Harry V. Cheshire (August 16, 1891 – June 16, 1968), originally from

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,Yvonne Boynton, Westchester Whirl, ''Evening Vanguard'', June 20, 1968, page 5
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who appeared in over 100 films, mostly playing small roles.Douglas Brode, ''Shooting Stars of the Small Screen'', pages 81-82, University of Texas Press, 2009
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/ref> and performed on a St. Louis radio station's musical program. He may be best known for playing Judge Ben Wiley on '' Buffalo Bill, Jr.''.

Early career

Cheshire began his show business career in 1908, entertaining the audience between reels of short silent movies at the Old Nickelodeon Theater in

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. He was active in stage work with the Hi Jinks Company and Liberty Players acting troupes during the 1920s and 1930s. He acquired the nickname Pappy after appearing as Pappy Cheshire with his Hilly Billy Band on the St. Louis radio station

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Film and television work

Cheshire’s first film role was as Pappy Cheshire in the 1940

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' musical ''

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''. He was the minister who marries George Bailey (

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) and Mary Hatch (

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) in ''

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'', and played small-town judges in the westerns ''

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The Fabulous Texan ''The Fabulous Texan'' is a 1947 American Western film directed by Edward Ludwig and written by Lawrence Hazard and Horace McCoy. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, John Carroll, Catherine McLeod, Albert Dekker, Andy Devine and Patricia Knig ...

'' and ''

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''. He played Doctor Gray in ''

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''. In 1955, during a two-week break from filming episodes of the television series '' Buffalo Bill, Jr.'', Cheshire was able to fit in a supporting role in the film '' Soldier of Fortune''.Change of Scenery, ''The Richmond News Leader'', May 28, 1955, page 20
/ref> In addition to playing judges in films, Cheshire also played characters following the same occupation on two television series. From 1955 - 1956 he was Judge "Fair and Square" Ben Wiley in the syndicated western

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, '' Buffalo Bill, Jr.''. From 1958-1962 he was Judge Trager in episodes of the '' Lawman''. He guest starred in other television programs, including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. One writer stated that Cheshire had the ability "to appear genial and grumpy at the same time."

Personal life

Harry Cheshire was married to Myrtle Cheshire. They had two children, son Harry Jr. and daughter Leona, and in February 1968 the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Selected filmography

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'' (1940) - Pappy * ''

Hi, Neighbor ''Hi, Neighbor'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars Jean Parker, John Archer, Janet Beecher, Marilyn Hare, Bill Shirley and Pauline Drake. The film was r ...

'' (1942) - Professor Edgar Boggs * ''

Swing Your Partner ''Swing Your Partner'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars Myrtle Wiseman, Scotty Wiseman, Barbara Jo Allen, Dale Evans, Ransom M. Sherman and Harry Ch ...

'' (1943) - Harry 'Pappy' Cheshire * ''

O, My Darling Clementine ''O, My Darling Clementine'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars Roy Acuff, Isabel Randolph, Harry Cheshire, Frank Albertson, Lorna Gray, and Irene Ryan ...

'' (1943) - 'Pappy' Cheshire * '' Sing, Neighbor, Sing'' (1944) - Dean Cheshire * ''Drifting Along'' (1946) - Bart Holden (uncredited) * ''

Smooth as Silk ''Smooth as Silk'' is a 1946 American noir film directed by Charles Barton and starring Kent Taylor, Virginia Grey, and Milburn Stone. The film is also known as ''Notorious Gentleman'' as it is a version of 1935 film '' A Notorious Gentleman''. ...

'' (1946) - Wolcott * ''

Traffic in Crime ''Traffic in Crime'' is a 1946 American action film directed by Lesley Selander, written by David Lang, and starring Kane Richmond, Anne Nagel, Adele Mara, Wade Crosby, Wilton Graff and Roy Barcroft. It was released on June 28, 1946, by Republic ...

