Earl Dwire (October 3, 1883 – January 16, 1940), born Earl Dean Dwire, was an American character actor who appeared in more than 150 movies between 1921 and his death in 1940. Dwire acted for three years in stock theater with companies in Portland and Seattle. In December 1912, he joined the American Theater company in Spokane, Washington, and shortly after was named the company's manager when the previous manager resigned. In 1921, he acted with, and was the director of, the Wright Players. Noted for his almost frightening long face, Dwire worked mainly as a villain in westerns, including ''

Riders of Destiny ''Riders of Destiny'' is a 1933 pre-Code Western musical film starring 26-year-old John Wayne as Singin' Sandy Saunders, the screen's second singing cowboy (the first being Ken Maynard in the 1929 film '' The Wagon Master''). It was the first ...

'' (1933) with

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 Go ...

in the first

singing cowboy A singing cowboy was a subtype of the archetypal cowboy hero of early Western films. It references real-world campfire side ballads in the American frontier, the original cowboys sang of life on the trail with all the challenges, hardships, and ...

movie and ''

The Trail Beyond ''The Trail Beyond'' is a 1934 Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne, Noah Beery Sr., and Noah Beery Jr. The motion picture was based on the novel ''The Wolf Hunters'' by James Oliver Curwood, which was also adapt ...

'' (1934) opposite Wayne, Noah Beery, Sr., and

Noah Beery, Jr. Noah Lindsey Beery (August 10, 1913 – November 1, 1994) was an American actor often specializing in warm, friendly character roles similar to many portrayed by his Oscar-winning uncle, Wallace Beery. Unlike his more famous uncle, however, ...

He enjoys a particularly large showcase opposite John Wayne and Gabby Hayes in '' The Lawless Frontier'' (1934). He also appeared in Bob Steele vehicles such as '' Alias John Law'' (1935).

Selected filmography

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The Kingfisher's Roost ''The Kingfisher's Roost'' is a 1921 American silent western film directed by Louis Chaudet and Paul Hurst and starring Neal Hart, William Quinn and Ben Corbett.Munden p.407 It was made and distributed by the independent Pinnacle Productions. ...

'' (1921) - Dave Butler (the Grocer) *''Dugan of the Badlands'' (1931) - Lang *''

Alias – the Bad Man ''Alias – the Bad Man'', also known as ''Alias Bad Man'', is a 1931 American pre-Code Western film, directed by Phil Rosen and starring Ken Maynard, Virginia Brown Faire, and Frank Mayo. It was released on July 15, 1931. Plot Clem Nevill ...

'' (1931) - Townsman (uncredited) *''

The Montana Kid ''The Montana Kid'' is a 1931 pre-Code American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser starring the team of Bill Cody and Andy Shuford. p. 217 Pitts, Michael R.''Western Movies: A Guide to 5,105 Feature Films, 2nd edition'' McFarland Januar ...

'' (1931) - Deputy (uncredited) *'' Oklahoma Jim'' (1931) - Cavalry Sergeant *''Ghost City'' (1932) - Barfly (uncredited) *'' Law of the West'' (1932) - Henchman Butch *''Tangled Fortunes'' (1932) - Townsman (uncredited) *''Riders of the Desert'' (1932) - Bill - A Ranger (uncredited) *'' The Man from Hell's Edges'' (1932) - Morgan - Henchman *''

Mason of the Mounted ''Mason of the Mounted'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. It was the fourth Monogram Pictures eight-film Western film series "the Bill and Andy series" with Bill Cody co-starring with child actor Andy Shufo ...

'' (1932) - Henchman Dwire (uncredited) *''Law of the North'' (1932) - Deputy (uncredited) *'' Honor of the Mounted'' (1932) - Deputy (uncredited) *'' Son of Oklahoma'' (1932) - Ray Brent *'' Klondike'' (1932) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *''

Broadway to Cheyenne ''Broadway to Cheyenne'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. The film is also known as ''From Broadway to Cheyenne'' (American poster title). The film successfully combines the Western with the gangster film an ...

'' (1932) - Cattleman * '' Hidden Valley'' (1932) - Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited) *''

Texas Buddies ''Texas Buddies'' is a 1932 American Western film written and directed by Robert North Bradbury. The film stars Bob Steele, Nancy Drexel, Francis McDonald, Harry Semels, George "Gabby" Hayes and William Dyer. The film was released on October 1 ...

