Jon Hall

Jon Hall

Born: February 23, 1915
Died: December 13, 1979
in Fresno, California, USA
Jon Hall was an American film actor known for playing a variety of adventurous roles, as in 1937's The Hurricane, Invisible Agent and The Invisible Man's Revenge and six movies he made with Maria Montez. He was also known to 1950s fans as the creator and star of the Ramar of the Jungle television series which ran from 1952 to 1954. Hall directed and starred in two 1960's sci-fi films in his later years, The Beach Girls and the Monster and The Navy vs. the Night Monsters.

Movies for Jon Hall...

The Beach Girls and the Monster
Title: The Beach Girls and the Monster
Character: Dr. Otto Lindsay
Released: September 1, 1965
Type: Movie
A young girl is killed at the beach in Malibu. Professor Otto Lindsay suspects that it is some form of mutated fish. However, his son Richard, who was a good friend of the girl, thinks that it is a madman who has a grudge against Richard and his friends. Soon the list of victims grows.
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Forbidden Island
Title: Forbidden Island
Character: Dave Courtney
Released: March 1, 1959
Type: Movie
Tropical island underwater scuba diving swimming murder thriller, in which divers and thieves search for a sunken treasure.
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Hell Ship Mutiny
Title: Hell Ship Mutiny
Character: Capt. Jim Knight
Released: December 6, 1957
Type: Movie
A ship's captain in the South Seas battles a villainous pearl trader who uses island natives as slaves for his business.
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Title: Perry Mason
Character: Police Lt. Kia
Released: September 21, 1957
Type: TV
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
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Title: Perry Mason
Character: Max Randall
Released: September 21, 1957
Type: TV
The cases of master criminal defense attorney Perry Mason and his staff who handled the most difficult of cases in the aid of the innocent.
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Title: The Steve Allen Show
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 1956
Type: TV
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Title: The Steve Allen Show
Character: Self - Guest
Released: June 24, 1956
Type: TV
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A Star Is Born World Premiere
Title: A Star Is Born World Premiere
Character: Self
Released: September 28, 1954
Type: Movie
Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memory, even bigger than the Academy Awards.
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Eyes of the Jungle
Title: Eyes of the Jungle
Character: Dr. Tom 'Ramar' Reynolds
Released: July 1, 1953
Type: Movie
Ramar of the Jungle encounters a holy man who warns him of great danger. His friend Professor Howard is near death, cursed by the Mark of Shitan. A sacred golden tablet and a woman ready for sacrifice holds the key to Howard's survival. A feature film made from three episodes "Ramar of the Jungle" television series stitched together.
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Title: Ramar of the Jungle
Released: April 18, 1953
Type: TV
Ramar of the Jungle was a syndicated American television series that starred Jon Hall as Dr. Tom Reynolds and Ray Montgomery as his associate. Episodes were set in Africa and India. Produced by Rudolph Flothow for Arrow Productions and ITC Entertainment, four sets of 13 episodes were produced for a total of 52. Each episode runs approximately 25 minutes. In season one, the first 13 episodes are set in Africa and the second 13 are set in India. For the second season, all 26 episodes take place in Africa. Several television episodes were combined and released as theatrical movies by producer Leon Fromkess. Select episodes have been released on several DVDs through discount & "dollar" stores. Each disc contains approx. 4 episodes, with no extras available.
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White Goddess
Title: White Goddess
Character: Dr. Tom 'Ramar' Reynolds
Released: March 27, 1953
Type: Movie
Not a feature film but episodes of the TV series "Ramar of the Jungle" edited together and released as a feature.
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Last Train from Bombay
Title: Last Train from Bombay
Character: Martin Viking
Released: August 1, 1952
Type: Movie
An American diplomat risks his life to save an Indian prince from an assassination plot designed to ignite a war.
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Brave Warrior
Title: Brave Warrior
Character: Steve Ruddell
Released: May 31, 1952
Type: Movie
In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
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Hurricane Island
Title: Hurricane Island
Character: Capt. Carlos Montalvo
Released: July 16, 1951
Type: Movie
Ponce de Leon searches for the Fountain of Youth, but it's not an easy quest, thanks to bad weather, a treacherous lady pirate, warring Florida tribesmen, and a ship's cargo of man-hungry, marriage-minded maidens.
