Luis Alberni (October 4, 1886 – December 23, 1962) was a Spanish-born American

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of stage and films.

Early years

Alberni was born in

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, Spain, on October 4, 1886. He acted in stock theater for four years in Marseille before he went back to Barcelona, earned a BA degree, and studied law.

Career

Alberni was acting in Bordeaux when American humorist

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and playwright Paul Armstrong invited him to come to the United States, offering their help. In April 1912, he sailed to New York City as a

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passenger aboard the S/S ''Nieuw Amsterdam''. In New York, Alberni acted on both stage and screen. His first motion picture performance was in the 1915 Jewish drama, '' Children of the Ghetto''. On the stage, he appeared in more than a dozen

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plays between 1915 and 1928, including ''39 East'', ''Dreams for Sale'' and the original production of ''What Price Glory?'' in 1924–1925. In the sound film era, he had notable roles as Jacopo in ''

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'' (1934), as Mr. Louis Louis in '' Easy Living'' (1937), and as the mayor in ''

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'' (1945).

Personal life and death

Alberni and his wife, Charlotte, married on April 18, 1919, in New York City. They were divorced on February 3, 1938. They had three children. Alberni died at the motion picture actors' home in

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in 1962. His remains are interred in an unmarked grave at

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Complete filmography

* ''Children of the Ghetto'' (1915) - Pincus - the Poet * ''The Madonna of the Slums'' (1919, Short) * '' 39 East'' (1920) - Count Gionelli * ''

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'' (1921) - Ricci * ''

The Man from Beyond ''The Man from Beyond'' is a 1922 American silent mystery film starring Harry Houdini as a man found frozen in arctic ice who is brought back to life. Plot As described in a film magazine, scientist Dr. Gregory Sinclair (Connelly) and his fe ...

'' (1922) - Captain of the Barkentine * ''

The Bright Shawl ''The Bright Shawl'' is a 1923 American silent historical drama film directed by John S. Robertson and produced by and starring Richard Barthelmess. This film, based on a novel by Joseph Hergesheimer, had several days of filming on location i ...

'' (1923) - Vincente Escobar - Andre's Brother * ''The Valley of Lost Souls'' (1923) - Jacques * '' Second Youth'' (1924) - Greenwich Village Party Guest (uncredited) * ''

The Cheerful Fraud ''The Cheerful Fraud'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Reginald Denny, Gertrude Olmstead, and Otis Harlan. It was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is based on a 1925 novel o ...

'' (1926) - Valet (uncredited) * ''

The Battle of Paris ''The Battle of Paris'' (a.k.a. ''The Gay Lady'') is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film. Plot Gertrude Lawrence plays a singer in Paris during World War I. After stealing from Tony (Walter Petrie), an American artist, the two fall in love. ...

'' (1929) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' The Santa Fe Trail'' (1930) - Juan Castinado * ''Strange Birds'' (1930, Short) - The Baron * ''

One Heavenly Night ''One Heavenly Night'' is a 1931 American pre-Code film, produced by Samuel Goldwyn, released through United Artists, and directed by George Fitzmaurice. The plot revolves around a poor-but-honest flower girl who agrees to impersonate an opera ...

'' (1931) - Violinist (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1931) - Gecko * ''Monkey Business in Africa'' (1931, Short) - Julius Gonzola * ''

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'' (1931) - Cantina Bartender (uncredited) * ''Movie-Town'' (1931, Short) - Baron Gonzola * ''

Children of Dreams ''Children of Dreams'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code musical film, musical operetta drama film photographed entirely in Part Technicolor and produced and distributed by Warner Bros. The film was directed by Alan Crosland. ''C ...

'' (1931) - (uncredited) * '' The Last Flight'' (1931) - Spectator at Bullfight (uncredited) * ''

I Like Your Nerve ''I Like Your Nerve'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by William C. McGann, starring Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. and Loretta Young. Boris Karloff has a small role.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection ...

