Wheeler Oakman (born Vivian Eichelberger; February 21, 1890 – March 19, 1949) was an American

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Early years

Oakman was born as Vivian Eichelberger in

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, and educated in that city's schools. He grew up in Fairfax, Virginia, after moving there from Washington.

Career

Peck's Bad Boy (1921) - Doris May, Wheeler Oakman, Jackie Coogan (sepia)

Before acting in films, Oakman was active in stock theater in the eastern United States. Oakman appeared in over 280 films between 1912 and 1948. In silent films, he was often a leading man. Among his leading ladies were

Priscilla Dean Priscilla Dean (November 25, 1896 – December 27, 1987) was an American actress popular in silent film as well as in theatre, with a career spanning two decades. Biography She was born on November 25, 1896 in Manhattan, New York City to an activ ...

Kathlyn Williams Kathlyn Williams (born Kathleen Mabel Williams, May 31, 1879 – September 23, 1960) was an American actress, known for her blonde beauty and daring antics, who performed on stage as well as in early silent film. She began her career onstage in ...

Colleen Moore Colleen Moore (born Kathleen Morrison; August 19, 1899 – January 25, 1988) was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era. Moore became one of the most fashionable (and highly-paid) stars of the era and helped po ...

and

Annette Kellerman Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann (6 July 1887 – 6 November 1975) was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, and writer. Kellermann was one of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, instead of the then ...

. His most successful movie was ''Mickey'', a 1918 comedy-drama, in which he played the love interest of

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. In 1928, he had a prominent role as the crime boss in the first all talking feature movie ever made, ''Lights of New York''. Later in the sound era, his career declined, and he often portrayed villains or even

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, frequently appearing in crime thrillers, melodramas and in

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. In 1932, he appeared alongside

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in ''

Sundown Rider ''Sundown Rider'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Buck Jones. It was produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures. A print is held by the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio-Visual Con ...

'' and

John Wayne Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed The Duke or Duke Wayne, was an American actor who became a popular icon through his starring roles in films made during Hollywood's Gol ...

in ''

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''.

Later years

Just prior to his death, Oakman was the assistant manager of a North Hollywood theater.

Personal life and death

In 1920, Oakman married popular actress

, his costar in '' Outside the Law'' (1920) and ''

The Virgin of Stamboul ''The Virgin of Stamboul'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by Tod Browning and starring husband and wife team Priscilla Dean and Wheeler Oakman and featuring Wallace Beery in a supporting role. Plot Based upon a review in a film ...

'' (1920). They were divorced in 1926. On September 22, 1927, he married Virginia Jennings in Los Angeles. On December 27, 1932, he married Frances I. Jones in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1949, at age 59, Oakman died in

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. He was interred at

Pierce Brothers Valhalla Memorial Park Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery is located at 10621 Victory Boulevard in North Hollywood and Burbank, California. The cemetery has an entrance called the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation that is the final resting place for aviatio ...

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. There is no marker on his grave.

Selected filmography

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Alas! Poor Yorick! ''Alas! Poor Yorick!'' is a 1913 American short comedy film featuring Fatty Arbuckle. The film's title is taken from the Shakespeare play ''Hamlet''. The film was both written and directed by Colin Campbell, and was released on April 21, 19 ...

'' (1913, Short) - Montgomery Irving - the Real Actor *'' The Spoilers'' (1914) - The Broncho Kid, alias of Drury *''

Shotgun Jones ''Shotgun Jones'' is a 1914 American short silent Western film directed by Colin Campbell. Cast * Wheeler Oakman * Jack McDonald * Frank Clark (as Frank M. Clark) * Hoot Gibson * Bessie Eyton * Fernando Gálvez * William Elmer * Joseph ...

'' (1914, Short) - Shotgun Jones *''

Chip of the Flying U ''Chip of the Flying U'' is a 1926 American silent Western comedy film based on a novel by Bertha Muzzy Sinclair. It was directed by Lynn Reynolds and starred Hoot Gibson. Universal Pictures produced and released the film. A print is preser ...

'' (1914, Short) - Weary *''

In the Days of the Thundering Herd ''In the Days of the Thundering Herd'' is a 1914 silent film western directed jointly by Colin Campbell and Francis J. Grandon. It was produced by the Selig Polyscope Company and distributed by General Film Company. This film stars Tom Mix ...

'' (1914) - Chief Swift Wing *''

The Carpet from Bagdad ''The Carpet from Bagdad'' is a 1915 American silent adventure film directed by Colin Campbell and based on Harold MacGrath's 1911 eponymous novel. In the story, Horace Wadsworth (played by Guy Oliver), one of a gang of criminals also planni ...

'' (1915) - George P.A. Jones *'' The Melting Pot'' (1915) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''The Rosary'' (1915) - Bruce Wilton * '' Sweet Alyssum'' (1915) - Wynne Garlan *''

Hell's Hinges ''Hell's Hinges'' is a 1916 American silent Western film starring William S. Hart and Clara Williams. Directed by Charles Swickard, William S. Hart and Clifford Smith, and produced by Thomas H. Ince, the screenplay was written by C. Gardne ...