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China Corsair
Title: China Corsair
Character: McMillan
Released: June 12, 1951
Type: Movie
A stranded U.S. ship's engineer (Jon Hall) helps a Eurasian beauty (Lisa Ferraday) with coveted antique jade.
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When the Redskins Rode
Title: When the Redskins Rode
Character: Prince Hannoc
Released: May 30, 1951
Type: Movie
A French spy (Mary Castle) flirts with an Indian chief's son (Jon Hall) amid war in 1753 Williamsburg, Va.
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On the Isle of Samoa
Title: On the Isle of Samoa
Character: Kenneth Crandall
Released: August 3, 1950
Type: Movie
After committing a robbery, a man is inspired to confess by a lovely native girl he meets on a small island.
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Deputy Marshal
Title: Deputy Marshal
Character: Deputy Ed Garry
Released: October 28, 1949
Type: Movie
A lawman takes on gangsters attempting to steal property wanted for a railroad.
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Zamba
Title: Zamba
Character: Steve
Released: September 1, 1949
Type: Movie
Jenny and her six-year-old son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo when they are forced to bail out and become separated. Jenny lands in a dense jungle and is rescued by a safari headed by two wild-animal collectors, but Tommy is not found. He has amnesia and is lost, but is adopted by Zamba, a huge gorilla. He lives happily with his new family. Jenny comes back with a searching party, and Zamba, the gorilla mother, is determined to protect Tommy from his real mother.
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The Mutineers
Title: The Mutineers
Character: Nick Shaw
Released: April 22, 1949
Type: Movie
Mobster Thomas Nagle and his gang take over a ship to use running guns and counterfeit money into Lisbon.
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The Prince Of Thieves
Title: The Prince Of Thieves
Character: Robin Hood
Released: January 16, 1948
Type: Movie
After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England Sir Allan Claire is returning home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian Claire, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognising a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is the be married to another against her well in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady.
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Michigan Kid
Title: Michigan Kid
Character: Michigan Kid / Jim Rowen
Released: August 11, 1947
Type: Movie
A former U.S. marshal rescues an instant heiress from an outlaw's gang.
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Last of the Redmen
Title: Last of the Redmen
Character: Major Heywood
Released: August 1, 1947
Type: Movie
A family-oriented adaption of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans." As the French-Indian War rages across the untamed territory of the Great Northwest, the embattled wilderness gives birth to a legend -- the proud legend of "The Last of the Red Men." August, 1757, General Montcalm and his Iroquois alalies are on the war path -- and General Munro fears for the lives of his children as they travel to join him at Fort William Henry. Although Munro dispatches a letter urging them to take refuge at Fort Edward until the road is safe, an Iroquois scout intercepts the warning. So Major Duncan Hayward is unaware of the danger as he escorts Alice Munro, her sister Cora, and her young brother Davy from the sanctuary of the fort. When their guide Magua, a vengeful Iroquois played by Buster Crabbe, betrays them, only one man can save the travelers from his savage trap.
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The Vigilantes Return
Title: The Vigilantes Return
Character: Marshal Johnnie Taggart
Released: May 31, 1947
Type: Movie
Marshal Johnnie Taggart, posing as an outlaw named "Ace" Braddock, comes to Bannack, Montana to restore law and order. But he is recognized by Kitty, co-owner with Clay Curtwright of the infamous Bull Whip saloon. But "bad-girl" Kitty keeps her mouth shut. When Johnnie's pal Andy reports a stage holdup, Curtwright's henchman, Ben Borden, talks the sheriff and Judge Holden into suspecting Johnnie. Johnnie reveals himself to Judge Holden as a government marshal, and the judge voices his opinion that Curtwright is the leader of the road agents, but voices it in the presence of his granddaughter, Louise Holden.