'' (1931) - Sao Pedro Waiter (uncredited) * ''

I Surrender Dear "I Surrender Dear" (sometimes written as "I Surrender, Dear") is a song composed by Harry Barris with lyrics by Gordon Clifford, first performed by Gus Arnheim and His Cocoanut Grove Orchestra with Bing Crosby in 1931, which became his first s ...

'' (1931, Short) - Marquis * '' The Tip-Off'' (1931) - Scarno - Roadhouse Manager (uncredited) * ''The Great Junction Hotel'' (1931, Short) * ''

The Mad Genius ''The Mad Genius'' (1931) is an American pre-Code drama film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and directed by Michael Curtiz. The film stars John Barrymore, Marian Marsh, Donald Cook, Charles Butterworth, and in small roles, Boris K ...

'' (1931) - Sergei Bankieff * ''

Men in Her Life ''Men in Her Life'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by William Beaudine and starring Lois Moran, Charles Bickford and Victor Varconi. It was based on a 1930 novel by Warner Fabian (Samuel Hopkins Adams)."AT THE PALACE 'Men in ...

'' (1931) - Anton * ''

Manhattan Parade ''Manhattan Parade '' is a 1931 American pre-Code musical comedy film photographed entirely in Technicolor. It was originally intended to be released, in the United States, early in 1931, but was shelved due to public apathy towards musicals. De ...

'' (1931) - Vassily Vassiloff * ''

Cock of the Air ''Cock of the Air'' is a 1932 American pre-Code aviation comedy film directed by Tom Buckingham and written by Charles Lederer and Robert E. Sherwood. The film stars Chester Morris, Billie Dove, Matt Moore, Walter Catlett and Luis Alberni. ''Co ...

'' (1932) - Capt. Tonnino * ''

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'' (1932) - Colombo (uncredited) * ''The Girl in the Tonneau'' (1932, Short) - Luis Mazetti * ''Stop That Run'' (1932, Short) * ''Hombres de mi vida'' (1932) - Gaston * ''

The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood ''The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and written by Howard J. Green. The film stars George Sidney, Charles Murray, June Clyde, Norman Foster, Esther Howard, and Emma Du ...

'' (1932) - Bladimir Petrosky * ''Rule 'Em and Weep'' (1932, Short) - Anarchist * ''

The Woman in Room 13 ''The Woman in Room 13'' is a lost 1920 American silent mystery drama film directed by Frank Lloyd and starring Pauline Frederick. It was produced and distributed by Goldwyn Pictures and is based on a Broadway play of the same name, ''The Woman ...

'' (1932) - Peppi Tonelli * ''First in War'' (1932, Short) - President of the Revolutionary Party of Nicarania * ''

Week-End Marriage ''Week-End Marriage'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland and starring Loretta Young. It was produced by First National Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. It is based on the 1932 novel, ''Week-End Marriag ...

'' (1932) - Louis - the Bootlegger (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1932) - Tamborini (uncredited) * '' Two Against the World'' (1932) - Yelling Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) * '' A Parisian Romance'' (1932) - Pascal * ''

The Big Stampede ''The Big Stampede'' is a 1932 pre-Code American Western film starring John Wayne (with his horse named "Duke") and Noah Beery. It is a remake of the 1927 film '' The Land Beyond the Law''. Plot Deputy Sheriff Steele is commissioned by Govern ...

'' (1932) - Sonora Joe * '' Trouble in Paradise'' (1932) - Annoyed Opera Fan (uncredited) * ''Guilty or Not Guilty'' (1932) - Pete * '' The Conquerors'' (1932) - Second Agitator (uncredited) * ''The Bride's Bereavement; or, The Snake in the Grass'' (1932, Short) * ''

Rasputin and the Empress ''Rasputin and the Empress'' is a 1932 American pre-Code film directed by Richard Boleslawski and written by Charles MacArthur. Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), the film is set in Imperial Russia and stars the Barrymore siblings (John, as ...

