Charles F. Miller (June 6, 1878 – November 25, 1952) was an American film actor. Miller made his film debut in ''

Little Women ''Little Women'' is a coming-of-age novel written by American novelist Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888). Alcott wrote the book, originally published in two volumes in 1868 and 1869, at the request of her publisher. The story follows the lives ...

'' as a minister and starred in many films thereafter. One of his first biggest roles was starring alongside

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in ''

Phantom of Chinatown ''Phantom of Chinatown'' is a 1940 American mystery film directed by Phil Rosen starring Keye Luke. This is the last of the Mr. Wong films and the only one to star Luke in the role originated by Boris Karloff. Plot After participating in an ext ...

''. He was also one of the founding members of the

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Death

Miller died in

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Selected filmography

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'' (1933) - Minister (uncredited) *''

The Man They Could Not Hang ''The Man They Could Not Hang'' is a 1939 American horror film directed by Nick Grinde from a screenplay by Karl Brown. It stars Boris Karloff as Dr. Henryk Savaard,Stephen Jacobs, ''Boris Karloff: More Than a Monster'', Tomahawk Press 2011 pp. ...

'' (1939) - Dr. Avery - Juror (uncredited) *''

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'' (1939) - Councilman (uncredited) *''

The Night of Nights ''The Night of Nights'' is a 1939 black-and-white drama film written by Donald Ogden Stewart and directed by Lewis Milestone for Paramount Pictures that starred Pat O'Brien, Olympe Bradna, and Roland Young. The film received positive contempor ...

'' (1939) - Wilton (uncredited) *''

Terry and the Pirates ''Terry and the Pirates'' is an action-adventure comic strip created by cartoonist Milton Caniff, which originally ran from October 22, 1934, to February 25, 1973. Captain Joseph Patterson, editor for the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate, ...

'' (1940) - Planter (uncredited) *'' The Man with Nine Lives'' (1940) - Doctor Spectator Explaining Procedure (uncredited) *''The Secret Seven'' (1940) - Prison Doctor (uncredited) *'' I'm Still Alive'' (1940) - 4th Doctor (uncredited) *''

'' (1940) - Dr. John Benton / Cyrus Benton in Newspaper *''

The Green Hornet Strikes Again! ''The Green Hornet Strikes Again!'' is a 1941 Universal black-and-white 15 chapter movie serial based on ''The Green Hornet'' radio series by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker. It is a sequel to Universal's earlier serial ''The Green Hornet'' ( ...

'' (1940) - George K. Otterson *'' Kitty Foyle'' (1940) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Caught In The Act'' (1941) - Leonard Brandon *''

Meet the Chump ''Meet the Chump'' is a 1941 American film starring Hugh Herbert. Plot A man desperately attempts to avoid giving up the ten million dollar trust that he's been administering so well that there's barely any money left. Cast * Hugh Herbert as H ...

'' (1941) - George Washington (uncredited) *''

The Spider Returns ''The Spider Returns'' is a 1941 15-chapter Columbia movie serial based on the pulp magazine character The Spider. It was the fourteenth of the 57 serials released by Columbia and a sequel to their 1938 serial '' The Spider's Web''. The first ep ...

'' (1941) - Mr. Van Sloan *'' Double Cross'' (1941) - Mayor John Frawley *''

Gambling Daughters ''Gambling Daughters'' is a 1941 American mystery film directed by Max Nosseck and starring Cecilia Parker, Roger Pryor and Robert Baldwin.Langman p.235 Plot Summary Lillian and Katherine discover a gambling spot while following their French teac ...

'' (1941) - Walter Cameron *''The Stork Pays Off'' (1941) - Mr. Vance (uncredited) *'' Swamp Water'' (1941) - Fiskus (uncredited) *''

Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. ''Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.'' (1941) is a Republic Movie serial based on the Dick Tracy comic strip. It was directed by the team of William Witney and John English with Ralph Byrd reprising his role from the earlier serials. It was the last ...

'' (1941) - Cmdr. Haees (uncredited) *''

Lady for a Night ''Lady for a Night'' is a 1942 American drama film starring Joan Blondell and John Wayne. The World War II B-17 bomber the ''Memphis Belle'' is named after a steamboat in this film. It is also known as ''The Lady from New Orleans'', ''Memphis ...

'' (1942) - Father (uncredited) *'' South of Santa Fe'' (1942) - John McMahon *''

Raiders of the Range ''Raiders of the Range'' is a 1942 American Western " Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English. Cast * Bob Steele as Tucson Smith * Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke * Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin * Lois Collier as Jean Travers * Frank J ...