'' (1946) - Dan Marlowe * ''

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'' (1946) - Police Chief Masters (uncredited) * '' If I'm Lucky'' (1946) - Phil Gargan, State Engineer (uncredited) * ''

Child of Divorce ''Child of Divorce'' is a 1946 American film directed by Richard O. Fleischer. It was the first film that he directed. RKO had adapted the play to film before as the 1934 film '' Wednesday's Child''. Plot summary Young Roberta "Bobby" Carter, on ...

'' (1946) - Judge * ''

Affairs of Geraldine ''Affairs of Geraldine'' is a 1946 American comedy film directed by George Blair and written by John K. Butler. The film stars Jane Withers, Jimmy Lydon, Raymond Walburn, Donald Meek, Charles Quigley and Grant Withers. The film was released on ...

'' (1946) - Judge Fricke * ''

'' (1946) - Mayor Tussie of Whispering Rock (uncredited) * ''

The Best Years of Our Lives ''The Best Years of Our Lives'' (also known as ''Glory for Me'' and ''Home Again'') is a 1946 American epic drama film directed by William Wyler, and starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo and Harold Russ ...

'' (1946) - Minister at Wedding (uncredited) * ''

Dick Tracy vs. Cueball ''Dick Tracy vs. Cueball'' is a 1946 American action film based on the 1930s comic strip character of the same name created by Chester Gould. The film stars Morgan Conway as Dick Tracy in the second installment of the ''Dick Tracy'' film serie ...

'' (1946) - Jules Sparkle (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1946) - Dr. Campbell (uncredited) * ''The Luckiest Guy in the World'' (1947, Short) - Mr. Mossley * ''

The Pilgrim Lady ''The Pilgrim Lady'' is a 1947 American comedy crime film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Lynne Roberts, Warren Douglas and Alan Mowbray Alan Mowbray (born Alfred Ernest Allen; 18 August 1896 – 25 March 1969) was an English stag ...

'' (1947) - Dr. Bekins * '' Code of the West'' (1947) - Judge Culver (uncredited) * '' Shoot to Kill'' (1947) - Mike Blake * ''

Lost Honeymoon ''Lost Honeymoon'' is a 1947 American screwball comedy film directed by Leigh Jason and starring Franchot Tone, Ann Richards and Tom Conway. The working title of the film was ''Amy Comes Across''.''AFI Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the ...

'' (1947) - Judge Henderson (uncredited) * '' Danger Street'' (1947) - Commissioner (uncredited) * ''

The Homestretch ''The Homestretch'' is a 1947 American drama film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and written by Wanda Tuchock. The film stars Cornel Wilde, Maureen O'Hara, Glenn Langan, Helen Walker, James Gleason, Henry Stephenson and Margaret Bannerman. The ...

'' (1947) - Col. Albright (uncredited) * '' Sport of Kings'' (1947) - Theodore McKeogh * ''

Springtime in the Sierras ''Springtime in the Sierras'' is a 1947 American Trucolor Western film directed by William Witney and starring Roy Rogers, Trigger, Jane Frazee and Andy Devine. The film is now in the public domain. Plot Singing cowboy Roy Rogers and the So ...

'' (1947) - Cap Foster * ''

The Hucksters ''The Hucksters'' is a 1947 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film directed by Jack Conway starring Clark Gable and Deborah Kerr, her debut in an American film. The supporting cast includes Sydney Greenstreet, Adolphe Menjou, Ava Gardner, Keenan Wynn, and ...

'' (1947) - Joe Lorrison - Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1947) - Stage Manager (uncredited) * ''

Mother Wore Tights ''Mother Wore Tights'' is a 1947 Technicolor musical film starring Betty Grable and Dan Dailey as married vaudeville performers, directed by Walter Lang. This was Grable and Dailey's first film together, based on a book of the same name by Miria ...

'' (1947) - Minister (uncredited) * '' Nightmare Alley'' (1947) - Mr. Prescott (uncredited) * '' The Invisible Wall'' (1947) - Eugene Hamilton * ''

'' (1947) - Judge Gavin (uncredited) * '' Her Husband's Affairs'' (1947) - Mayor Jim Dandy Harker (uncredited) * '' The Flame'' (1947) - The Minister * ''

The Tender Years ''The Tender Years'' is a 1948 American drama film directed by Harold D. Schuster, written by Arnold Belgard, Abem Finkel and Jack Jungmeyer, and starring Joe E. Brown, Richard Lyon, Noreen Nash, Charles Drake, Josephine Hutchinson and James M ...