'' (1932) - Hank, the Liveryman (uncredited) *'' Young Blood'' (1932) - Clearwater Station Agent (uncredited) *''

King Kong King Kong is a fictional giant monster resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933. He has been dubbed The Eighth Wonder of the World, a phrase commonly used within the franchise. His first appearance was in the novelizat ...

'' (1933) - New York Theatregoer (uncredited) * '' The Fugitive'' (1933) - Henchman Spike *''Rainbow Ranch'' (1933) - Earl - Deputy (uncredited) *''

Galloping Romeo ''Galloping Romeo'' is a 1933 American pre-Code Western film released by Monogram Pictures, written and directed by Robert N. Bradbury, and starring Bob Steele. Cast * Bob Steele as Bob Rivers * Doris Hill as Mary Kent *George "Gabby" Hayes ...

'' (1933) - Pete Manning - Express Agent * ''

Her Forgotten Past ''Her Forgotten Past'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Wesley Ford and starring Monte Blue, Barbara Kent and Henry B. Walthall.Pitts p. 253 Synopsis Without telling her wealthy father, Doris Maynard marries the family chauff ...

'' (1933) - Henchman (uncredited) *''

'' (1933) - Slip Morgan *'' The Lucky Texan'' (1934) - Sheriff Miller *''

West of the Divide ''West of the Divide'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury for Monogram, and starring John Wayne, Yakima Canutt and Gabby Hayes. The film had a copyright notice upon release, but it was not renewed. Plot Ted Hayden ...

'' (1934) - Sheriff *'' Blue Steel'' (1934) - Henchman *'' The Man from Utah'' (1934) - Rodeo Announcer (uncredited) *''

Randy Rides Alone ''Randy Rides Alone'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code Western film starring John Wayne, Yakima Canutt, and George Hayes (before Hayes developed his famous "Gabby" persona). The 53-minute black-and-white film was directed by Harry L. Fraser, produce ...

'' (1934) - Sheriff *''Young Eagles'' (1934, Serial) - William Thayer

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(uncredited) *''

The Star Packer ''The Star Packer'' is a 1934 Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne, George "Gabby" Hayes, Yakima Canutt, and Verna Hillie. Plot U.S. Marshal John Travers becomes the sheriff of a turn-of-the-20th century west ...

'' (1934) - Henchman Mason *''

The Tonto Kid ''The Tonto Kid'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. Cast *Rex Bell as "Skeets" Slawson aka The Tonto Kid * Ruth Mix as Nancy Cahill * Buzz Barton as Wesley Fritch *Theodore Lorch as Lawyer Sam Creech *Joseph W. Gira ...

'' (1934) - Deputy George (uncredited) *''Fighting Through'' (1934) - Barfly (uncredited) *''

The Dude Ranger ''The Dude Ranger'' is a 1934 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Edward F. Cline based on the 1931 novel by Zane Grey. Parts of the film were shot in Johnson Canyon, Springdale, Zion National Park, and the Virgin River in Utah. T ...

'' (1934) - Train Passenger (uncredited) *''

'' (1934) - Henchman Benoit *'' The Lawless Frontier'' (1934) - Pandro Zanti Posing as Don Yorba *''

'Neath the Arizona Skies ''Neath the Arizona Skies'' is a 1934 Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser, produced by Lone Star Productions, released by Monogram Pictures and starring John Wayne. Wayne's character attempts to locate a little girl's father, so that she m ...

'' (1934) - Tom (Nina's Father) (uncredited) *''

Western Justice ''Western Justice'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring Bob Steele. Steele sings in the film. Scenes were shot around Buena Vista Lake.Three Additional Work Projects Granted Kern Los Angeles Times Febr ...

'' (1934) - Doctor (uncredited) *'' Unconquered Bandit'' (1935) - Pedro Gonzales *'' Wolf Riders'' (1935) - Red Wolf *''

Big Calibre ''Big Calibre'' is a 1935 American Western film produced by Supreme Pictures and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. It premiered on March 8, 1935. The film features Bob Steele as Bob O'Neill, a stockgrower who, seeking vengeance for his murdered ...

'' (1935) - Sheriff of Gladstone *'' Born to Battle'' (1935) - George Powell *'' The Pecos Kid'' (1935) - Jose *''

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'' (1935) - Sheriff * '' Wagon Trail'' (1935) - Deputy Joe Larkin *''

The Miracle Rider ''The Miracle Rider'' is a 1935 American Western film serial directed by B. Reeves Eason and Armand Schaefer for Mascot. It stars silent movie cowboy star Tom Mix in his last major film role. Plot summary Zaroff ( Charles Middleton), a rancher ...

