Selmer Adolf Jackson (May 7, 1888 – March 30, 1971) was an American stage film and television actor. He appeared in nearly 400 films between 1921 and 1963. His name was sometimes spelled Selmar Jackson. Jackson was born in

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. Jackson gained early acting experience in stock theater, working with groups such as the Des Moines Stock Company. Jackson's screen debut was in the silent film ''The Supreme Passion'' (1921). On March 30, 1971, Jackson died of a heart attack in Burbank, California. He was 82.

Filmography

* ''The Supreme Passion'' (1921) – Clara's Beau * ''

Thru Different Eyes ''Thru Different Eyes'' is a 1942 American pre-Code drama film directed by Thomas Z. Loring and written by Samuel G. Engel. The film stars Frank Craven, Mary Howard, June Walker, Donald Woods, Vivian Blaine and George Holmes. The film was rel ...

'' (1929) – King (defense attorney) * ''

Why Bring That Up? ''Why Bring That Up?'' is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film directed by George Abbott and starring minstrel show comedians Charles Mack and George Moran, as blackface team Two Black Crows. The film's title was part of the "vernacular of ...

'' (1929) – Eddie * ''

Lovin' the Ladies ''Lovin' the Ladies'' is a 1930 American romantic comedy film directed by Melville W. Brown, and starring Richard Dix, Lois Wilson and Allen Kearns. It made a profit of $65,000. The film's screenplay was adapted by J. Walter Ruben, based on th ...

'' (1930) – George Van Horne * ''

Brothers A brother is a man or boy who shares one or more parents with another; a male sibling. The female counterpart is a sister. Although the term typically refers to a familial relationship, it is sometimes used endearingly to refer to non-familia ...

'' (1930) – Assistant Defense Attorney (uncredited) * '' Madonna of the Streets'' (1930) – Kingsley's Partner (uncredited) * ''

Dirigible An airship or dirigible balloon is a type of aerostat or lighter-than-air aircraft that can navigate through the air under its own power. Aerostats gain their lift from a lifting gas that is less dense than the surrounding air. In early ...

'' (1931) – Lt. Rowland (uncredited) * ''

Subway Express ''Subway Express'' is a 1931 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and starring Jack Holt, Aileen Pringle and Fred Kelsey.Goble p/970 Cast * Jack Holt as Inspector Killian * Aileen Pringle as Dale Tracy * Fred Kelsey a ...

'' (1931) – Mason * '' The Secret Call'' (1931) – Matt Stanton * ''

Left Over Ladies ''Left Over Ladies'' (also written as ''Leftover Ladies'') is a 1931 American drama film starring Claudia Dell, Marjorie Rambeau and Walter Byron.Cocchi p.56 Produced by Tiffany Pictures, it was originally going to be directed by Lloyd Bacon bef ...

'' (1931) – Churchill * ''

The Big Timer ''The Big Timer'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code sports drama film directed by Edward Buzzell and starring Ben Lyon, Constance Cummings and Thelma Todd.Scott p.42 Produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures, it is about a boxer whose success goe ...

'' (1932) – Jim Colton (uncredited) * '' Play Girl'' (1932) – Horserace Announcer (uncredited) * '' Shopworn'' (1932) – Murray – Headwaiter (uncredited) * ''

The Mouthpiece ''The Mouthpiece'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime drama film starring Warren William and directed by James Flood and Elliott Nugent. It was produced and distributed by Warner Bros.''The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Films: 1931-40'' ...

'' (1932) – Prison Clerk (uncredited) * ''

The Strange Love of Molly Louvain ''The Strange Love of Molly Louvain'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Ann Dvorak and Lee Tracy. The script was based on the play ''Tinsel Girl'' by Maurine Dallas Watkins. Plot Molly Louva ...

'' (1932) – Detective Charlie (uncredited) * '' Winner Take All'' (1932) – Ring Announcer (uncredited) * '' Doctor X'' (1932) – Willard Keefe – Daily World Night Editor (uncredited) * '' Two Against the World'' (1932) – Radio Commentator (uncredited) * '' Big City Blues'' (1932) – Joe (uncredited) * ''

Three on a Match ''Three on a Match'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime drama released by Warner Bros. The film was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and stars Joan Blondell, Warren William, Ann Dvorak and Bette Davis. The film also features Lyle Talbot, Humphrey Bog ...

'' (1932) – Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited) * ''

You Said a Mouthful ''You Said a Mouthful'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon and written by Robert Lord and Bolton Mallory. The film stars Joe E. Brown, Ginger Rogers, Preston Foster, Allen Hoskins, Harry Gribbon, Edwin Maxwell and ...

'' (1932) – Jones – Attorney (uncredited) * '' Luxury Liner'' (1933) – Older Man (uncredited) * '' Forgotten'' (1933) – Hans Strauss * '' The Little Giant'' (1933) – Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited) * ''

The Working Man ''The Working Man'' is a 1933 pre-Code American comedy film directed by John G. Adolfi and starring George Arliss and Bette Davis. The screenplay by Charles Kenyon and Maude T. Howell is based on the story ''The Adopted Father'' by Edgar Fra ...

'' (1933) – Hartland Co. Man (uncredited) * ''

Picture Snatcher ''Picture Snatcher'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-code drama film starring James Cagney as a gangster who decides to quit to pursue his dream. Plot After getting out of prison, Danny Kean (James Cagney) shocks the gang he leads by ...

'' (1933) – Joe Chase – Record Editor (uncredited) * ''

Brief Moment ''Brief Moment'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by David Burton and starring Carole Lombard and Gene Raymond. It is based on the 1931 play of the same name by S. N. Behrman. Plot Rodney Deane (Gene Raymond) is a rich playboy ...

'' (1933) – Conover (uncredited) * ''

Police Car 17 ''Police Car 17'' is a 1933 American pre-Code crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Tim McCoy, Evalyn Knapp and Edwin Maxwell (actor), Edwin Maxwell.Fetrow, p. 511 Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Conlon * Evalyn Knapp as Helen Regan * Edwi ...

'' (1933) – Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited) * ''

After Tonight ''After Tonight'' is a 1933 American pre-Code World War I spy film directed by George Archainbaud and starring Constance Bennett and Gilbert Roland. The studio considered firing Bennett after the film lost $100,000 at the box office. Plot With ...

'' (1933) – Intelligence Officer (uncredited) * ''

Blood Money Blood money may refer to: * Blood money (restitution), money paid to the family of a murder victim Films * Blood Money (1917 film), ''Blood Money'' (1917 film), a film starring Harry Carey * Blood Money (1921 film), ''Blood Money'' (1921 film ...

'' (1933) – Man in District Attorney's Office (uncredited) * '' Hell and High Water'' (1933) – Lt. Saunders (uncredited) * ''

Let's Fall in Love "Let's Fall in Love" is a song written by Harold Arlen (music) and Ted Koehler (lyrics) for the film '' Let's Fall in Love'' and published in 1933. In the film, it is heard during the opening credits and later sung by Art Jarrett and chorus, a ...

'' (1933) – Barton (uncredited) * '' I've Got Your Number'' (1934) – Joe—Gangster * ''

Sisters Under the Skin ''Sisters Under the Skin'', later renamed ''The Romantic Age'', is a 1934 American drama film directed by David Burton and starring Elissa Landi, Frank Morgan, and Joseph Schildkraut. It was the first film Landi made for Columbia Pictures. Plot ...

'' (1934) – Mullen * ''

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 dur ...

'' (1934) – White House Correspondent (uncredited) * '' The Witching Hour'' (1934) – Henry Walthall (uncredited) * ''

Sadie McKee ''Sadie McKee'' is a 1934 American pre-Code, romantic-drama film directed by Clarence Brown, starring Joan Crawford, and featuring Gene Raymond, Franchot Tone, Edward Arnold, and Esther Ralston. The film is based on the 1933 short story "Pretty ...

'' (1934) – Tiffany Salesman (uncredited) * ''

Fog Over Frisco ''Fog Over Frisco'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film directed by William Dieterle. The screenplay by Robert N. Lee and Eugene Solow was based on the short story ''The Five Fragments'' by George Dyer. Plot Arlene Bradford (Bette Davis) is ...

'' (1934) – Radio Announcer (uncredited) * ''Most Precious Thing in Life'' (1934) – Game Announcer (uncredited) * ''

Now I'll Tell ''Now I'll Tell'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Edwin J. Burke starring Spencer Tracy, Helen Twelvetrees, and Alice Faye. It was produced by Fox Film shortly before the company's merger with Twentieth Century Pictures. It m ...

'' (1934) – Decker (uncredited) * ''

The Defense Rests ''The Defense Rests'' (or ''Take the Witness'') is a 1934 American film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Jack Holt, Jean Arthur, and Nat Pendleton. The movie was produced in May 1934 and released on 15 July 1934. Cast * Jack Holt as M ...

'' (1934) – Duffy * ''

Blind Date A blind date is a social engagement between two people who have not met, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance. Structure A blind date is arranged for by a mutual acquaintance of both participants. The two people who take part in the blind ...

'' (1934) – George E. Martin (uncredited) * '' The Richest Girl in the World'' (1934) – Dr. Harvey (uncredited) * ''

6 Day Bike Rider ''6 Day Bike Rider'' is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Earl Baldwin, and starring Joe E. Brown, Maxine Doyle, Frank McHugh, Gordon Westcott, Arthur Aylesworth and Lottie Williams. The film's production lasted for ...

'' (1934) – Announcer (uncredited) * ''

I'll Fix It ''I'll Fix It'' is a 1934 American romantic comedy film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Jack Holt, Mona Barrie and Winnie Lightner. An extremely powerful machine politics fixer is frustrated when his attempts to secure his younger br ...

'' (1934) – Crawley (uncredited) * ''

Jealousy Jealousy generally refers to the thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety. Jealousy can consist of one or more emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness or disgus ...

'' (1934) – Radio Announcer (uncredited) * ''

Murder in the Clouds Murder is the unlawful killing of another human without justification or valid excuse, especially the unlawful killing of another human with malice aforethought. ("The killing of another person without justification or excuse, especially the ...