'' (1948) - Sheriff Fred Ackley * '' Slippy McGee'' (1948) - Dr. Moore * '' Here Comes Trouble'' (1948) - Judge J.J. Bellinger (uncredited) * ''

Mr. Reckless ''Mr. Reckless'' is a 1948 American adventure film directed by Frank McDonald. Cast *William Eythe as Jeff Lundy *Barbara Britton as Betty Denton *Walter Catlett as Joel Hawkins * Minna Gombell as Ma Hawkins *Lloyd Corrigan as Hugo Denton * N ...

'' (1948) - Doctor at Wedding (uncredited) * '' Ruthless'' (1948) - Lawyer Nevin (uncredited) * '' Sixteen Fathoms Deep'' (1948) - Uncle Mike * ''

The Babe Ruth Story ''The Babe Ruth Story'' is a 1948 biographical film of Babe Ruth, the famed New York Yankees slugger. It stars William Bendix (New York Yankee batboy in the 1920s) as the ballplayer and Claire Trevor as his wife Claire Merritt Hodgson. Critics fa ...

'' (1948) - Cap Huston (uncredited) * ''

Northwest Stampede ''Northwest Stampede'' is a 1948 American contemporary Northwestern film produced and directed by Albert S. Rogell. It stars Joan Leslie and James Craig. The film was shot in Cinecolor in Alberta and features the Calgary Stampede. Joan Leslie ...

'' (1948) - Rodeo Judge (uncredited) * ''Night Wind'' (1948) - Judge Thorgeson (uncredited) * ''

For the Love of Mary ''For the Love of Mary'' is a 1948 American romantic comedy film directed by Frederick de Cordova and starring Deanna Durbin, Edmond O'Brien, Don Taylor, and Jeffrey Lynn. Written by Oscar Brodney, the film is about a young woman who takes a job ...

'' (1948) - Col. Hedley * ''

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'' (1948) - J.B. Sykes * '' Incident'' (1948) - T.A. Hartley * '' Racing Luck'' (1948) - Radcliffe Malone * ''

Smoky Mountain Melody ''Smoky Mountain Melody'' is a 1948 American musical Western film directed by Ray Nazarro, and starring Roy Acuff, Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams, Russell Arms, Sybil Merritt, Tommy Ivo, and Jason Robards Sr. The film was released by Columbia Picture ...

'' (1948) - Doc Moffitt * ''

'' (1948) - Dr. Gray * ''

The Lucky Stiff ''The Lucky Stiff'' is a 1949 American comedy crime film directed by Lewis R. Foster, starring Dorothy Lamour, Brian Donlevy, and Claire Trevor. The film is based on the 1945 novel of the same name by Craig Rice (author), Craig Rice. ''The Lucky ...

'' (1949) - Prison Warden (uncredited) * ''

The Clay Pigeon ''The Clay Pigeon'' is a 1949 American film noir directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Carl Foreman, based on a true story. The drama features Bill Williams and Barbara Hale, a real-life husband and wife. Plot Jim Fletcher (Williams), ...

'' (1949) - Doctor (uncredited) * '' Riders of the Whistling Pines'' (1949) - Dr. Daniel Chadwick * ''

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'' (1949) - Irene's Attorney * ''

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'' (1949) - Fletcher (uncredited) * ''

It Happens Every Spring ''It Happens Every Spring'' is a 1949 American comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring Ray Milland, Jean Peters and Paul Douglas. Plot A college professor is working on a long-term scientific experiment when a baseball comes through the ...

