Morris Ankrum (born Morris Nussbaum; August 28, 1897 – September 2, 1964) was an American radio, television, and film

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Early life

Born in Danville in Vermilion County in eastern

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, Ankrum originally began a career in academics. After graduating from

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with a law degree, he went on to an associate professorship in

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at the

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. While at Berkeley he became involved in the drama department and eventually began teaching

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and directing at the

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. From 1923 to 1939 he acted in several

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stage productions, including ''

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'', ''The Big Blow'', and ''Within the Gates''.

Film career

Before signing with

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in the 1930s, Nussbaum had already changed his last name to Ankrum. Upon signing with the studio, he chose to use the name "Stephen Morris" before changing it to Morris Ankrum in 1939. Ankrum was cast in supporting roles as stalwart authority figures, including scientists, military men (particularly army officers), judges, trail hands, bankers, and even psychiatrists in more than 270 films and television episodes. His parts included villainous roles in Paramount's

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film series. Ankrum was in

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's production of

Tennessee Johnson ''Tennessee Johnson'' is a 1942 American film about Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was directed by William Dieterle and written by Milton Gunzburg, Alvin Meyers, John Balderston, and We ...

(1942), a biographical film about

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, the 17th U.S. president. As Sen.

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, Ankrum addresses the

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upon his resignation to lead the

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as that republic's first—and only—president. Ankrum's film career spanned 30 years. His credits were largely concentrated in the

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and

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genres. Ankrum appeared in such westerns as '' Ride 'Em Cowboy'' in

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, '' Vera Cruz'' opposite

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and

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, ''

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'' (1954), and ''

Cattle Queen of Montana ''Cattle Queen of Montana'' is a 1954 American Western film shot in Technicolor directed by Allan Dwan and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Ronald Reagan. The supporting cast includes Gene Evans, Lance Fuller, Jack Elam, Chubby Johnson, and Morris ...

'' with

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and

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. In the science fiction genre, he appeared in ''

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'' (1950); as a Martian leader in '' Flight to Mars'' (1951); in ''

Red Planet Mars ''Red Planet Mars'' is a 1952 American science fiction film released by United Artists starring Peter Graves and Andrea King. It is based on a 1932 play ''Red Planet'' written by John L. Balderston and John Hoare and was directed by art director ...

'' (1952), playing the

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; in the

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'' Invaders From Mars'' (1953), playing a

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general; and as another Army general in ''

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers ''Earth vs. the Flying Saucers'' (a.k.a. ''Invasion of the Flying Saucers'' and ''Flying Saucers from Outer Space'') is a 1956 American science fiction film from Columbia Pictures. It was produced by Charles H. Schneer, directed by Fred F. Sears, ...

'' (1956); as a psychiatrist in the cult classic '' Kronos'' (1957); and other military-officer roles in '' Beginning of the End'' (1957) and ''

The Giant Claw ''The Giant Claw'' is a 1957 American monster film from Columbia Pictures, produced by Sam Katzman, directed by Fred F. Sears, that stars Jeff Morrow and Mara Corday. Both Sears and Katzman were well known as low-budget B film genre filmmakers. ...

'' (1957).

Later years

By the end of 1958 Ankrum's film career had essentially ended, though he continued taking television roles. In the syndicated

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Stories of the Century ''Stories of the Century'' is a 39-episode Western historical fiction television series starring Jim Davis that ran in syndication through Republic Pictures between 1954 and 1955. Synopsis Jim Davis, who became famous decades later as the p ...

'' Ankrum played outlaw Chris Evans, who with his young associate

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, played by John Smith, turned to crime to thwart the

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, which Evans and Sontag held in contempt. Ankrum made 22 appearances on

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's ''

Perry Mason Perry Mason is a fictional character, an American criminal defense lawyer who is the main character in works of detective fiction written by Erle Stanley Gardner. Perry Mason features in 82 novels and 4 short stories, all of which involve a cli ...

'' as one of several judges who regularly presided over the murder trials of Mason's clients from the show's first season in 1957 until his death in 1964. The show ended two years later. Ankrum appeared in western series such as ''

The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin ''The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin'' is an American children's television series in the Western genre that aired from October 1954 to May 1959 on the ABC television network. In all, 164 episodes aired. The show starred Lee Aaker as Rusty, a boy orph ...

'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Rawhide'' and ''

The Rifleman ''The Rifleman'' is an American Western television program starring Chuck Connors as rancher Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son Mark McCain. It was set in the 1880s in the fictional town of North Fork, New Mexico Territory. The show wa ...

''. Ankrum appeared in a number of

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westerns. On October 15, 1957, he had a major part in the episode "Strange Land" of the series ''

Sugarfoot ''Sugarfoot'' is an American Western television series that aired for 69 episodes on ABC from 1957-1961 on Tuesday nights on a "shared" slot basis – rotating with ''Cheyenne'' (first season); ''Cheyenne'' and ''Bronco'' (second season); and ...

'', starring

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. Ankrum played an embittered rancher named Cash Billings, who allows hired gunman Burr Fulton (

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) to take over his spread, but Sugarfoot arrives to bring law and justice to the situation. Ankrum appeared again, as John Savage, in 1959 in the ''Sugarfoot'' episode "The Wild Bunch". The same year, he portrayed a zealot who abused his daughter, played by

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, in the episode "The Naked Gallows" of the western

with Jack Kelly and Mike Connors. In 1961, he again played embittered, and this time paralyzed, rancher Cyrus Dawson in the episode "Incident at Dawson Flats" of the western series ''

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''. In the 1958–59 season Ankrum appeared 12 times in Richard Carlson's syndicated western series ''

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''. In the series set on the

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border, Carlson plays

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, who faces troubles from assorted border

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s. Ankrum was cast in an episode of the 1959 CBS

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'' Dennis the Menace''. He also made occasional uncredited appearances in several

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films. While busy in films and television, Ankrum was still involved in live theatre and continued to direct plays at the Pasadena Playhouse. He and his second wife,

Joan Wheeler Joan Wheeler Ankrum (January 8, 1913 – December 20, 2001) was an American film actress and founder of the Ankrum Gallery on La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles. Life and career Ankrum was born Joan Natalia Wheeler on January 8, 1913, in P ...

(married aka Joan Ankrum), had a child, David Ankrum, best known as Adam from ''Tabitha''. David Ankrum eventually became a

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agent. Joan Ankrum, of Joan Ankrum Galleries, became a prominent Los Angeles art dealer with a gallery on

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Death

On September 2, 1964, Ankrum died of

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. At the time of his death, he was still involved with

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's ''Perry Mason'' TV series. His final appearance on ''Perry Mason'', in the episode "The Case of the Sleepy Slayer", and his last

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, ''

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'', in which he was cast as Ray Macklin, were released in 1964 and 1965, respectively, following Ankrum's death. Ankrum is interred at Spring Hill Cemetery in Danville, Illinois.

