Earl Dwire (October 3, 1883 – January 16, 1940), born Earl Dean Dwire, was an American character actor who appeared in more than 150 movies between 1921 and his death in 1940. Dwire acted for three years in stock theater with companies in Portland and Seattle. In December 1912, he joined the American Theater company in Spokane, Washington, and shortly after was named the company's manager when the previous manager resigned. In 1921, he acted with, and was the director of, the Wright Players. Noted for his almost frightening long face, Dwire worked mainly as a villain in westerns, including ''

Riders of Destiny ''Riders of Destiny'' is a 1933 pre-Code Western musical film starring 26-year-old John Wayne as Singin' Sandy Saunders, the screen's second singing cowboy (the first being Ken Maynard in the 1929 film '' The Wagon Master''). It was the fi ...

'' (1933) with John Wayne in the first singing cowboy movie and ''

The Trail Beyond ''The Trail Beyond'' is a 1934 Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne, Noah Beery Sr., and Noah Beery Jr. The motion picture was based on the novel ''The Wolf Hunters'' by James Oliver Curwood, which was also ada ...

'' (1934) opposite Wayne,

Noah Beery, Sr. Noah Nicholas Beery (January 17, 1882 – April 1, 1946) was an American actor who appeared in films from 1913 until his death in 1946. He was the older brother of Academy Award-winning actor Wallace Beery as well as the father of prominen ...

, and Noah Beery, Jr. He enjoys a particularly large showcase opposite John Wayne and Gabby Hayes in ''

The Lawless Frontier ''The Lawless Frontier'' is a 1934 American Monogram Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne, Sheila Terry, George "Gabby" Hayes, and Earl Dwire. It was the tenth of the Lone Star westerns. The picture was made on a ...

'' (1934). He also appeared in Bob Steele vehicles such as ''

Alias John Law ''Alias John Law'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Bob Steele. It was produced by Supreme Pictures and released by William Steiner Productions on a states-rights basis. It was remade in 1950 as ''We ...

'' (1935).

Selected filmography

*'' The Kingfisher's Roost'' (1921) - Dave Butler (the Grocer) *''Dugan of the Badlands'' (1931) - Lang *''

Alias – the Bad Man ''Alias – the Bad Man'', also known as ''Alias Bad Man'', is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film, directed by Phil Rosen and starring Ken Maynard, Virginia Brown Faire, and Frank Mayo. It was released on July 15, 1931. Plot Clem Neville ...

'' (1931) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

The Montana Kid ''The Montana Kid'' is a 1931 pre-Code American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser starring the team of Bill Cody and Andy Shuford. p. 217 Pitts, Michael R.''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films, 2nd edition'' McFarland Januar ...

'' (1931) - Deputy (uncredited) *''

Oklahoma Jim ''Oklahoma Jim'' is a 1931 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by George Arthur Durlam and Harry L. Fraser. The film stars Bill Cody, Andy Shuford, Marion Burns, William Desmond, Franklyn Farnum and John Elliott. Th ...

'' (1931) - Cavalry Sergeant *''Ghost City'' (1932) - Barfly (uncredited) *''

Law of the West ''Law of the West'' is a 1985 graphic adventure set in the American Old West developed by Accolade for the Commodore 64, Apple II, and Nintendo Entertainment System. It was one of the company's launch titles and the only game from Accolade ...

'' (1932) - Henchman Butch *''Tangled Fortunes'' (1932) - Townsman (uncredited) *''Riders of the Desert'' (1932) - Bill - A Ranger (uncredited) *''

The Man from Hell's Edges ''The Man from Hell's Edges'' (also known as ''El Lobo'') is a 1932 American Pre-Code Western film starring Bob Steele, written and direct by Steele's father, Robert N. Bradbury, for Trem Carr Pictures. It was released in the United States on ...

'' (1932) - Morgan - Henchman *''

Mason of the Mounted ''Mason of the Mounted'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. It was the fourth Monogram Pictures eight-film Western film series "the Bill and Andy series" with Bill Cody co-starring with child actor Andy Shu ...