'' (1935) - Indian Scout - Prologue (uncredited) *''

Tombstone Terror ''Tombstone Terror'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury Robert North Bradbury (March 23, 1886 – November 24, 1949) (born Ronald E. Bradbury) was an American film actor, director, and screenwriter. He directed 12 ...

'' (1935) - Regan *''

Social Error ''Social Error'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Harry L. Fraser and starring David Sharpe, Gertrude Messinger and Monte Blue.Pitts p.129-30 It was re-released by Astor Pictures in 1948. Main cast * David Sharpe as Edward 'Eddie' Ben ...

'' (1935) - Mr. Merton *'' Toll of the Desert'' (1935) - Joe Carson *'' Fighting Pioneers'' (1935) - Sergeant Luke *''

The New Adventures of Tarzan ''The New Adventures of Tarzan'' is a 1935 American film serial in 12 chapters starring Herman Brix. The serial presents a more authentic version of the character than most other film adaptations, with Tarzan as the cultured and well-educated gen ...

'' (1935, Serial) - Expatriate Scientist hs. 8-10(uncredited) *''

Justice of the Range ''Justice of the Range'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by David Selman, which stars Tim McCoy, Billie Seward, and Ward Bond. Cast list * Tim McCoy as Tim Condon * Billie Seward as Janet McLean * Ward Bond as Bob Brennan * Guy Usher ...

'' (1935) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Saddle Aces'' (1935) - Sloan aka El Canejo *''

The Dawn Rider ''The Dawn Rider'' is a 1935 American Western film starring John Wayne and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. The film was later released in a colorized version on home video/DVD under the title ''Cold Vengeance''. Plot John Mason chases after ...

'' (1935) - Pete (Expressman) *'' Danger Ahead'' (1935) - Detective Sergeant *''

Paradise Canyon ''Paradise Canyon'' is a 1935 Western film starring John Wayne, directed by Carl L. Pierson. The film was Wayne's final Monogram Pictures/Lone Star Production Western. The film was released years later in a colorized version on home video/dvd ...

'' (1935) - Sheriff #2 - Arizona (uncredited) *''

Sundown Saunders ''Sundown Saunders'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Cast * Bob Steele as Jim "Sundown" Saunders *Marie Burton as Bess Preston *Earl Dwire as Sheriff Baker *Ed Cassidy as Taggart *Jack Rockwell as Preston, Be ...

'' (1935) - Sheriff Baker *'' Westward Ho'' (1935) - Townsman Notifying Vigilantes (uncredited) *'' No Man's Range'' (1935) - Phony Ed Oliver *''

Cappy Ricks Returns ''Cappy Ricks Returns'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Mack V. Wright and written by George Waggner. The film stars Robert McWade, Ray Walker, Florine McKinney, Lucien Littlefield, Bradley Page and Lois Wilson. The film was rel ...

'' (1935) - Spy in Office (uncredited) *''

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'' (1935) - Secretary (uncredited) *''

The Rider of the Law ''The Rider of the Law'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Plot summary Cast * Bob Steele as Bob Marlow * Gertrude Messinger as Ann Carver * Si Jenks as Buffalo Brady * Lloyd Ingraham as Colonel Carver * ...

'' (1935) - Razor Tolliver *'' The New Frontier'' (1935) - Pat Miller (uncredited) *'' Between Men'' (1935) - Trent *''

Lawless Range ''Lawless Range'' is a 1935 American Western film released by Republic Pictures, directed by Robert N. Bradbury and starring John Wayne. He appears as a "singing cowboy" in the film, with his singing voice dubbed by Glenn Strange, who later fo ...

'' (1935) - Emmett *'' Alias John Law'' (1935) - The Kootney Kid * '' The Last of the Clintons'' (1935) - Pete - Henchman *''

The Courageous Avenger ''The Courageous Avenger'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury. Cast * Johnny Mack Brown John Brown (September 1, 1904 – November 14, 1974) was an American college football player and film actor billed as ...

'' (1935) - Prisoner *'' The Fighting Coward'' (1935) - Police Chief John Russell *'' Step on It'' (1936) - Frank Banning *'' The Kid Ranger'' (1936) - Steve Brent *''

Ghost Town Ghost Town(s) or Ghosttown may refer to: * Ghost town, a town that has been abandoned Film and television * ''Ghost Town'' (1936 film), an American Western film by Harry L. Fraser * ''Ghost Town'' (1956 film), an American Western film by All ...