'' (1942) - John Travers *''

They All Kissed the Bride ''They All Kissed the Bride'' is a 1942 American screwball comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring Joan Crawford and Melvyn Douglas. The plot follows a trucking firm executive who falls in love. Crawford took over the title role aft ...

'' (1942) - Department Head (uncredited) *''

The Phantom Plainsmen ''The Phantom Plainsmen'' is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Rufe Davis. Cast * Bob Steele as Tucson Smith * Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke * Rufe Davis as Lul ...

'' (1942) - Cap Marvin *''

Joan of Ozark ''Joan of Ozark'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and starring Judy Canova, Joe E. Brown and Eddie Foy Jr. It was one of thirteen films Canova made with Republic Studios.Hurst p.233 It is also known by the alternative ti ...

'' (1942) - Mr. Graham (uncredited) *''

Highways by Night ''Highways by Night'' is a 1942 American crime drama film directed by Peter Godfrey from a screenplay by Lynn Root and Frank Fenton, based on the story ''Silver Spoon'', by Clarence Budington Kelland. The film stars Richard Carlson and Jane ...

'' (1942) - Magician (uncredited) *''Junior Army'' (1942) - Captain McDermott (uncredited) *''

Thundering Trails ''Thundering Trails'' is a 1943 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Jimmie Dodd. Cast * Bob Steele as Tucson Smith * Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke * Jimmie Dodd as Lul ...

'' (1943) - Captain Sam Brooke *''

The Blocked Trail ''The Blocked Trail'' is a 1943 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Jimmie Dodd. Cast * Bob Steele as Tucson Smith * Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke * Jimmie Dodd as Lu ...

'' (1943) - Frank Nolan *''

Daredevils of the West ''Daredevils of the West'' is an American Western movie serial consisting of 12 chapters, released by Republic Pictures in 1943 starring Allan Lane and Kay Aldridge. The plot involves a gang of land-grabbers who try to prevent safe passage of t ...

'' (1943) - Foster h. 1*''

Days of Old Cheyenne ''Days of Old Cheyenne'' is a 1943 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Don 'Red' Barry, Lynn Merrick and William Haade.Martin p.306 The film's art direction is by Russell Kimball. Cast * Don 'Red' Barr ...

'' (1943) - John Carlyle *''

Black Hills Express ''Black Hills Express'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by John English and starring Don 'Red' Barry, Wally Vernon and Ariel Heath.Martin p.306 The film's art direction was by Russell Kimball. Partial cast * Don 'Red' Barry as L ...

'' (1943) - Raymond Harper *''

Beyond the Last Frontier ''Beyond the Last Frontier'' is a 1943 American Western film about an undercover Texas Ranger, John Paul Revere, within Big Bill Hadley's gang of crooks. Howard Bretherton directed the film and John K. Butler and Morton Grant wrote the screenp ...

'' (1943) - Major Cook *''

Wagon Tracks West ''Wagon Tracks West'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by Howard Bretherton, written by William Lively, and starring Wild Bill Elliott, George "Gabby" Hayes, Tom Tyler, Anne Jeffreys, Rick Vallin and Robert Frazer. It was released on A ...

'' (1943) - Brown Bear *''

Headin' for God's Country ''Headin' for God's Country'' is a 1943 American action film directed by William Morgan and written by Houston Branch and Elizabeth Meehan. The film stars William Lundigan, Virginia Dale, Harry Davenport, Harry Shannon, Addison Richards and ...

'' (1943) - John Lane (uncredited) *''

Gildersleeve on Broadway ''Gildersleeve on Broadway'' is a 1943 American film starring Harold Peary as his radio character The Great Gildersleeve. It is the third of four Gildersleeve features, others were ''The Great Gildersleeve'' (1942), ''Gildersleeve's Bad Day'' (19 ...

'' (1943) - The Judge (uncredited) *''

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'' (1943) - William Loeb (uncredited) *'' Raiders of Sunset Pass'' (1943) - Dad Mathews *''

Pride of the Plains ''Pride of the Plains'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Wallace Fox and written by John K. Butler and Robert Creighton Williams. The film stars Robert Livingston, Smiley Burnette, Nancy Gay, Steve Barclay, Kenneth MacDonald and ...

'' (1944) - Grant Bradford *''

Beneath Western Skies ''Beneath Western Skies'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and written by Albert DeMond and Robert Creighton Williams. The film stars Robert Livingston, Smiley Burnette, Effie Laird, Frank Jaquet, Tom London and ...

'' (1944) - Lem Toller *''

Hidden Valley Outlaws ''Hidden Valley Outlaws'' is a 1944 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Howard Bretherton and written by John K. Butler and Robert Creighton Williams. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, George "Gabby" Hayes, Anne Jeffreys, Roy Bar ...