'' (1932) - Photographer's Assistant (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1932) - Hungarian Consul * ''Artist's Muddles'' (1933, Short) - Pietro Cellini * '' Child of Manhattan'' (1933) - Bustamente * '' Topaze'' (1933) - Dr. Bomb * '' Men Must Fight'' (1933) - Soto * '' The California Trail'' (1933) - Commandant Emilio Quierra * '' Infernal Machine'' (1933) - Excitable Italian Passenger (uncredited) * '' Trick for Trick'' (1933) - Metzger * ''

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'' (1933) - Luigi Baccigalupi * '' When Ladies Meet'' (1933) - Pierre - the Servant * ''

I Love That Man ''I Love That Man'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Harry Joe Brown and written by C. Graham Baker, Casey Robinson and Gene Towne. The film stars Edmund Lowe, Nancy Carroll, Robert Armstrong, Lew Cody, Warren Hymer, Grant M ...

'' (1933) - Angelo - Janitor * ''

The Man from Monterey ''The Man from Monterey'' is a 1933 American pre-Code Western directed by Mack V. Wright and starring John Wayne. The picture was released by Warner Bros. Pictures. This film was the last of six films John Wayne made at Warner Bros. between 1 ...

'' (1933) - Felipe Guadalupe Constacio Delgado Santa Cruz de la Verranca * '' The Last Trail'' (1933) - Pedro Gonzales * ''Sherman Said It'' (1933, Short) - Frenchman * '' Stage Mother'' (1933) - Hors D'Oeuvres Waiter (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1933, Short) - The Master Chef (uncredited) * '' The Chief'' (1933) - Man at Alderman Meeting (uncredited) * '' Goodbye Love'' (1933) - Tony * ''

Havana Widows ''Havana Widows'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Ray Enright, starring Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell. It was released by Warner Bros. on November 18, 1933. Two chorus girls travel to Havana in search of rich husbands. Th ...

'' (1933) - Second Taxi Driver (uncredited) * '' Lady Killer'' (1933) - Director (uncredited) * ''Above the Clouds'' (1933) - Speakeasy Owner * ''California Weather'' (1933, Short) * ''

By Candlelight ''By Candlelight'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by James Whale. The film is based on the Austrian play ''Candle Light'' by and Karl Farkas, which was adapted to the English-speaking stage by P. G. Wodehouse. The film stars ...

'' (1933) - Train Porter (uncredited) * ''

Flying Down to Rio ''Flying Down to Rio'' is a 1933 American pre-Code RKO musical film famous for being the first screen pairing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, although Dolores del Río and Gene Raymond received top billing and the leading roles. Among the ...

'' (1933) - Rio Casino Manager (uncredited) * ''Cold Turkey'' (1933, hort) * ''La ciudad de cartón'' (1934) - Craig * ''When Do We Eat?'' (1934, Short) - Rigo - Restaurant Owner * '' Glamour'' (1934) - Monsieur Paul * ''

I Believed in You ''I Believed in You'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Irving Cummings and written by William M. Conselman. The film stars Rosemary Ames, John Boles, Victor Jory, Gertrude Michael, George Meeker and Leslie Fenton. The film was ...

'' (1934) - Giacomo * '' The Black Cat'' (1934) - Train Steward (uncredited) * '' Strictly Dynamite'' (1934) - Jake (uncredited) * '' Stingaree'' (1934) - Italian Celebrant (uncredited) * ''La buenaventura'' (1934) - Fresco * ''

'' (1934) - Jacopo * ''

One Night of Love ''One Night of Love'' is a 1934 American Columbia Pictures romantic musical film set in the opera world, starring Grace Moore and Tullio Carminati. The film was directed by Victor Schertzinger and adapted from the story ''Don't Fall in Love'', by ...