'' (1936) - Jim McCall *''Ridin' On'' (1936) - Buck O'Nell *''

King of the Pecos ''King of the Pecos'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring John Wayne and Muriel Evans. Cast * John Wayne as John Clayborn * Muriel Evans as Belle Jackson * Cy Kendall as Alexander Stiles * Jack Clifford as Henc ...

'' (1936) - Rancher (uncredited) *''Wildcat Saunders'' (1936) - Steve - Henchman (uncredited) *''

'' (1936) - Rancher (uncredited) *'' The Millionaire Kid'' (1936) - Black *'' Caryl of the Mountains'' (1936) - Captain Bradshaw * ''

Desert Justice ''Desert Justice'' is a 1936 American western film directed by William Berke and starring Jack Perrin, Warren Hymer and David Sharpe.Pitts p.50 Synopsis When the police commissioner orders all police horses to be sold off, officer Jack Rankin ...

'' (1936) - Hansen - Police Commissioner *'' Roamin' Wild'' (1936) - Jim Madison * ''

The Speed Reporter ''The Speed Reporter'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring Richard Talmadge, Luana Walters and Richard Cramer. It was produced as a second feature by the independent film, independent company Reliable Pictures.Pit ...

'' (1936) - Publisher John Parker *''

Pinto Rustlers ''Pinto Rustlers'' is a 1936 American western film directed by Harry S. Webb and starring Tom Tyler, George Walsh and Al St. John.Pitts p.319 Synopsis A young cowboy's parents are killed by a gang of rustlers. He seeks revenge and infiltrat ...

'' (1936) - Bud Walton *'' Gun Grit'' (1936) - Uncle Joe Hess *''

The Rogues' Tavern ''The Rogues' Tavern'' is a 1936 American murder mystery film directed by Robert F. Hill and starring Wallace Ford, Barbara Pepper, and Joan Woodbury. The film was produced by Mercury Pictures, and released by Puritan Picture on June 4, 1936. P ...

'' (1936) - Morgan *''

The Crooked Trail ''The Crooked Trail'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by S. Roy Luby. Plot Cast *Johnny Mack Brown as Jim Blake *Lucile Browne as Helen Carter *John Merton as Harve Tarlton * Charles King as Lanning * Ted Adams as Estaban Solan ...

'' (1936) - Miner (uncredited) * '' Idaho Kid'' (1936) - Clint Hollister *''

Santa Fe Bound ''Santa Fe Bound'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Harry S. Webb and produced by Webb and Bernard B. Ray for Reliable Pictures. Plot Out on the trail cowboy Tom Crenshaw is forced to shoot and kill a bushwhacker. He takes the dea ...

'' (1936) - Tibbets *'' Oh, Susanna!'' (1936) - Excited Sage City Townsman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1936) - Trading Post Keeper *''

Cavalcade of the West ''Cavalcade of the West'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser. Plot When a family misses the rendezvous for a wagon train they venture on their own to join it. They are ambushed by three outlaws who murder the father, ...

'' (1936) - George Christman *''

Cavalry Historically, cavalry (from the French word ''cavalerie'', itself derived from "cheval" meaning "horse") are soldiers or warriors who fight mounted on horseback. Cavalry were the most mobile of the combat arms, operating as light cavalry in ...

'' (1936) - Raid Leader (uncredited) *'' Law and Lead'' (1936) - Dad Hawley *'' The Gun Ranger'' (1936) - Bud Cooper *''

Song of the Gringo ''Song of the Gringo'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy. The film is also known as ''The Old Corral'' in the United Kingdom. The film was the debut of singing cowboy Tex Ritter. It was co-written by former outlaw and ...

'' (1936) - The Chief (uncredited) *'' Career Woman'' (1936) - Townsman (uncredited) *''Stormy Trails'' (1936) - Lawyer Steve Barick *'' Arizona Days'' (1937) - Joe Workman *''

The Great O'Malley ''The Great O'Malley'' is a 1937 crime film directed by William Dieterle and starring Pat O'Brien, Sybil Jason, Humphrey Bogart, and Ann Sheridan. The 1925 silent version '' The Making of O'Malley'' starred Milton Sills, Dorothy Mackaill and ...