'' (1916) - Rowdy Townsman (uncredited) *''

The Ne'er-Do-Well ''The Ne'er-Do-Well'' is a 1923 American comedy silent film directed by Alfred E. Green. The film stars Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, Gertrude Astor, John Miltern, Gus Weinberg, and Sidney Smith. The screenplay by Rex Beach and Louis Stevens is ...

'' (1916) - Kirk Anthony, the Ne're-Do-Well *''The Cycle of Fate'' (1916) - Joe Strong *''

The Battle of Hearts ''The Battle of Hearts'' is a 1916 American silent drama film written and directed by Oscar Apfel, and produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. It starred William Farnum and Elda Furry (later known as Hedda Hopper). The story was by F ...

'' (1916) - Jo Sprague *''The Crisis'' (1916) *'' Betrayed'' (1917) - William Jerome * ''

Princess Virtue ''Princess Virtue'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Mae Murray, Lule Warrenton and Wheeler Oakman. An incomplete copy was found and kept in the Library of Congress. Prints and/or fragments were foun ...

'' (1917) - Basil Demarest *'' Face Value'' (1917) - Bertram Van Twiller *'' I Love You'' (1918) - Armand de Gautier *''

Revenge Revenge is committing a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. Francis Bacon described revenge as a kind of "wild justice" that "does... offend the law ndputteth the law out of office." Pr ...

'' (1918) - Dick Randall *'' The Claim'' (1918) - John MacDonald *''

Mickey Mickey is a given name and nickname, almost always masculine and often a short form (hypocorism) of Michael (given name), Michael, and occasionally a surname. Notable people and characters with the name include: People Given name or nickname Men ...

'' (1918) - Herbert Thornhill *''

False Evidence False evidence, fabricated evidence, forged evidence, fake evidence or tainted evidence is information created or obtained illegally in order to sway the verdict in a court case. Falsified evidence could be created by either side in a case (inc ...

'' (1919) - Burr Gordon *''The Splendid Sin'' (1919) - Stephen Hartley *'' Back to God's Country'' (1919) - Peter Burke *''

A Woman of Pleasure ''A Woman of Pleasure'' is a lost 1919 American silent drama film directed by Wallace Worsley and starring Blanche Sweet. It was distributed by Pathé Exchange in the United States. Cast * Blanche Sweet as Alice Dane * Wheeler Oakman as Bobby R ...

'' (1919) - Bobby Ralston *''

Eve in Exile ''Eve in Exile'' is a 1919 American silent drama film directed by Burton George based upon a novel by Cosmo Hamilton. It stars stage actress Charlotte Wallker and was distributed by Pathe Exchange. The film is preserved in the Library of Congre ...

'' (1919) - Paul Armitage *''

'' (1920) - Capt. Carlisle Pemberton *''

What Women Love ''What Women Love'' is a lost 1920 American silent comedy drama film directed by Nate Watt and starring Annette Kellerman. Cast *Annette Kellerman as Annabel Cotton * Ralph Lewis as James King Cotton *Wheeler Oakman as Willy St. John *William ...

'' (1920) - Willy St. John *'' Outside the Law'' (1920) - Dapper Bill Ballard *''

Peck's Bad Boy Henry "Hennery" Peck, popularly known as Peck's Bad Boy, is a fictional character created by George Wilbur Peck (1840–1916). First appearing in the 1883 novel ''Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa'', the Bad Boy has appeared in numerous print, stage, and ...

'' (1921) - Dr. Jack Martin - the Man in the Case *''

Penny of Top Hill Trail ''Penny of Top Hill Trail'' is a 1921 American silent Western comedy film based on the 1919 novel by Belle Kanaris Maniates. It was directed by Arthur Berthelet and stars Bessie Love. The film was produced by Andrew J. Callaghan Productions ...

'' (1921) - Kurt Walters *''

A Wise Fool ''A Wise Fool'' is a 1921 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky and released by Paramount Pictures. This film is based on the novel ''The Money Master'' by Sir Gilbert Parker and was directed by George Melford. James Kirkw ...

'' (1921) - (uncredited) *''

The Son of the Wolf ''The Son of the Wolf'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Norman Dawn and starring Edith Roberts, Wheeler Oakman and Sam Allen. It is a northern set in Canada's Yukon and is based on a short story of the same name by Jack Lo ...

'' (1922) - Scruff Mackenzie * '' The Half Breed'' (1922) - Delmar Spavinaw (the halfbreed) *'' Slippy McGee'' (1923) - Slippy McGee * ''

Mine to Keep ''Mine to Keep'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Bryant Washburn, Charlotte Stevens and Wheeler Oakman.Munden p.515 Synopsis A newly married couple both suspect the other of infidelity. They separate ...