'' (1932) - Henchman Dwire (uncredited) *''Law of the North'' (1932) - Deputy (uncredited) *'' Honor of the Mounted'' (1932) - Deputy (uncredited) *''

Son of Oklahoma ''Son of Oklahoma'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring his son Bob Steele. Cast * Bob Steele - Dan Clayton * Josie Sedgwick - Mary Clayton, aka Shotgun Mary *Carmen Laroux - Anita Verdugo *Julian Rivero ...

'' (1932) - Ray Brent *'' Klondike'' (1932) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *''

Broadway to Cheyenne ''Broadway to Cheyenne'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. The film is also known as ''From Broadway to Cheyenne'' (American poster title). The film successfully combines the Western with the gangster film ...

'' (1932) - Cattleman * '' Hidden Valley'' (1932) - Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) *''

Texas Buddies ''Texas Buddies'' is a 1932 American Western film written and directed by Robert North Bradbury. The film stars Bob Steele, Nancy Drexel, Francis McDonald, Harry Semels, George "Gabby" Hayes and William Dyer. The film was released on October ...

'' (1932) - Hank, the Liveryman (uncredited) *'' Young Blood'' (1932) - Clearwater Station Agent (uncredited) *''

King Kong King Kong is a fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. He has been dubbed The Eighth Wonder of the World, a phrase commonly used within the franchise. His first appearance was in the novelizat ...

'' (1933) - New York Theatregoer (uncredited) * '' The Fugitive'' (1933) - Henchman Spike *''Rainbow Ranch'' (1933) - Earl - Deputy (uncredited) *''

Galloping Romeo ''Galloping Romeo'' is a 1933 American pre-Code Western film released by Monogram Pictures, written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury, and starring Bob Steele. Cast * Bob Steele as Bob Rivers *Doris Hill as Mary Kent *George "Gabby" Hayes ...

'' (1933) - Pete Manning - Express Agent * ''

Her Forgotten Past ''Her Forgotten Past'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Wesley Ford and starring Monte Blue, Barbara Kent and Henry B. Walthall.Pitts p. 253 Synopsis Without telling her wealthy father, Doris Maynard marries the family chauff ...

'' (1933) - Henchman (uncredited) *''

'' (1933) - Slip Morgan *''

The Lucky Texan ''The Lucky Texan'' is a 1934 American Lonestar Films B-movie Western film featuring John Wayne (five years before his breakthrough appearance in ''Stagecoach''), Barbara Sheldon, Gabby Hayes, and the legendary stuntman and actor Yakima Canut ...

'' (1934) - Sheriff Miller *'' West of the Divide'' (1934) - Sheriff *'' Blue Steel'' (1934) - Henchman *''

The Man from Utah ''The Man from Utah'' is a 1934 pre-Code Monogram Western film starring John Wayne, Polly Ann Young and the stuntman/actor Yakima Canutt. It was written by Lindsley Parsons and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Wayne has a "singing cowboy scene" ...

'' (1934) - Rodeo Announcer (uncredited) *'' Randy Rides Alone'' (1934) - Sheriff *''Young Eagles'' (1934, Serial) - William Thayer

h. 3 H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after 127 ...

(uncredited) *''

The Star Packer ''The Star Packer'' is a 1934 Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne, George "Gabby" Hayes, Yakima Canutt, and Verna Hillie. Plot U.S. Marshal John Travers becomes the sheriff of a turn-of-the-20th century wes ...

'' (1934) - Henchman Mason *''

The Tonto Kid ''The Tonto Kid'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. Cast *Rex Bell as "Skeets" Slawson aka The Tonto Kid *Ruth Mix as Nancy Cahill *Buzz Barton as Wesley Fritch *Theodore Lorch as Lawyer Sam Creech * Joseph W. Gira ...

