Harry Strang (December 13, 1892 – April 10, 1972) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 500 films and television shows between 1929 and 1965. On Broadway, Strang appeared in ''The Girl in the Train'' (1910). Primarily a character actor, Strang often appeared in film roles that included clerks in stores, policemen on beats, and soldiers. He also was often seen in two-reel comedies made by

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. His work on television included appearances on ''

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'', ''

One Step Beyond One Step Beyond may refer to: Music * ''One Step Beyond'' (Dungeon album) or the title song, 2004 * ''One Step Beyond'' (Jackie McLean album), 1963 * '' One Step Beyond...'', an album by Madness, or the title song (see below), 1979 * ''One Step ...

'', and ''

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''. Strang was a machine-gun instructor for recruits in the United States Marines.

Partial filmography

* ''

The Greene Murder Case ''The Greene Murder Case'' is a 1928 mystery novel by S. S. Van Dine. It focuses on the murders, one by one, of members of the wealthy and contentious Greene family. This is the third in the series of Philo Vance whodunits, and the first of the ...

'' (1929) - Cop in House (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1929) - Military Man in Rifle Act (uncredited) * ''

Around the Corner ''Around the Corner'' is a 1930 American comedy-drama film directed by Bert Glennon and starring George Sidney, Charles Murray and Joan Peers.Fetrow p.25 It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Cast * George Sidney as Kaplan ...

'' (1930) * '' The Last Parade'' (1931) * '' Hell Bound'' (1931) * ''

The Widow in Scarlet ''The Widow in Scarlet'' (also known as ''Lady Raffles'') is a 1932 American pre-Code mystery crime film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Dorothy Revier, Kenneth Harlan and Lloyd Whitlock . It was distributed by the independent Mayfair ...

'' (1932) * ''

The Final Edition ''The Final Edition'' is a 1932 American crime drama film directed by Howard Higgin and starring Pat O'Brien, Mae Clark and Morgan Wallace. Made by Columbia Pictures, it is based on a story by Roy Chanslor.Langman p.127 Synopsis The squabblin ...

'' (1932) * '' Alias Mary Smith'' (1932) * ''

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) - Policeman at Headquarters (uncredited) * ''

The Ghost Walks ''The Ghost Walks'' is a 1934 American horror film directed by Frank R. Strayer starring John Miljan and June Collyer. Plot On a stormy night, a theatrical producer, his secretary, and playwright Prescott Ames are stranded when their car skids ...

'' (1934) * '' Hearts in Bondage'' (1936) * ''

Ranger Courage ''Ranger Courage'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, the film stars Robert Allen, Martha Tibbetts, and Walter Miller. Cast list * Robert Allen as himself * Martha Tibbetts as Alice * Walter Miller as Bull * ...

'' (1936) * ''

The Unknown Ranger ''The Unknown Ranger'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Bob Allen, Martha Tibbetts, and Walter Miller. It was released on October 30, 1936. Cast list * Bob Allen as himself * Martha Tibbetts as ...

'' (1936) * ''

Yellow Cargo ''Yellow Cargo'' is a 1936 American Poverty Row crime film written and directed by Crane Wilbur for Grand National Pictures. The film was rereleased in 1947 as ''Sinful Cargo''. Starring Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor and producer George A. Hirl ...

'' (1936) * ''

Zorro Rides Again ''Zorro Rides Again'' (1937) is a 12-chapter Republic Pictures film serial. It was the eighth of the sixty-six Republic serials, the third with a Western theme (a third of Republic's serials were westerns) and the last produced in 1937. The s ...

'' (1937) * '' Gunsmoke Trail'' (1938) * '' Midnight Taxi'' (1937) * '' Phantom Ranger'' (1938) * ''

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) * ''

Squadron of Honor ''Squadron of Honor'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Charles C. Coleman and starring Don Terry, Mary Russell, and Thurston Hall. It was produced as a second feature by Columbia Pictures.Miller p.61 The film's sets were designed by th ...

'' (1938) * '' Two Gun Justice'' (1938) * ''

Convict's Code ''Convict's Code'' is a 1939 American film directed by Lambert Hillyer. Cast * Robert Kent as Dave Tyler *Anne Nagel as Julie Warren *Sidney Blackmer as Gregory Warren * Victor Kilian as Bennett *Norman Willis as Russell *Maude Eburne as Mrs. ...

'' (1939) * '' Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation'' (1939) * '' The Fatal Hour'' (1940) * ''

Kit Carson Christopher Houston Carson (December 24, 1809 – May 23, 1868) was an American frontiersman. He was a fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. He became a frontier legend in his own lifetime by biographies and ...

'' (1940) * ''

Pier 13 ''Pier 13'' is a 1940 American mystery film directed by Eugene Forde and starring Lynn Bari, Lloyd Nolan and Joan Valerie.Schlossheimer p.330 It is a remake of the 1932 film '' Me and My Gal'' with Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett in which a wat ...

'' (1940) * '' Mutiny in the Arctic'' (1941) * '' Who Done It?'' (1942) * ''

Manhunt of Mystery Island ''Manhunt of Mystery Island'' (1945) is a Republic Pictures, Republic Movie serial. It was the thirty-sixth serial produced by Republic (of a total of sixty-six) and the first released in 1945. It is the penultimate 15-chapter serial to be rele ...

'' (1945) * ''

The Devil's Mask ''The Devil's Mask'' is a 1946 American crime film directed by Henry Levin and starring Anita Louise, Jim Bannon and Michael Duane. The film was the second of three B pictures based on the popular radio series '' I Love a Mystery''. As well a ...

'' (1946) * '' Philo Vance's Secret Mission'' (1947) * '' Michael O'Halloran'' (1948) * ''

Twilight in the Sierras '' Twilight in the Sierras '' is a 1950 American Trucolor Western film directed by William Witney and starring Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger (billed in the film's opening credits as the "Smartest Horse in the Movies"), along with Dale Evans, ...

'' (1950) * ''

Calling Homicide ''Calling Homicide'' is a 1956 American police drama film directed by Edward Bernds and starring Bill Elliott, Don Haggerty and Kathleen Case. The picture was the third of five films in the Lt. Andy Doyle series, all starring Elliott. Plot Whe ...

'' (1956) * ''

Looking for Danger ''Looking for Danger'' is a 1957 American comedy film directed by Austen Jewell and starring the comedy team of The Bowery Boys. The film was released on October 6, 1957 by Allied Artists and is the forty-sixth film in the series. Plot Duke reco ...

'' (1957) * ''

North by Northwest ''North by Northwest'' is a 1959 American spy thriller film, produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. The screenplay was by Ernest Lehman, who wanted to write "the Hitchcock picture ...

'' (1959) - Assistant Conductor (uncredited) * ''

One Foot in Hell ''One Foot in Hell'' is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Cirith Ungol. The original LP was produced by Brian Slagel and Cirith Ungol. It was released in August 1986 on Metal Blade Records and re-released in March 1999 b ...

'' (1960) - Townsman (uncredited) * '' Lawman'' (1962 in the episode titled "The Bride") - Ed Lecky

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