (1943, Serial) - Police Capt. Arnold (uncredited) * '' Silver Spurs'' (1943) - Mr. Hawkins * ''

A Scream in the Dark ''A Scream in the Dark'' is an American comedy crime mystery directed by George Sherman and written by Anthony Coldeway and Gerald Schnitzer in 1943. The film stars Robert Lowery, Marie McDonald, Edward Brophy, Elizabeth Russell, Hobart Cavanau ...

'' (1943) - City Editor (uncredited) * '' Is Everybody Happy?'' (1943) - J. Lionel Smaltz (uncredited) * '' Shine On, Harvest Moon'' (1944) - Stage Manager (uncredited) * ''

Hey, Rookie ''Hey, Rookie'' is a 1944 American musical film starring Ann Miller and Larry Parks. Cast *Ann Miller ... Winnie Clark *Joe Besser ... Pendelton (Pudge) Pfeiffer *Larry Parks ... Jim Leighter *Joe Sawyer ... Sergeant * Jimmy Little ... ...

'' (1944) - Sam Jonas * ''

Roger Touhy, Gangster ''Roger Touhy, Gangster'' is a 1944 American gangster film based on the life of Chicago mob figure Roger Touhy, directed by film noir specialist Robert Florey. Parts of the film were shot at Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet, Illinois, ...

'' (1944) - Police Capt. After Hay Wagon Crash (uncredited) * '' Silent Partner'' (1944) - North Hollywood Cop (uncredited) * ''

Man from Frisco ''Man from Frisco'' (1944) is a United States feature-length spy and war film by Republic Pictures directed by Robert Florey and starring Michael O'Shea (1906–1973) and Anne Shirley. Plot Matt Braddock is a civil engineer during the Secon ...

'' (1944) - Key Man (uncredited) * ''

Shadows in the Night ''Shadows in the Night'' is the 36th studio album by Bob Dylan, released by Columbia Records on February 3, 2015. The album consists of covers of traditional pop standards made famous by Frank Sinatra, chosen by Dylan. Like most of his 21st ...

'' (1944) - Sheriff (uncredited) * ''

Kansas City Kitty ''Kansas City Kitty'' is a 1944 United States, American romance film, romantic musical film directed by Del Lord, starring Joan Davis and Jane Frazee. The film features the singing The Williams Brothers, Williams Brothers, including the youngest ...

'' (1944) - Mr. Hugo (uncredited) * '' Crime by Night'' (1944) - District Attorney Hyatt * '' The Big Noise'' (1944) - Train Conductor (uncredited) * '' My Buddy'' (1944) - Chief Detective * '' Irish Eyes Are Smiling'' (1944) - Detective (uncredited) * ''

The Missing Juror ''The Missing Juror'' is a 1944 American film noir mystery film directed by Budd Boetticher (as Oscar Boetticher Jr.) and starring Jim Bannon, Janis Carter, George Macready and Jean Stevens.Missing Juror, The Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 1 ...

'' (1944) - Mac Ellis--Newspaper Editor (uncredited) * '' Eadie Was a Lady'' (1945) - Berger (uncredited) * ''

Brewster's Millions ''Brewster's Millions'' is a comedic novel written by George Barr McCutcheon in 1902, originally under the pseudonym of Richard Greaves. The plot concerns a young man whose grandfather leaves him $1 million in a will, but a competing will from an ...

'' (1945) - Charlie - the Stage Director (uncredited) * '' Two O'Clock Courage'' (1945) - Brant - City Editor (uncredited) * '' The Chicago Kid'' (1945) - Butler (uncredited) * ''

Incendiary Blonde ''Incendiary Blonde'' is a 1945 American musical drama film biography of 1920s nightclub star Texas Guinan. Filmed in Technicolor by director George Marshall and loosely based on a true story, the picture stars actress Betty Hutton as Guinan. The ...