'' (1934) – Radio Announcer (voice, uncredited) * '' Bright Eyes'' (1934) – Ned's Attorney (uncredited) * ''

The Secret Bride ''The Secret Bride'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by William Dieterle and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Warren William. Based on the play ''Concealment'' by Leonard Ide, the film is about governor's daughter and a state attorney genera ...

'' (1934) – Vincent's Counsel (uncredited) * '' The Best Man Wins'' (1935) – O'Neill (uncredited) * '' Red Hot Tires'' (1935) – Prosecuting Attorney Charles M. Yaghem (uncredited) * ''

Devil Dogs of the Air ''Devil Dogs of the Air'' (a.k.a. ''Flying Marines'') is a 1935 Warner Bros. film, directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien, playing similar roles as close friends after making their debut as a "buddy team" in ''Here Co ...

'' (1935) – Medical Officer (uncredited) * ''

Carnival Carnival is a Catholic Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typi ...

'' (1935) – Baby Judge (uncredited) * ''

The Great Hotel Murder ''The Great Hotel Murder'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Eugene Forde and starring Edmund Lowe, Victor McLaglen, Rosemary Ames and Mary Carlisle. It is based on ''Recipe for Murder'' a 1934 story by Vincent Starrett. The film stars ...

'' (1935) – Railroad Ticket Agent (uncredited) * ''

Living on Velvet ''Living on Velvet'' is a 1935 American romantic drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Kay Francis, Warren William and George Brent. Plot One day, Terry Parker, an airplane pilot, is in a plane crash that kills his family. He feel ...

'' (1935) – Captain at Flying Field (uncredited) * ''

Traveling Saleslady ''Traveling Saleslady'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Ray Enright and starring Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell. It was released by Warner Bros. on March 28, 1935. It is one of five films by Warner Bros. where Farrell and Blondell ...

'' (1935) – J.C. Scoville * '' $10 Raise'' (1935) – Real Estate Agent (uncredited) * ''

Let 'Em Have It ''Let 'Em Have It'' is a 1935 American gangster film directed by Sam Wood. The film was also known under the title ''False Faces'' in the United Kingdom and ''The Legion of Valour'' in Australia. Plot An FBI agent tracks down a gang leader. Cast ...

'' (1935) – Bertillion Instructor (uncredited) * '' Public Hero No. 1'' (1935) – Simpson – Prison Board Member (uncredited) * ''

In Caliente ''In Caliente'' (also known as ''Viva Señorita'') is a 1935 American romantic musical comedy film directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Dolores del Río and Pat O'Brien. The film was written by Ralph Block and Warren Duff. The musical numbers wer ...

'' (1935) – Graphic Artist (uncredited) * ''

Chinatown Squad ''Chinatown Squad'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Murray Roth, written by Dore Schary and Ben Ryan starring Lyle Talbot, Valerie Hobson, Hugh O'Connell, and Andy Devine, and featuring Leslie Fenton and Bradley Page. The film was re ...

'' (1935) – Detective (uncredited) * '' Alibi Ike'' (1935) – Second Radio Announcer (uncredited) * ''

Front Page Woman ''Front Page Woman'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Michael Curtiz. The screenplay by Laird Doyle, Lillie Hayward and Roy Chanslor based on the novel ''Women Are Bum Newspapermen'' by Richard Macauley. Plot Ellen Garfield refuses t ...

'' (1935) – Joe Davis * ''

The Murder Man ''The Murder Man'' is a 1935 American crime-drama film starring Spencer Tracy, Virginia Bruce, and Lionel Atwill, and directed by Tim Whelan. The picture was Tracy's first film in what would be a twenty-year career with MGM. Tracy plays an inves ...

'' (1935) – Lt. White – Ballistics Expert (uncredited) * ''

Don't Bet on Blondes ''Don't Bet on Blondes'' is a 1935 American romantic comedy film. Plot summary When top Broadway bookmaker Odds Owen (Warren William) loses $50,000 on a horse owned by Everett Markham (Clay Clement), he investigates and finds out that the horse ...

'' (1935) – Gambler Who Bet $30,000 (uncredited) * ''

Broadway Gondolier ''Broadway Gondolier '' ( 1935) is a musical film directed by Lloyd Bacon. The film was released by Warner Bros., and featured Dick Powell, Joan Blondell and Adolphe Menjou. Plot Richard "Dick" Purcell ( Dick Powell), a taxi driver, aspires to ...

'' (1935) – Program Director (uncredited) * '' Page Miss Glory'' (1935) – Radio Announcer (uncredited) * '' Red Salute'' (1935) – Army Officer #2 * '' Navy Wife'' (1935) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

She Married Her Boss ''She Married Her Boss'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring Claudette Colbert. Plot Julia Scott (Claudette Colbert) is a very efficient secretary at a department store. She is in love with her boss, Richard ...

'' (1935) – Andrews (uncredited) * ''

The Public Menace ''The Public Menace'' is a 1935 American black-and-white romantic drama film starring Jean Arthur, George Murphy and Douglass Dumbrille. A newspaper reporter keeps losing and regaining his job due to a manicurist he is persuaded to marry. Plot ...

'' (1935) – Chief Steward (uncredited) * '' This Is the Life'' (1935) – Mr. Walters (uncredited) * ''

Shipmates Forever ''Shipmates Forever'' is a 1935 American musical film directed by Frank Borzage and written by Delmer Daves. Set at the United States Naval Academy, the film stars Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Lewis Stone, Ross Alexander, John Arledge, Eddie Ac ...

'' (1935) – Cmdr. Gibbs (uncredited) * ''

Grand Exit ''Grand Exit'' is a 1935 American detective mystery film with comedy elements, directed for Columbia Pictures by Erle C. Kenton, with screenplay by Bruce Manning and Lionel Houser, based on a story by Gene Towne and Graham Baker. The leads, in ...

'' (1935) – District Attorney Cope * '' A Night at the Opera'' (1935) – Committeeman (uncredited) * ''

Paddy O'Day ''Paddy O'Day'' is a 1936 American comedy-drama film directed by Lewis Seiler and released by 20th Century Fox. It stars Jane Withers, Pinky Tomlin, and Rita Hayworth (credited as Rita Cansino). The story follows the adventures of a plucky Iri ...

'' (1936) – Ship's Officer (uncredited) * ''

Next Time We Love ''Next Time We Love'' is a 1936 American melodrama film directed by Edward H. Griffith and starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart and Ray Milland. The adapted screenplay was by Melville Baker, with an uncredited Preston Sturges and Doris A ...

'' (1936) – Dr. Campbell (uncredited) * ''

It Had to Happen ''It Had to Happen'' is a 1936 American drama film starring George Raft and Rosalind Russell. The movie was written by Kathryn Scola, and Howard Ellis Smith, and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It is based on the 1909 short story "Canavan, the Man Wh ...

'' (1936) – Minor Role (uncredited) * '' The Bridge of Sighs'' (1936) – Defense Attorney Alan Adams * ''

The Great Ziegfeld ''The Great Ziegfeld'' is a 1936 American musical drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and produced by Hunt Stromberg. It stars William Powell as the theatrical impresario Florenz "Flo" Ziegfeld Jr., Luise Rainer as Anna Held, and ...

'' (1936) – Barber Shop Customer (uncredited) * ''

The Singing Kid ''The Singing Kid'' is a 1936 American musical film directed by William Keighley and written by Warren Duff and Pat C. Flick. Starring Al Jolson, Sybil Jason, Beverly Roberts, Edward Everett Horton, Lyle Talbot and Allen Jenkins, it was released ...

'' (1936) – IRS Head J.A. Hanson (uncredited) * ''

Show Boat ''Show Boat'' is a musical with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on Edna Ferber's best-selling 1926 novel of the same name. The musical follows the lives of the performers, stagehands and dock worke ...

'' (1936) – Hotel Clerk (uncredited) * '' Educating Father'' (1936) – Prof. Howard (uncredited) * '' The Golden Arrow'' (1936) – Lorimer (uncredited) * '' Revolt of the Zombies'' (1936) – Officer (uncredited) * '' Little Miss Nobody'' (1936) – Judge Gibson (uncredited) * ''

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

'' (1936) – Earl Bigbee * '' Easy Money'' (1936) – Mr. Harrison * '' Public Enemy's Wife'' (1936) – Duffield * ''

The Bride Walks Out ''The Bride Walks Out'' is a 1936 American romantic comedy film directed by Leigh Jason and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Raymond, and Robert Young. Based on an original story by Howard Emmett Rogers, the film is about a woman forced to gi ...

'' (1936) – Mr. Barrows – International Steel (uncredited) * ''

Charlie Chan at the Race Track ''Charlie Chan at the Race Track'' is the 12th film in the 20th Century Fox-produced Charlie Chan series starring Warner Oland in the title role. Plot When a prominent racehorse owner winds up dead-allegedly kicked to death by his prized stall ...

'' (1936) – J.L. Lansing, Racing Secretary (uncredited) * ''

Postal Inspector Postal inspector may refer to: * The United States Postal Inspection Service The United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), or the Postal Inspectors, is the law enforcement arm of the United States Postal Service. It supports and protect ...

'' (1936) – Chief Postal Inspector (uncredited) * ''

Sing, Baby, Sing ''Sing, Baby, Sing'' is a 1936 American film. Richard A. Whiting and Walter Bullock received an Academy Award nomination in Best Original Song at the 9th Academy Awards for their song "When Did You Leave Heaven". Plot After Joan Warren (Alice ...

'' (1936) – City Editor (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 ...

'' (1936) – Blake – Socialite (uncredited) * ''

Libeled Lady ''Libeled Lady'' is a 1936 screwball comedy film starring Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy, written by George Oppenheimer, Howard Emmett Rogers, Wallace Sullivan, and Maurine Dallas Watkins, and directed by Jack Conway ...

'' (1936) – Adams – Washington Chronicle Editor (uncredited) * '' The Magnificent Brute'' (1936) – Dr. Coleman * ''

Ace Drummond ''Ace Drummond'' is an aviation comic strip scripted by Eddie Rickenbacker and illustrated by Clayton Knight. In its run, it followed aviator Ace Drummond on his adventures around the world. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, the strip ra ...