'' (1923) - Clint Mowbray *'' The Love Trap'' (1923)- Grant Garrison * '' Other Men's Daughters'' (1923) - 'Winnie' * ''

Lilies of the Streets ''Lilies of the Streets'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Joseph Levering and starring Virginia Lee Corbin, Wheeler Oakman, and Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that originated in t ...

'' (1925) - Frank Delmore *''

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'' (1925) - Director *'' In Borrowed Plumes'' (1926) - Jack Raymond *'' Fangs of Justice'' (1926) - Paul Orr *''

Heroes of the Night ''Heroes of the Night'' is a 1927 silent film comedy directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Cullen Landis. It was produced by Gotham Pictures and released by Lumas Film Corporation. The film is preserved in the Library of Congress collection. ...

'' (1927) - Jack Nichols *''

The Snarl of Hate ''The Snarl of Hate'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Johnnie Walker, Mildred June and Jack Richardson.Woods p.140 Cast * Johnnie Walker as Charles Taylor / Robert Taylor * Mildred June as Laura Warre ...

'' (1927) - Boy Maxson *''

Hey! Hey! Cowboy ''Hey! Hey! Cowboy'' is a lost film, lost 1927 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Lynn Reynolds and Edward Laemmle and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and released by Universal Pictures. Cast * Hoot Gib ...

'' (1927) - John Evans *'' Out All Night'' (1927) - Kerrigan * '' Top Sergeant Mulligan'' (1928) - The captain *''

The Broken Mask ''The Broken Mask'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by James P. Hogan and starring Cullen Landis, Barbara Bedford and Wheeler Oakman.Munden p.93 It was made by the independent Morris R. Schlank's production company. A review in ' ...

'' (1928) - Dr. Gordon White *''

The Heart of Broadway ''The Heart of Broadway'' is a 1928 American silent melodrama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Pauline Garon. It was produced by Worne and distributed by Rayart Pictures. Cast *Pauline Garon as Roberta Clemmons *Robert Agnew as Billy Win ...

'' (1928) - 'Dandy Jim' Doyle * ''

Danger Patrol ''Danger Patrol'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Lew Landers from a screenplay by Sy Bartlett based on a story by Helen Vreeland and Hilda Vincent. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, it was released on December 3, 1937 ...

'' (1928) - George Gambler *''Black Feather'' (1928) *''

The Masked Angel ''The Masked Angel'' is a lost 1928 silent film romantic drama directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Betty Compson. It was produced and distributed by independent studio Chadwick Pictures. Cast *Betty Compson - Betty *Erick Arnold - Jimmy Prue ...

'' (1928) - Luther Spence *'' Lights of New York'' (1928) - 'Hawk' Miller *''

The Good-Bye Kiss ''The Good-Bye Kiss'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film directed by Mack Sennett and written by Jefferson Moffitt, Mack Sennett and Carl Harbaugh. The film stars Johnny Burke, Sally Eilers, Matty Kemp, Wheeler Oakman, Irving Bacon and Lione ...

'' (1928) - Sgt. Hoffman *''

While the City Sleeps While the City Sleeps may refer to: * ''While the City Sleeps'' (1928 film), an American silent film starring Lon Chaney * ''While the City Sleeps'' (1950 film), a Swedish drama scripted by Ingmar Bergman * ''While the City Sleeps'' (1956 film), ...

'' (1928) - Eddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson *''

The Power of the Press ''The Power of the Press'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as an aspiring newspaper reporter and Jobyna Ralston as a young woman suspected of murder. In 2005, the film was select ...

'' (1928) - Van *'' What a Night!'' (1928) - Mike Corney *''

Morgan's Last Raid ''Morgan's Last Raid'' is a lost 1929 American silent Western film directed by Nick Grinde and written by Harry Braxton and Bradley King. The film stars Tim McCoy, Dorothy Sebastian, Wheeler Oakman, Al Ernest Garcia and Hank Mann. The film ...

'' (1929) - John Bland *''

The Devil's Chaplain ''The Devil's Chaplain'' is a 1929 American silent romance film directed by Duke Worne, written by Arthur Hoerl and George Bronson Howard and featuring Boris Karloff. It was produced by Trem Carr and released by Rayart Pictures. Cast * Corneli ...

'' (1929) - Nicholay *'' The Shakedown'' (1929) - Manager *''

The Donovan Affair ''The Donovan Affair'' is a 1929 American Pre-Code comedic murder-mystery film directed by Frank Capra. It was produced by Harry Cohn for Columbia Pictures and is based upon the play of the same name by Owen Davis. Its original soundtrack, recor ...

'' (1929) - Porter *''

Father and Son Father and Son or Fathers and Sons may refer to: Literature * ''Father and Son'' (book), a 1907 memoir by Edmund Gosse *Father and Son (comics), cartoon characters created by E. O. Plauen * ''Fathers and Sons'' (novel), an 1862 novel by Ivan Tur ...