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Men in Her Diary
Title: Men in Her Diary
Character: Randolph Glenning
Released: September 14, 1945
Type: Movie
Singer/Dancer Peggy Ryan neither sings nor dances in this comedy in which she plays a secretary, whose life has no romance because she devotes all of her time to her attractive older sister. But she does keep a diary that contains some fact and many fictional entries. One such is read by the wife of her boss who promptly sues for a divorce. Virginia Grey stars in a musical produced by Hall and sings (possibly dubbed) "Makin' a Million" and "Keep Your Chin Up." No spoiler to add that Ryan gets a boyfriend and Hall and Allbritton are reunited before this one runs it course.
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Sudan
Title: Sudan
Character: Merab
Released: April 18, 1945
Type: Movie
A desert pickpocket, his sidekick, and an escaped slave help an incognito queen in danger.
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San Diego I Love You
Title: San Diego I Love You
Character: John Thompson Caldwell IV
Released: September 29, 1944
Type: Movie
A harried daughter tries to keep her wacky family together while trying to sell her eccentric father's latest invention, a collapsible life raft.
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Gypsy Wildcat
Title: Gypsy Wildcat
Character: Michael
Released: August 2, 1944
Type: Movie
In an unspecified Renaissance kingdom, no sooner has Anube's gypsy tribe encamped near Baron Tovar's village when Count Orso is found murdered. The wicked baron blames the gypsies and imprisons them all in his castle. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger on a white horse has hidden the murder arrow and won the heart of gypsy belle Carla, to the discomfiture of her erstwhile fiancée Tonio. Baron Tovar is also fascinated by Carla...especially when he notices her heraldic pendant.
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The Invisible Man's Revenge
Title: The Invisible Man's Revenge
Character: Robert Griffin
Released: June 9, 1944
Type: Movie
A fugitive, dangerous madman reaches an English village where he confronts his former partner who left him for dead in the jungle after their discovery of a diamond mine. When the former partner also claims to have since lost the mine and all its wealth, which he took all for himself, and though the partmer is still living in a state of luxury , the madman takes up an offer from a crazed scientist to make him invisible, something the scientist has already done with experimental animals, so that he can take revenge.
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Cobra Woman
Title: Cobra Woman
Character: Ramu
Released: May 12, 1944
Type: Movie
A man (Jon Hall) tracks his kidnapped bride (Maria Montez) to a jungle island, where her twin is the high priestess.
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Lady in the Dark
Title: Lady in the Dark
Character: Randy Curtis
Released: February 10, 1944
Type: Movie
A neurotic editor sees a psychoanalyst about the advertising man, movie star and other man in her life.
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Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Title: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Character: Ali Baba
Released: January 14, 1944
Type: Movie
Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, now-grown Ali Baba sets out to avenge his father’s murder, reclaim the royal throne, and rescue his beloved Amara from the iron fist of his treacherous enemy.
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White Savage
Title: White Savage
Character: Kaloe
Released: April 23, 1943
Type: Movie
A native boy plays Cupid for a shark fisherman and a South Sea Islands princess.
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Arabian Nights
Title: Arabian Nights
Character: Haroun-Al-Raschid
Released: December 25, 1942
Type: Movie
Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.
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Invisible Agent
Title: Invisible Agent
Character: Frank Raymond
Released: August 7, 1942
Type: Movie
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany in this comedy-thriller.
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Eagle Squadron
Title: Eagle Squadron
Character: Hank Starr
Released: June 16, 1942
Type: Movie
An American joins the British Royal Air Force just before Pearl Harbor is attacked, and falls in love with a beautiful English girl.
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The Tuttles of Tahiti
Title: The Tuttles of Tahiti
Character: Chester
Released: May 1, 1942
Type: Movie
After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.
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Aloma of the South Seas
Title: Aloma of the South Seas
Character: Tanoa
Released: August 27, 1941
Type: Movie
A young South Seas native boy is sent to the U.S. for his education and returns to his island after his father dies to try to stop a revolution.