'' (1936, Serial) – William Meredith Sr. (uncredited) * ''

Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island Robinson may refer to: People and names * Robinson (name) Fictional characters * Robinson Crusoe, the main character, and title of a novel by Daniel Defoe, published in 1719 Geography * Robinson projection, a map projection used since the 1960 ...

'' (1936) – Mr. Canfield * ''

The Accusing Finger ''The Accusing Finger'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Madeleine Ruthven, Brian Marlow, John Bright and Robert Tasker. The film stars Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Kent Taylor, Robert Cummings, Harry Care ...

'' (1936) – Medical Examiner (uncredited) * ''

Wanted! Jane Turner ''Wanted! Jane Turner'' is a 1936 American crime drama film directed by Edward Killy from a screenplay by Edmund L. Hartmann and John Twist, based on Twist's story. Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, it was premiered in New York City on November 2 ...

'' (1936) – Ferris – Postal Inspector (uncredited) * ''

Charlie Chan at the Opera ''Charlie Chan at the Opera'' is considered by many to be the best Warner Oland Charlie Chan film, probably due to the presence of Boris Karloff as the principal suspect, as well as faux operatic music composed by Oscar Levant. This is the 13th fi ...

'' (1936) – Hudson – Wire-Photo Technician (uncredited) * ''

Stowaway A stowaway or clandestine traveller is a person who secretly boards a vehicle, such as a ship, an aircraft, a train, cargo truck or bus. Sometimes, the purpose is to get from one place to another without paying for transportation. In other cas ...

'' (1936) – Randall's Lawyer in Reno (uncredited) * ''

Three Smart Girls ''Three Smart Girls'' is a 1936 American musical comedy film directed by Henry Koster and starring Barbara Read, Nan Grey, Deanna Durbin (her feature film debut), and Ray Milland. The film's screenplay was written by Adele Comandini and Austin P ...

'' (1936) – Hamilton (uncredited) * ''

Jungle Jim Jungle Jim is the fictional hero of a series of jungle adventures in various media. The series began on January 7, 1934, as an American newspaper comic strip chronicling the adventures of Asia-based hunter Jim Bradley, who was nicknamed Jungle J ...

'' (1937, Serial) – Attorney Tyler

h.1 H1, H-1, H01, H I may refer to: Places *Interstate H-1, a highway in Hawaii * Area H1, the area of Hebron controlled by the Palestinian Authority under the Hebron Protocol Science * H1 (particle detector) * Histamine H1 receptor * Histone H1, ...

* '' Man of the People'' (1937) – Governor (uncredited) * '' Girl Overboard'' (1937) – Capt. Hartman (uncredited) * ''

Breezing Home ''Breezing Home'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Milton Carruth and starring Binnie Barnes, William Gargan, and Wendy Barrie Wendy Barrie (born Marguerite Wendy Jenkins; 18 April 1912 – 2 February 1978) was a British-Ameri ...

'' (1937) – Steward (uncredited) * ''

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) – Dr. MacIntyre * '' A Family Affair'' (1937) – Hoyt Wells * '' Behind the Headlines'' (1937) – J.H. Scott, FBI (uncredited) * ''

Charlie Chan at the Olympics ''Charlie Chan at the Olympics'' (1937) is possibly the most topical Charlie Chan film, as it features actual footage from the 1936 Berlin Olympics. There is also a scene where Charlie crosses the Atlantic in the '' Hindenburg.'' This is the 14th ...

'' (1937) – Navy Commander (uncredited) * ''The Man in Blue'' (1937) – District Attorney * ''

The Case of the Stuttering Bishop ''The Case of the Stuttering Bishop'' is a 1937 drama film directed by William Clemens. It stars Donald Woods as Perry Mason and Ann Dvorak as Della Street, his secretary. Edward McWade plays the role of stuttering Bishop William Mallory. It i ...

'' (1937) – Victor Stockton * ''

The 13th Man ''The 13th Man'', also known as ''The Thirteenth Man'', is a 1937 American mystery film directed by William Nigh and starring Weldon Heyburn, Inez Courtney and Selmer Jackson. It was the first film released by the relaunched Monogram Pictures af ...

'' (1937) – Andrew Baldwin * '' Between Two Women'' (1937) – Dr. Shanklin (uncredited) * ''

Meet the Boyfriend ''Meet the Boyfriend'' is a 1937 American film directed by Ralph Staub. Plot summary A heartthrob singer, Tony Page, also known as "America's Boyfriend", decides to wed a Swedish actress. His manager doesn't want this because he is afraid of ...

'' (1937) – Madison * '' Reported Missing'' (1937) – C. J. Fleming FBI (uncredited) * '' The Man Who Cried Wolf'' (1937) – Defense Attorney (uncredited) * ''

My Dear Miss Aldrich ''My Dear Miss Aldrich'' is a 1937 low-budget comedy film starring Maureen O'Sullivan, Walter Pidgeon, and Edna May Oliver about a young woman who inherits a New York City newspaper and decides to become a reporter rather than a publisher. Plot M ...

'' (1937) – Captain (scenes deleted) * ''

Hot Water Water heating is a heat transfer process that uses an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water include cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, hot water and water heated t ...

'' (1937) – Maxwell * ''

The Wrong Road ''The Wrong Road'' is a 1937 American crime drama film directed by James Cruze and starring Richard Cromwell, Helen Mack, and Lionel Atwill. The film is now in the public domain. Plot A young unmarried couple (Cromwell and Mack), whose plans ...

'' (1937) – Judge * ''

The Westland Case ''The Westland Case'' is a 1937 American mystery film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Preston Foster, Frank Jenks, and Carol Hughes. Cast * Preston Foster as Bill Crane * Frank Jenks as Doc Williams * Carol Hughes as Emily Lou Martin ...

'' (1937) – The Warden * ''

West of Shanghai ''West of Shanghai'' is a 1937 American adventure film directed by John Farrow and starring Boris Karloff as a Chinese warlord. It is based on the 1920 Porter Emerson Browne play '' The Bad Man''. Three other films, all titled ''The Bad Man'', ...

'' (1937) – Harry Hemingway (uncredited) * ''

Federal Bullets ''Federal Bullets'' is a 1937 American crime film written and directed by Karl Brown. It is based on the 1937 novel ''Federal Bullets'' by George Fielding Eliot. The film stars Milburn Stone, Zeffie Tilbury, Terry Walker, William Harrigan, Hel ...

'' (1937) – Harker * ''

Manhattan Merry-Go-Round ''Manhattan Merry-Go-Round'' is an NBC musical variety radio program that was broadcast from November 6, 1932, until April 17, 1949. The musical revue was produced by Frank and Anne Hummert. Sponsored by Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder, the radio series wa ...

'' (1937) – J. Henry Thorne (uncredited) * '' The Duke Comes Back'' (1937) – Jim Watson * ''

You're Only Young Once ''You're Only Young Once'' is a 1937 comedy film directed by George B. Seitz. Following '' A Family Affair'', it is the second film of the Andy Hardy series. Lewis Stone replaces Lionel Barrymore as Judge Hardy while Fay Holden replaced Sprin ...

'' (1937) – Hoyt Wells * ''Smashing the Vice Trust'' (1937) – District Attorney * '' Wise Girl'' (1937) – Lawyer Barton #2 (uncredited) * ''

Midnight Intruder ''Midnight Intruder'' is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Arthur Lubin starring Louis Hayward, Eric Linden, J.C. Nugent and Barbara Read. Plot After losing all his money gambling on horses, former newspaper reporter Barry Gilbert and "Doc ...

'' (1938) – Judge Hammond * ''

Mad About Music ''Mad About Music'' is a 1938 American musical film directed by Norman Taurog and starring Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshall, and Gail Patrick. Based on a story by Marcella Burke and Frederick Kohner, the film is about a girl at an exclusive boardin ...

'' (1938) – Reporter (uncredited) * ''

Prison Nurse ''Prison Nurse'' is a 1938 American drama film directed by James Cruze and written by Earl Felton and Sidney Salkow. It is based on the 1934 novel ''Prison Nurse'' by Louis Berg. The film stars Henry Wilcoxon, Marian Marsh, Bernadene Hayes, Ben ...

'' (1938) – Parker * ''

Arson Gang Busters ''Arson Gang Busters'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Alex Gottlieb, Norman Burnstine and Joseph Hoffman. The film stars Robert Livingston, Rosalind Keith, Jackie Moran, Warren Hymer, Jack La Rue and Cla ...

'' (1938) – Commissioner Benton * ''

Alexander's Ragtime Band "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is a Tin Pan Alley song by American composer Irving Berlin released in 1911 and is often inaccurately cited as his first global hit. Despite its title, the song is a march as opposed to a rag and contains little sync ...

'' (1938) – Manager Radio Station * ''

Crime Ring Organized crime (or organised crime) is a category of transnational, national, or local groupings of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals to engage in illegal activity, most commonly for profit. While organized crime is generally th ...

'' (1938) – Ernie – Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

Little Tough Guy ''Little Tough Guy'' is a 1938 crime film that starred several of the ''Dead End Kids''. In the follow-up films, the studio began using the group name '' The Little Tough Guys'', and later '' The Dead End Kids and Little Tough Guys''. This was ...

'' (1938) – 3rd Judge (uncredited) * ''

The Chaser The Chaser are an Australian satirical comedy group, best known for their television programmes and satirical news masthead. The group take their name from their satirical newspaper, a publication known to challenge conventions of taste. Th ...

'' (1938) – Second Judge (uncredited) * '' Gateway'' (1938) – Inspector (uncredited) * ''

The Missing Guest ''The Missing Guest'' is a 1938 American mystery-comedy film directed by John Rawlins. It is a remake of the 1933 film ''Secret of the Blue Room''. Synopsis A newspaper reporter is sent by his editor to spend a night in a country house where a ...

'' (1938) – Frank Baldrich * ''

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

'' (1938) – Blackmere (defense attorney) * ''

Secrets of an Actress ''Secrets of an Actress'' is a romantic drama film directed by William Keighley, and starring Kay Francis, George Brent, and Ian Hunter in 1938. It is about a love triangle between a stage actress, her financial backer, and his friend. Plot sum ...