'' (1934) - Deputy George (uncredited) *''Fighting Through'' (1934) - Barfly (uncredited) *'' The Dude Ranger'' (1934) - Train Passenger (uncredited) *''

'' (1934) - Henchman Benoit *''

'' (1934) - Pandro Zanti Posing as Don Yorba *'' 'Neath the Arizona Skies'' (1934) - Tom (Nina's Father) (uncredited) *''

Western Justice ''Western Justice'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Bob Steele. Steele sings in the film. Scenes were shot around Buena Vista Lake.Three Additional Work Projects Granted Kern Los Angeles Times Febr ...

'' (1934) - Doctor (uncredited) *''

Unconquered Bandit ''Unconquered Bandit'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, Lillian Gilmore and Slim Whitaker.Pitts p.312 The film is a remake of '' Dynamite Ranch'' (1932), Main cast * Tom Tyler as Tom Morgan * ...

'' (1935) - Pedro Gonzales *'' Wolf Riders'' (1935) - Red Wolf *''

Big Calibre ''Big Calibre'' is a 1935 American Western film produced by Supreme Pictures and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It premiered on March 8, 1935. The film features Bob Steele as Bob O'Neill, a stockgrower who, seeking vengeance for his murdered ...

'' (1935) - Sheriff of Gladstone *'' Born to Battle'' (1935) - George Powell *'' The Pecos Kid'' (1935) - Jose *'' Smokey Smith'' (1935) - Sheriff * '' Wagon Trail'' (1935) - Deputy Joe Larkin *''

The Miracle Rider ''The Miracle Rider'' is a 1935 American Western film serial directed by B. Reeves Eason and Armand Schaefer for Mascot. It stars silent movie cowboy star Tom Mix in his last major film role. Plot summary Zaroff ( Charles Middleton), a rancher ...

'' (1935) - Indian Scout - Prologue (uncredited) *''

Tombstone Terror ''Tombstone Terror'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury Robert North Bradbury (March 23, 1886 – November 24, 1949) (born Ronald E. Bradbury) was an American film actor, director, and screenwriter. He directed 12 ...

'' (1935) - Regan *''

Social Error ''Social Error'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger and Monte Blue.Pitts p.129-30 It was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1948. Main cast * David Sharpe as Edward 'Eddie' B ...

'' (1935) - Mr. Merton *''

Toll of the Desert ''Toll of the Desert'' is a 1935 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Fred Kohler, Jr., Betty Mack, and Roger Williams. Plot When a cowboy's covered wagon is attacked by Indians, he becomes convinced that his wife and ...

'' (1935) - Joe Carson *''

Fighting Pioneers ''Fighting Pioneers'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by Harry L. Fraser and Charles E. Roberts. The film stars Rex Bell, Ruth Mix, Buzz Barton, Stanley Blystone, Earl Dwire and Chuck Morrison. The film w ...

'' (1935) - Sergeant Luke *''

The New Adventures of Tarzan ''The New Adventures of Tarzan'' is a 1935 American film serial in 12 chapters starring Herman Brix. The serial presents a more authentic version of the character than most other film adaptations, with Tarzan as the cultured and well-educated gen ...

'' (1935, Serial) - Expatriate Scientist hs. 8-10(uncredited) *''

Justice of the Range ''Justice of the Range'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by David Selman, which stars Tim McCoy, Billie Seward, and Ward Bond. Cast list * Tim McCoy as Tim Condon * Billie Seward as Janet McLean * Ward Bond as Bob Brennan * Guy Ushe ...

'' (1935) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

Saddle Aces ''Saddle Aces'' is a 1935 American Western film written and directed by Harry L. Fraser. The film stars Rex Bell, Ruth Mix, Buzz Barton, Stanley Blystone, Earl Dwire and John Elliott. The film was released on June 2, 1935, by Resolute Pictures ...

'' (1935) - Sloan aka El Canejo *''

The Dawn Rider ''The Dawn Rider'' is a 1935 American Western film starring John Wayne and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. The film was later released in a colorized version on home video/DVD under the title ''Cold Vengeance''. Plot John Mason chases after ...