'' (1929) - Anton Lebau *'' On with the Show'' (1929) - Durant * ''

Handcuffed ''Handcuffed'' is a 1929 American silent mystery film directed by Duke Worne and starring Virginia Brown Faire, Wheeler Oakman and Dean Jagger.Munden p.322 Synopsis Gerald Morely's father is ruined in a stock fraud and commits suicide. When sho ...

'' (1929) - Tom Bennett *''

Hurricane A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain and squalls. Depend ...

'' (1929) - First Mate (uncredited) *'' The Girl from Woolworth's'' (1929) - Lawrence Mayfield *''

Shanghai Lady ''Shanghai Lady'' is a 1929 American Drama (film and television), drama film directed by John S. Robertson and written by Houston Branch and Winnifred Eaton (writer), Winnifred Reeve. It is based on the 1910 play ''Drifting'' by John Colton (scr ...

'' (1929) - Repen *''

Little Johnny Jones ''Little Johnny Jones'' is a musical by George M. Cohan. The show introduced Cohan's tunes " Give My Regards to Broadway" and " The Yankee Doodle Boy." The "Yankee Doodle" character was inspired by real-life Hall of Fame jockey Tod Sloan. Bac ...

'' (1929) - Wyman *''

The Show of Shows ''The Show of Shows'' is a 1929 American pre-Code musical revue film directed by John G. Adolfi and distributed by Warner Bros. The all-talking Vitaphone production cost $850,000 and was shot almost entirely in Technicolor. ''The Show of Sho ...

'' (1929) - Performer in 'The Pirate' Number (uncredited) *''

Roaring Ranch ''Roaring Ranch'' is a 1930 American pre-Code Western film written and directed by B. Reeves Eason. The film stars Hoot Gibson, and it was released on April 27, 1930, by Universal Pictures. Cast *Hoot Gibson as Jim Dailey * Frank Clark as To ...

'' (1930) - Ramsey Kane *'' The Big Fight'' (1930) - Steve *'' The Bad Man'' (1930) *''

On Your Back ''On Your Back'' is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Guthrie McClintic and written by Howard J. Green. The film stars Irene Rich, Raymond Hackett, H. B. Warner, Wheeler Oakman, Marion Shilling and Ilka Chase. The film was releas ...

'' (1930) - 'Lucky' Jim Seymour *''

The Costello Case ''The Costello Case'' is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Walter Lang. Cast * Tom Moore as Mahoney * Lola Lane as Mollie * Roscoe Karns as Blair * Wheeler Oakman as Mile-Away-Harry * Russell Hardie as Jimmie * William B. David ...

'' (1930) - Mile-Away-Harry *'' The Lawless Woman'' (1931) - 'Poker' Wilson *''

Sky Raiders ''Sky Raiders'' is a 12-episode 1941 Universal film serial. The serial was directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor. ''Sky Raiders'' stars Donald Woods, Billy Halop, Robert Armstrong and Eduardo Ciannelli. ''Sky Raiders'' has little in common wi ...

'' (1931) - Willard *''

The Good Bad Girl ''The Good Bad Girl'' is a 1931 American romance film based on a novel by Winifred Van Duzer. Cast * Mae Clarke as Marcia Cameron * James Hall as Bob Henderson * Marie Prevost as Trixie Barnes * Robert Ellis as Dapper Dan Tyler * Nance O'Neil ...

'' (1931) - Moreland *'' The Back Page'' (1931, Short) *''

First Aid First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery. It includes initial in ...

'' (1931) - Michael Rush *''

Devil on Deck ''Devil on Deck'' is a 1932 Pre-code talking film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Reed Howes and Molly O'Day. It was produced and distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures, a B-movie studio that turned out occasionally some successful pict ...

'' (1932) - Shanghai Morgan *''

'' (1932) - Utah Becker *'' The Airmail Mystery'' (1932, Serial) - Judson Ward *''

The Riding Tornado ''The Riding Tornado'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Torrant * Shirley Grey as Patsy Olcott * Montagu Love as Walt Corson * Wheeler Oakman as Hatch Engall * Wallace MacDonald as ...

'' (1932) - Hatch Engall *'' Two-Fisted Law'' (1932) - Bob Russell *''

Beauty Parlor ''Beauty Parlor'' (Movie) is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Barbara Kent, Joyce Compton and John Harron.Pitts p. 90 Cast * Barbara Kent as Sally Dale * Joyce Compton as Joan Perry * John Harron ...

'' (1932) - Fremont *''

The Honor of the Press ''The Honor of the Press'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code crime film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring Edward J. Nugent, Rita La Roy and Dorothy Gulliver.Pitts p.329 It was produced as a second feature for release by Mayfair Pictures. The fil ...