'' (1938) – Thompson * '' Too Hot to Handle'' (1938) – Coast Guard Captain (uncredited) * '' Garden of the Moon'' (1938) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Down in 'Arkansaw' ''Down in 'Arkansaw is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Nick Grinde and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars Ralph Byrd with the vaudeville comedy troupe the Weaver Brothers and Elviry, along with June Storey an ...

'' (1938) – Edwards * ''

Flight to Fame ''Flight to Fame'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Charles C. Coleman. It stars Charles Farrell, Julie Bishop, and Hugh Sothern. Cast * Charles Farrell as Capt. Robert Lawrence * Julie Bishop as Barbara Fiske (credited as Jacqueline W ...

'' (1938) – Jules Peabody * ''

Gangster's Boy ''Gangster's Boy'' is a 1938 American film directed by William Nigh. It stars Jackie Cooper in his second film for Monogram Pictures. The film was positively received, and has been released on DVD. Plot High school student Larry Kelly's father T ...

'' (1938) – Judge Roger Davis * '' The Law West of Tombstone'' (1938) – New York Judge (uncredited) * ''

Secrets of a Nurse Secrecy is the practice of hiding information from certain individuals or groups who do not have the "need to know", perhaps while sharing it with other individuals. That which is kept hidden is known as the secret. Secrecy is often controvers ...

'' (1938) – Assistant District Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Gambling Ship A gambling ship is a sea vessel of any kind on which gambling takes place. Historically, international waters began just from land in many countries. Gambling ships, like offshore radio stations, would usually be anchored just outside the th ...

'' (1938) – Steve Riley * ''

Pacific Liner ''Pacific Liner'' is a 1939 American action/adventure film directed by Lew Landers. The film stars Victor McLaglen, Chester Morris and Wendy Barrie. ''Pacific Liner'' is primarily set in the engineering section of the vessel, where a stowaway ha ...

'' (1939) – San Francisco Port Doctor (uncredited) * '' Stand Up and Fight'' (1939) – Whittingham P. Talbot (scenes deleted) * '' Off the Record'' (1939) – Det. Mendall * ''

Wings of the Navy ''Wings of the Navy '' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring George Brent, Olivia de Havilland and John Payne. Like many of the Warner Bros. features in the pre-World War II era, it was intended to serve as propaga ...

'' (1939) – First Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Society Lawyer ''Society Lawyer'' is a 1939 crime film directed by Edwin L. Marin and starring Walter Pidgeon and Virginia Bruce. It is a milder remake of the pre-Code '' Penthouse'' (1933). Box office According to MGM records the film made $312,000 in the US ...

'' (1939) – District Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Mr. Moto in Danger Island ''Mr. Moto in Danger Island'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and starring Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt and Amanda Duff. It is part of the Mr. Moto series of films. The film was based on the novel '' Murder in Trinid ...

'' (1939) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Undercover Agent To go "undercover" (that is, to go on an undercover operation) is to avoid detection by the object of one's observation, and especially to disguise one's own identity (or use an assumed identity) for the purposes of gaining the trust of an indi ...

'' (1939) – John Graham * ''

Confessions of a Nazi Spy ''Confessions of a Nazi Spy'' is a 1939 American spy political thriller film directed by Anatole Litvak for Warner Bros. It was the first explicitly anti-Nazi film to be produced by a major Hollywood studio, being released in May 1939, several ...

'' (1939) – Customs Official (uncredited) * ''

Union Pacific The Union Pacific Railroad , legally Union Pacific Railroad Company and often called simply Union Pacific, is a freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans. Union Paci ...

'' (1939) – Jerome (uncredited) * ''

Outside These Walls ''Outside These Walls'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Ray McCarey and starring Michael Whalen, Dolores Costello and Virginia Weidler. Plot Walen plays Dan Sparling, a convicted embezzler who becomes editor of his prison newspaper ...

'' (1939) – John Wilson * ''

Sorority House North American fraternity and sorority housing refers largely to the houses or housing areas in which fraternity and sorority members live and work together. In addition to serving as housing, fraternity and sorority housing may also serve to ...

'' (1939) – Mr. Grant * ''

Inside Information Insider trading is the trading of a public company's stock or other securities (such as bonds or stock options) based on material, nonpublic information about the company. In various countries, some kinds of trading based on insider informatio ...

'' (1939) – Alfred Huxley * '' 6,000 Enemies'' (1939) – Judge (uncredited) * '' Naughty but Nice'' (1939) – Plaintiff's Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Five Came Back ''Five Came Back'' is a 1939 American black-and-white melodrama from RKO Radio Pictures produced by Robert Sisk, directed by John Farrow, written by Jerry Cady, Dalton Trumbo, and Nathanael West, and starring Chester Morris and Lucille Ball. ...

'' (1939) – Airline Official (uncredited) * ''

The Forgotten Woman ''The Forgotten Woman'' is a 2008 Canadian documentary film directed by Dilip Mehta and written by Deepa Mehta. The film is about widows in India and was inspired by Deepa Mehta's 2005 Academy Award-nominated film on the same subject, ''Water''. ...

'' (1939) – Man (uncredited) * '' Each Dawn I Die'' (1939) – Editor Patterson (uncredited) * '' The Under-Pup'' (1939) – Lawyer (uncredited) * '' The Star Maker'' (1939) – Doctor * ''

Calling All Marines ''Calling All Marines'' is a 1939 American action film directed by John H. Auer and written by Earl Felton. The film stars Don "Red" Barry, Helen Mack, Warren Hymer, Robert Kent, Cy Kendall and Leon Ames. The film was released on September 20, ...

'' (1939) – Col. C.B. Vincent * ''

Espionage Agent ''Espionage Agent'' is a pre–World War II spy melodrama produced by Hal B. Wallis in 1939. Directed by Lloyd Bacon, ''Espionage Agent'', like many Warner Bros. movies, clearly identifies the Germans as the enemy. This was unlike many other mov ...

'' (1939) – Instructor (uncredited) * '' The Escape'' (1939) – Mr. Henley (uncredited) * ''

Scandal Sheet Tabloid journalism is a popular style of largely sensationalist journalism (usually dramatized and sometimes unverifiable or even blatantly false), which takes its name from the tabloid newspaper format: a small-sized newspaper also known as ...

'' (1939) – Douglas Haynes * ''

On Dress Parade ''The 'Dead End' Kids "On Dress Parade"'' is a 1939 Warner Bros. film that marked the first time The Dead End Kids headlined a film without any other well-known actors. Plot A hero of World War I, Colonel William Duncan, is on his deathbed. He s ...

'' (1939) – Capt. Evans Dover * '' 20,000 Men a Year'' (1939) – C.A.A. Official (uncredited) * '' Blondie Brings Up Baby'' (1939) – Tom Malcolm (uncredited) * ''

Missing Evidence ''Missing Evidence'' is a 1939 American drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Preston Foster, Irene Hervey, and Inez Courtney, and was released on December 15, 1939. Cast list * Preston Foster as Bill Collins * Irene Hervey as Linda Pa ...

'' (1939) – Manager (uncredited) * ''

Reno Reno ( ) is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada-California border, about north from Lake Tahoe, known as "The Biggest Little City in the World". Known for its casino and tourism industry, Reno is the ...

'' (1939) – Disbarment Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

Two Thoroughbreds ''Two Thoroughbreds'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Jack Hively, written by Joseph Fields and Jerome Cady, and starring Jimmy Lydon, Joan Leslie, Arthur Hohl, J.M. Kerrigan, Marjorie Main, Selmer Jackson and Spencer Charters Sp ...

'' (1939) – Bill Conway * ''

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) – Simmy Sanger * '' The Honeymoon's Over'' (1939) – Madden (uncredited) * '' South of the Border'' (1939) – American Consul * '' Swanee River'' (1939) – Army Medical Examiner (uncredited) * ''

Invisible Stripes ''Invisible Stripes'' is a 1939 Warner Bros. crime film starring George Raft as a gangster unable to go straight after returning home from prison. The movie was directed by Lloyd Bacon and also features William Holden, Jane Bryan and Humphrey ...

'' (1939) – Police Lieutenant (uncredited) * ''

The Green Hornet The Green Hornet is a superhero created in 1936 by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell. Since his 1930s radio debut, the character has appeared in numerous serialized dramas in a wide variety of med ...

'' (1940, Serial) – District Attorney hs. 4, 10* '' The Man Who Wouldn't Talk'' (1940) – James Sawyer (uncredited) * '' Abe Lincoln in Illinois'' (1940) – Aide to Stephen Douglas (uncredited) * ''

The Grapes of Wrath ''The Grapes of Wrath'' is an American realist novel written by John Steinbeck and published in 1939. The book won the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and it was cited prominently when Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize ...

'' (1940) – Inspection Officer * '' The Man from Dakota'' (1940) – Surgeon (uncredited) * '' Honeymoon Deferred'' (1940) – Frederick Johnson (uncredited) * ''

Teddy, the Rough Rider ''Teddy, the Rough Rider'' is a 1940 American short drama film directed by Ray Enright. It won an Oscar at the 13th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). Cast * Sidney Blackmer as Theodore Roosevelt * Pierre Watkin as Senator P ...

'' (1940, Short) – John W. Riggs, Cabinet Member (uncredited) * ''

The Marines Fly High ''The Marines Fly High'' is a 1940 action film, starring Richard Dix, Chester Morris and Lucille Ball and directed by George Nicholls, Jr. and Benjamin Stoloff from a story by A.C. Edington. Plot In 1940, the Central American cocoa plantation ow ...

'' (1940) – Medical Officer (uncredited) * '' Johnny Apollo'' (1940) – Warden * '' Son of the Navy'' (1940) – Capt. Parker * ''

Forty Little Mothers ''Forty Little Mothers'' is a 1940 American comedy-drama film directed by Busby Berkeley and starring Eddie Cantor. Plot Out-of-work professor Gilbert Jordan Thompson stops a suicidal stranger named Marian Edwards from jumping off a pier and he ...

'' (1940) – Missing Persons Detective (uncredited) * ''

If I Had My Way ''If I Had My Way'' is a 1940 musical comedy film directed by David Butler and starring Bing Crosby and Gloria Jean. Based on a story by David Butler, the film is about a construction worker who takes charge of the daughter of a friend killed i ...