'' (1935) - Pete (Expressman) *'' Danger Ahead'' (1935) - Detective Sergeant *''

Paradise Canyon ''Paradise Canyon'' is a 1935 Western film starring John Wayne, directed by Carl L. Pierson. The film was Wayne's final Monogram Pictures/Lone Star Production Western. The film was released years later in a colorized version on home video/dvd ...

'' (1935) - Sheriff #2 - Arizona (uncredited) *'' Sundown Saunders'' (1935) - Sheriff Baker *'' Westward Ho'' (1935) - Townsman Notifying Vigilantes (uncredited) *''

No Man's Range ''No Man's Range'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury starring his son Bob Steele. p.226 Pitts, Michael R. ''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films'' McFarland; 2nd Revised edition 13 December 2012 Plot ...

'' (1935) - Phony Ed Oliver *'' Cappy Ricks Returns'' (1935) - Spy in Office (uncredited) *''

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'' (1935) - Secretary (uncredited) *''

The Rider of the Law ''The Rider of the Law'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Plot summary Cast * Bob Steele as Bob Marlow * Gertrude Messinger as Ann Carver * Si Jenks as Buffalo Brady * Lloyd Ingraham as Colonel Carver * ...

'' (1935) - Razor Tolliver *'' The New Frontier'' (1935) - Pat Miller (uncredited) *'' Between Men'' (1935) - Trent *''

Lawless Range ''Lawless Range'' is a 1935 American Western film released by Republic Pictures, directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne. He appears as a "singing cowboy" in the film, with his singing voice dubbed by Glenn Strange, who later ...

'' (1935) - Emmett *''

'' (1935) - The Kootney Kid * ''

The Last of the Clintons ''The Last of the Clintons'' is a 1935 American western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring Harry Carey, Betty Mack and Victor Potel. It was the last film released by the Poverty Row studio Ajax Pictures before it closed down.Pitts p.1 ...

'' (1935) - Pete - Henchman *''

The Courageous Avenger ''The Courageous Avenger'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Cast * Johnny Mack Brown John Brown (September 1, 1904 – November 14, 1974) was an American college football player and film actor billed as ...

'' (1935) - Prisoner *'' The Fighting Coward'' (1935) - Police Chief John Russell *'' Step on It'' (1936) - Frank Banning *''

The Kid Ranger ''The Kid Ranger'' is a 1936 American Western film starring Bob Steele. It was done for Supreme Pictures and was produced by A. W. Hackel. Cast * Bob Steele as Ray Burton * William Farnum as Bill Mason * Joan Barclay as Mary Brokaw * Earl ...

'' (1936) - Steve Brent *''

Ghost Town Ghost Town(s) or Ghosttown may refer to: * Ghost town, a town that has been abandoned Film and television * ''Ghost Town'' (1936 film), an American Western film by Harry L. Fraser * ''Ghost Town'' (1956 film), an American Western film by All ...

'' (1936) - Jim McCall *''Ridin' On'' (1936) - Buck O'Nell *''

King of the Pecos ''King of the Pecos'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring John Wayne and Muriel Evans. Cast * John Wayne as John Clayborn * Muriel Evans as Belle Jackson * Cy Kendall as Alexander Stiles * Jack Clifford as He ...

'' (1936) - Rancher (uncredited) *''Wildcat Saunders'' (1936) - Steve - Henchman (uncredited) *''

'' (1936) - Rancher (uncredited) *''

The Millionaire Kid ''The Millionaire Kid'' is a 1936 American drama film produced and released by Reliable Pictures with former silent stars Bryant Washburn and Betty Compson in the leads and with several other familiar silent personalities in supporting roles.''Th ...