'' (1949) - Team Doctor X-Raying King's Hand (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) - Dr. Lee * '' Anna Lucasta'' (1949) - Minister (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) - Logan (uncredited) * '' Brimstone'' (1949) - Calvin Willis * '' Miss Grant Takes Richmond'' (1949) - Leo Hopkins (uncredited) * '' The Woman on Pier 13'' (1949) - J. Francis Cornwall * ''

Fighting Man of the Plains ''Fighting Man of the Plains'' is a 1949 American Western film directed by Edwin L. Marin. It stars Randolph Scott, Bill Williams, Victor Jory and Jane Nigh. Dale Robertson had his first credited role, playing Jesse James. Plot Jim Dancer ...

'' (1949) - Lanyard * ''

Chicago Deadline ''Chicago Deadline'' is a 1949 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis Allen and starring Alan Ladd and Donna Reed. It was remade as '' Fame Is the Name of the Game'' (1966). Plot Chicago newspaper reporter Ed Adams is in a boardi ...

'' (1949) - Minister (uncredited) * '' Bride for Sale'' (1949) - Haskins (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1949) - Judge Vardon (uncredited) * '' Paid in Full'' (1950) - Minister (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1950) - Calhoun Robie * ''

A Woman of Distinction ''A Woman of Distinction'' is a 1950 American romantic comedy film directed by Edward Buzzell and starring Rosalind Russell and Ray Milland. Plot Susan Manning Middlecott is dean of a New England school called Benton College and it is her whole ...

'' (1950) - Train Steward (uncredited) * ''

Square Dance Katy ''Square Dance Katy'' is a 1950 American musical film directed by Jean Yarbrough and written by Warren Wilson. The film stars Barbara Jo Allen, Jimmie Davis, Phil Brito, Virginia Welles, Warren Douglas and Sheila Ryan. The film was released on ...

'' (1950) - Kimbrough * ''

The Arizona Cowboy ''The Arizona Cowboy'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by Bradford Ropes. The film stars Rex Allen, Teala Loring, Gordon Jones, Minerva Urecal, James Cardwell, and Roy Barcroft. The film was released ...

'' (1950) - David Carson * ''

No Sad Songs for Me ''No Sad Songs for Me'' is a 1950 film directed by Rudolph Maté, featuring Margaret Sullavan in her last film role as a woman dying of cancer. It was nominated for an Academy Award The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, are award ...

'' (1950) - Mel Fenelly (uncredited) * ''

Lucky Losers ''Lucky Losers'' is a 1950 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on May 14, 1950 by Monogram Pictures and is the eighteenth film in the series. It had the working title of ''High Stakes''. Plot Slip and Sach's boss, David J ...

'' (1950) - John W. 'Chick' Martin * ''

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'' (1950) - Auctioneer * ''

September Affair ''September Affair'' is a 1950 American romantic drama film directed by William Dieterle and starring Joan Fontaine, Joseph Cotten, and Jessica Tandy. It was produced by Hal B. Wallis. Plot Marianne "Manina" Stuart (Joan Fontaine), a prominent c ...

'' (1950) - Jim (uncredited) * ''

Lonely Heart Bandits ''Lonely Heart Bandits'' is a 1950 American drama film directed by George Blair and written by Gene Lewis. The film stars Dorothy Patrick, John Eldredge, Barbra Fuller, Robert Rockwell, Ann Doran and Richard Travis. It was released on August 29 ...

'' (1950) - Sheriff Polk * ''

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'' (1950) - Henry 'Pop' O'Donnell * '' Let's Dance'' (1950) - Man (uncredited) * ''Again... Pioneers'' (1950) - Col onelGarnett * '' The Flying Missile'' (1950) - First Senator (uncredited) * ''

The Company She Keeps ''The Company She Keeps'' is a 1951 drama film starring Lizabeth Scott, Jane Greer and Dennis O'Keefe. The film was directed by John Cromwell, whose film the previous year, '' Caged'', also concerned a woman sent to prison. It marked Jeff Bri ...

'' (1951) - Cliff Martin - Larry's Boss (uncredited) * '' Blue Blood'' (1951) - McArthur * ''

Thunder in God's Country ''Thunder in God's Country'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by George Blair, written by Arthur E. Orloff, and starring Rex Allen, Mary Ellen Kay, Buddy Ebsen, Ian MacDonald, Paul Harvey and Harry Lauter. It was April 8, 1951, by Re ...