Selected filmography

*''Reunion in Vienna'' (1933) as Musician (uncredited) *''

Stand Up and Cheer! ''Stand Up and Cheer!'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code musical film directed by Hamilton MacFadden. The screenplay by Lew Brown and Ralph Spence was based upon a story idea by Will Rogers and Philip Klein. The film is about efforts undertaken du ...

'' (1934) as Washington Press Correspondent (uncredited) *''The Return of Hopalong Cassidy'' (1936) as Blackie *''

Trail Dust ''Trail Dust'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Nate Watt, written by Al Martin, and starring William Boyd, James Ellison, George "Gabby" Hayes, Morris Ankrum, Gwynne Shipman, Britt Wood and Dick Dickson. It was released on Decembe ...

'' (1936) as Tex Anderson *'' Borderland'' (1937) as Loco *''

Hills of Old Wyoming ''Hills of Old Wyoming'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Nate Watt and written by Maurice Geraghty, the 10th film of the 66 Hopalong Cassidy movies. The film stars William Boyd, George "Gabby" Hayes, Morris Ankrum, Russell Hayden, ...

'' (1937) as Andrews *''

North of the Rio Grande ''North of the Rio Grande'' is a lost 1922 American silent Western film directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon and starring Bebe Daniels and Jack Holt.Rustlers' Valley ''Rustlers' Valley'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Nate Watt and written by Harry O. Hoyt. The film stars William Boyd, George "Gabby" Hayes, Russell Hayden, Morris Ankrum, Muriel Evans and Lee J. Cobb. The film was released on Ju ...

'' (1937) as Glen Randall *'' Knights of the Range'' (1940) as Gamecock *'' The Showdown'' (1940) as Baron Rendor *'' Light of the Western Stars'' (1940) as Nat Hayworth *''

Buck Benny Rides Again ''Buck Benny Rides Again'' is a 1940 American Western comedy film from Paramount Pictures starring Jack Benny and Ellen Drew. The film featured regulars from Benny's radio show including Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Andy Devine, Phil Harris, and D ...

'' (1940) as Second Outlaw *''

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'' (1940) as Hawk Barrett *''

Three Men from Texas ''Three Men from Texas'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander, written by Norton S. Parker, and starring William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Morris Ankrum, Morgan Wallace, Thornton Edwards and Esther Estrella. It ...

'' (1940) as Bruce Morgan *''

Doomed Caravan ''Doomed Caravan'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and starring William Boyd. The film is a serial Western and part of the Hopalong Cassidy series. It is the 32nd entry in a series of 66 films. Plot Cast * Willi ...

'' (1941) as Stephen Westcott *''

Cheers for Miss Bishop ''Cheers for Miss Bishop'' is a 1941 American drama film based on the novel ''Miss Bishop'' by Bess Streeter Aldrich. It was directed by Tay Garnett and stars Martha Scott in the title role. The other cast members include William Gargan, Edmund ...

'' (1941) as Professor at Minna's Hearing (uncredited) *'' The Roundup'' (1941) as 'Parenthesis' *''

In Old Colorado ''In Old Colorado'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Howard Bretherton and written by J. Benton Cheney, Russell Hayden and Norton S. Parker. The film stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Margaret Hayes, Morris Ankrum, S ...

'' (1941) as Joe Weiler *''

Border Vigilantes ''Border Vigilantes'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Derwin Abrahams and written by J. Benton Cheney. The film stars William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Andy Clyde, Frances Gifford, Victor Jory, Ethel Wales and Morris Ankrum. The film ...

'' (1941) as Dan Forbes *'' Pirates on Horseback'' (1941) as Ace Gibson *'' Wide Open Town'' (1941) as Jim Stuart *'' This Woman Is Mine'' (1941) as Roussel *''

The Bandit Trail ''The Bandit Trail'' is a 1941 Western film.. Plot A cowboy helps rob a bank to get revenge on an unscrupulous banker. Cast * Tim Holt as Steve Haggerty * Ray Whitley as Smokey * Janet Waldo as Ellen Grant * Lee 'Lasses' White as Whopper * Mo ...

'' (1941) as Red Haggerty *''

I Wake Up Screaming ''I Wake Up Screaming'' (originally titled ''Hot Spot'') is a 1941 film noir. It is based on the novel of the same name by Steve Fisher, adapted by Dwight Taylor. The film stars Betty Grable, Victor Mature and Carole Landis, and features one of ...

'' (1941) as Assistant District Attorney *'' Road Agent'' (1941) as Big John Morgan *'' Ride 'Em Cowboy'' (1942) as Ace Anderson *''

Roxie Hart Roxanne "Roxie" Hart is a fictional character. She is the main character of the 1926 play ''Chicago'' and its various remakes and derivatives. Development The playwright, reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins, was inspired by the trials, both of which ...

'' (1942) as Martin S. Harrison *''

Ten Gentlemen from West Point ''Ten Gentlemen from West Point'' is a 1942 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring George Montgomery (actor), George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara and John Sutton (actor), John Sutton. Its cinematography was no ...

'' (1942) as Wood *''

Tales of Manhattan ''Tales of Manhattan'' is a 1942 American anthology film directed by Julien Duvivier. Thirteen writers, including Ben Hecht, Alan Campbell, Ferenc Molnár, Samuel Hoffenstein, and Donald Ogden Stewart, worked on the six stories in this film. Ba ...

'' (1942) as Judge Tom Barnes (Robinson sequence) *''

The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe ''The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe'' is a 1942 drama film directed by Harry Lachman, starring Linda Darnell and Shepperd Strudwick. The film is a cinematic biography of Edgar Allan Poe that examines his romantic relationships with Sarah Elmira Roys ...

'' (1942) as Mr. Graham *''

The Omaha Trail ''The Omaha Trail'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Edward Buzzell. It stars James Craig and Pamela Blake. Cast * James Craig as Pat Candel * Pamela Blake as Julie Santley * Dean Jagger as Pipsestone Ross * Edward Ellis as Mr. V ...

'' (1942) as Henchman Job *''

'' (1942) as Jefferson Davis *'' Time to Kill'' (1942) as Alexander Morny *''

Reunion in France ''Reunion in France'' is a 1942 American war film distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Joan Crawford, John Wayne, and Philip Dorn in a story about a woman in occupied France who, learning her well-heeled lover has German connections, aids ...

'' (1942) as Martin *'' The Human Comedy'' (1943) as Mr. Beaufrere (uncredited) *''

Assignment in Brittany ''Assignment in Brittany'' is a 1943 war film directed by Jack Conway and starring French actor Jean-Pierre Aumont and Swedish actress Signe Hasso, both in their American film debuts. Also starring was American actress Susan Peters. The film w ...