'' (1936) - Black *''

Caryl of the Mountains ''Caryl of the Mountains'' is a 1936 American northern (genre), northern film directed by Bernard B. Ray. It was made for Reliable Pictures and shot at Big Bear Lake, California. The film is also known as ''Get That Girl'' in the United Kingdom ...

'' (1936) - Captain Bradshaw * ''

Desert Justice ''Desert Justice'' is a 1936 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Jack Perrin, Warren Hymer and David Sharpe.Pitts p.50 Synopsis When the police commissioner orders all police horses to be sold off, officer Jack Rankin ...

'' (1936) - Hansen - Police Commissioner *''

Roamin' Wild ''Roamin' Wild'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring Tom Tyler and Max Davidson. It was produced and released by the independent Reliable Pictures. Plot Traveling peddler Abe Wineman is robbed by outlaws. R ...

'' (1936) - Jim Madison * '' The Speed Reporter'' (1936) - Publisher John Parker *'' Pinto Rustlers'' (1936) - Bud Walton *''

Gun Grit ''Gun Grit'' is a 1936 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Jack Perrin, David Sharpe and Roger Williams. It was produced on Poverty Row as a second feature.Pitts p.50 The film is also known by the alternative title of ...

'' (1936) - Uncle Joe Hess *'' The Rogues' Tavern'' (1936) - Morgan *'' The Crooked Trail'' (1936) - Miner (uncredited) * ''

Idaho Kid ''Idaho Kid'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring Rex Bell, Marion Shilling and David Sharpe.Pitts p.118 Plot Following the death of his mother in childbirth, Todd Hollister's father has nothing to do with ...

'' (1936) - Clint Hollister *'' Santa Fe Bound'' (1936) - Tibbets *'' Oh, Susanna!'' (1936) - Excited Sage City Townsman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1936) - Trading Post Keeper *''

Cavalcade of the West ''Cavalcade of the West'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. Plot When a family misses the rendezvous for a wagon train they venture on their own to join it. They are ambushed by three outlaws who murder the father, ...

'' (1936) - George Christman *'' Cavalry'' (1936) - Raid Leader (uncredited) *''

Law and Lead ''Law and Lead'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Robert F. Hill that is a remake of '' Cowboy Holiday'' (1934). Plot Range Detective Jimmy Sawyer has earned time off after apprehending four offenders. He overhears one his fellow ...

'' (1936) - Dad Hawley *''

The Gun Ranger ''The Gun Ranger'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Plot summary Cast * Bob Steele as Dan Larson *Eleanor Stewart as Molly Pearson *John Merton as Kemper Mills * Ernie Adams as Wally Smeed *Earl Dwire as Bud Co ...

'' (1936) - Bud Cooper *''

Song of the Gringo ''Song of the Gringo'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy. The film is also known as ''The Old Corral'' in the United Kingdom. The film was the debut of singing cowboy Tex Ritter. It was co-written by former outlaw an ...

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

Career Woman A career woman is a term which describes a woman whose main goal in life is to create a career for herself. At the time that the term was first used in the 1930s American context, it was specifically used to differentiate between women who either ...

'' (1936) - Townsman (uncredited) *''Stormy Trails'' (1936) - Lawyer Steve Barick *'' Arizona Days'' (1937) - Joe Workman *'' The Great O'Malley'' (1937) - First Judge (uncredited) *''

The Gambling Terror ''The Gambling Terror'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Johnny Mack Brown, Iris Meredith and Charles King.Pitts p.121 Plot A town is effectively terrorised by a protection racket with no one knowing who th ...

'' (1937) - Homer Bradley *''

Two Wise Maids ''Two Wise Maids'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen, written by Samuel Ornitz, and starring Alison Skipworth, Polly Moran, Irene Manning, Donald Cook, Jackie Searl, and Lila Lee. It was released on February 15, 1937, by Repub ...

'' (1937) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''

Paradise Express ''Paradise Express'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Joseph Kane. Plot summary The Moon Valley Railroad is losing money to the Armstrong Trucking Company, which is owned by gangsters. When the railroad goes into receivership, it is ...