'' (1951) - Mayor Larkin * ''

As Young as You Feel ''As Young as You Feel'' is a 1951 American comedy film starring Monty Woolley, Thelma Ritter, and David Wayne, with Marilyn Monroe in a small role. It was directed by Harmon Jones. Plot When printer John R. Hodges is forced to retire at age 65 ...

'' (1951) - Chamber of Commerce President (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1951) - Mr. Seegle - Board Member (uncredited) * ''

Bannerline ''Bannerline'' is a 1951 American drama film directed by Don Weis. The film stars Keefe Brasselle, Sally Forrest and Lionel Barrymore. Plot Young Mike Perrivale (Keefe Brasselle) is an ambitious reporter for the Carravia ''Clarion'', who resents ...

'' (1951) - Mayor Ducat (uncredited) * '' The Family Secret'' (1951) - Dr. Black - Coroner (uncredited) * ''

Here Come the Nelsons ''Here Come the Nelsons'' is a 1952 American comedy film starring real-life husband and wife Ozzie and Harriet Nelson and their sons David and Ricky Nelson. The supporting cast includes Rock Hudson, Sheldon Leonard, Jim Backus, Gale Gordon, an ...

'' (1952) - Bronco Riding Event Announcer (uncredited) * ''

Phone Call from a Stranger ''Phone Call from a Stranger'' is a 1952 American film noir drama film directed by Jean Negulesco from a screenplay by Nunnally Johnson, based on the 1950 novelette of the same name by I. A. R. Wylie. The film centers on the survivor of an ai ...

'' (1952) - Dr. Luther Fletcher (uncredited) * '' Just This Once'' (1952) - Prouty - Creditor (uncredited) * ''

Flesh and Fury ''Flesh and Fury'' is a 1952 American film noir drama sport film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Tony Curtis, Jan Sterling and Mona Freeman.Carbine Williams ''Carbine Williams'' is a 1952 American drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring James Stewart, Jean Hagen and Wendell Corey. The film follows the life of its namesake, David Marshall Williams, who invented the operating principle for ...

'' (1952) - Judge Kerr (uncredited) * '' The Sniper'' (1952) - Mayor (uncredited) * '' Paula'' (1952) - Gentleman in Park (uncredited) * ''

Washington Story ''Washington Story'' is a 1952 American drama film directed by Robert Pirosh and starring Van Johnson and Patricia Neal. The screenplay concerns a reporter in search of government corruption who falls for a congressman. Plot On her first trip to ...

'' (1952) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair ''Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair'' is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton. It is the fourth installment of Universal-International's ''Ma and Pa Kettle'' series starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. Plot Ma and Pa Kettl ...

'' (1952) - Pastor (uncredited) * ''

Woman of the North Country ''Woman of the North Country'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Ruth Hussey, Rod Cameron, John Agar and Gale Storm. The film was released on September 5, 1952, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast * Ruth H ...

'' (1952) - Bystander (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1952) - Macintosh (uncredited) * '' Ride the Man Down'' (1952) - Rancher (uncredited) * ''

Cry of the Hunted ''Cry of the Hunted'' is a 1953 American crime film noir directed by Joseph H. Lewis. The drama features Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan and Polly Bergen. Plot An obsessive lawman (Barry Sullivan) who works for the state chases an escaped fug ...

'' (1953) - Doctor (uncredited) * '' Latin Lovers'' (1953) - Tom Marston - Board Member (uncredited) * '' Devil's Canyon'' (1953) - Happy - the Bartender (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1953) - Mr. Hill (uncredited) * ''

Escape from Fort Bravo ''Escape from Fort Bravo'' is a 1953 American Anscocolor Western film set during the American Civil War. It stars William Holden, Eleanor Parker, and John Forsythe. Plot Fort Bravo is a Union prison camp with a strict disciplinarian named Cap ...