'' (1943) as Stenger (uncredited) *''

Dixie Dugan ''Dixie Dugan'' is best known as a long-running syndicated newspaper comic strip published from October 21, 1929 to October 8, 1966. The title character was originally modeled after 1920s film actress Louise Brooks and early stories followed Dix ...

'' (1943) as Editor *'' Best Foot Forward'' (1943) as Col. Harkrider *''

Let's Face It '' Let's Face It'' is the fifth studio album by American ska punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. It was released on March 11, 1997 by Mercury Records and Big Rig Records. The album sold very well due to the success of its single "The Impres ...

'' (1943) as Man in Sun Shell Cafe (uncredited) *''

I Dood It ''I Dood It'' (UK title ''By Hook or by Crook'') is a 1943 American musical-comedy film starring Red Skelton and Eleanor Powell, directed by Vincente Minnelli, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay is by Fred Saidy and Sig Herzig ...

'' (1943) as Brinker *''

Swing Fever ''Swing Fever'' is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by Tim Whelan. Kay Kyser plays an ambitious music composer, also gifted with a hypnotic "evil eye", who gets mixed up with promoting a boxer. The film also features Marilyn Maxwell ...

'' (1943) as Dan Conlon *''

The Cross of Lorraine ''The Cross of Lorraine'' is a 1943 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer war film about French prisoners of war escaping a German prison camp and joining the French Resistance. Directed by Tay Garnett, starring Jean-Pierre Aumont and Gene Kelly, was partly base ...

'' (1943) as Col. Demas (uncredited) *''

Whistling in Brooklyn ''Whistling in Brooklyn'' is a 1943 film directed by S. Sylvan Simon and starring Red Skelton, Ann Rutherford, and Jean Rogers. It is the third and last film starring Skelton as radio personality and amateur detective Wally "The Fox" Benton, foll ...

'' (1943) as Blake - Newspaper Editor (uncredited) *''

See Here, Private Hargrove ''See Here, Private Hargrove'' (1942) is a book by Marion Hargrove, about his experiences in U.S. Army basic training. Origin The author, a North Carolina native, was a correspondent for ''The Charlotte News'' prior to World War II. After he wa ...

'' (1944) as Col. Forbes (uncredited) *''

The Heavenly Body ''The Heavenly Body'' is a 1944 American romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring William Powell and Hedy Lamarr. Based on a story by Jacques Théry, with a screenplay by Michael Arlen and Walter Reisch, the film is about the ...

'' (1944) as Dr. Green *''

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'' (1944) as Mr. Morgan *''Main Street Today'' (1944, Short) as Mayor Charlie Maxwell (uncredited) *''Radio Bugs'' (1944, Short) as Pain-Killer Kilroy, the dentist (uncredited) *''Important Business'' (1944, Short) as Army Officer Who Sits by Doakes (uncredited) *''

And Now Tomorrow ''And Now Tomorrow'' is a 1944 American drama film based on the best-selling novel, published in 1942 by Rachel Field, directed by Irving Pichel and written by Raymond Chandler. Both center around one doctor's attempt for curing deafness. The fil ...

'' (1944) *''

Meet the People ''Meet the People'' (1944) is a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical comedy film made, and set, during World War II, and starring Lucille Ball and Dick Powell and featuring Virginia O'Brien, Bert Lahr, Rags Ragland and June Allyson. The film takes its ...

'' (1944) as Monte Rowland *'' Kismet'' (1944) as The Caliph's Messenger (uncredited) *''

Marriage Is a Private Affair ''Marriage is a Private Affair'' is a 1944 war-comedy film, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, based on novel ''Marriage Is a Private Affair'' (1941) by Judith Kelly. It stars Lana Turner, Frances Gifford and James Craig. Plot During World War II T ...

'' (1944) as Mr. Ed Scofield *''

Barbary Coast Gent ''Barbary Coast Gent'' is a 1944 American Western comedy film set in 1880s San Francisco's Barbary Coast and Nevada starring Wallace Beery. The movie was directed by Roy Del Ruth and features Binnie Barnes, Beery's brother Noah Beery, Sr., Joh ...

'' (1944) as Alec Veeder *''Return from Nowhere'' (1944, Short) as Doctor (uncredited) *''

Thirty Seconds over Tokyo ''Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo'' is a 1944 American war film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay by Dalton Trumbo is based on the 1943 book of the same name by Captain Ted W. Lawson. Lawson was a pilot on the historic Doolittle Raid, A ...

'' (1944) as Admiral

William F. Halsey William Frederick "Bull" Halsey Jr. (October 30, 1882 – August 16, 1959) was an American Navy admiral during World War II. He is one of four officers to have attained the rank of five-star fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others ...

(uncredited) *'' Gentle Annie'' (1944) as Deputy Gansby *''Dark Shadows'' (1944, Short) as Police Lt. Pat McKay *''Fall Guy'' (1945, Short) as District Attorney (uncredited) *''Phantoms, Inc.'' (1945, Short) Narrator (uncredited voice) *''

The Hidden Eye ''The Hidden Eye'' is a 1945 American mystery film directed by Richard Whorf and written by George Harmon Coxe and Harry Ruskin. It is the sequel to the 1942 film ''Eyes in the Night''. The film stars Edward Arnold, Frances Rafferty, Ray Collin ...

'' (1945) as Ferris *''Purity Squad'' (1945, Short) as Dr. Adams (uncredited) *''

Adventure An adventure is an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold, sometimes risky. Adventures may be activities with danger such as traveling, exploring, skydiving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, river rafting, or other extreme spo ...

'' (1945) as Mr. Ludlow - Farmer (uncredited) *''

The Thin Man Goes Home ''The Thin Man Goes Home'' is a 1945 comedy- mystery film directed by Richard Thorpe. It is the fifth of the six '' Thin Man'' films starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Dashiell Hammett's dapper ex-private detective Nick Charles and his ...

'' (1945) as Willoughby *''

The Harvey Girls ''The Harvey Girls'' is a 1946 Technicolor American musical film produced by Arthur Freed for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It is based on the 1942 The Harvey Girls (novel), novel of the same name by Samuel Hopkins Adams, about Fred Harvey (entrepreneur ...

'' (1946) as Rev. Claggett *'' The Postman Always Rings Twice'' (1946) as Judge Parkman (uncredited) *''

The Green Years ''The Green Years'' is a 1944 novel by A. J. Cronin which traces the formative years of an Irish orphan, Robert Shannon, who is sent to live with his draconian maternal grandparents in Scotland. An introspective child, Robert forms an attachme ...

'' (1946) as Dr. Galbraith (uncredited) *''

Courage of Lassie ''Courage of Lassie'' is a 1946 Technicolor MGM feature film starring Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Morgan, and dog actor Pal in a story about a collie named Bill and his young companion, Kathie Merrick. When Bill is separated from Kathie following a v ...

'' (1946) as Farmer Crews *''

The Cockeyed Miracle ''The Cockeyed Miracle'' is a 1946 American fantasy film directed by S. Sylvan Simon and starring Frank Morgan, Keenan Wynn, and Cecil Kellaway. The film was based on the play ''But Not Goodbye'' by George Seaton. The film is about a ghost who, ...

'' (1946) as Dr. Wilson *'' Undercurrent'' (1946) (uncredited) *''

Lady in the Lake ''Lady in the Lake'' is a 1947 American film noir starring Robert Montgomery, Audrey Totter, Lloyd Nolan, Tom Tully, Leon Ames and Jayne Meadows. An adaptation of the 1943 Raymond Chandler murder mystery ''The Lady in the Lake'', the picture ...

'' (1947) as Eugene Grayson *''

The Mighty McGurk ''The Mighty McGurk'' is a 1947 American sports, drama, action, adventure, melodrama film starring Wallace Beery as a boozing ex-boxer brawling as a bouncer in a Bowery saloon. Plot Roy "Slag" McGurk (Wallace Beery), the former heavyweight boxing ...

'' (1947) as Fowles *''A Really Important Person'' (1947, Short) as Contest Emcee (uncredited) *''

The Sea of Grass ''The Sea of Grass'' is a 1936 novel by Conrad Richter. It is set in New Mexico in the late 19th century, and concerns the clash between rich ranchers, whose cattle run freely on government-owned land, a prairie "sea of grass", and the homestead ...

'' (1947) as A.J. Crane, Attorney *''

Undercover Maisie ''Undercover Maisie'' is a 1947 American comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Ann Sothern, Barry Nelson, and Mark Daniels. It was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the final film of the ten film Maisie series starring Ann Sothern ...

'' (1947) as Parker (scenes cut) *'' Little Mr. Jim'' (1947) as Col. Starwell *''

Song of the Thin Man ''Song of the Thin Man'' is a 1947 murder mystery-comedy directed by Edward Buzzell. The sixth and final film in MGM's '' Thin Man'' series, starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, characters created by Dashiell Hammett ...

'' (1947) as The Police Inspector (uncredited) *''

Cynthia Cynthia is a feminine given name of Greek origin: , , "from Mount Cynthus" on Delos island. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s. There are various spellings for this name, and it can be abbreviated to Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndy, ...

'' (1947) as Mr. Phillips, the High-School Principal *'' Merton of the Movies'' (1947) as Goodfellow's Club Manager (uncredited) *''

Desire Me ''Desire Me'' is a 1947 American drama film starring Robert Mitchum and Greer Garson. It had a troubled production that included numerous directors and rewrites, and was ultimately released without a credited director. Plot In Paris, Marise Au ...

'' (1947) as Hector Martin *'' Good News'' (1947) as Dean Griswold *''

High Wall ''High Wall'' is a 1947 American film noir starring Robert Taylor, Audrey Totter and Herbert Marshall. It was directed by Curtis Bernhardt from a screenplay by Sydney Boehm and Lester Cole, based on a play by Alan R. Clark and Bradbury Foote. ...

'' (1947) as Dr. Stanley Griffin *''

Alias a Gentleman ''Alias a Gentleman'' is a 1948 American romantic comedy film directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Wallace Beery. The supporting cast includes Dorothy Patrick, Tom Drake, Gladys George and Sheldon Leonard. Plot Jim Breedin has been in priso ...

'' (1948) as O.K. (scenes cut) *''Souvenirs of Death'' (1948, Short) as Gangster / Gun Owner #7 (uncredited) *'' Fighting Back'' (1948) as Robert J. Higby *''The Fabulous Fraud'' (1948, Short) as Blind Girl's Father *''

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) as Adm. Walton *''

Joan of Arc Joan of Arc (french: link=yes, Jeanne d'Arc, translit= �an daʁk} ; 1412 – 30 May 1431) is a patron saint of France, honored as a defender of the French nation for her role in the siege of Orléans and her insistence on the coronati ...

'' (1948) as Capt. Poton de Xaintrailles *''

Bad Men of Tombstone ''Bad Men of Tombstone'' is a 1949 American Western film from King Brothers Productions. It was co-written by Philip Yordan and stars Barry Sullivan and Broderick Crawford. King Brothers announced plans for a sequel, ''The Marshall of Tombsto ...

'' (1949) as Mr. Jones *''

We Were Strangers ''We Were Strangers'' is a 1949 American adventure drama film directed by John Huston and starring Jennifer Jones and John Garfield. Set in 1933, the film concerns a group of revolutionaries attempting to overthrow the Cuban government of Gerardo ...

'' (1949) as Mr. Seymour *''

Colorado Territory The Territory of Colorado was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from February 28, 1861, until August 1, 1876, when it was admitted to the Union as the State of Colorado. The territory was organized in the w ...

'' (1949) as United States Marshal *''

The Fountainhead ''The Fountainhead'' is a 1943 novel by Russian-American author Ayn Rand, her first major literary success. The novel's protagonist, Howard Roark, is an intransigent young architect, who battles against conventional standards and refuses to com ...

'' (1949) as Prosecutor (uncredited) *''

Slattery's Hurricane ''Slattery's Hurricane'' is a 1949 American drama film directed by Andre DeToth and starring Richard Widmark, Linda Darnell and Veronica Lake. It is based on a story submitted by Herman Wouk, who also coauthored the screenplay and published a no ...

'' (1949) as Dr. Holmes (uncredited) *'' Chain Lightning'' (1950) as Ed Bostwick *'' Borderline'' (1950) as Bill Whittaker *''

The Damned Don't Cry! ''The Damned Don't Cry'' is a 1950 American film noir crime-drama directed by Vincent Sherman and featuring Joan Crawford, David Brian, and Steve Cochran. It tells of a woman's involvement with an organized crime boss and his subordinates. The ...

'' (1950) as Jim Whitehead *''

In a Lonely Place ''In a Lonely Place'' is a 1950 American film noir directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame, produced for Bogart's Santana Productions. The script was written by Andrew P. Solt from Edmund H. North's adaptation o ...

'' (1950) as Lloyd Barnes *''

'' (1950) as Dr. Ralph Fleming *''

Southside 1-1000 ''Southside 1-1000'' is a 1950 semidocumentary-style film noir directed by Boris Ingster featuring Don DeFore, Andrea King, George Tobias and Gerald Mohr as the off-screen narrator. It is about a Secret Service agent (Don DeFore) who goes underco ...