'' (1934) - Giovanni * ''

When Strangers Meet ''When Strangers Meet'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Richard Cromwell, Arline Judge, and Lucien Littlefield. It was released on July 20, 1934. Cast * Richard Cromwell as Paul Tarman * Arline Judge as Ru ...

'' (1934) - Nick Panaro * ''

The Captain Hates the Sea ''The Captain Hates the Sea'' is a 1934 comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone and released by Columbia Pictures. The film, which involves a ''Grand Hotel''-style series of intertwining stories involving the passengers on a cruise ship, is notab ...

'' (1934) - Juan Gilboa * ''Caravane'' (1934) - Gypsy Chieftain * '' The Gilded Lily'' (1935) - Nate Porcopolis * '' The Good Fairy'' (1935) - The Barber * ''

The Winning Ticket ''The Winning Ticket'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Charles Reisner and starring Leo Carrillo, Louise Fazenda, and Ted Healy. It was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot summary Poor Italian-American barber Joe Thomasello (Leo Car ...

'' (1935) - Tony Capucci * ''

Rendezvous at Midnight ''Rendezvous at Midnight'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Ralph Bellamy, Valerie Hobson, Catherine Doucet and Irene Ware. The film was produced and distributed by Hollywood studio Universal Pictures. T ...

'' (1935) - Janitor * ''

Roberta ''Roberta'' is a musical from 1933 with music by Jerome Kern, and lyrics and book by Otto Harbach. The musical is based on the novel ''Gowns by Roberta'' by Alice Duer Miller. It features the songs " Yesterdays", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Let ...

'' (1935) - Alexander Petrovitch Moscovitch Voyda * ''Asegure a su mujer'' (1935) - Bernardo Perry * ''

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'' (1935) - Caparini * ''

Let's Live Tonight ''Let's Live Tonight'' is a 1935 American musical comedy film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Lilian Harvey, Tullio Carminati and Janet Beecher. The film was made as part of an unsuccessful attempt to establish Harvey, who was a top ...

'' (1935) - Mario Weems * ''

Goin' to Town ''Goin' To Town'' is a 1935 musical comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and written by Mae West. The film stars Mae West, Paul Cavanagh, Gilbert Emery, Marjorie Gateson, Tito Coral and Ivan Lebedeff. The film was released on April 25, 1935, ...

'' (1935) - Sr. Vitola * ''

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) - The Magistrate * ''Ticket or Leave It'' (1935, Short) * ''

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'' (1935) - Luigi * ''

Manhattan Moon ''Manhattan Moon'' is an American romantic comedy directed by Stuart Walker, and stars Ricardo Cortez and Dorothy Page. It was released on August 5, 1935. Plot Cast * Ricardo Cortez as Dan Moore * Dorothy Page as Yvonne/Doris * Henry Mo ...

'' (1935) - Luigi * ''

The Gay Deception ''The Gay Deception'' is a 1935 romantic comedy film starring Francis Lederer and Frances Dee. Writers Stephen Morehouse Avery and Don Hartman were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story. Plot Secretary Mirabel Miller (Frances Dee) win ...

'' (1935) - Ernest * '' Metropolitan'' (1935) - Ugo Pizzi * '' Bad Boy'' (1935) - Tony * ''Music Is Music'' (1935) - Señor Castellano - Cafe Proprietor * '' Colleen'' (1936) - Carlo * ''

Dancing Pirate ''Dancing Pirate'' is a 1936 American musical comedy film directed by Lloyd Corrigan. It is the third film shot in the three strip Technicolor process and the first musical in that format. Produced by the makers of ''Becky Sharp'', the film was ...

'' (1936) - Pamfilo (the Jailer) * '' Ticket to Paradise'' (1936) - Dr. Munson aka Monte * ''

Anthony Adverse ''Anthony Adverse'' is a 1936 American epic historical drama film directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Fredric March and Olivia de Havilland. The screenplay by Sheridan Gibney draws elements of its plot from eight of the nine books in Herve ...