'' (1932) - Roger Bradley *''The Boiling Point'' (1932) - Holt Norbo - Bank Cashier *'' Gorilla Ship'' (1932) - Philip Wells *''

The Western Code ''The Western Code'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy and starring Tim McCoy, Nora Lane, and Mischa Auer. The film contains the first known instance of the phrase "This town ain't big enough for the both of us" in ...

'' (1932) - Nick Grindell *'' The Heart Punch'' (1932) - Spike Patterson *'' Speed Demon'' (1932) - Pete Stenner *''

Guilty or Not Guilty ''Guilty or Not Guilty'' was a Television in Canada, Canadian panel quiz show television series which aired on CBC Television from 1958 to 1959. Premise Duncan Crux, a lawyer, hosted this Vancouver-produced series. Actual legal cases were pre ...

'' (1932) - Joe *'' End of the Trail'' (1932) - Major Jenkins *''

'' (1932) - Laughing Maxey *'' Man of Action'' (1933) - Sheriff Clem Norton * ''

Revenge at Monte Carlo ''Revenge at Monte Carlo'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring June Collyer, José Crespo (actor), José Crespo and Wheeler Oakman.Pitts, p. 329 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Mystery ...

'' (1933) - Spike Maguire *'' Silent Men'' (1933) - Ed Wilder *''

Soldiers of the Storm ''Soldiers of the Storm'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Regis Toomey, Anita Page and Robert Ellis. Synopsis When a new airport opens in a town close to the Mexican border, the Border Patro ...

'' (1933) - George *''

Rusty Rides Alone ''Rusty Rides Alone'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy. The film was remade in 1939 as '' Riders of the Sage''. Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Burke * Silver King the Dog as Silver - Tim's ...

'' (1933) - Poe Powers *''

Hold the Press ''Hold the Press'' is a 1933 American pre-Code crime drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Tim McCoy, Shirley Grey, and Wheeler Oakman, and was released on October 25, 1933. Cast list * Tim McCoy as Tim Collins * Shirley Grey as Edith Wh ...

'' (1933) - Hugh Abbott *''

Broadway Thru a Keyhole ''Broadway Through a Keyhole'', also billed as ''Broadway Thru a Keyhole'', is a 1933 American pre-Code musical film produced by Twentieth Century Pictures and released by United Artists. New York City speakeasy proprietress Texas Guinan appear ...

'' (1933) - Sam (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) - Gangster with Shotgun (uncredited) *'' Palooka'' (1934) - Rafferty (uncredited) * '' Paradise Valley'' (1934) - 'Smiley' Mason *'' The Lost Jungle'' (1934) - Kirby * ''

One Is Guilty ''One Is Guilty'' is a 1934 American pre-Code mystery crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Ralph Bellamy, Shirley Grey and Rita La Roy. It is the second in a series of four films featuring Bellamy as Inspector Steve Trent following ...

'' (1934) - Toledo Eddie Marchetti *''

Operator 13 ''Operator 13'' is a 1934 American pre-Code romance film directed by Richard Boleslawski and starring Marion Davies, Gary Cooper, and Jean Parker. Based on stories written by Robert W. Chambers, the film is about a Union spy who impersonates a ...

'' (1934) - Scout (uncredited) *''

In Old Santa Fe ''In Old Santa Fe'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by David Howard, starring Ken Maynard, George "Gabby" Hayes and Evalyn Knapp and featuring the first screen appearance of Gene Autry, singing a bluegrass rendition of "Wyoming Wal ...

'' (1934) - Tracy * '' Frontier Days'' (1934) - Henry Jethrow *''Undercover Men'' (1934) - Insp. A.R. McCrae *''

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 c ...

'' (1934) - Joe *''

Square Shooter ''Square Shooter'', which was also known under the title ''Quicksand'', is a 1935 American Western film directed by David Selman and starring Tim McCoy, Jacqueline Wells, and Erville Alderson. Cast list * Tim McCoy as Tim Baxter * Jacqueline ...

'' (1935) - Jim Thorne *''

The Phantom Empire ''The Phantom Empire'' is a 1935 American Western serial film directed by Otto Brower and B. Reeves Eason and starring Gene Autry, Frankie Darro, and Betsy King Ross.Magers 2007, p. 21. This 12-chapter Mascot Pictures serial combined the ...

'' (1935) - Lord Argo *''

The Case of the Curious Bride ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

'' (1935) - Detective Jones (uncredited) *'' G Men'' (1935) - Gangster at Lodge Wanting to Quit (uncredited) *''

The Headline Woman ''The Headline Woman'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by William Nigh and starring Heather Angel and Ford Sterling. The film is also known as ''The Woman in the Case'' in the United Kingdom. Cast * Heather Angel as Myrna Van Buren *R ...

'' (1935) - Panther Fielding *'' Motive for Revenge'' (1935) - Doane *''

Code of the Mounted ''The Code of the Mounted'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Sam Newfield from a screenplay by Milton Raison. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Robert Warwick, and Jim Thorpe. Cast Plot Raoul Marlin kills a fur trapper, and is captu ...