'' (1950) as Eugene Deane *'' Short Grass'' (1950) as Hal Fenton *''

The Redhead and the Cowboy ''The Redhead and the Cowboy'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Leslie Fenton and starring Glenn Ford and Rhonda Fleming. Plot Late in the American Civil War, the New Mexico Territory is full of spies and guerrillas for both sides. ...

'' (1951) as Sheriff *''

The Lion Hunters ''The Lion Hunters'' is a 1951 American adventure film directed by Ford Beebe and starring Johnny Sheffield, Morris Ankrum and Ann E. Todd. It was the fifth in the 12-film Bomba, the Jungle Boy series. The film's sets were designed by the art dire ...

'' (1951) as Tom Forbes *''

Fighting Coast Guard ''Fighting Coast Guard'' is a 1951 American adventure film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Kenneth Gamet. The film stars Brian Donlevy, Forrest Tucker, Ella Raines, John Russell, Richard Jaeckel, William Murphy and Martin Milner. The fil ...

'' (1951) as Navy Captain *''

Along the Great Divide ''Along the Great Divide'' is a 1951 American Western film noir directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Kirk Douglas, Virginia Mayo, John Agar and Walter Brennan. It was Douglas's first Western, a genre that served him well during his long career ...

'' (1951) as Ed Roden *'' Tomorrow Is Another Day'' (1951) as Hugh Wagner *'' Flight to Mars'' (1951) as Ikron *'' My Favorite Spy'' (1951) as Gen. Frazer *''

Fort Osage Fort Osage (also known as Fort Clark or Fort Sibley) was an early 19th-century factory trading post run by the United States Government in western Missouri on the American frontier; it was located in present-day Sibley, Missouri. The Treaty of ...

'' (1952) as Arthur Pickett *''

Mutiny Mutiny is a revolt among a group of people (typically of a military, of a crew or of a crew of pirates) to oppose, change, or overthrow an organization to which they were previously loyal. The term is commonly used for a rebellion among member ...

'' (1952) as Capt. Radford *''

'' (1952) as Secretary of Defense Sparks *''

'' (1952) *'' Three for Bedroom "C"'' (1952) as Well-Wisher at Station (uncredited) *''

Son of Ali Baba ''Son of Ali Baba'' is a 1952 American adventure film directed by Kurt Neumann and starring Tony Curtis and Piper Laurie. According to the film's trailer, it was made in response to thousands of letters in response to ''The Prince Who Was a Thi ...

'' (1952) as Ali Baba *'' The Raiders'' (1952) as Alcalde Thomas Ainsworth *''

Because of You Because of You may refer to: Music Albums * ''Because of You'' (James Darren album), 2001 * ''Because of You'' (Ne-Yo album), 2007, and the title song (see below) * ''Because of You'' (Tony Bennett album), 1952, and the title song, a cover ...

'' (1952) as Dr. Travis *''

Hiawatha Hiawatha ( , also : ), also known as Ayenwathaaa or Aiionwatha, was a precolonial Native American leader and co-founder of the Iroquois Confederacy. He was a leader of the Onondaga people, the Mohawk people, or both. According to some account ...

'' (1952) as Iagoo *''

The Man Behind the Gun ''The Man Behind the Gun'' is a 1953 American Western film about the establishment of the city of Los Angeles. It was directed by Felix Feist and stars Randolph Scott.Fort Vengeance ''Fort Vengeance'' (aka ''Royal Mounted Police'') is a 1953 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and starring James Craig, Rita Moreno and Keith Larsen.Invaders From Mars'' (1953) as Col. Fielding *''

Arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

'' (1953) as Bucky Hillberry *'' Devil's Canyon'' (1953) as Sheriff *''

Sky Commando ''Sky Commando'' is a 1953 American war film released by Columbia Pictures, directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Dan Duryea, Frances Gifford and Mike Connors (credited as "Touch Conners"). The Cold War period provides the background, althoug ...

'' (1953) as Gen. W.R. Combs *''

Mexican Manhunt ''Mexican Manhunt'' is a 1953 American crime film directed by Rex Bailey and starring George Brent, Hillary Brooke and Morris Ankrum.Fetrow p.273 The screenplay concerns a Los Angeles-based author who travels to Mexico to search for a celebrated j ...

'' (1953) as Tip Morgan *''

The Moonlighter ''The Moonlighter'' is a 1953 American 3D Western film directed by Roy Rowland and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray. Distributed by Warner Bros., it premiered alongside the 1953 Looney Tunes 3-D Bugs Bunny cartoon, '' Lumber Ja ...

'' (1953) as Alexander Prince *''

Flight Nurse A flight nurse is a registered nurse who specialises in the field of providing comprehensive pre-hospital, emergency critical care, and hospital care to a vast scope of patients. The care of these patients is generally during aeromedical evacua ...

'' (1953) as Interrogating Officer (uncredited) *''

Three Young Texans ''Three Young Texans'' is a 1954 American Western film directed by Henry Levin and starring Mitzi Gaynor, Keefe Brasselle and Jeffrey Hunter. Plot A couple of cowboys, Johnny Colt and Tony Ballew, both have a romantic interest in tomboy Rusty ...

'' (1954) as Jeff Blair *''

Taza, Son of Cochise ''Taza, Son of Cochise'' is a 1954 American Western film directed by Douglas Sirk and starring Rock Hudson and Barbara Rush. The film was shot in 3D, and is one of just two films confirmed to have been released in the Pola-Lite 3D System using ...

'' (1954) as Grey Eagle *''

Southwest Passage ''Southwest Passage'' is a 1954 American Pathécolor Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and starring Joanne Dru, Rod Cameron and John Ireland, who are determined to make a unique trek across the west, using camels as his beasts of burden. T ...

'' (1954) as Dr. Elias P. Stanton *''

Drums Across the River ''Drums Across the River '' is a 1954 American Technicolor Western film directed by Nathan Juran and starring Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan and Lyle Bettger. Plot Gary Brannon, is a peaceful homesteader living a quiet existence with his father S ...

'' (1954) as Chief Ouray *''

The Saracen Blade ''The Saracen Blade'' is a 1954 American adventure film directed by William Castle and starring Ricardo Montalbán, Betta St. John and Rick Jason.

'' (1954) *'' Silver Lode'' (1954) as Zachary Evans *''

'' (1954) as Dawson *''

The Outlaw Stallion ''The Outlaw Stallion'' is a 1954 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Fred F. Sears and written by David Lang. The film stars Philip Carey, Dorothy Patrick, Billy Gray (actor), Billy Gray, Roy Roberts, Gordon Jones (actor), Gordo ...

'' (1954) as Sheriff *''

Two Guns and a Badge ''Two Guns and a Badge'' is a 1954 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Daniel B. Ullman. The film stars Wayne Morris (American actor), Wayne Morris, Morris Ankrum, Beverly Garland, Roy Barcroft, Wi ...

