Charles J. Richman (January 12, 1865 – December 1, 1940) was an American stage and film actor who appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1939. Richman was born in the Kenwood Section of

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. After receiving a public-school education, he attended the Chicago College of Law at night. His interest turned from law to theater after he began acting in amateur productions at the Carleton Club and a millionaire offered to sponsor a touring company headed by Richman. That project led Richman to New York. Long before entering films Richman acted in the legitimate theatre.His work on Broadway began with portraying Horst von Neuhoff in ''The Countess Gucki'' (1896) and ended with playing Grandfather Trenchard in ''And Stars Remain'' (1936). In Hollywood, he often played supporting roles as a dignified authoritarian figures like General Tufto in the first Technicolor film ''

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'' (1935) and Judge Thatcher in ''

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'' (1938). Richman was married to the former Jane Grey for 40 years. They had a son and a daughter. On December 1, 1940, Richman died in the Brady Nursing Home in

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, aged 70.

Partial filmography

*'' The Man From Home'' (1914) as Daniel Voorhees Pike *''The Idler'' (1914) as Mark Cross *''

The Battle Cry of Peace ''The Battle Cry of Peace'' is a 1915 American silent War film directed by Wilfrid North and J. Stuart Blackton, one of the founders of Vitagraph Company of America who also wrote the scenario. The film is based on the book ''Defenseless Ameri ...

'' (1915) as John Harrison *''The Heights of Hazard'' (1915) as Billy Williams * ''

The Surprises of an Empty Hotel ''The Surprises of an Empty Hotel'' is a 1916 American silent film written by Jasper Ewing Brady, directed by Theodore Marston, and starring Charles Richman, Charles Eldridge Charles Eldridge (September 25, 1854 – October 29, 1922) was an ...

'' (1916) as Francis Trehurn Marchmont *''

The Hero of Submarine D-2 ''The Hero of Submarine D-2'' is a lost 1916 silent film adventure war film directed by Paul Scardon and starring Charles Richman. It was produced by the Vitagraph Company of America and released by V-L-S-E Incorporated.''Pictorial History of the ...

'' (1916) as Lt. Commander Colton *''The Dawn of Freedom'' (1916) as Richard Cartwright *''The Secret Kingdom'' (1916) as Prince Philip / Phil Barr *''The More Excellent Way'' (1917) as John Warburton * '' Public Be Damned'' (1917) as John Black * '' Over There'' (1917) as Montgomery Jackson *'' The Hidden Truth'' (1919) as Charles Taylor *''

The Echo of Youth ''The Echo of Youth'' is a lost 1919 American silent drama film written and directed by Ivan Abramson, and featuring Charles Richman, Leah Baird, Pearl Shepard, and Marie Shotwell. Plot Cabaret singer Olive Martin (played by Baird) approaches ...

'' (1919) as Peter Graham * ''

Everybody's Business ''Everybody's Business'' is a 1917 British silent drama film directed by Ralph Dewsbury and starring Norman McKinnel, Gerald du Maurier and Matheson Lang.Low p.197 Cast * Norman McKinnel as John Briton * Gerald du Maurier as Tom Briton ...

'' (1919) as Tom Oakes *''

Harriet and the Piper ''Harriet and the Piper'' is a 1920 American drama film directed by Bertram Bracken and written by Monte M. Katterjohn. It is based on the 1920 novel ''Harriet and the Piper'' by Kathleen Norris. The film stars Anita Stewart, Ward Crane, Char ...

'' (1920) as Richard Carter *''

Half an Hour ''Half an Hour'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Harley Knoles and written by Clara Beranger. The film stars Dorothy Dalton, Charles Richman, Albert L. Barrett, Frank Losee, and H. Cooper Cliffe. It is based on the 1913 play ...

'' (1920) as Richard Garson *''

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'' (1920) as Dick Cunningham *''Trust Your Wife'' (1921) *''

The Sign on the Door ''The Sign on the Door'' is a 1921 American silent film, silent drama film starring Norma Talmadge and Lew Cody. The film was directed and written by Herbert Brenon, and based upon the 1919 play of the same name by Channing Pollock (writer), Chan ...

'' (1921) as 'Lafe' Regan *''

My Friend the Devil ''My Friend the Devil'' is a lost 1922 silent film romantic drama directed by Harry Millarde. It starred stage actor Charles Richman and was produced and distributed by Fox Film. Cast * Charles Richman as George Dryden * Ben Grauer as Georg ...

'' (1922) as George Dryden *'' Has the World Gone Mad!'' (1923) as Mr. Bell *'' The College Hero'' (1927) as The Dean (uncredited) *'' The Struggle'' (1931) as Mr. Craig *'' Take a Chance'' (1933) as Andrew Raleigh *''

His Double Life ''His Double Life'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy-drama film directed by Broadway theatrical impresario and first time film director Arthur Hopkins with directorial input from the experienced William C. deMille, Cecil's older brother. It s ...

'' (1933) as Witt *''

The President Vanishes ''The President Vanishes'' is a political novel by Rex Stout that was published in 1934. It was written after, but published before, '' Fer-de-Lance'', the first Nero Wolfe novel. "''The President Vanishes'' was published anonymously," wrote Stou ...

'' (1934) as Judge Corcoran *''

Biography of a Bachelor Girl ''Biography of a Bachelor Girl'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Edward H. Griffith and written by Horace Jackson and Anita Loos. It is based upon the play, "Biography," by S. N. Behrman. The film stars Ann Harding, Robert Montgomery ...

'' (1935) as Mr. Orrin Kinnicott *''

After Office Hours ''After Office Hours'' is a 1935 crime drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Clark Gable and Constance Bennett. The screenplay was written by Herman Mankiewicz. Plot Jim Branch (Clark Gable), a newspaper editor, falls for wealt ...