'' (1940) – Mr. Melville (uncredited) * ''On Their Own'' (1940) * '' Murder in the Air'' (1940) – Capt. Riddell – Naval Hospital Doctor (uncredited) * '' Florian'' (1940) – Desk Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

Babies for Sale ''Babies for Sale'' is a 1940 American film noir crime drama film directed by Charles Barton and starring Rochelle Hudson, Glenn Ford and Miles Mander. Plot A newsman exposes a doctor running an adoption ring from a home for expectant mothers. ...

'' (1940) – Arthur Kingsley * ''

Wagons Westward ''Wagons Westward'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by Lew Landers, written by Joseph Moncure March and Harrison Jacobs and starring Chester Morris, Anita Louise, Buck Jones, Ona Munson, George "Gabby" Hayes and Guinn "Big Boy" William ...

'' (1940) – Major Marlowe * '' Queen of the Mob'' (1940) – Frederick Smith (uncredited) * ''

Sailor's Lady ''Sailor's Lady'', also known as ''Sweetheart of Turret One'', is a 1940 film directed by Allan Dwan and starring Nancy Kelly and Jon Hall. The supporting cast includes Joan Davis, Dana Andrews, and Buster Crabbe. Football player Amby Schindle ...

'' (1940) – Executive Officer * ''

Millionaires in Prison ''Millionaires in Prison'' is a 1940 American crime drama film directed by Ray McCarey and written by Lynn Root and Frank Fenton. The film stars Lee Tracy, Linda Hayes, Raymond Walburn, Morgan Conway and Truman Bradley. The film was released on ...

'' (1940) – Dr. Harry Lindsay * ''

Military Academy A military academy or service academy is an educational institution which prepares candidates for service in the officer corps. It normally provides education in a military environment, the exact definition depending on the country concerned. ...

'' (1940) – Mr. Blake (uncredited) * ''

Brigham Young Brigham Young (; June 1, 1801August 29, 1877) was an American religious leader and politician. He was the second President of the Church (LDS Church), president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), from 1847 until his ...

'' (1940) – Caleb Kent * ''

Men Against the Sky ''Men Against the Sky'' is a 1940 drama directed by Leslie Goodwins and starring Richard Dix, Kent Taylor, Edmund Lowe and Wendy Barrie. Based on a story by John Twist, with a screenplay by novelist Nathanael West, the film is about aircraft de ...

'' (1940) – Capt. Sanders * ''

Hired Wife ''Hired Wife'' is a 1940 American romantic comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne and Virginia Bruce. Plot When Stephen Dexter (Brian Aherne), boss of Dexter Cement, competes with the giants in his ...

'' (1940) – Hudson (uncredited) * '' Public Deb No. 1'' (1940) – Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

No Time for Comedy ''No Time for Comedy'' is a 1940 American comedy-drama film based on the play of the same name by S. N. Behrman, starring James Stewart, Rosalind Russell, Genevieve Tobin and Charlie Ruggles. Plot summary Gaylord Esterbrook (Stewart), a reporte ...

'' (1940) – First-Nighter (uncredited) * '' I'm Still Alive'' (1940) – Baxter (uncredited) * ''

City for Conquest ''City for Conquest'' is a 1940 American epic drama film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring James Cagney, Ann Sheridan and Arthur Kennedy. The picture is based on the 1936 novel of the same name by Aben Kandel. The supporting cast features ...

'' (1940) – Doctor * ''

Glamour for Sale ''Glamour for Sale'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Anita Louise, Roger Pryor, and Frances Robinson.McCarty p.421 Plot A poor girl, working for an escort agency, is given for her first client a man worki ...

'' (1940) – Police Chief Thomas (uncredited) * '' The Ape'' (1940) – Dr. McNulty * ''

Girls Under 21 ''Girls Under 21'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Max Nosseck, starring Bruce Cabot and Rochelle Hudson. Plot summary Frances White (Rochelle Hudson) from the slums, escapes the tenements by marrying rich gangster Smiley Ryan (Bruce ...

'' (1940) – Judge Frank P. Wallace (uncredited) * ''

Gallant Sons ''Gallant Sons'' is a 1940 American mystery film directed by George B. Seitz and written by William R. Lipman and Marion Parsonnet. The film stars Jackie Cooper, Bonita Granville, Gail Patrick, Gene Reynolds, June Preisser, Ian Hunter, Leo Gorcey ...

'' (1940) – Henry, Gambling Man (uncredited) * ''

Lady with Red Hair ''Lady with Red Hair'' (1940) is an American historical drama film directed by Curtis Bernhardt and starring Miriam Hopkins, Claude Rains and Richard Ainley. Released by Warner Brothers it stars Hopkins as the nineteenth century actress Mrs. Le ...

'' (1940) – Henry DeMille * ''

Santa Fe Trail The Santa Fe Trail was a 19th-century route through central North America that connected Franklin, Missouri, with Santa Fe, New Mexico. Pioneered in 1821 by William Becknell, who departed from the Boonslick region along the Missouri River, th ...

'' (1940) – Officer Reading Names of Graduates (uncredited) * '' Bowery Boy'' (1940) – Dr. Crane * ''

Buck Privates ''Buck Privates'' is a 1941 musical film, musical military comedy film that turned Bud Abbott and Lou Costello into bona fide movie stars. It was the first service comedy based on the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, peacetime draft o ...

'' (1941) – Capt. Johnson (uncredited)"Teeth, Pies and Movies: Selmer Jackson, who plays the colonel in ''"Buck Privates"'' and has appeared as high ranking army and navy officer in more than a score of pictures, has never served a day in either branch of real service." (''The Milwaukee Journal'', February 2, 1941, page 4)
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Nice Girl? ''Nice Girl?'' is a 1941 American musical film directed by William A. Seiter, and starring Deanna Durbin, Franchot Tone, Walter Brennan, Robert Stack, and Robert Benchley. Based on the play ''Nice Girl?'' by Phyllis Duganne, the film is about a y ...

'' (1941) – General (uncredited) * ''

Meet John Doe ''Meet John Doe'' is a 1941 American comedy-drama film directed and produced by Frank Capra, written by Robert Riskin, and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. The film is about a "grassroots" political campaign created unwittingly by ...

'' (1941) – Radio Announcer at Convention (uncredited) * '' The Man Who Lost Himself'' (1941) – Mr. Green * '' She Knew All the Answers'' (1941) – Broker * '' Love Crazy'' (1941) – Doctor at Susan's Apartment (uncredited) * ''

Tight Shoes ''Tight Shoes'' is the ninth studio album by the band Foghat. It was released in 1980 on Bearsville Records. It was also the last release Rod Price participated on until 1994's '' Return of the Boogie Men''. Track listing All tracks by Dave Pe ...

'' (1941) – Larry – District Attorney * ''

Paper Bullets ''Paper Bullets'' is a 1941 American film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Joan Woodbury. It was the first film produced by the King Brothers, launching their career. The film was re-released by Eagle Lion as ''Gangs, Inc.'' giving top bill ...

'' (1941) – District Attorney * ''

Blossoms in the Dust ''Blossoms in the Dust'' is a 1941 American biographical film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt, Fay Holden and Samuel S. Hinds. It tells the true story of Edna Gladney, who helped o ...

'' (1941) – Texas Senator (uncredited) * '' Sergeant York'' (1941) – Gen. Duncan (uncredited) * '' The Shepherd of the Hills'' (1941) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Three Sons o' Guns ''Three Sons o' Guns'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, written by Fred Niblo, Jr., and starring Wayne Morris, Marjorie Rambeau, Irene Rich, Tom Brown, William T. Orr, Susan Peters and Moroni Olsen. It was released b ...

'' (1941) – Draft Board Chairman (uncredited) * '' Here Comes Mr. Jordan'' (1941) – Board Member (uncredited) * '' International Squadron'' (1941) – Saunders * ''

Parachute Battalion ''Parachute Battalion'' is a 1941 war film directed by Leslie Goodwins and stars Robert Preston and Nancy Kelly. The supporting cast includes Edmond O'Brien, Harry Carey, and Buddy Ebsen. Plot Three men enlist in the United States Army in the ...

'' (1941) – Thomas Morse * ''

Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day ''Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by Harold S. Bucquet, starring Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, and Laraine Day. It is the eighth of a total of nine Dr. Kildare pictures made by the MGM studios. When MGM decided ...

'' (1941) – Dr. Whitney (uncredited) * '' Navy Blues'' (1941) – Capt. Willard (uncredited) * ''

It Started with Eve ''It Started with Eve'' is a 1941 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Henry Koster and starring Deanna Durbin, Robert Cummings, and Charles Laughton. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Music Score (Charles Previ ...

'' (1941) – Henry – Hotel Guest (uncredited) * ''

International Lady ''International Lady'' is a 1941 American spy film, spy-drama film directed by Tim Whelan and starring George Brent, Ilona Massey and Basil Rathbone. During the production stage it was originally titled as ''G-Men versus Scotland Yard''. It was ...

'' (1941) – Colonel (uncredited) * ''

The Devil Pays Off ''The Devil Pays Off'' is a 1941 American spy film directed by John H. Auer. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording ( Charles L. Lootens). Plot The former naval lieutenant Chris Waring is awakened by the police la ...

'' (1941) – Adm. Curtiss (uncredited) * ''

They Died with Their Boots On ''They Died with Their Boots On'' is a 1941 American black-and-white Western film from Warner Bros. Pictures, produced by Hal B. Wallis and Robert Fellows, directed by Raoul Walsh, that stars Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. The film's sto ...

'' (1941) – Capt. McCook (uncredited) * '' Road to Happiness'' (1941) – Sam Rankin * '' Remember the Day'' (1941) – Graham * ''

Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. ''Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.'' (1941) is a Republic Movie serial based on the Dick Tracy comic strip. It was directed by the team of William Witney and John English with Ralph Byrd reprising his role from the earlier serials. It was the last ...

'' (1941, Serial) – Army Officer (uncredited) * '' A Date with the Falcon'' (1942) – Mr. Wallis (uncredited) * ''The Power of God'' (1942) – The Pastor * '' Dr. Kildare's Victory'' (1942) – Mr. Jackson (uncredited) * ''

Frisco Lil ''Frisco Lil'' is a 1942 American drama film directed by Erle C. Kenton and written by George Bricker and Michael Jacoby. The film stars Irene Hervey, Kent Taylor, Minor Watson, Jerome Cowan, Samuel S. Hinds and Milburn Stone. The film was relea ...