'' (1945) - Mr. Ballinger (uncredited) * '' Week-End at the Waldorf'' (1945) - Hi Johns * '' Road to Utopia'' (1945) - Official Policeman (uncredited) * '' Scarlet Street'' (1945) - Watchman (uncredited) * ''

Because of Him ''Because of Him'' is a 1946 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wallace and starring Deanna Durbin, Charles Laughton and Franchot Tone. Plot Kim Walker (Deanna Durbin) is an ambitious waitress who dreams of being on the stage. ...

'' (1946) - City Editor (uncredited) * ''

Crime of the Century "Crime of the century" is an idiomatic phrase used to describe particularly sensational or notorious criminal cases. Chua-Eoan, Howard (n.d.)"Crimes of the Century: The Top 25" ''Time''. Retrieved September 10, 2021. In the United States, it is of ...

'' (1946) - Police Lieutenant * ''

I Ring Doorbells ''I Ring Doorbells'' is a 1946 American comedy-drama film directed by Frank Strayer, which stars Anne Gwynne, Robert Shayne, and Roscoe Karns. The story was adapted by Dick Irving Hyland and Raymond L. Schrock from the book of the same name by Ru ...

'' (1946) - The Inspector * ''

The Phantom Thief ''The Phantom Thief'' is a 1946 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman. The film follows detective Boston Blackie as he tries to track down a blackmailer-murderer. As the investigation goes on, a supernatural element becomes clear. ...

'' (1946) - Police Lieutenant (uncredited) * ''

Passkey to Danger ''Passkey to Danger'' is a 1946 American film noir crime film directed by Lesley Selander and written by O'Leta Rhinehart and William Hagens. The film stars Kane Richmond, Stephanie Bachelor, Adele Mara, Gregory Gaye, Gerald Mohr and John Eldre ...

'' (1946) - Police Sergeant * '' Larceny in Her Heart'' (1946) - Chief Gentry * ''Blonde for a Day'' (1946) - Chief of Police Will Gentry * ''

Suspense Suspense is a state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, being undecided, or being doubtful. In a dramatic work, suspense is the anticipation of the outcome of a plot or of the solution to an uncertainty, puzzle, or mystery, particularly as it aff ...

'' (1946) - Police Officer (uncredited) * '' Dangerous Business'' (1946) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * '' If I'm Lucky'' (1946) - Police Chief (uncredited) * ''

Gas House Kids ''Gas House Kids'' is a 1946 American comedy-drama film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Robert Lowery, Billy Halop and Teala Loring. It was followed by two sequels, ''Gas House Kids Go West'' and ''Gas House Kids in Hollywood'', both relea ...

'' (1946) - Inspector Shannon * ''Ginger'' (1946) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

Bringing Up Father ''Bringing Up Father'' is an American comic strip created by cartoonist George McManus. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, it ran for 87 years, from January 2, 1913, to May 28, 2000. The strip was later titled ''Jiggs and Maggie'' (or ''M ...

'' (1946) - Frank - the Hotel Doorman * '' It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946) - Charlie (uncredited) * '' The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'' (1947) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) * '' Key Witness'' (1947) - Warden (uncredited) * ''

Her Husband's Affairs ''Her Husband's Affairs'' is a 1947 American romantic comedy film directed by S. Sylvan Simon and starring Lucille Ball and Franchot Tone Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone (February 27, 1905 – September 18, 1968) was an American actor, produc ...

'' (1947) - Police Captain (uncredited) * ''

Crime on Their Hands ''Crime on Their Hands'' is a 1948 short subject directed by Edward Bernds starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Shemp Howard). It is the 112th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starr ...

'' (1948, Short) - J.L. Cameron - Managing Editor * '' Big Town Scandal'' (1948) - Editor of the Chronicle (uncredited) * ''

'' (1948) - Mayor Ace Brockway * '' Commotion on the Ocean'' (1956, Short) - J.L. Cameron - Managing Editor (archive footage)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Charles C. 1894 births 1948 deaths American male film actors American male stage actors 20th-century American male actors Male actors from New York City