'' (1936) - Tony Guisseppi * '' Follow Your Heart'' (1936) - Tony Masetti * '' Hats Off'' (1936) - Rosero * '' When You're in Love'' (1937) - Luis Perugini * ''

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) - Guili * '' The King and the Chorus Girl'' (1937) - Gaston * '' Sing and Be Happy'' (1937) - Posini * '' Easy Living'' (1937) - Mr. Louis Louis * '' Mr. Dodd Takes the Air'' (1937) - Bit Part (uncredited) * ''

Madame X ''Madame X'' (original title ''La Femme X'') is a 1908 play by French playwright Alexandre Bisson (1848–1912). It was novelized in English and adapted for the American stage; it was also adapted for the screen twelve times over sixty-five ...

'' (1937) - Scipio * ''

The Great Garrick ''The Great Garrick'' is a 1937 American historical comedy film directed by James Whale and starring Brian Aherne, Olivia de Havilland, and Edward Everett Horton. The film also features Lionel Atwill, Luis Alberni, Melville Cooper, and future sta ...

'' (1937) - Basset * '' Under Suspicion'' (1937) - Luigi * ''

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) - Martinetti * ''

Love on Toast ''Love on Toast'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Ewald André Dupont. It was John Payne's fourth film. Cast *Stella Adler as Linda Craven * John Payne as Bill Adams * Grant Richards as Clark Sanford *Kathryn Kane as Polly Marr *Ben ...

'' (1937) - Joe Piso * ''

Hitting a New High ''Hitting a New High'' is a 1937 comedy film directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars Lily Pons and Jack Oakie. It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1938 in the category Best Sound Recording ( John O. Aalberg). Plot Corny Davis, a press agent of ...

'' (1937) - Luis Marlo * '' I'll Give a Million'' (1938) - Reporter * ''

The Great Man Votes ''The Great Man Votes'' is a 1939 American drama film starring John Barrymore as a widowed professor turned drunkard who has the deciding vote in an election for mayor. It was based on the short story of the same name by Gordon Malherbe Hillman p ...

'' (1939) - Manos * '' Let Freedom Ring'' (1939) - Tony (uncredited) * '' Naughty but Nice'' (1939) - Stanislaus Pysinski * ''

The Housekeeper's Daughter ''The Housekeeper's Daughter'' is a 1939 comedy film directed and produced by Hal Roach. The film stars Joan Bennett, Adolphe Menjou and John Hubbard. The screenplay was written by Rian James, Gordon Douglas, Jack Jevne and Claude Martin, base ...

'' (1939) - Veroni * '' The Amazing Mr. Williams'' (1939) - Rinaldo (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1940) - Signor Cicero (uncredited) * ''Twincuplets'' (1940, Short) - Annoyed Opera Fan * '' Enemy Agent'' (1940) - A. Calteroni * ''

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady ''The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady'' is a 1940 American drama directed by Sidney Salkow, starring Warren William, Eric Blore and Jean Muir. The Lone Wolf character dates back to 1914, when author Louis Joseph Vance invented him for a series of books, ...

'' (1940) - Nicolo Pappakontous (uncredited) * '' Scatterbrain'' (1940) - Prof. DeLemma * '' Public Deb No. 1'' (1940) - Frontenac (uncredited) * '' So You Won't Talk'' (1940) - Barber (uncredited) * ''

The Lady Eve ''The Lady Eve'' is a 1941 American screwball comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda.That Hamilton Woman ''That Hamilton Woman'', also known as ''Lady Hamilton'', is a 1941 black-and-white historical film drama produced and directed by Alexander Korda for his British company during his exile in the United States. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, th ...

'' (1941) - King of Naples * '' Road to Zanzibar'' (1941) - Proprietor - Native Booth * ''

They Met in Argentina ''They Met in Argentina'' is a 1941 American film directed by Leslie Goodwins and Jack Hively for RKO Pictures. Hively had to come in and finish the picture after Goodwins was hospitalized for pneumonia. Maureen O'Hara plays an Argentinian who fal ...