'' (1942) – McIntyre * ''

Joe Smith, American ''Joe Smith, American'' is a 1942 American spy film directed by Richard Thorpe and stars Robert Young and Marsha Hunt.Nixon, Rob"Articles: 'Joe Smith American'."''Turner Classic Movies''. Retrieved: September 21, 2016. The film, loosely based o ...

'' (1942) – Hospital Doctor (uncredited) * ''

Sing Your Worries Away ''Sing Your Worries Away'' is a 1942 musical film directed by A. Edward Sutherland and starring Buddy Ebsen, June Havoc, Patsy Kelly, Bert Lahr, Dorothy Lovett and Sam Levene. Cast * Buddy Ebsen as Tommy Jones * Patsy Kelly as Bebe McGuire ...

'' (1942) – Producer (uncredited) * ''

Secret Agent of Japan ''Secret Agent of Japan'' is a 1942 film directed by Irving Pichel. It was the first American anti-Japanese war film produced by a major studio after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The film stars Preston Foster as a nightclub owner in Shanghai who b ...

'' (1942) – American Naval Captain * ''

True to the Army ''True to the Army'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Albert S. Rogell, written by Art Arthur, Bradford Ropes, Edmund L. Hartmann and Val Burton, and starring Judy Canova, Allan Jones, Ann Miller, Jerry Colonna, Clarence Kolb, Edwar ...

'' (1942) – Congressman * ''

The Strange Case of Doctor Rx ''The Strange Case of Doctor Rx'' is a 1942 black-and-white murder mystery/ horror B film by Universal Studios directed by William Nigh and starring Patric Knowles, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Ray "Crash" Corrigan and Samuel S. Hinds. Although ...

'' (1942) – Judge (uncredited) * ''

Saboteur Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening a polity, effort, or organization through subversion, obstruction, disruption, or destruction. One who engages in sabotage is a ''saboteur''. Saboteurs typically try to conceal their identiti ...

'' (1942) – FBI Chief (uncredited) * '' Romance on the Range'' (1942) – Harrison (uncredited) * ''

Meet the Stewarts ''Meet the Stewarts'' is a 1942 American romantic comedy directed by Alfred E. Green, which stars William Holden and Frances Dee. It was Holden's final film prior to his entering military service for World War II World War II or ...

'' (1942) – Club Member (uncredited) * '' My Favorite Spy'' (1942) – Minister at Wedding (uncredited) * ''

The Falcon Takes Over ''The Falcon Takes Over'' (also known as ''The Falcon Steps Out''), is a 1942 black-and-white mystery film directed by Irving Reis. The B film was the third, following '' The Gay Falcon'' and '' A Date with the Falcon'' (1941), to star George ...

'' (1942) – Laird Burnett (uncredited) * ''

Miss Annie Rooney '' Miss Annie Rooney '' is a 1942 American drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin. The screenplay by George Bruce has some similarities to the silent film, ''Little Annie Rooney'' starring Mary Pickford, but otherwise, the films are unrelated. ''M ...

'' (1942) – Mr. Thomas * ''

Ten Gentlemen from West Point ''Ten Gentlemen from West Point'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara and John Sutton. Its cinematography was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943. George Montgomery replac ...

'' (1942) – Sersen * '' Powder Town'' (1942) – Mr. Tuttle (uncredited) * ''

'' (1942) – Chaplain * ''

Cairo Cairo ( ; ar, القاهرة, al-Qāhirah, ) is the capital of Egypt and its largest city, home to 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world and the Middle East: The Greater Cairo metro ...

'' (1942) – Captain, USS Hiawatha (uncredited) * '' The Secret Code'' (1942, Serial) – Maj. Henry Barton * ''

Get Hep to Love ''Get Hep to Love'' is a 1942 musical film starring Gloria Jean, Donald O'Connor, Jane Frazee, Robert Paige and Peggy Ryan. The film was directed by Charles Lamont. Plot Doris Stanley is an adolescent singer ("14 going on 15") billed as an ...

'' (1942) – George Arnold – Insurance Man (uncredited) * '' Thunder Birds'' (1942) – Minor Role * '' Madame Spy'' (1942) – Harrison K. Woods * ''

When Johnny Comes Marching Home "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" (Roud 6637), sometimes "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again", is a popular song from the American Civil War that expressed people's longing for the return of their friends and relatives who were fighting in the ...

'' (1942) – Maj. Donaldson (uncredited) * ''

Margin for Error ''Margin for Error'' is a 1943 American drama film directed by Otto Preminger. The screenplay by Lillie Hayward and Samuel Fuller is based on the 1939 play of the same title by Clare Boothe Luce. Plot When police officer Moe Finkelstein (Milt ...

'' (1943) – Coroner (uncredited) * ''

You Can't Beat the Law ''You Can't Beat the Law'' is a 1943 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen; also known as ''Prison Mutiny'' (American TV title). Plot Johnny Gray (Edward Norris) is a self-proclaimed playboy. Gray's car is found at the scene of a crime; a ...

'' (1943) – Mr. Bedford * ''

It Ain't Hay ''It Ain't Hay'' is a 1943 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. Plot Cab driver Wilbur Hoolihan accidentally kills a hack horse owned by King O'Hara and his daughter, Princess O’Hara, by feeding it candy. In hopes of raising ...

'' (1943) – Grant * ''

Harrigan's Kid ''Harrigan's Kid'' is a 1943 American drama film directed by Charles Reisner and written by Martin Berkeley, Henry Blankfort and Alan Friedman. The film stars Bobby Readick, Frank Craven, William Gargan, J. Carrol Naish and Jay Ward. The film w ...

'' (1943) – Mr. Ranley * ''

The Falcon in Danger ''The Falcon in Danger'' is a 1943 American mystery film directed by William Clemens and starring Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Amelita Ward and Elaine Shepard.Jewell and Harbin 1982, p. 185. The film was the sixth of thirteen The Falcon detective f ...

'' (1943) – Airport Official (uncredited) * ''

Honeymoon Lodge ''Honeymoon Lodge'', also known as ''Second Honeymoon'', is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley for Universal Pictures and starring David Bruce, Harriet Hilliard, June Vincent, and Rod Cameron. Plot Cast * David ...

'' (1943) – Carol's Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

Someone to Remember ''Someone to Remember'' is a 1943 American drama film directed by Robert Siodmak and written by Frances Hyland. The film stars Mabel Paige, Harry Shannon, John Craven, Dorothy Morris, Charles Dingle and David Bacon. The film was released on Aug ...

'' (1943) – Mr. Freeman (uncredited) * ''

Adventures of the Flying Cadets ''Adventures of the Flying Cadets'' is a 13-episode 1943 Universal film serial directed by Ray Taylor and Lewis D. Collins. Plot Flying students Danny Collins (Johnny Downs), "Jinx" Roberts (Bobby Jordan), "Scrapper" McKay (Ward Wood) and "Zom ...

'' (1943, Serial) – Prof. Mason hs. 11–13* '' Guadalcanal Diary'' (1943) – Col. Thompson (uncredited) * '' Around the World'' (1943) – Consul (uncredited) * ''

What a Woman! ''What a Woman!'' is a 1943 American romantic comedy film directed by Irving Cummings and starring Rosalind Russell and Brian Aherne. The screenplay concerns a literary agent Carol Ainsley's trying to transform her star client, Michael Cobb, i ...

'' (1943) – Bruce (uncredited) * ''

The Fighting Sullivans ''The Fighting Sullivans'', originally released as ''The Sullivans'', is a 1944 American biographical war film directed by Lloyd Bacon and written by Edward Doherty, Mary C. McCall Jr., and Jules Schermer. It was nominated for a now-discontinu ...

'' (1944) – Damage Control Officer (uncredited) * ''

Hey, Rookie ''Hey, Rookie'' is a 1944 American musical film starring Ann Miller and Larry Parks. Cast *Ann Miller ... Winnie Clark *Joe Besser ... Pendelton (Pudge) Pfeiffer *Larry Parks ... Jim Leighter *Joe Sawyer ... Sergeant * Jimmy Little ... ...

'' (1944) – Col. Robbins * '' Stars on Parade'' (1944) – J. L. Carson * ''

A Night of Adventure ''A Night of Adventure'' is a 1944 American crime mystery film directed by Gordon Douglas. It stars Tom Conway, Audrey Long, and Edward Brophy. Plot Successful attorney Mark Latham neglects his wife, Erica, so she leaves him. Mark tries to win ...

'' (1944) – Washington D.C. Official (uncredited) * '' Roger Touhy, Gangster'' (1944) – Principal Keeper (uncredited) * ''

Marine Raiders The Marine Raiders are special operations forces originally established by the United States Marine Corps during World War II to conduct amphibious light infantry warfare. " Edson's" Raiders of 1st Marine Raider Battalion and " Carlson's" Ra ...

'' (1944) – Colonel at Guadalcanal (uncredited) * ''

Wing and a Prayer ''Wing and a Prayer, The Story of Carrier X'' (also known as ''Queen of the Flat Tops '' and ''Torpedo Squadron Eight'') is a black-and-white 1944 war film about the heroic crew of an American aircraft carrier in the desperate early days of Wor ...

'' (1944) – Admiral (uncredited) * '' The Big Noise'' (1944) – Mr. Manning of the Patent Office (uncredited) * ''

Heavenly Days ''Heavenly Days'' is a 1944 film starring Fibber McGee and Molly. It was the third and final feature film to feature the popular radio characters; unlike the two previous entries, none of the radio show's supporting cast members appeared in this f ...

'' (1944) – Sunday Editor (uncredited) * '' She's a Sweetheart'' (1944) – General * ''

Destiny Destiny, sometimes referred to as fate (from Latin ''fatum'' "decree, prediction, destiny, fate"), is a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. Fate Although often ...