'' (1944) - Daniel Clark *''

Raiders of Ghost City ''Raiders of Ghost City'' is a 1944 American Western film serial from Universal Pictures set in California during the American Civil War. Plot At the height of the Civil War, a gang of supposed Confederates, headed by Alex Morel, raid all gold ...

'' (1944) - Sec, Stanton (uncredited) *''

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'' (1944) - Senator Bromfield *'' Oh, What a Night'' (1944) - Sutton *'' House of Frankenstein'' (1944) - Burgomaster Toberman *''

Honeymoon Ahead ''Honeymoon Ahead'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Reginald Le Borg and written by Val Burton and Elwood Ullman. The film stars Allan Jones, Grace McDonald, Raymond Walburn, Vivian Austin, Jack Overman and Murray Alper. The film was ...

'' (1945) - Ephraim *''

The Caribbean Mystery ''The Caribbean Mystery'' is a 1945 American film noir mystery film which marked the directorial debut of Robert D. Webb. It is the third film adaptation of the 1933 novel ''Murder in Trinidad'' by John W. Vandercook to be produced by 20th Centur ...

'' (1945) - Dr. Otis Larrabee (uncredited) *''

Secret Agent X-9 ''Secret Agent X-9'' is a comic strip created by writer Dashiell Hammett ('' The Maltese Falcon'') and artist Alex Raymond (''Flash Gordon''). Syndicated by King Features, it ran from January 22, 1934 until February 10, 1996. Premise and publ ...

'' (1945) - Blanchard (uncredited) *''River Gang'' (1945) - Doctor (uncredited) *''

The Daltons Ride Again ''The Daltons Ride Again'' is a 1945 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor starring Alan Curtis, Lon Chaney Jr., Kent Taylor and Noah Beery Jr. The movie was made by Universal Pictures and the supporting cast features Milburn Stone (" ...

'' (1945) - A.J. Haines (uncredited) *''

Rendezvous 24 ''Rendezvous 24'' is a 1946 American drama film directed by James Tinling and written by Aubrey Wisberg. The film stars William Gargan, Maria Palmer, Patrick O'Moore, Herman Bing, Kay Connors and Kurt Katch. The film was released on May 6, 1946, ...

'' (1946) - Dr. Upton (uncredited) *'' Night and Day'' (1946) - Professor (uncredited) *'' Rustler's Round-up'' (1946) - Judge Wayne *'' Gunman's Code'' (1946) - Sam Burton *''

I'll Be Yours ''I'll Be Yours'' is a 1947 American musical comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Deanna Durbin. Based on the play '' A jó tündér'' by Ferenc Molnár, the film is about a small-town girl who tells a fib to a wealthy business ...

'' (1947) - Businessman (uncredited) *''

Pursued ''Pursued'' is a 1947 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Raoul Walsh with cinematography by James Wong Howe, written by Niven Busch, and starring Theresa Wright and Robert Mitchum. The supporting cast features Judith Anderson, D ...

'' (1947) - Coachman (uncredited) *'' That's My Gal'' (1947) - Mr. Newcomb (uncredited) *'' That's My Man'' (1947) - (uncredited) *'' Roses Are Red'' (1947) - Judge Patterson (uncredited) *'' The Judge Steps Out'' (1948) - Superior Court Judge (uncredited) *''

Call Northside 777 ''Call Northside 777'' is a 1948 reality-based newspaper drama directed by Henry Hathaway. The film parallels the true story of a Chicago reporter who proved that a man jailed for murder was wrongly convicted 11 years before. James Stewart stars ...

'' (1948) - Parole Board Member (uncredited) *''

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'' (1948) - Priest in 'Joan of Arc' (uncredited) *''

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'' (1948) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Fighting Father Dunne'' (1948) - Judge (uncredited) *''

Up in Central Park ''Up in Central Park'' is a Broadway musical with a book by Herbert Fields and Dorothy Fields, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, and music by Sigmund Romberg. The musical, originally called "Central Park" before Broadway (see image of sheet music), was Ro ...

'' (1948) - Jones (uncredited) *''

Mexican Hayride ''Mexican Hayride'' is a 1948 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. The film is based on Cole Porter's Broadway musical ''Mexican Hayride (musical), Mexican Hayride'' starring Bobby Clark (comedian), Bobby Clark. No songs from th ...

'' (1948) - Mr. Lewis (uncredited) *''

The Life of Riley ''The Life of Riley'' is an American radio situation comedy series of the 1940s that was adapted into a 1949 feature film, a 1950s television series, and a 1958 comic book. Radio The radio program initially aired on the Blue Network (later kn ...

'' (1949) - Minor Role (uncredited) (final film role)

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