'' (1937) - Townsman in Café (uncredited) *''

Trouble in Texas ''Trouble in Texas'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury (as R.N. Bradbury) and starring Tex Ritter, his horse White Flash, Rita Hayworth (billed as "Rita Cansino") and Yakima Canutt. The supporting cast features Earl ...

'' (1937) - Barker *'' Git Along Little Dogies'' (1937) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

Lightnin' Crandall ''Lightnin' Crandall'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Charles F. Royal. The film stars Bob Steele, Lois January, Charles King, Earl Dwire, Ernie Adams and Frank LaRue. The film was released on March 2 ...

'' (1937) - Parson Durkin *''

The Man Who Found Himself ''The Man Who Found Himself'', also known as ''Wings of Mercy'', is a 1937 American aviation film based on the unpublished story "Wings of Mercy" by Alice F. Curtis. The film marked the first starring role for 19-year-old Joan Fontaine, who was b ...

'' (1937) - Joe, the Train Dispatcher (uncredited) *''

Hittin' the Trail ''Hittin' the Trail'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It stars singing cowboy Tex Ritter and Hank Worden. Plot Penniless horse traders Tex and Hank meet a stranger in need of a horse. Though he has no money and t ...

'' (1937) - James Clark *''

The Trusted Outlaw ''The Trusted Outlaw'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury, written by George H. Plympton and Fred Myton, and starring Bob Steele, Lois January, Joan Barclay, Earl Dwire, Charles King and Richard Cramer. It was rel ...

'' (1937) - Jim Swain *''

Fly-Away Baby ''Fly-Away Baby'' (a.k.a. ''Fly Away Baby'') is a 1937 American crime-mystery film starring Glenda Farrell as reporter Torchy Blane, along with her detective boyfriend, Steve McBride ( Barton MacLane) solving a murder and smuggling case during a ...

'' (1937) - Globe Chop House Waiter (uncredited) *''

Riders of the Rockies ''Riders of the Rockies'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert North Bradbury and written by Robert Emmett Tansey and Norman Leslie. The film stars Tex Ritter, Louise Stanley, Horace Murphy, Snub Pollard, Earl Dwire and Charles K ...

'' (1937) - Jeff Jeffries *''

Doomed at Sundown ''Doomed at Sundown'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by George H. Plympton. The film stars Bob Steele, Lorraine Randall, Warner Richmond, Earl Dwire, Harold Daniels and David Sharpe. The film was releas ...

'' (1937) - Butch Brawley *''

Galloping Dynamite ''Galloping Dynamite'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by Sherman L. Lowe, Charles R. Condon, Stanley Roberts and Jesse Duffy. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Ariane Allen, John Merton, David Sharpe, S ...

'' (1937) - Pop *''

Empty Holsters ''Empty Holsters'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by B. Reeves Eason and written by John T. Neville. The film stars Dick Foran, Patricia Walthall, Emmett Vogan, Glenn Strange, Anderson Lawler and Wilfred Lucas. The film was released ...

'' (1937) - Doc Eagan * '' Riders of the Dawn'' (1937) - Two-Gun Gardner *''

They Won't Forget ''They Won't Forget'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Claude Rains, Gloria Dickson, Edward Norris, and Lana Turner, in her feature debut. It was based on a novel by Ward Greene called ''Death in the Deep Sou ...

'' (1937) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *''

The Toast of New York ''The Toast of New York'' is a 1937 American biopic directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Edward Arnold, Cary Grant, Frances Farmer, and Jack Oakie. The film is a fictionalized account of the lives of financiers James Fisk and Edward S. St ...

'' (1937) - Member of the Board of Directors (uncredited) *'' The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen'' (1937) - Sheriff Walker *'' Atlantic Flight'' (1937) - Dr. Harvey (uncredited) *''

Varsity Show The Varsity Show is one of the oldest traditions at Columbia University and its oldest performing arts presentation. Founded in 1894 as a fundraiser for the university's fledgling athletic teams, the Varsity Show now draws together the entire Col ...