'' (1954) as Sheriff Jackson *''

'' (1954) as J.I. 'Pop' Jones *''

The Steel Cage ''The Steel Cage'' is a 1954 American film noir drama film directed by Walter Doniger, written by Oliver Crawford, Walter Doniger, Scott Littleton, Berman Swarttz and Guy Trosper, and starring Paul Kelly (actor), Paul Kelly, Maureen O'Sullivan, W ...

'' (1954) as Prison Board Member Garvey (segment "The Hostages") *'' Vera Cruz'' (1954) as Gen. Ramírez *''For the Defense'' (1954, TV Movie) as Prosecutor *''The Little Lamb: A Christmas Story'' (1955, Short) as Azar the Shepherd (uncredited) *''Dr. Harvey W. Wiley'' (1955, TV Movie) as Dr. Treet *''

Many Rivers to Cross "Many Rivers to Cross" is a song written and recorded in 1969 by Jimmy Cliff. It has since been recorded by many musicians, including Harry Nilsson, John Lennon, Joe Cocker, Percy Sledge, Little Milton, Desmond Dekker, UB40, Cher, The Brand Ne ...

'' (1955) as Mr. Emmett - Surly Innkeeper & J.P. (uncredited) *''

Crashout ''Crashout'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis R. Foster and starring William Bendix, Arthur Kennedy, Luther Adler, William Talman, Gene Evans, Marshall Thompson, and Beverly Michaels.. Plot Convict Van Duff is the le ...

'' (1955) as Head Guard *'' The Silver Star'' (1955) as Charlie Childress *''

Chief Crazy Horse Crazy Horse ( lkt, Tȟašúŋke Witkó, italic=no, , ; 1840 – September 5, 1877) was a Lakota war leader of the Oglala band in the 19th century. He took up arms against the United States federal government to fight against encroachment by w ...

'' (1955) as Red Cloud *''

The Eternal Sea ''The Eternal Sea'' (aka ''The Admiral Hoskins Story'') is a 1955 American war film directed by John H. Auer and starring Sterling Hayden, Alexis Smith and Ben Cooper. After an American naval officer loses his leg at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, he ...

'' (1955) as Vice-Adm. Arthur Dewey Struble *'' No Man's Woman'' (1955) as Capt. Hostedder *'' The Last Command'' (1955) as Military Governor Juan Bradburn (uncredited) *''

Duel on the Mississippi ''Duel on the Mississippi'' is a 1955 American Western film directed by William Castle and starring Lex Barker and Patricia Medina. Plot Andre Tulane (Barker), descendant of a plantation family in 1820 Louisiana, is bound to Lili Scarlet (Medi ...

'' (1955) as Magistrate (uncredited) *''

Tennessee's Partner ''Tennessee's Partner'' is a 1955 American Western film directed by Allan Dwan, written by Graham Baker, D. D. Beauchamp, Milton Krims, and Teddi Sherman, with uncredited rewrites by Dwan, and starring John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Flemin ...

'' (1955) as Judge Parker *''

The Adventures of Fu Manchu ''The Adventures of Dr. Fu Manchu'' is a syndicated American television series that aired in 1956. The show was produced by Hollywood Television Service, a subsidiary of Republic Pictures. Cast and characters * Glen Gordon as Dr. Fu Manchu * ...

'' (1956) as Professor Rutledge *''

Fury at Gunsight Pass ''Fury at Gunsight Pass'' is a 1956 American western film directed by Fred F. Sears and starring David Brian, Neville Brand and Richard Long. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. Plot Bank robbers hold townspeople hostage, t ...

'' (1956) as Doc Phillips *''

When Gangland Strikes ''When Gangland Strikes'' is a 1956 American film noir crime film directed by R. G. Springsteen and written by John K. Butler and Frederick Louis Fox. The film stars Raymond Greenleaf, Marjie Millar, John Hudson, Anthony Caruso, Marian Carr, Sli ...

'' (1956) as Leo Fantzler *''

Quincannon, Frontier Scout ''Quincannon, Frontier Scout'' is a 1956 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and written by John C. Higgins and Don Martin. The film stars Tony Martin, Peggie Castle, John Bromfield, John Smith and Ron Randell. The film was rele ...

'' (1956) as Col. Harry Conover *''

'' (1956) as Brig. Gen. John Hanley *''

Down Liberty Road ''Down Liberty Road'' is a 1956 American short film directed by Harold D. Schuster. The film is also known as ''Freedom Highway'' in the United States. It has an early performance by Tommy Kirk. Plot Cast * Morris Ankrum * Angie Dickinson * T ...

'' (1956, Short) as Fred Schroder *''

Walk the Proud Land ''Walk the Proud Land'' is a 1956 CinemaScope Technicolor Western film directed by Jesse Hibbs and starring Audie Murphy and future Academy Award winner Anne Bancroft. Filmed at Old Tucson Studios, it recounts the first successful introduction ...

'' (1956) as Gen. Wade *'' Death of a Scoundrel'' (1956) as Capt. LaFarge - Homicide Squad *''

The Desperadoes Are in Town ''The Desperados Are in Town'' is a 1956 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Kurt Neumann (director), Kurt Neumann and starring Robert Arthur (actor), Robert Arthur and Kathleen Nolan. It was a B movie made for the bottom half of ...

'' (1956) as Mr. Rutherford *''

Naked Gun Nudity is the state of being in which a human is without clothing. The loss of body hair was one of the physical characteristics that marked the biological evolution of modern humans from their hominin ancestors. Adaptations related to ...

'' (1956) as Sheriff Jim Jackson *''

Drango ''Drango'' is a 1957 American Western film produced by Jeff Chandler's production company Earlmar Productions, written and directed by Hall Bartlett, and released by United Artists. Starring Chandler in the title role, the film also features ...

'' (1957) as Henry Calder *''

Zombies of Mora Tau ''Zombies of Mora Tau'' (also known as ''The Dead That Walk'') is a 1957 black-and-white zombie horror film directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Gregg Palmer, Allison Hayes and Autumn Russel. Distributed by Columbia Pictures, it was produced b ...

''(1957) as Dr. Jonathan Eggert *''

Hell's Crossroads ''Hell's Crossroads'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Franklin Adreon and starring Stephen McNally, Peggie Castle, and Robert Vaughn. The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Arrigo. Plot The events leading up to th ...

'' (1957) as Wheeler *'' Kronos'' (1957) as Dr. Albert Stern *''

'' (1957) as Lt. Gen. Edward Considine *'' Beginning of the End'' (1957) as Gen. John Hanson *''

Omar Khayyam Ghiyāth al-Dīn Abū al-Fatḥ ʿUmar ibn Ibrāhīm Nīsābūrī (18 May 1048 – 4 December 1131), commonly known as Omar Khayyam ( fa, عمر خیّام), was a polymath, known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, an ...