'' (1935) - Duval *''

Death from a Distance ''Death from a Distance'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring Russell Hopton, Lola Lane and George F. Marion. The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward C. Jewell. It was the first feature fi ...

'' (1935) - Langsdale, aka George Fremont *''

Born to Gamble ''Born to Gamble'' (1935) is an American film directed by Phil Rosen and released by Republic Pictures. Plot Four brothers feel cursed by their family's gambling bug. All four try to overcome the addiction: only one, the youngest, is successful ...

'' (1935) - Jeff Drugan (uncredited) *''

Trails of the Wild ''Trails of the Wild'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Billie Seward, Monte Blue, Matthew Betz, Fuzzy Knight and Wheeler Oakman. The film was released o ...

'' (1935) - Hardy *''

The Adventures of Rex and Rinty ''The Adventures of Rex and Rinty'' (1935) is a Mascot film serial directed by Ford Beebe and B. Reeves Eason and starring the equine actor Rex ("The King of Wild Horses") and canine actor Rin Tin Tin, Jr. Cast * Rex the king of wild horses as ...

'' (1935) - Henchman Wheeler *''The Man from Guntown'' (1935) - Henry DeLong *''

Annapolis Farewell ''Annapolis Farewell'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Alexander Hall and written by Frank Craven and Jack Wagner. The film stars Guy Standing, Rosalind Keith, Tom Brown, Richard Cromwell, John Howard and Benny Baker. The film was re ...

'' (1935) - Cmdr. Lawson *'' Special Agent'' (1935) - Julie's Kidnapper (uncredited) *''

Timber War ''Timber War'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Sam Newfield from a screenplay by Jos. O'Donnell and Barry Barringer. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Lucille Lund, and Lawrence Gray. Cast * Kermit Maynard as Jim Dolan * Lucille Lund a ...

'' (1935) - Murdock *''

The Mysterious Avenger ''The Mysterious Avenger'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by David Selman. It features an early appearance by Jon Hall. Cast * Charles Starrett ... Ranny Maitland / Ranny Morgan * Joan Perry ... Alice Lockhart * Wheeler Oakman ... ...

'' (1936) - Brophy *''

Roarin' Guns ''Roarin' Guns'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot summary During a range war, the Cattleman's Association send Tim Corwin where he helps out his old friends Bob and Buddy Morgan as well as May Carter. Cast *T ...

'' (1936) - Walton *''

Darkest Africa ''Darkest Africa'' (1936) is a Republic movie serial. This was the first serial produced by Republic Pictures and was a loose sequel to a Mascot Pictures serial called ''The Lost Jungle'', also starring Clyde Beatty. Mascot, and other companies, ...

'' (1936, Serial) - Durkin * ''

Song of the Trail ''Song of the Trail'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Russell Hopton and starring Kermit Maynard, Evelyn Brent and Andrea Leeds.Pitts p.35 Cast * Kermit Maynard as Jim Carter * Evelyn Brent as Myra * Fuzzy Knight as Pudge * Andre ...

'' (1936) - Bob Arnold *''

Thoroughbred The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed. Thoroughbreds are c ...

'' (1936) - Duke Foster *'' Aces and Eights'' (1936) - Ace Morgan *''

Kelly the Second Kelly may refer to: Art and entertainment * Kelly (Kelly Price album) * Kelly (Andrea Faustini album) * ''Kelly'' (musical), a 1965 musical by Mark Charlap * "Kelly" (song), a 2018 single by Kelly Rowland * ''Kelly'' (film), a 1981 Canadi ...

'' (1936) - Bookie (uncredited) *''

Ghost Patrol ''Ghost Patrol'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot A scientific genius has invented a machine capable of causing planes to crash. He uses it on planes loaded with valuables. Various characters become involved in co ...

'' (1936) - Kincaid *''

Gambling with Souls ''Gambling with Souls'' is a 1936 American exploitation film directed by Elmer Clifton. Plot Cast * Martha Chapin as Mrs. Mae Miller *Wheeler Oakman as Lucky Wilder *Bryant Washburn as "Million Dollar" Taylor * Gay Sheridan as Carolyn * Vera ...

'' (1936) - 'Lucky' Wilder *''

Death in the Air ''Death in the Air'' (aka ''Pilot X'' and ''The Mysterious Bombardier'') is a 1937 American film directed by Elmer Clifton and stars Lona Andre, John Carroll, Leon Ames and Henry Hall. The film is also known as ''Murder in the Air'' in the Unit ...

'' (1936) - Lt. Douglas Thompson *''

Bank Alarm ''Bank Alarm'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Conrad Nagel and Eleanor Hunt in the last of their four film G-Man film series. Plot A G-Man (Conrad Nagel) and his girlfriend (Eleanor Hunt) follow a trail ...