'' (1937) - Professor (uncredited) *''

Radio Patrol ''Radio Patrol'' is a police comic strip carried in newspapers from August 7, 1933 to December 16, 1950 in the dailies, with a Sunday strip that ran from November 25, 1934 to October 20, 1946. It was created by artist Charles Schmidt and writer E ...

'' (1937, Serial) - Jeremiah Crockett *''

Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island () is a small island in San Francisco Bay, offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military pri ...

'' (1937) - Third Trial Judge Robert Tremaine (uncredited) *''

Trouble at Midnight ''Trouble at Midnight'' is a 1937 American action film directed by Ford Beebe, written by Maurice Geraghty and Ford Beebe, and starring Noah Beery Jr., Kay Hughes, Larry J. Blake, Bernadene Hayes, Louis Mason and Earl Dwire. It was released on O ...

'' (1937) - Henry Goff *''

Danger Valley ''Danger Valley'' is a 1937 American Western film released by Monogram Pictures, directed by Robert N. Bradbury, written by Robert Emmett Tansey (as "Robert Emmett") and starring Addison Randall (credited as "Jack Randall") as a singing cowboy. ...

'' (1937) - Hardrock *'' Born to the West'' (1937) - Cowhand (uncredited) *''

Young Dynamite ''Young Dynamite'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Leslie Goodwins from a screenplay by Joseph O'Donnell and Stanley Roberts, adaptation by Arthur G. Durlam. The film stars Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, and Charlotte Henry. Cast lis ...

'' (1937) - Finnegan *''

Romance of the Rockies ''Romance of the Rockies'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert North Bradbury and written by Robert Emmett Tansey. The film stars Tom Keene, Beryl Wallace, Franklyn Farnum, Don Orlando, Bill Cody Jr. and Earl Dwire. The film was ...

'' (1937) - Henchman Trigger *''

The Purple Vigilantes ''The Purple Vigilantes'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, and Max Terhune. Written by Betty Burbridge and Oliver Drake, the film is about a rancher who organizes other ...

'' (1938) - David Ross *'' The Old Barn Dance'' (1938) - Clem Handley *''

Daredevil Drivers ''Daredevil Drivers'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by B. Reeves Eason and written by Sherman L. Lowe. The film stars Beverly Roberts, Dick Purcell, Gloria Blondell, Gordon Oliver, Charley Foy and Donald Briggs. The film was released by ...

'' (1938) - Mr. Perkins *'' Assassin of Youth'' (1938) - Henry 'Pop' Brady *''

Accidents Will Happen "Accidents Will Happen" is a song written by Elvis Costello and performed by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. It first appeared on the 1979 album '' Armed Forces''. Costello wrote the song about his many infidelities during this period of h ...

'' (1938) - Dr. Faris *''

Outlaws of Sonora ''Outlaws of Sonora'' is a 1938 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman. It stars Bob Livingston, Ray Corrigan and Max Terhune. Livingston has a dual role as Mesquiteer Stony Brooke and his outlaw doppelgänger D ...

'' (1938) - Jake, the Banker (uncredited) *''

Under Western Stars '' Under Western Stars'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Carol Hughes, and the Maple City Four. Written by Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan, and Betty Burbridge, the film is ...

'' (1938) - Mayor Biggs *''Two Gun Justice'' (1938) - Old-Timer *''

Six Shootin' Sheriff ''Six Shootin' Sheriff'' is a 1938 American Western film directed and written by Harry L. Fraser, and starring Ken Maynard and Marjorie Reynolds. Plot Jim "Trigger" Norton seeks revenge for those who wrongfully accused him and locked away for ...

'' (1938) - Wild Bill Holman *''

The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok ''The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'' (1938) is a Columbia Pictures movie serial. It was the fourth of the 57 serials released by Columbia and the studio's first Western serial. The serial was the first to be produced by Columbia personn ...