'' (1937) - First Judge (uncredited) *'' The Gambling Terror'' (1937) - Homer Bradley *'' Two Wise Maids'' (1937) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''

Paradise Express ''Paradise Express'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Joseph Kane. Plot summary The Moon Valley Railroad is losing money to the Armstrong Trucking Company, which is owned by gangsters. When the railroad goes into receivership, it i ...

'' (1937) - Townsman in Café (uncredited) *''

Trouble in Texas ''Trouble in Texas'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert N. Bradbury (as R.N. Bradbury) and starring Tex Ritter, his horse White Flash, Rita Hayworth (billed as "Rita Cansino") and Yakima Canutt. The supporting cast features Earl ...

'' (1937) - Barker *'' Git Along Little Dogies'' (1937) - Townsman (uncredited) *'' Lightnin' Crandall'' (1937) - Parson Durkin *'' The Man Who Found Himself'' (1937) - Joe, the Train Dispatcher (uncredited) *'' Hittin' the Trail'' (1937) - James Clark *'' The Trusted Outlaw'' (1937) - Jim Swain *''

Fly-Away Baby ''Fly-Away Baby'' (a.k.a. ''Fly Away Baby'') is a 1937 American crime-mystery film starring Glenda Farrell as reporter Torchy Blane, along with her detective boyfriend, Steve McBride ( Barton MacLane) solving a murder and smuggling case during a ...

'' (1937) - Globe Chop House Waiter (uncredited) *''

Riders of the Rockies ''Riders of the Rockies'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Robert North Bradbury and written by Robert Emmett Tansey and Norman Leslie. The film stars Tex Ritter, Louise Stanley, Horace Murphy, Snub Pollard, Earl Dwire and Charles Ki ...

'' (1937) - Jeff Jeffries *''

Doomed at Sundown ''Doomed at Sundown'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by George H. Plympton. The film stars Bob Steele, Lorraine Randall, Warner Richmond, Earl Dwire, Harold Daniels and David Sharpe. The film was released ...

'' (1937) - Butch Brawley *'' Galloping Dynamite'' (1937) - Pop *'' Empty Holsters'' (1937) - Doc Eagan * '' Riders of the Dawn'' (1937) - Two-Gun Gardner *''

They Won't Forget ''They Won't Forget'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Claude Rains, Gloria Dickson, Edward Norris, and Lana Turner, in her feature debut. It was based on a novel by Ward Greene called ''Death in the Deep Sou ...

'' (1937) - Jury Foreman (uncredited) *'' The Toast of New York'' (1937) - Member of the Board of Directors (uncredited) *''

The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen ''The Mystery of the Hooded Horsemen'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor. It was singing cowboy Tex Ritter's eighth film for Grand National Pictures. While the film had an original copyright notice, its copyright was not ren ...

'' (1937) - Sheriff Walker *'' Atlantic Flight'' (1937) - Dr. Harvey (uncredited) *''

Varsity Show The Varsity Show is one of the oldest traditions at Columbia University and its oldest performing arts presentation. Founded in 1894 as a fundraiser for the university's fledgling athletic teams, the Varsity Show now draws together the entire Col ...

'' (1937) - Professor (uncredited) *'' Radio Patrol'' (1937, Serial) - Jeremiah Crockett *''

Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island () is a small island in San Francisco Bay, offshore from San Francisco, California, United States. The island was developed in the mid-19th century with facilities for a lighthouse, a military fortification, and a military pri ...

'' (1937) - Third Trial Judge Robert Tremaine (uncredited) *''

Trouble at Midnight ''Trouble at Midnight'' is a 1937 American action film directed by Ford Beebe, written by Maurice Geraghty and Ford Beebe, and starring Noah Beery Jr., Kay Hughes, Larry J. Blake, Bernadene Hayes, Louis Mason and Earl Dwire. It was released on ...

'' (1937) - Henry Goff *'' Danger Valley'' (1937) - Hardrock *''

Born to the West ''Born to the West'' (reissue title ''Hell Town'') is a 1937 American Western film starring John Wayne, Marsha Hunt, and John Mack Brown. Filmed in black and white and based upon a Zane Grey novel, the movie incorporates footage from an ea ...

'' (1937) - Cowhand (uncredited) *'' Young Dynamite'' (1937) - Finnegan *'' Romance of the Rockies'' (1937) - Henchman Trigger *''

The Purple Vigilantes ''The Purple Vigilantes'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by George Sherman and starring Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, and Max Terhune. Written by Betty Burbridge and Oliver Drake, the film is about a rancher who organizes other ...