'' (1957) as Imam Nowaffak *''

The Power of the Resurrection ''The Power of the Resurrection'' is a 1958 American feature film directed by Harold D. Schuster and starring Richard Kiley, Jon Shepodd, Morris Ankrum. The film is also known as ''The Passion and the Power of the Christ''. Plot A young man soon ...

'' (1958) as Annas *''

Giant from the Unknown ''Giant from the Unknown'' (working titles ''Giant from Devil's Crag'' and ''The Diablo Giant'' ) is a 1958 independently made American black-and-white science fiction- horror film drama, produced by Marc Frederic and Arthur A. Jacobs, directed by ...

'' (1958) as Dr. Frederick Cleveland *'' Young and Wild'' (1958) as Police Capt. Egan *'' How to Make a Monster'' (1958) as Police Capt. Hancock *'' Curse of the Faceless Man'' (1958) as Narrator (voice, uncredited) *''

Badman's Country ''Badman's Country'' is a 1958 American Western film directed by Fred F. Sears and written by Orville H. Hampton. The film stars George Montgomery. Plot Pat Garrett arrives in Abilene where he catches five of Butch Cassidy's gang. He calls in ...

'' (1958) as Mayor Coleman *''

Twilight for the Gods ''Twilight for the Gods'' is a 1958 American Eastmancolor adventure film directed by Joseph Pevney and starring Rock Hudson and Cyd Charisse. The story is based on the novel ''Twilight for the Gods'' by Ernest K. Gann (though the opening credi ...

'' (1958) as Sea Captain *''

The Saga of Hemp Brown ''The Saga of Hemp Brown'' is a 1958 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Richard Carlson and starring Rory Calhoun and Beverly Garland. Plot A U.S. cavalry officer, Hemp Brown (Rory Calhoun), runs into some serious trouble when the p ...

'' (1958) as Bo Slauter *''

Tarawa Beachhead ''Tarawa Beachhead'' is a 1958 war film directed by Paul Wendkos. It stars Columbia Pictures contract star Kerwin Mathews in his first leading role and the husband and wife team of Ray Danton and Julie Adams. The working title of the film was '' ...

'' (1958) as Chief of Staff, Pearl Harbor (uncredited) *''

From the Earth to the Moon ''From the Earth to the Moon: A Direct Route in 97 Hours, 20 Minutes'' (french: De la Terre à la Lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes) is an 1865 novel by Jules Verne. It tells the story of the Baltimore Gun Club, a post-American Civil W ...

'' (1958) as President Ulysses S. Grant (uncredited) *''

Frontier Gun ''Frontier Gun'' is a 1958 American Western film directed by Paul Landres and written by Stephen Kandel. The film stars John Agar, Joyce Meadows, Barton MacLane, Robert Strauss, Lyn Thomas and James Griffith. The film was released on December ...

'' (1958) as Andrew Barton *''

Half Human is a 1955 Japanese science fiction horror film directed by Ishirō Honda, with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya. The film stars Akira Takarada, Momoko Kōchi, Akemi Negishi, Sachio Sakai, and Nobuo Nakamura, with Sanshiro Sagara as the Abomina ...

'' (1958) as Dr. Carl Jordan *'' The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come'' (1961) as Gen. Lew Wallace (uncredited) *''

The Most Dangerous Man Alive ''Most Dangerous Man Alive'' is a 1961 American science fiction film, produced by Benedict Bogeaus, directed by Allan Dwan (the final film of his long career), that stars Ron Randell, Debra Paget, and Elaine Stewart. The film was distributed by ...

'' (1961) as Capt. Davis *''

Tower of London The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London. It lies within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, which is separa ...

'' (1962) as The Archbishop (uncredited) *'' X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes'' (1963) as Mr. Bowhead (uncredited) *''

'' (1965) as Ray Macklin (final film role)

Television credits

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Amos 'n' Andy ''Amos 'n' Andy'' is an American radio sitcom about black characters, initially set in Chicago and later in the Harlem section of New York City. While the show had a brief life on 1950s television with black actors, the 1928 to 1960 radio show ...

'' (1 episode, 1951) as Judge *''

Cowboy G-Men ''Cowboy G-Men'' is an American Western series that aired in syndication from September 1952 to June 1953, for a total of thirty-nine episodes. Synopsis Russell Hayden and former child actor Jackie Coogan (who would later perform as Uncle Fester ...

'' (3 episodes, 1953) as John Calhoun / Judge Jefferson Dixon / Carl Randall *''

The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse ''The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse'' is an American dramatic anthology series that aired on ABC from 1953 to 1955, sponsored by Pepsi-Cola. The show was hosted by Arlene Dahl (1953), Anita Colby (1954), and, finally, Polly Bergen (1955). Initially the se ...

'' (1 episode, 1953) as Tom *''

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp ''The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'' is the first Western television series written for adults, premiering four days before ''Gunsmoke'' on September 6, 1955. Two weeks later came the Clint Walker western ''Cheyenne''. The series is loosely base ...

'' (1 episode, 1955) as Old Man Cullen *''

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars ''Schlitz Playhouse of Stars'' is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both Television comedy, comedies and Dramatic programming, drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The ti ...

'' (3 episodes, 1953–1955) as Link Bradford / Hendrick Vandorp / Damon Norton / Mark Warren *''

Four Star Playhouse ''Four Star Playhouse'' is an American anthology series that ran from 1952 to 1956. Four Star Playhouse was owned by Four Star International. Its episodes ranged anywhere from surreal mysteries, such as "The Man on the Train", to light comedies ...

'' (3 episodes, 1955–1956) as Mr. Raymond / Mr. Mason / Warden *''

Cavalcade of America ''Cavalcade of America'' is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented musicals, such as an adaptation of ''Show Boat'', and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was initially ...

'' (2 episodes, 1953–1956) as Peter Slade / Maj. Gen. C. H. Gerhardt / Gen. Stonewall Jackson *''

Science Fiction Theatre ''Science Fiction Theatre'' was an American science fiction anthology television series that was produced by Ivan Tors and Maurice Ziv and originally aired in syndication. It premiered on April 9, 1955 and ended on April 6, 1957, with a total of ...

'' (4 episodes, 1955–1956) as Dr. McDermott / Campbell / Dr. Clausen / George Halsey *'' You Are There'' (1 episode, 1956) as Daniel Webster *''

Official Detective ''Official Detective'' is an American anthology television series which aired in syndication from 1957 to March 19, 1958. The series was hosted by veteran film actor Everett Sloane.McNeil, Alex (1996). ''Total Television'' (4th ed.). New York: Pen ...

'' TV series episode 'Beauty In The Bag' (1957) as Cope *''

The Adventures of Jim Bowie ''The Adventures of Jim Bowie'' is an American Western television series that aired on ABC from 1956 to 1958. Its setting was the 1830s-era Louisiana Territory. The series was an adaptation of the book ''Tempered Blade'', by Monte Barrett. Synop ...