'' (1938, Serial) - Jenkins (Ch. 1) (uncredited) *'' Gold Mine in the Sky'' (1938) - Station Agent (uncredited) *''

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse ''The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor and Humphrey Bogart. It was distributed by Warner Bros. and written by John Wexley and John Huston, based o ...

'' (1938) - Surgeon (uncredited) *'' The Man from Music Mountain'' (1938) - Martin *'' The Mysterious Rider'' (1938) - Sheriff Burley *''

Six-Gun Trail ''Six-Gun Trail'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield.Engald, Jerry., 2008. Reel Cowboys of the Santa Susanas. Echo Press. pg 143 Cast *Tim McCoy as Capt. William 'Lightning Bill' Carson * Nora Lane as Midge *Ben Corbett as ...

'' (1938) - Henchman, stock footage (uncredited) *''

Angels with Dirty Faces ''Angels with Dirty Faces'' is a 1938 American crime drama film directed by Michael Curtiz for Warner Brothers. It stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, The Dead End Kids, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, and George Bancroft. The screenplay was wri ...

'' (1938) - Priest (uncredited) *'' Devil's Island'' (1939) - Priest (uncredited) *'' Lincoln in the White House'' (1939, Short) - (uncredited) *''

The Oklahoma Kid ''The Oklahoma Kid'' is a 1939 Western film starring James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart. The film was directed for Warner Bros. by Lloyd Bacon. Cagney plays an adventurous gunslinger in a broad-brimmed cowboy hat while Bogart portrays his blac ...

'' (1939) - Relay Station Man (uncredited) *''

Southward Ho ''Southward Ho'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers. Plot Towards the end of the War Between the States, Roy and Gabby are two Confederate cavalrymen who lure away a Union Army cavalry patrol in orde ...

'' (1939) - Dan - Wounded Storekeeper (uncredited) *'' On Trial'' (1939) - Judge *''

Timber Stampede ''Timber Stampede'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Morton Grant, based on a story by Bernard McConville and Paul Franklin. The film stars George O'Brien, Chill Wills, and Marjorie Reynolds. RKO ...

'' (1939) - Henry Clay Baylor *'' The Star Maker'' (1939) - Mac, the Accountant *'' The Arizona Kid'' (1939) - Dr. Jason Radford *'' Pride of the Blue Grass'' (1939) - Dr. Holmes (uncredited) *''

Private Detective A private investigator (often abbreviated to PI and informally called a private eye), a private detective, or inquiry agent is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private investigators of ...

'' (1939) - Justice of the Peace (scenes deleted) *''

His Girl Friday ''His Girl Friday'' is a 1940 American screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell and featuring Ralph Bellamy and Gene Lockhart. It was released by Columbia Pictures. The plot centers on a newspaper edito ...

'' (1940) - Pete Davis (uncredited) *''

Granny Get Your Gun ''Granny Get Your Gun'' is a 1940 American comedy western film directed by George Amy and written by Kenneth Gamet. The film stars May Robson, Harry Davenport, Margot Stevenson, Hardie Albright, Clem Bevans and Clay Clement. It is based primaril ...

'' (1940) - Jake - Checkers Player (uncredited) *''

Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe ''Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe'' is a 1940 American black-and-white science fiction 12-chapter movie serial from Universal Pictures, produced by Henry MacRae and co-directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor. The serial stars Buster Crabbe, Ca ...

'' (1940, Serial) - Janda h. 1*''

King of the Lumberjacks ''King of the Lumberjacks'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by William Clemens and starring John Payne, Gloria Dickson and Stanley Fields.Pitts p.174 The film's sets were designed by the art director Esdras Hartley. Partial cast * ...

'' (1940) - Dr. Vance (final film role)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Dwire, Earl 1883 births 1940 deaths American male film actors Male actors from Illinois Male Western (genre) film actors 20th-century American male actors RKO Pictures contract players American male stage actors