'' (1938) - David Ross *''

The Old Barn Dance ''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 ...

'' (1938) - Clem Handley *'' Daredevil Drivers'' (1938) - Mr. Perkins *''

Assassin of Youth ''Assassin of Youth'' is a 1937 exploitation film directed by Elmer Clifton. It is a pre-WWII film about the supposed ill effects of cannabis. The film is often considered a clone of the much more famous '' Reefer Madness'' (sharing cast member ...

'' (1938) - Henry 'Pop' Brady *''

Accidents Will Happen "Accidents Will Happen" is a song written by Elvis Costello and performed by Elvis Costello and the Attractions. It first appeared on the 1979 album ''Armed Forces''. Costello wrote the song about his many infidelities during this period of his ...

'' (1938) - Dr. Faris *'' Outlaws of Sonora'' (1938) - Jake, the Banker (uncredited) *'' Under Western Stars'' (1938) - Mayor Biggs *''Two Gun Justice'' (1938) - Old-Timer *''

Six Shootin' Sheriff ''Six Shootin' Sheriff'' is a 1938 American Western film directed and written by Harry L. Fraser, and starring Ken Maynard and Marjorie Reynolds. Plot Jim "Trigger" Norton seeks revenge for those who wrongfully accused him and locked away for ...

'' (1938) - Wild Bill Holman *'' The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok'' (1938, Serial) - Jenkins (Ch. 1) (uncredited) *''

Gold Mine in the Sky ''Gold Mine in the Sky'' is a 1938 Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Carol Hughes. Based on a story by Betty Burbridge, the film is about a singing cowboy and ranch foreman who, as executor of th ...

'' (1938) - Station Agent (uncredited) *'' The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse'' (1938) - Surgeon (uncredited) *'' The Man from Music Mountain'' (1938) - Martin *'' The Mysterious Rider'' (1938) - Sheriff Burley *''

Six-Gun Trail ''Six-Gun Trail'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield.Engald, Jerry., 2008. Reel Cowboys of the Santa Susanas. Echo Press. pg 143 Cast *Tim McCoy as Capt. William 'Lightning Bill' Carson *Nora Lane as Midge *Ben Corbett as ...

'' (1938) - Henchman, stock footage (uncredited) *''

Angels with Dirty Faces ''Angels with Dirty Faces'' is a 1938 American crime drama film directed by Michael Curtiz for Warner Brothers. It stars James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, The Dead End Kids, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, and George Bancroft. The screenplay was wri ...

'' (1938) - Priest (uncredited) *''

Devil's Island The penal colony of Cayenne (French: ''Bagne de Cayenne''), commonly known as Devil's Island (''Île du Diable''), was a French penal colony that operated for 100 years, from 1852 to 1952, and officially closed in 1953 in the Salvation Island ...

'' (1939) - Priest (uncredited) *''

Lincoln in the White House ''Lincoln in the White House '' is a 1939 American biographical short or historical "special" about United States President Abraham Lincoln, highlighting events during his first term of office, from his inaugural speech in 1861 to his delivery o ...

'' (1939, Short) - (uncredited) *'' The Oklahoma Kid'' (1939) - Relay Station Man (uncredited) *'' Southward Ho'' (1939) - Dan - Wounded Storekeeper (uncredited) *'' On Trial'' (1939) - Judge *''

Timber Stampede ''Timber Stampede'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by David Howard from a screenplay by Morton Grant, based on a story by Bernard McConville and Paul Franklin. The film stars George O'Brien, Chill Wills, and Marjorie Reynolds. RK ...

'' (1939) - Henry Clay Baylor *'' The Star Maker'' (1939) - Mac, the Accountant *'' The Arizona Kid'' (1939) - Dr. Jason Radford *'' Pride of the Blue Grass'' (1939) - Dr. Holmes (uncredited) *''

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) - Justice of the Peace (scenes deleted) *'' His Girl Friday'' (1940) - Pete Davis (uncredited) *'' Granny Get Your Gun'' (1940) - Jake - Checkers Player (uncredited) *'' Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe'' (1940, Serial) - Janda h. 1*''

King of the Lumberjacks ''King of the Lumberjacks'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by William Clemens and starring John Payne, Gloria Dickson and Stanley Fields.Pitts p.174 The film's sets were designed by the art director Esdras Hartley. Partial cast * ...

'' (1940) - Dr. Vance (final film role)

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