'' (1944) – Warden (uncredited) * ''

Sheriff of Las Vegas ''Sheriff of Las Vegas'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Lesley Selander and starring Wild Bill Elliott in the role of Red Ryder Costarring as Little Beaver, was actor ''(Bobby)'' Robert Blake. It was the sixth of twenty-three Red R ...

'' (1944) – Arthur Stanton * '' Forever Yours'' (1945) – Williams * ''

Dillinger John Herbert Dillinger (June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an American gangster during the Great Depression in the United States, Great Depression. He led the Dillinger Gang, which was accused of robbing 24 banks and four police stations. Dill ...

'' (1945) – Dr. Rex Spang (uncredited) * '' Circumstantial Evidence'' (1945) – Warden * '' Escape in the Desert'' (1945) – FBI Chief (uncredited) * ''

Thrill of a Romance ''Thrill of a Romance'' (also known as ''Thrill of a New Romance'') is an American Technicolor romance film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1945, starring Van Johnson, Esther Williams and Carleton G. Young, with musical performances by Tommy D ...

'' (1945) – 2nd Hotel Monte Belva Clerk (uncredited) * '' A Sporting Chance'' (1945) – John Smalley * '' Out of This World'' (1945) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

The Caribbean Mystery ''The Caribbean Mystery'' is a 1945 American film noir mystery film which marked the directorial debut of Robert D. Webb. It is the third film adaptation of the 1933 novel ''Murder in Trinidad'' by John W. Vandercook to be produced by 20th Centur ...

'' (1945) – Dr. Herbert Merryman (uncredited) * ''

First Yank Into Tokyo ''First Yank into Tokyo'' is a 1945 American war film directed by Gordon Douglas for RKO Radio Pictures, starring Tom Neal, Keye Luke, Barbara Hale, and Richard Loo. It was one of the last American films to be produced during World War II, relea ...

'' (1945) – Col. Blaine (uncredited) * ''

The Royal Mounted Rides Again ''The Royal Mounted Rides Again'' is a 1945 Universal film serial. Adventure serials of this type were popular in the early days of cinema. The serial, often called cliffhangers, would show one episode per week, with an ending that would hide t ...

'' (1945, Serial) – RCMP Superintendent MacDonald * ''

This Love of Ours ''This Love of Ours'' is a 1945 American drama film directed by William Dieterle and starring Merle Oberon, Claude Rains, Charles Korvin and Carl Esmond. The film's composer, Hans J. Salter, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original ...

'' (1945) – Dr. Melnik * ''

Dakota Dakota may refer to: * Dakota people, a sub-tribe of the Sioux ** Dakota language, their language Dakota may also refer to: Places United States * Dakota, Georgia, an unincorporated community * Dakota, Illinois, a town * Dakota, Minnesota, ...

'' (1945) – Dr. Judson * ''

Allotment Wives ''Allotment Wives'' is a 1945 American film noir directed by William Nigh and starring Kay Francis. Its plot is about an army investigator who tries to shut down a scam that preys on soldiers, and unknowingly falls in love with the woman behin ...

'' (1945) – Deacon Sam * ''

Black Market Babies ''Black Market Babies'' is a 1945 American crime drama film directed by William Beaudine and released by Monogram Pictures. The film has been released on dvd. Plot A small-time hood teams up with an alcoholic obstetrician to set up a private ma ...

'' (1945) – Mr. Henry Andrews * ''

Shock Shock may refer to: Common uses Collective noun *Shock, a historic commercial term for a group of 60, see English numerals#Special names * Stook, or shock of grain, stacked sheaves Healthcare * Shock (circulatory), circulatory medical emergen ...

'' (1946) – Dr. Blair (uncredited) * '' Girl on the Spot'' (1946) – Ridgeway (uncredited) * ''

Johnny Comes Flying Home ''Johnny Comes Flying Home'' is a 1946 American adventure film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and starring Richard Crane (actor), Richard Crane and Faye Marlowe; the supporting cast features Harry Morgan. The plot involves postwar pilots starting a ...

'' (1946) – Dr. Gunderson (uncredited) * ''

Mysterious Intruder ''Mysterious Intruder'' is a 1946 American mystery film noir based on the radio drama ''The Whistler''. Directed by William Castle, the production features Richard Dix, Barton MacLane and Nina Vale. It is the fifth of Columbia Pictures' eight " ...

'' (1946) – Dr. Connell (uncredited) * ''

The Glass Alibi ''The Glass Alibi'' is a 1946 crime drama film noir directed by W. Lee Wilder starring Paul Kelly, Douglas Fowley, Anne Gwynne and Maris Wrixon.. Plot A reporter marries a dying girl for her money, but she recovers from her illness so he plot ...

'' (1946) – Dr. John F. Lawson * ''

The French Key ''The French Key'' is a 1946 American mystery film directed by Walter Colmes and written by Frank Gruber. The film stars Albert Dekker, Mike Mazurki, Evelyn Ankers, John Eldredge, Frank Fenton and Selmer Jackson. The film was released on May 18 ...

'' (1946) – Walter Winslow * ''

She Wrote the Book ''She Wrote the Book'' is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Joan Davis, Jack Oakie, and Mischa Auer.Stephens p.261 The screenplay concerns a shy midwestern professor who travels to New York City to visit a pub ...

'' (1946) – Fielding * ''

The Time of Their Lives ''The Time of Their Lives'' is a 1946 American fantasy-comedy film starring the comedic duo Abbott and Costello and directed by Charles Barton. Plot In 1780, master tinker Horatio Prim arrives at the Kings Point estate of Tom Danbury. Although ...

'' (1946) – Mr. Dibbs – Museum Curator (uncredited) * ''

Dangerous Money ''Dangerous Money'', also known as ''Hot Money'', is a 1946 American film directed by Terry O. Morse, featuring Sidney Toler as Charlie Chan. This is the second and last appearance of Willie Best as Chattanooga Brown, the cousin of Charlie ...

'' (1946) – Ship's Doctor * ''

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) – Dr. Sterling * '' Wife Wanted'' (1946) – Lowell Cornell (uncredited) * ''

Boston Blackie and the Law ''Boston Blackie and the Law'' is the twelfth of fourteen Columbia Pictures films starring Chester Morris as reformed crook Boston Blackie. Plot When Boston Blackie performs magic tricks at a Thanksgiving Day party for the inmates of a women's ...

'' (1946) – Warden Lund (uncredited) * ''

San Quentin San Quentin State Prison (SQ) is a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation state prison for men, located north of San Francisco in the unincorporated place of San Quentin in Marin County. Opened in July 1852, San Quentin is the ...

'' (1946) – Rev. Eckles (uncredited) * '' The Thirteenth Hour'' (1947) – Judge Collins (uncredited) * ''

The Beginning or the End ''The Beginning or the End'' is a 1947 American docudrama film about the development of the atomic bomb in World War II, directed by Norman Taurog, starring Brian Donlevy, Robert Walker, and Tom Drake, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. T ...

'' (1947) – Senior Engineer (uncredited) * ''

A Likely Story ''A Likely Story'' is a 1947 film directed by H. C. Potter. It starred real-life husband and wife Bill Williams and Barbara Hale. It is also known as ''A Fascinating Nuisance'' and ''Never Say Die''. Plot Bill Baker ( Bill Williams) has recent ...

'' (1947) – Doctor in Elevator (uncredited) * ''

Sarge Goes to College ''Sarge Goes to College'' is a 1947 American musical comedy film directed by Will Jason and starring Freddie Stewart, June Preisser and Frankie Darro. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures as part of The Teen Agers series. Plo ...

'' (1947) – Marine Capt. R.S. Handler * '' Stepchild'' (1947) – Judge * '' The Pretender'' (1947) – Charles Lennox * ''

Magic Town ''Magic Town'' is a 1947 comedy film directed by William A. Wellman and starring James Stewart and Jane Wyman. The picture is one of the first films about the then-new practice of public opinion polling. The film was inspired by the Middletown ...

'' (1947) – Stringer * '' Key Witness'' (1947) – Edward Clemmons * ''

Bury Me Dead ''Bury Me Dead'' is a 1947 American film noir directed by Bernard Vorhaus. The drama features Cathy O'Donnell, June Lockhart, Hugh Beaumont and Mark Daniels.. Plot When the remains of a woman's body are found after a fire consumes the stables ...

'' (1947) – Rev. Dr. Foster (uncredited) * '' Cass Timberlane'' (1947) – Dr. Leskett (uncredited) * ''

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 ...

'' (1947) – Flanigan (uncredited) * '' Her Husband's Affairs'' (1947) – Judge (uncredited) * ''

Heading for Heaven ''Heading for Heaven'' is a 1947 American comedy film starring Stuart Erwin and Glenda Farrell. The film was directed by Lewis D. Collins and is based on the 1929 play ''For the Sake of the Family'' by Charles Webb and Daniel Brown. Made by Pat ...

'' (1947) – Doctor * '' High Wall'' (1947) – Police Insp. Harding (uncredited) * '' The Cobra Strikes'' (1948) – Dr. Keating * ''

King of the Gamblers ''King of the Gamblers'' is a 1948 American crime film directed by George Blair and starring Janet Martin, William Wright and Thurston Hall.Martin p.470 The film's sets were designed by the art director Frank Hotaling. Cast * Janet Martin a ...

'' (1948) – Judge * ''

The Fuller Brush Man ''The Fuller Brush Man'' is a 1948 American comedy film starring Red Skelton as a door-to-door salesman for the Fuller Brush Company who becomes a murder suspect. Plot Success doesn't exactly stare the unfortunate street cleaner Red Jones (Red Sk ...

'' (1948) – Henry Seward (uncredited) * '' Stage Struck'' (1948) – Mr. Howard * '' Dream Girl'' (1948) – Judge 'Jed' Allerton (uncredited) * ''

Blonde Ice ''Blonde Ice'' is a 1946 crime film noir starring Leslie Brooks, Robert Paige, and Michael Whalen. Based on the 1938 novel ''Once Too Often'' by Elwyn Whitman Chambers, the B picture was directed by Jack Bernhard, with music by Irving Gertz. ...

'' (1948) – DA Ed Chalmers * '' Pitfall'' (1948) – Ed Brawley * ''

The Gentleman from Nowhere ''The Gentleman from Nowhere'' is a 1948 American crime-drama film directed by William Castle. Plot Warner Baxter plays a security guard, wounded in a robbery of furs, who arouses the suspicions of an insurance investigator. The guard may or ...