'' (1 episode, 1957) as John McDonogh / Gabriel Durand *''

Lassie Lassie is a fictional female Rough Collie dog and is featured in a short story by Eric Knight that was later expanded to a full-length novel called ''Lassie Come-Home''. Knight's portrayal of Lassie bears some features in common with another fic ...

'' (1 episode, 1957) as Harry *''

Tombstone Territory ''Tombstone Territory'' is an American Western series starring Pat Conway and Richard Eastham. The series' first two seasons aired on ABC from 1957 to 1959. The first season was sponsored by Bristol-Myers (consumer products) and the second seaso ...

'' (2 episodes, 1957 and 1959) as George West / Galeno Mayor *''

'' (2 episodes, 1957 and 1959) as John Savage / Cash Billings *''

'' (2 episodes, 1957 and 1960) as Judge Jason Painter / Joshua Haines *''

Tales of Wells Fargo ''Tales of Wells Fargo'' is an American Western television series starring Dale Robertson that ran from 1957 to 1962 on NBC. Produced by Revue Productions, the series aired in a half-hour format until its final season, when it expanded to ...

'' (1 episodes, 1957) as Colonel Cole Bryson *'' The Veil'' (1 episode, 1958) as Judge Davis *'' Have Gun - Will Travel'' (1 episode, 1958) as Maxim Bruckner *''

U.S. Marshal The United States Marshals Service (USMS) is a federal law enforcement agency in the United States. The USMS is a bureau within the U.S. Department of Justice, operating under the direction of the Attorney General, but serves as the enforce ...

'' (in "Good Indian", 1958) as Henry Colt *''

'' (2 episodes, 1958-1959) as Dutch Herman / Sergeant Lund *''

Sea Hunt ''Sea Hunt'' is an American action adventure television series that aired in syndication from 1958 to 1961 and was popular for decades afterwards. The series originally aired for four seasons, with 155 episodes produced. It stars Lloyd Bridges as ...

'' (1 episode, 1958) as Earl Tucker - Head of INS *''

26 Men ''26 Men'' is a syndicated American Western television series about the Arizona Rangers, a law-enforcement group limited to 26 active members. By March 1958, the program was carried on 158 stations in the United States. The program was also broad ...

'' (2 episodes, 1958) as Jeff Hubbard / Miles Young *''

'' (6 episodes, 1955–1958) as Yellow Wolf / Brig. General Jack Lawrence / Chief Red Eagle / Walking Hawk / Long Dog / Millard Austin *''

Wagon Train ''Wagon Train'' is an American Western series that aired 8 seasons: first on the NBC television network (1957–1962), and then on ABC (1962–1965). ''Wagon Train'' debuted on September 18, 1957, and became number one in the Nielsen ratings. It ...

'' (as Michael Folsom in "The Tobias Jones Story", 1958) as Michael Folsom *''

Frontier Doctor ''Frontier Doctor'' is an American Western (genre), Western television series starring Rex Allen that aired in Television syndication, syndication from September 26, 1958, until June 20, 1959. The series was also known as ''Unarmed'' and ''Man of ...

'' (1 episode, 1959) as Colonel Martin Brandt *''

Death Valley Days ''Death Valley Days'' is an American old-time radio and television anthology series featuring true accounts of the American Old West, particularly the Death Valley country of southeastern California. Created in 1930 by Ruth Woodman, the program ...

'' (in "A Bullet for the Captain", 1958) as Major Rogers and (in "The Talking Wire", 1959) as Phillips *'' Lawman'' (in "The Young Toughs", 1959) as Ike Smith *''

Bat Masterson Bartholemew William Barclay "Bat" Masterson (November 26, 1853 – October 25, 1921) was a U.S. Army scout, lawman, professional gambler, and journalist known for his exploits in the 19th and early 20th-century American Old West. He was born to ...

'' (in "A Matter of Honor", 1959) as Judge Dorset *''

Markham Markham may refer to: It may also refer to brand of of clothing which originates from South Africa which saw it's establishment in 1873. Biology * Markham's storm-petrel (''Oceanodroma markhami''), a seabird species found in Chile and Colombia * ...

'' (in "The Last Bullet", 1959) as Harold Burgess *''

'' (2 episodes, 1957–1959) as George West / Galeno Mayor *''

Riverboat A riverboat is a watercraft designed for inland navigation on lakes, rivers, and artificial waterways. They are generally equipped and outfitted as work boats in one of the carrying trades, for freight or people transport, including luxury un ...

'' (in "A Night at Trapper's Landing, 1959) as C.C. Thompson *''

Gunsmoke ''Gunsmoke'' is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. It centers on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character ...

'' (as Merle in "The Bobsy Twins", 1960) as Merle Finney *'' Dennis the Menace'' (1 episode, 1960) as Minister *''

The Man from Blackhawk ''The Man From Blackhawk'' is a Western television series about an insurance investigator starring Robert Rockwell that aired on ABC from October 9, 1959 until September 9, 1960. The series was created by Frank Barron and produced by Herb Meadow. ...

'' (1 episode, as Martin Randolph in "Portrait of Cynthia", 1960) as Martin Randolph *'' Cheyene'' (4 episodes, 1956–1961) as Cyrus Dawson / Matt Benedict / John Clements / Ed Roden, Sr. *'' Rawhide'' (2 episodes, 1959–1961) as Dr. Morgan / Dr. Tom Jackson *''

'' (2 episodes, 1959–1961) as Jacob Black / Aaron Pelser *''

'' (5 episodes, 1958–1961) as Gilbert Groves / General Blunt / Dan Peppin / Gen. George Meade / Todd Morgan *''

The Barbara Stanwyck Show ''The Barbara Stanwyck Show'' is an American anthology drama television series which ran on NBC from September 1960 to September 1961. Barbara Stanwyck served as hostess, and starred in all but four of the half-hour productions. The four in which ...

'' (as Walter Harwood in "Along the Barbary Coast, 1961) *''

Bonanza ''Bonanza'' is an American Western television series that ran on NBC from September 13, 1959, to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 432 episodes, ''Bonanza'' is NBC's longest-running western, the second-longest-running western series on U ...

'' (as Mr. Mason in "The Gamble", 1962) as Mr. Mason *''

Kraft Suspense Theatre The ''Kraft Suspense Theatre'' is an American television anthology series that was produced and broadcast from 1963 to 1965 on NBC. Sponsored by Kraft Foods, it was seen three weeks out of every four and was pre-empted for Perry Como's ''Kraft Mu ...

'' (1 episode, 1964) as Chief Austin *''

'' (22 episodes, 1957–1964) as Judge / Judge Bates

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