'' (1941) - Don Luis Jose Alfonso Frutos y Murphy (uncredited) * '' She Knew All the Answers'' (1941) - Inventor * ''

San Antonio Rose "San Antonio Rose" is a swing instrumental introduced in late 1938 by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. Quickly becoming the band's most popular number, Wills and band members devised lyrics, which were recorded on April 16, 1940, and releas ...

'' (1941) - Nick Ferris * ''

They Met in Bombay ''They Met in Bombay '' is a 1941 American adventure drama film directed by Clarence Brown, and starring Clark Gable and Rosalind Russell, with Peter Lorre.''Variety'' film review; June 25, 1941, page 16.''Harrison's Reports'' film review; July 5 ...

'' (1941) - Maitre d'hotel * ''

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'' (1941) - Signor Scaletti * ''

Babes on Broadway ''Babes on Broadway'' is a 1941 American musical film starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland and directed by Busby Berkeley, with Vincente Minnelli directing Garland's big solo numbers. The film, which features Fay Bainter and Virginia Weidler ...

'' (1941) - Nick * ''

Obliging Young Lady ''Obliging Young Lady'' is a 1942 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Wallace (director), Richard Wallace and starring Joan Carroll, Edmond O'Brien, Ruth Warrick. Plot On the instructions of their lawyer, the wealthy young daughter ...

'' (1942) - Riccardi * ''

I Married an Angel ''I Married An Angel'' is a 1938 musical comedy by Rodgers and Hart. It was adapted from a play by Hungarian playwright János Vaszary, entitled ''Angyalt Vettem Felesegul''. The book was by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, with music by Rodge ...

'' (1942) - Jean Frederique (uncredited) * ''

Mexican Spitfire's Elephant ''Mexican Spitfire's Elephant'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Charles E. Roberts. It is the sequel to the 1942 film '' Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost''. The film stars Lupe Vélez, Leon Errol, Walter Re ...

'' (1942) - Luigi * ''

Northwest Rangers ''Northwest Rangers'' is a 1942 American Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Northern second feature film that is a remake of ''Manhattan Melodrama'' set in the North-West Mounted Police of Canada. It was also known as ''Gambler's Choice''. Plot A mountie tr ...

'' (1942) - Jacques (uncredited) * ''

Two Weeks to Live ''Two Weeks to Live'' is a 1943 American Lum and Abner film directed by Malcolm St. Clair. Plot This time around, Abner Peabody, proud owner of the Jot 'Em Down general store in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, inherits railroad stock from his Uncle Ern ...

'' (1943) - Van Dyke / Dr. Jekyll (uncredited) * ''My Son, the Hero'' (1943) - Tony * ''

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'' (1943) - Mr. Styx * ''

The Man from Down Under ''The Man from Down Under'' is an American 1943 drama film starring Charles Laughton as a man who raises two war orphans. It was called "Hollywood's first full-length film dealing exclusively with Australia and Australians". Plot After the end ...

'' (1943) - Dino Piza (uncredited) * ''

Here Comes Kelly ''Here Comes Kelly'' is a 1943 American comedy crime film directed by William Beaudine and starring Eddie Quillan, Joan Woodbury and Armida. It was produced and distributed by Monogram Pictures. It was followed by a sequel ''There Goes Kelly'' i ...

'' (1943) - Nick * '' You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith'' (1943) - Goreni * '' Nearly Eighteen'' (1943) - Gus * ''

Here Comes Elmer ''Here Comes Elmer'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Stanley Davis and Jack Townley. The film stars Al Pearce, Dale Evans, Frank Albertson, Gloria Stuart, Wally Vernon and Nick Cockrane. The film was relea ...