'' (1937) - Joe Karlotti *'' Slaves in Bondage'' (1937) - Jim Murray *''

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

'' (1937, Serial) - Stevens *''

Land of Fighting Men ''Land of Fighting Men'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Alan James and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Jack Randall, Bruce Bennett, Louise Stanley, Dick Jones, Walt Shrum and Bob Burns. The film was released on March ...

'' (1938) - Wallace *''

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars ''Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars'' is a 1938 Universal Pictures 15–chapter science-fiction movie serial based on the syndicated newspaper comic strip ''Flash Gordon''. It is the second of the three Flash Gordon serials made by Universal between 1 ...

'' (1938, Serial) - Tarnak *'' Code of the Rangers'' (1938) - Blackie Miller *''

The Texans ''The Texans'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by James P. Hogan and starring Joan Bennett and Randolph Scott. The screenplay was written by Bertram Millhauser, Paul Sloane and William Wister Haines and is based on the novel ''North ...

'' (1938) - Union Captain (uncredited) *'' Red Barry'' (1938, Serial) Weaver *''

In Old Montana ''In Old Montana'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and starring Fred Scott, Jean Carmen and John Merton. It is about the conflict existing between sheepherders and cattlemen in the nineteenth century. Backgrou ...

'' (1939) - Jim Dawson *''

The Lone Ranger Rides Again ''The Lone Ranger Rides Again'' is a 1939 American Republic serial. It was a sequel to Republic's 1938 serial '' The Lone Ranger'', which had been highly successful, and the thirteenth of the sixty-six serials produced by Republic. The serial ...

'' (1939, Serial) - Manny - Fake Drunk (Ch. 9) (uncredited) *''

Buck Rogers Buck Rogers is a science fiction adventure hero and feature comic strip created by Philip Francis Nowlan first appearing in daily US newspapers on January 7, 1929, and subsequently appearing in Sunday newspapers, international newspapers, books ...

'' (1939, Serial) - Lieutenant Patten *'' Wolf Call'' (1939) - Carson *''

Mutiny in the Big House ''Mutiny in the Big House'' is a 1939 American film directed by William Nigh. Plot Father Joe Collins is a kindly but realistic prison chaplain who tries to bring some humanity behind the grim walls of a major penitentiary. One of his success ...

'' (1939) - Prison Guard Benson *''

Torture Ship ''Torture Ship'' is a 1939 American science fiction horror film directed by Victor Halperin, based on Jack London's 1899 short story " A Thousand Deaths". The film stars Lyle Talbot as a mad scientist who performs experiments regarding "the crim ...

'' (1939) - John Ritter *''

Buried Alive Premature burial, also known as live burial, burial alive, or vivisepulture, means to be buried while still alive. Animals or humans may be buried alive accidentally on the mistaken assumption that they are dead, or intentionally as a form of t ...

'' (1939) - Manning *'' Power Dive'' (1941) - Sam - 1st Bartender (uncredited) *''

The Medico of Painted Springs ''The Medico of Painted Springs'' (also known as ''Doctor's Alibi'') is a 1941 American Western film produced by Columbia Pictures. Based on the novel of the same name by James Lyon Rubel, the film stars Charles Starrett, Terry Walker, Ben Tagg ...

'' (1941) - Fred Burns *''

Escort Girl A call girl or female escort is a sex worker who (unlike a street walker) does not display her profession to the general public, nor does she usually work in an institution like a brothel, although she may be employed by an escort agency.< ...

'' (1941) - Gregory Stone *'' Double Trouble'' (1941) - Kimble *''

So's Your Aunt Emma ''So's Your Aunt Emma'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring ZaSu Pitts and Roger Pryor. The film is also known as ''Meet the Mob''. Plot Emma Bates is an old spinster living with her equally unmarried sisters. ...

'' (1942) - Blackie Hale, Henderson's Triggerman (uncredited) *''

Bowery at Midnight ''Bowery at Midnight'' is a 1942 American Monogram Pictures horror film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Bela Lugosi and John Archer. The film was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1949. Plot Lugosi plays a psychology professor by day who, ...

'' (1942) - Stratton *''

Fall In ''Fall In'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Kurt Neumann and written by Eugene Conrad and Edward E. Seabrook. The film stars William Tracy, Joe Sawyer, Robert Barrat, Jean Porter and Arthur Hunnicutt. The film was released on November ...

'' (1942) - Army Officer (uncredited) *''

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack ''The Adventures of Smilin' Jack'' is an aviation comic strip that first appeared October 1, 1933, in the ''Chicago Tribune'' and ended April 1, 1973. After a run of 40 years, it was the longest-running aviation comic strip. The strip was created ...

'' (1943, Serial) - Freighter Mate

hs. 7-8 HS or Hs can stand for: Businesses and brands * HS Produkt, a Croatian firearms manufacturer * ''Helsingin Sanomat'', a newspaper in Finland * Hawker Siddeley, aircraft manufacturing group * Henschel & Son, in aircraft prefixes; e.g., Hs 117 * H ...