'' (1953) - Chaplain (uncredited) * '' Pride of the Blue Grass'' (1954) - Hunter * ''

Dangerous Mission ''Dangerous Mission'' is a 1954 American Technicolor thriller film starring Victor Mature, Piper Laurie, Vincent Price and William Bendix. The film was produced by Irwin Allen, directed by Louis King and released by RKO Radio Pictures. It is reme ...

'' (1954) - Mr. Elster * '' Fireman Save My Child'' (1954) - Commissioner Spencer * ''

Phffft ''Phffft'' is a 1954 American comedy romance film starring Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, and Jack Carson and featuring Kim Novak in a supporting role. The picture was written by George Axelrod and directed by Mark Robson. It was the second film s ...

'' (1954) - Nina's Divorce Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

The Seven Little Foys ''The Seven Little Foys'' is a Technicolor in VistaVision 1955 comedy film directed by Melville Shavelson starring Bob Hope as Eddie Foy. One highlight of the film is an energetic tabletop dance showdown sequence with Bob Hope as Eddie Foy and ...

'' (1955) - Stage Doorman at 'Iroquois' (uncredited) * ''

The First Traveling Saleslady ''The First Traveling Saleslady'' is a 1956 American film, starring Ginger Rogers and Carol Channing. Commercially unsuccessful, it was among the films that helped to close RKO Pictures. Future western stars Clint Eastwood and James Arness h ...

'' (1956) - Judge Benson * '' The Boss'' (1956) - Gov. Beck (uncredited) * ''

The Restless Breed ''The Restless Breed'' is a 1957 Western film, directed by Allan Dwan and starring Scott Brady and Anne Bancroft. Plot 1865: Lawyer Mitch Baker is called into an office of the United States Secret Service to be told that his father was murde ...

'' (1957) - Mayor Johnson * '' Loving You'' (1957) - Mayor (uncredited) * ''

My Man Godfrey ''My Man Godfrey'' is a 1936 American screwball comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring William Powell and Carole Lombard, who had been briefly married years before appearing together in the film. The screenplay for ''My Man Godfre ...

'' (1957) - James Elliott * ''

I Married a Woman ''I Married a Woman'' is a 1958 American comedy film made in 1956, directed by Hal Kanter, written by Goodman Ace and starring George Gobel, Diana Dors and Adolphe Menjou. The picture was produced by Gobel's company Gomalco Productions. ''I Mar ...

'' (1958) - Texan at Phone Booth (uncredited) * ''

The Big Country ''The Big Country'' is a 1958 American epic Western film directed by William Wyler, starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, and Burl Ives. The supporting cast features Charles Bickford and Chuck Connors. Filmed in ...

'' (1958) - Party Guest (uncredited) * '' Don't Give Up the Ship'' (1959) - Judge Whipple - Wedding Guest with Cake in Hat (uncredited) * ''

Heller in Pink Tights ''Heller In Pink Tights'' is a 1960 American Technicolor Western film adapted from Louis L'Amour's 1955 novel ''Heller with a Gun''. It stars Sophia Loren and Anthony Quinn and was directed by George Cukor. The movie is noted for its lavishly ...

'' (1960) - Poker Player (uncredited) * ''

From the Terrace ''From the Terrace'' is a 1960 American DeLuxe Color romantic drama film in CinemaScope directed by Mark Robson from a screenplay by Ernest Lehman, based on the 1958 novel of the same name by John O'Hara. The film stars Paul Newman, Joanne Woodw ...

'' (1960) - Partner (uncredited) * ''

Let's Make Love ''Let's Make Love'' is a 1960 American musical comedy film made by 20th Century Fox in DeLuxe Color and CinemaScope. Directed by George Cukor and produced by Jerry Wald from a screenplay by Norman Krasna, Hal Kanter, and Arthur Miller, the film ...

'' (1960) - Amanda's Father (uncredited) * ''

The Errand Boy ''The Errand Boy'' is a 1961 American comedy film directed by, co-written by and starring Jerry Lewis. Plot Paramutual Pictures decide that they need a spy to find out the inner workings of their studio. Morty S. Tashman, (the 'S' stands for 's ...

'' (1961) - Ulysses Paramutual (uncredited) * '' The Patsy'' (1964) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) (final film role)

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