'' (1948) – District Attorney (uncredited) * ''

The Girl from Manhattan ''The Girl from Manhattan'' is a 1948 American comedy film, comedy drama film directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Dorothy Lamour, George Montgomery (actor), George Montgomery, and Charles Laughton.DOROTHY LAMOUR STARS IN FILM MINUS SARONG G K. L ...

'' (1948) – Dr. Moseby * ''

Sealed Verdict ''Sealed Verdict'' is a 1948 American adventure drama war film directed by Lewis Allen and starring Ray Milland and Florence Marly. Plot Maj. Robert Lawson ( Ray Milland), a lawyer working in Germany as part of the American Army's tribunal f ...

'' (1948) – Dr. Bossin, US Army * ''

The Dark Past ''The Dark Past'' is a 1948 American film noir psychological thriller film starring William Holden, Nina Foch, and Lee J. Cobb. Directed by Rudolph Maté, the Columbia Pictures release is a remake of '' Blind Alley'' (1939), also released by Co ...

'' (1948) – Warden Benson (uncredited) * ''

Every Girl Should Be Married ''Every Girl Should Be Married'' is a 1948 American romantic comedy film directed by Don Hartman and starring Cary Grant, Betsy Drake and Franchot Tone. Grant and Drake married a year after the film's release. Plot summary Department store sales ...

'' (1948) – Clergyman (uncredited) * ''

Alaska Patrol ''Alaska Patrol'' is a 1949 American action film directed by Jack Bernhard and written by Arthur Hoerl. The film stars Richard Travis, Helen Westcott, Emory Parnell, Richard Fraser, James Griffith and Ralf Harolde. The film was released on March ...

'' (1949) – Capt. Wright * '' The Crime Doctor's Diary'' (1949) – Warden (uncredited) * ''

Tulsa Tulsa () is the second-largest city in the U.S. state, state of Oklahoma and List of United States cities by population, 47th-most populous city in the United States. The population was 413,066 as of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. ...

'' (1949) – Oilman (uncredited) * ''

Sorrowful Jones ''Sorrowful Jones'', also known as ''Damon Runyon's Sorrowful Jones'', is a 1949 American comedy-drama film directed by Sidney Lanfield. The film stars Lucille Ball and Bob Hope. ''Sorrowful Jones'' was a remake of a 1934 Shirley Temple film, '' ...

'' (1949) – Doctor (uncredited) * ''

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 comp ...

'' (1949) – Cortlandt Official (uncredited) * '' Forgotten Women'' (1949) – Judge Donnell * '' Mighty Joe Young'' (1949) – Judge (uncredited) * ''

Renegades of the Sage ''Renegades of the Sage'' is a 1949 American Western film directed by Ray Nazarro and written by Earle Snell. The film stars Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Leslie Banning, Trevor Bardette, Douglas Fowley and Jock Mahoney. The film was rele ...

'' (1949) – Brown * '' Mark of the Gorilla'' (1950) – Warden Frank R. Bentley * ''

Gunmen of Abilene ''Gunmen of Abilene'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Fred C. Brannon and written by M. Coates Webster. The film stars Allan Lane, Eddy Waller, Roy Barcroft, Donna Hamilton, Peter Brocco and Selmer Jackson. The film was released a ...

'' (1950) – Dr. Johnson * '' No Man of Her Own'' (1950) – Minister (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) – David J. Thurstinn * '' Pygmy Island'' (1950) – Army Officer at Pentagon (uncredited) * '' The Magnificent Yankee'' (1950) – Mr. Amboy (uncredited) * '' The Flying Missile'' (1950) – Col. Halliburton (uncredited) * ''

Bowery Battalion ''Bowery Battalion'' is a 1951 comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on January 24, 1951, by Monogram Pictures and is the twenty-first film in the series. Plot The military is performing a pr ...

'' (1951) – Col. Masters * '' Up Front'' (1951) – General (uncredited) * '' Buckaroo Sheriff of Texas'' (1951) – Governor * '' That's My Boy'' (1951) – Doc Hunter * ''

Purple Heart Diary ''Purple Heart Diary'' is a 1951 American drama film directed by Richard Quine, produced by Sam Katzman and released by Columbia Pictures. It stars Frances Langford and Judd Holdren. Plot During World War II, a singing trio goes out on tour enter ...

'' (1951) – Col. Tappen * ''

Elopement Elopement is a term that is used in reference to a marriage which is conducted in a sudden and secretive fashion, usually involving a hurried flight away from one's place of residence together with one's beloved with the intention of getting ma ...

'' (1951) – Dr. Halsey (uncredited) * ''

Captain Video ''Captain Video and His Video Rangers'' is an American science fiction television series that aired on the DuMont Television Network and was the first series of its genre on American television. The series aired between June 27, 1949, and Apri ...

'' (1951, Serial) – J.R. Wade-Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety (uncredited) * '' Indian Uprising'' (1952) – Commissioner of Indian Affairs (uncredited) * ''

Deadline - U.S.A. Deadline(s) or The Deadline(s) may refer to: * Time limit A time limit or deadline is a narrow field of time, or a particular point in time, by which an objective or task must be accomplished. Once that time has passed, the item may be considered ...

'' (1952) – Williams (uncredited) * ''

Young Man with Ideas ''Young Man with Ideas'' is a 1952 romantic comedy film directed by Mitchell Leisen and starring Ruth Roman and Glenn Ford. It was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay concern a young small-town lawyer, who moves his family from Monta ...

'' (1952) – Merritt Crayton – Attorney (uncredited) * ''

Montana Territory The Territory of Montana was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from May 26, 1864, until November 8, 1889, when it was admitted as the 41st state in the Union as the state of Montana. Original boundaries ...

'' (1952) – Banker (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) – Party Guest Greeting Ambassador (uncredited) * ''

We're Not Married! ''We're Not Married!'' is a 1952 American anthology romantic comedy film directed by Edmund Goulding. It was released by 20th Century Fox. The screenplay was written by Nunnally Johnson, while the story was adapted by Dwight Taylor from Gin ...

'' (1952) – Chaplain Hall (uncredited) * '' Sudden Fear'' (1952) – Dr. Van Roan (uncredited) * ''

Ruby Gentry ''Ruby Gentry'' is a 1952 film directed by King Vidor, and starring Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, and Karl Malden. In February 2020, the film was shown at the 70th Berlin International Film Festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to K ...

'' (1952) – Club Member at Bar (uncredited) * ''

Jack McCall, Desperado ''Jack McCall, Desperado'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring George Montgomery. It portrays the historical shooting of Wild Bill Hickok by Jack McCall in 1876. The film's sets were designed by the art direc ...

'' (1953) – Col. Brand * ''Rebel City'' (1953) – Col. Barnes (uncredited) * ''

The President's Lady ''The President's Lady'' is a 1951 novel of the life of American president Andrew Jackson and his marriage to Rachel Donelson Robards, written by Irving Stone. A biographical film was made in 1953 by 20th Century Fox, directed by Henry Levin and ...

'' (1953) – Col. Green (uncredited) * ''

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) – Gen. Carson * '' Crazylegs'' (1953) – President of Michigan Alumni Association (uncredited) * ''

Demetrius and the Gladiators ''Demetrius and the Gladiators'' is a 1954 American biblical drama film and a sequel to '' The Robe''. The picture was made by 20th Century Fox, directed by Delmer Daves and produced by Frank Ross. The screenplay was written by Philip Dunne ...

'' (1954) – Senator (uncredited) * ''

Seven Angry Men ''Seven Angry Men'' is a 1955 American Western film directed by Charles Marquis Warren and starring Raymond Massey, Debra Paget and Jeffrey Hunter. It is about the abolitionist John Brown, particularly his involvement in Bleeding Kansas and hi ...

'' (1955) – Ralph Waldo Emerson (uncredited) * ''

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, h ...

'' (1955) – V.I.P. (uncredited) * ''

Devil Goddess ''Devil Goddess'' (1955) is the sixteenth and final Jungle Jim film produced by Columbia Pictures. It features Johnny Weissmuller in his third and last performance as the protagonist adventurer Johnny Weissmuller (a character previously called "Ju ...

'' (1955) – Prof. Carl Blakely * '' Autumn Leaves'' (1956) – Mr. Wetherby * ''

Three Brave Men ''Three Brave Men'' is a 1956 drama film directed by Philip Dunne and starring Ray Milland and Ernest Borgnine. The film was based on real-life events arising in Greenbelt, Maryland,Knepper, Cathy D. ''Greenbelt, Maryland: A Living Legacy of the ...

'' (1956) – Retired Admiral (uncredited) * ''

Hellcats of the Navy ''Hellcats of the Navy'' is a 1957 American black-and-white World War II submarine film drama from Columbia Pictures, produced by Charles H. Schneer and directed by Nathan Juran. The film stars Ronald Reagan and his wife, billed under her scre ...

'' (1957) – Fleet Adm. Chester W. Nimitz (uncredited) * ''

The Lost Missile ''The Lost Missile'' is a 1958 American science fiction film written by John McPartland and science-fiction writer Jerome Bixby. It was to have been directed by William Berke, who was also the executive producer, but following Berke's sudden de ...

'' (1958) – Secretary of State * ''

The Atomic Submarine ''The Atomic Submarine'' is a 1959 independently made, American black-and-white science-fiction film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Joi Lansing and Jean Moorhead, with John Hilliard as ...

'' (1959) – Adm. Terhune * ''

The Gallant Hours ''The Gallant Hours'' is an American docudrama from 1960 about William F. Halsey, Jr. and his efforts in fighting against Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto and the Imperial Japanese Navy in the Guadalcanal campaign of World War II. This film was direc ...

'' (1960) – Adm. Chester W. Nimitz (uncredited) * ''

The Wheeler Dealers ''The Wheeler Dealers'' (a.k.a. ''Separate Beds'' in the UK) is a 1963 American romantic comedy film produced by Martin Ransohoff, directed by Arthur Hiller and starring James Garner and Lee Remick. The script was written by George Goodman and ...

'' (1963) – Businessman (uncredited)

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