(uncredited) *'' The Fighting Buckaroo'' (1943) - Sam Thatcher (uncredited) *'' Kid Dynamite'' (1943) - Tony - Bookie *''

The Ape Man ''The Ape Man'' is a 1943 American horror film directed by William Beaudine. The film is based on "They Creep in the Dark" by Karl Brown, which was published in ''The Saturday Evening Post''. It stars Bela Lugosi as Dr. James Brewster who is ai ...

'' (1943) - Police Detective Brady *''

Saddles and Sagebrush ''Saddles and Sagebrush'' is a 1943 American musical Western film directed by William Berke and starring Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor and Ann Savage.Morton & Adamson p.86-88 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lionel Banks. Plot ...

'' (1943) - Henchman Ace Barko *''

Ghosts on the Loose ''Ghosts on the Loose'' is a 1943 American comedy horror film and the fourteenth film in the East Side Kids series, directed by William Beaudine. The picture co-stars horror film icon Bela Lugosi as well as Ava Gardner in one of her earliest rol ...

'' (1943) - Tony *''

Spotlight Scandals ''Spotlight Scandals'' or ''Spotlight Revue'' is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by William Beaudine. It was the first of a four-picture contract comic actor Billy Gilbert signed with Monogram Pictures. Butch and Buddy, the team who ...

'' (1943) - Promoter *''

The Girl from Monterrey ''The Girl from Monterrey'' is a 1943 American film directed by Wallace Fox starring Armida Vendrell as PRCs version of the Mexican Spitfire. The film is also known as ''The Girl from Monterey'' (American alternative spelling). Plot summary In ...

'' (1943) - Fight Announcer *''

Campus Rhythm ''Campus Rhythm'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and starring Johnny Downs, Gale Storm and Robert Lowery.Tucker p.75 Cast * Johnny Downs as 'Scoop' Davis * Gale Storm as Joan Abbott, aka Susie Smith * Robert Lowe ...

'' (1943) - Sponsor (uncredited) *'' What a Man!'' (1944) - Tim - 1st Detective *''

Sundown Valley ''Sundown Valley'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Benjamin H. Kline and written by Luci Ward. The film stars Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Jeanne Bates and Jimmy Wakely. The film was released on March 23, 1944, by Columbia Picture ...

'' (1944) - Cab Baxter (uncredited) *''

Riding West ''Riding West'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring Charles Starrett. Plot Steve Jordan (Charles Starrett) is hired by Alexander Morton (Steve Clark) as the head man to get the stations, horses and people in ...

'' (1944) - Captain Amos Karnes *'' Three of a Kind'' (1944) - Oliver *''

Bowery Champs ''Bowery Champs'' is a 1944 American film directed by William Beaudine and starring the East Side Kids. Plot After she files for divorce from nightclub owner Tom Wilson, former Broadway star Gypsy Carmen demands that he return the securities that ...

'' (1944) - Tom Wilson *'' Mom and Dad'' (1945) - Bourbon Drinker on Train *'' Brenda Starr, Reporter'' (1945, Serial) - Joe Heller / Lew Heller (uncredited) *''Rough Ridin' Justice'' (1945) - Virgil Trent (uncredited) *''

Trouble Chasers ''Trouble Chasers'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Lew Landers and starring Billy Gilbert and Shemp Howard."Abbott and Costello Comedy Comes to the Keith Memorial: 'Bedside Manner' 'Teen-Age Girls'" ''The Christian Science Monitor'' 12 ...

'' (1945) - Dek Sharp *''

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) - Bartender (uncredited) *'' Who's Guilty?'' (1945, Serial) - Smiley *''

Hop Harrigan Hop Harrigan (also known as The Guardian Angel and Black Lamp) is a fictional character published by All-American Publications. He appeared in American comic books, radio serials and film serials. He was created by Jon Blummer, and was a popular h ...

'' (1946, Serial) - Alex Ballard *'' In Fast Company'' (1946) - Cabbie-Henchman with graying mustache (uncredited) *''

Son of the Guardsman ''Son of the Guardsman'' is an American film serial released in 1946 by Columbia Pictures. It was the 31st of the 57 serials produced by that studio. ''Son of the Guardsman'' is a rare serial with a period setting, in this case 12th century Englan ...

'' (1946, Serial) - Lord Markham (uncredited) *'' Jack Armstrong'' (1947, Serial) - Prof. Hobart Zorn *''

Brick Bradford ''Brick Bradford'' is a science fiction comic strip created by writer William Ritt, a journalist based in Cleveland, and artist Clarence Gray. It was first distributed on August 21, 1933 by Central Press Association, a subsidiary of King Features ...

'' (1947, Serial) - Louis Walthar *''

Superman Superman is a superhero who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, and debuted in the comic book ''Action Comics'' #1 (cover-dated June 1938 and publi ...

'' (1948, Serial) - Dr. Fredrick Larkin (uncredited) (final film role)

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