'' (1943) - Dr. Zichy * ''

Harvest Melody ''Harvest Melody'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Allan Gale. The film stars Lane Sisters, Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Charlotte Wynters, Sheldon Leonard, Luis Alberni, Claire Rochelle, Syd Saylor, Marjor ...

'' (1943) - Cafe Manager * ''

Men on Her Mind ''Men on Her Mind'' is a 1944 musical drama film directed by Wallace Fox, produced by Alfred Stern. The screenplay was written by Raymond L. Schrock. The film stars Mary Beth Hughes, Edward Norris and Ted North. Plot Lily Durrell (Mary Beth ...

'' (1944) - Alberti Verdi * ''

Voice in the Wind ''Voice in the Wind'' is a 1944 American film noir directed by Arthur Ripley and written by Friedrich Torberg, based on a story written by Arthur Ripley. The drama features Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie and J. Edward Bromberg. Plot Jan Foley (L ...

'' (1944) - Bartender * '' It Happened Tomorrow'' (1944) - Restaurant Owner (uncredited) * ''

Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid ''Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Hugh Bennett and written by Muriel Roy Bolton and Val Burton. The film stars Jimmy Lydon, Charles Smith, John Litel, Olive Blakeney, Diana Lynn and Vaughan Glaser. The film ...

'' (1944) - Tony (uncredited) * ''

In Society ''In Society'' is a 1944 film starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. It was the first of five Abbott and Costello films to be directed by Jean Yarbrough. It was re-released in 1953. Plot Eddie Harrington and Albert Mansfield are plumb ...

'' (1944) - Luigi - Pottery Dealer (uncredited) * ''

Machine Gun Mama ''Machine Gun Mama'' is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by Harold Young. It was PRC's attempt to feature a comedy team to compete with Universal's Abbott and Costello and Paramount's '' Road to ...'' movies, as well as their entr ...

'' (1944) - Ignacio * '' Rainbow Island'' (1944) - Jerry - Native with Laundry (uncredited) * '' The Conspirators'' (1944) - Prison Guard (uncredited) * ''

When the Lights Go On Again "When the Lights Go On Again (All Over the World)" is a popular song composed during World War II. It was written by Bennie Benjamin, Sol Marcus and Eddie Seiler. The first recording, by Vaughn Monroe, reached number one on the charts in 1943. T ...

'' (1944) - Joe * '' The Captain from Köpenick'' (1945) - Prison Guard * ''

Wonder Man Wonder Man (Simon Williams) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artists Don Heck and Jack Kirby, he first appeared in '' The Avengers'' #9 (October 1964). The c ...

'' (1945) - Opera Prompter (uncredited) * ''

'' (1945) - Cacopardo * '' Hit the Hay'' (1945) - French Professor (uncredited) * '' In Fast Company'' (1946) - Tony - Fruit Vendor * ''Double Rhythm'' (1946, Short) - Mr. Palucci * '' Night Song'' (1946) - Flower Vendor (scenes deleted) * ''

When Willie Comes Marching Home ''When Willie Comes Marching Home'' is a 1950 World War II comedy film directed by John Ford and starring Dan Dailey and Corinne Calvet. It is based on the 1945 short story "When Leo Comes Marching Home" by Sy Gomberg. The film won the Golden L ...

'' (1950) - Barman (uncredited) * '' Captain Carey, U.S.A.'' (1950) - Sandro * '' What Price Glory?'' (1952) - Grand Uncle (uncredited) * ''

The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments ( Biblical Hebrew עשרת הדברים \ עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים, ''aséret ha-dvarím'', lit. The Decalogue, The Ten Words, cf. Mishnaic Hebrew עשרת הדיברות \ עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדִּבְ ...

'' (1956) - Old Hebrew at Moses' House (uncredited) (final film role)

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* * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Alberni, Luis 1886 births 1962 deaths American male film actors American male silent film actors Male actors from Barcelona Spanish emigrants to the United States Male film actors from Catalonia Burials at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery 20th-century American male actors American people of Catalan descent