'' (1935) as Jordan *''

George White's 1935 Scandals ''George White's 1935 Scandals'' is an American musical film, written by Jack Yellen and produced in 1935 by Fox Film Corporation. It was a follow-up to (but not a sequel to) the 1934 release, ''George White's Scandals''. Plot The film centers ...

'' (1935) as Charlie Harriman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1935) as C. Phillip Montaine *''

'' (1935) as Gen. Tufto *''

The Glass Key ''The Glass Key'' is a novel by American writer Dashiell Hammett. First published as a serial in '' Black Mask'' magazine in 1930, it then was collected in 1931 (in London; the American edition followed 3 months later). It tells the story of a ga ...

'' (1935) as Senator John T. Henry *''

Thanks a Million ''Thanks a Million'' is a 1935 musical film produced and released by 20th Century Fox and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It stars Dick Powell, Ann Dvorak and Fred Allen, and features Patsy Kelly, David Rubinoff and Paul Whiteman and his band with si ...

'' (1935) as Gov. Wildman (uncredited) *'' In Old Kentucky'' (1935) as Pole Shattuck *'' Strike Me Pink'' (1936) as Professor (uncredited) *'' My Marriage'' (1936) as H.J. Barton *'' Champagne Charlie'' (1936) as Avory (uncredited) *'' The Ex-Mrs. Bradford'' (1936) as Mr. Curtis, Turf Club President (uncredited) *''

Parole! ''Parole!'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Lew Landers and written by Kubec Glasmon and Horace McCoy. The film stars Henry Hunter, Ann Preston, Alan Dinehart, Alan Baxter, Alan Hale Sr. and Grant Mitchell. The film was released on ...

'' (1936) as John 'Jack' Driscoll *''

I'd Give My Life ''I'd Give My Life'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin and written by George O'Neil based upon the play '' The Noose''. The film stars Guy Standing, Frances Drake, Tom Brown, Janet Beecher, Robert Gleckler, and Helen Low ...

'' (1936) as Attorney Bill Chase *''

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) as Paul, the Governor (uncredited) *''In His Steps'' (1936) as Robert Brewster *''

Under Your Spell ''Under Your Spell'' is a 1936 American romantic comedy film with music directed by Otto Preminger. The screenplay by Frances Hyland and Saul Elkins is based on a story by Sy Bartlett and Bernice Mason. Plot New York City opera star Anthony All ...

'' (1936) as Uncle Bob *''

Sing Me a Love Song ''Sing Me a Love Song'' is a 1936 American musical film directed by Ray Enright and written by Sig Herzig and Jerry Wald. The film stars James Melton, Patricia Ellis, Hugh Herbert, ZaSu Pitts, Allen Jenkins and Nat Pendleton. The Warner Bro ...

'' (1936) as Mr. Malcolm (uncredited) *'' Stella Dallas'' (1937) as Stephen Dallas Sr., Suicide Victim (uncredited) *''

The Life of Emile Zola ''The Life of Emile Zola'' is a 1937 American biographical film about the 19th-century French author Émile Zola starring Paul Muni and directed by William Dieterle. It premiered at the Los Angeles Carthay Circle Theatre to great critical and f ...

'' (1937) as M. Delagorgue *'' Make a Wish'' (1937) as Wagner *''

Fit for a King ''Fit for a King'' is a 1937 American film starring Joe E. Brown and directed by Edward Sedgwick. Plot summary Newspaper reporter "Scoop (term), Scoops" (Brown) is sent out on assignment, to investigate the failed assassination attempts on Arc ...

'' (1937) as Reception Guest (uncredited) *'' Nothing Sacred'' (1937) as Mayor (uncredited) *''

Lady Behave! ''Lady Behave!'' is a 1938 American film directed by Lloyd Corrigan. The sophisticated comedy was released by Republic Pictures. Plot Prior to leaving for Haiti, two sisters and their godfather/legal advisor are having a holiday in New Orl ...

'' (1937) as Howell *''

Blondes at Work ''Blondes at Work'' is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Albert DeMond. The film stars Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane. It is the fourth film in a series of Torchy Blane movies by Warner Bros. Release ...

'' (1938) as Judge Wilson *''

'' (1938) as Judge Thatcher *''

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'' (1938) as Thayer (uncredited) *''

Personal Secretary ''Personal Secretary'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Otis Garrett and written by Betty Laidlaw, Robert Lively and Charles Grayson. The film stars William Gargan, Joy Hodges, Andy Devine, Ruth Donnelly, Samuel S. Hinds and Fran ...

'' (1938) as Judge Barnes (uncredited) *'' The Cowboy and the Lady'' (1938) as Dillon *''

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'' (1939) as Governor Beaufort *'' The Man Who Dared'' (1939) as Mayor Lawton (uncredited) *''

Dark Victory ''Dark Victory'' is a 1939 American melodrama film directed by Edmund Goulding, starring Bette Davis, and featuring George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan, Henry Travers, and Cora Witherspoon. The screenplay by Ca ...

'' (1939) as Colonel Mantle *''

Torchy Runs for Mayor ''Torchy Runs for Mayor'' is a 1939 American drama-comedy film directed by Ray McCarey. It is the eighth film in the Torchy Blane film series by Warner Bros., and the last film starring Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane as Torchy Blane and Steve ...

'' (1939) as Mayor John Saunders *''

Exile Express ''Exile Express'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Otis Garrett and starring Anna Sten, Alan Marshal and Jerome Cowan. Plot After being wrongly implicated in the murder of her scientist boss by foreign agents, a young immigrant woman ...

'' (1939) as Judge (uncredited)

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Richman, Charles 1865 births 1940 deaths Burials at Ferncliff Cemetery American male silent film actors Male actors from Chicago 20th-century American male actors