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Kit Carson
Title: Kit Carson
Character: Christopher "Kit" Carson
Released: August 30, 1940
Type: Movie
Frontiersman Kit Carson fights off Indian attacks on the trail to California.
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South of Pago Pago
Title: South of Pago Pago
Character: Kehane
Released: July 19, 1940
Type: Movie
Sent by cutthroat pirates to turn Kehane’s head while they loot his island paradise of a fortune in pearls, Ruby instead falls for the young chief. Together, the two save Kehane’s people and their island home from the rapacious picaroons but at the tragic cost of their own future together.
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Sailor's Lady
Title: Sailor's Lady
Character: Danny Malone
Released: July 5, 1940
Type: Movie
Sailor is going to marry his girlfriend when he returns, but she becomes foster mother to baby whose parents are accidentally killed. The baby is accidentally left on board a visiting battleship.
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The Hurricane
Title: The Hurricane
Character: Terangi
Released: November 9, 1937
Type: Movie
A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
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The Girl from Scotland Yard
Title: The Girl from Scotland Yard
Character: Bertie
Released: May 30, 1937
Type: Movie
A female agent tacks down the cause of mysterious explosions.
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Mind Your Own Business
Title: Mind Your Own Business
Character: Scoutmaster Davis
Released: December 18, 1936
Type: Movie
Nature reporter Orville Shanks retreats to the woods for material for his "Our Wild Friends" column and to volunteer for his favorite cause, the Boy Scouts. When Orville's editor, Crane, orders him to spice up his column, Orville's wife Melba writes a gossip column using animals as metaphors for people. Crane loves Melba's article and gives Orville a raise, and the column becomes a hit.
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The Lion Man
Title: The Lion Man
Character: El Lion
Released: August 12, 1936
Type: Movie
A young British boy whose father was murdered by a treacherous Aran sheik finds himself in a position to exact revenge as an adult.
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Winds of the Wasteland
Title: Winds of the Wasteland
Character: Jim
Released: July 6, 1936
Type: Movie
The arrival of the telegraph put Pony Express riders like John Blair and his pal Smoky out of work. A race will decide whether they or stageline owner Drake get the government mail contract.
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The Stagecoach Race
Title: The Stagecoach Race
Character: Jim
Released: June 1, 1936
Type: Movie
A re-edited, digitally colourised and re-scored version of vintage black and white Western 'Winds of the Wasteland', complete with contemporary, pulse pounding music. The re-edit brings 'Winds of the Wasteland' down to a 22 minute short version. The arrival of the telegraph put Pony Express riders like John Blair and his pal Smoky out of work. A race will decide whether they or stageline owner Drake get the government mail contract.
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The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
Title: The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand
Character: Frank Hobart
Released: April 17, 1936
Type: Movie
15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.
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The Mysterious Avenger
Title: The Mysterious Avenger
Character: Lafe Lockhart
Released: January 17, 1936
Type: Movie
Texas Ranger Ranny Maitland's father is feuding with his neighbor Lockhart. Pretending to be on Lockhart's side in the feud, Ranny goes to investigate. Meanwhile is father is murdered and Lockhart arrested.
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Mutiny on the Bounty
Title: Mutiny on the Bounty
Character: Tahitian Native (uncredited)
Released: November 22, 1935
Type: Movie
Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.
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Charlie Chan in Shanghai
Title: Charlie Chan in Shanghai
Character: Philip Nash
Released: October 11, 1935
Type: Movie
When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.
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Here's to Romance
Title: Here's to Romance
Character: Chauffeur
Released: October 4, 1935
Type: Movie
Kathleen Gerard, a high society wife fed up with her husband's artistic "protegées", decides to take one of her own in Nino, a promising tenor, patronizing him to study in Paris. He and her girlfriend are perfectly happy until the Gerards pay a visit and Mrs. Gerard starts to show too much interest in him.
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Women Must Dress
Title: Women Must Dress
Character: Janet's Other Friend
Released: February 1, 1935
Type: Movie
A divorced woman finds success as a fashion designer.
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La Hache De La Vengeance
Title: La Hache De La Vengeance
Character: Prince Hannoc
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie