Maurice Cass

Maurice Cass

Born: October 12, 1884
Died: June 8, 1954
in Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
From Wikipedia

Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.

Movies for Maurice Cass...

Beyond the Moon
Title: Beyond the Moon
Character: Professor Newton
Released: January 1, 1956
Type: Movie
This outer space adventure marked the debut of Rocky Jones and his Space Rangers. Two of Rocky's allies are captured by aliens and brain washed.
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Menace from Outer Space
Title: Menace from Outer Space
Character: Professor Newton
Released: January 1, 1956
Type: Movie
A nontheatrical (16mm) film comprise of three contiguous episodes of the TV series "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger".
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Forbidden Moon
Title: Forbidden Moon
Character: Prof. Newton
Released: January 1, 1956
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones is dispatched to investigate an SOS received from a space station. He finds that the station is filled with deadly radiation brought by an evil ruler who is immune to the radiation, and plans to use it to take over the universe.
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The Gypsy Moon
Title: The Gypsy Moon
Character: Prof. Newton
Released: December 25, 1954
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones and his buddies happen upon two strange moons orbiting each other. They soon discover that both are inhabited by civilizations at war with each other. Needless to say, Rocky and his crew do their utmost to bring about peace.
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Crash of Moons
Title: Crash of Moons
Character: Professor Newton
Released: July 10, 1954
Type: Movie
A three-part episode from the TV series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger edited together and released as a feature for 16mm rental only. Season 1 episodes 21, 22, 23. Episode 21: Rocky saves a space station and his friends when they are trapped between gypsy moons. Episode 22: Cleolanthe tries to destroy one of the gypsy moons with a barrage of missiles. Episode 23: Rocky evacuates the gypsy moon Posetta and stops Cleolanthe's missile barrage.
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Silver Needle in the Sky
Title: Silver Needle in the Sky
Character: Prof. Newton
Released: May 29, 1954
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones tries to free the hostages and thwart the plans of the evil Queen Cleolantha.
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Title: Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Released: February 23, 1954
Type: TV
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger was a syndicated science fiction television serial originally broadcast in 1954. The show lasted for only two seasons and, though syndicated sporadically, dropped into obscurity. Because it was recorded on film rather than being broadcast live as were most other TV space operas of the day, it has survived in reasonably good condition. The film format also allowed more elaborate special effects and sets, exterior scenes, and much better continuity.
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Manhunt in Space
Title: Manhunt in Space
Character: Professor Newton
Released: January 1, 1954
Type: Movie
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger fights space pirates over an invisible spaceship.
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Title: Adventures of Superman
Character: Meldini
Released: September 19, 1952
Type: TV
Announcer: "The Adventures of Superman. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound!" Voices: "Look up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!" Announcer: "Yes, it's Superman, strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Superman, who can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands; and who, disguised as Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way."
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We're Not Married!
Title: We're Not Married!
Character: Radio Station Organist (uncredited)
Released: July 11, 1952
Type: Movie
A Justice of the Peace performed weddings a few days before his license was valid. A few years later five couples learn they have never been legally married.
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Something to Live For
Title: Something to Live For
Character: Critic (uncredited)
Released: March 7, 1952
Type: Movie
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
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Once More, My Darling
Title: Once More, My Darling
Character: Dr. Grasser
Released: September 10, 1949
Type: Movie
An actor is recalled to active duty with the Army's C.I.D. to find the thief who stole historical jewels in occupied Germany and the trail leads to the boyfriend of a young debutante from Bel Air.
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Follow Me Quietly
Title: Follow Me Quietly
Character: Book store proprietor
Released: July 7, 1949
Type: Movie
1949 thriller about the hunt for a serial killer known as "the Judge" who kills his victims on rainy nights.
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Sorrowful Jones
Title: Sorrowful Jones
Character: Psychiatrist (uncredited)
Released: July 4, 1949
Type: Movie
A young girl is left with the notoriously cheap Sorrowful Jones as a marker for a bet. When her father doesn't return, he learns that taking care of a child interferes with his free-wheeling lifestyle. Sorrowful must also evade crooked gangsters and indulge in a bit of horse-thieving.
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The Girl from Manhattan
Title: The Girl from Manhattan
Character: Mr. Merkle
Released: October 1, 1948
Type: Movie
A small-town girl who's made it big in New York as a fashion model returns home, only to find that her somewhat dotty uncle has mortgaged his boarding house to the hilt. In her efforts to help him keep his boarding house, she becomes involved with a handsome young minister and his superior, an older bishop.
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Song of My Heart
Title: Song of My Heart
Character: Ballet Master
Released: January 31, 1948
Type: Movie
The portrait of Russian composer Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky focuses on his failed love affair.
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High Conquest
Title: High Conquest
Character: Tony - the Waiter
Released: June 21, 1947
Type: Movie
Love and adventure on the Matterhorn mountain.
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I've Always Loved You
Title: I've Always Loved You
Character: Music Teacher 2
Released: December 2, 1946
Type: Movie
A beautiful young concert pianist is torn between her attraction to her arrogant but brilliant maestro and her love for a farm boy she left back home.
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Angel on My Shoulder
Title: Angel on My Shoulder
Character: Lucius (uncredited)
Released: September 20, 1946
Type: Movie
The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.
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Spook Busters
Title: Spook Busters
Character: Dr. Bender
Released: August 24, 1946
Type: Movie
The Bowery Boys--Slip, Sach, Bobby, Whitey & Chuck--start their own exterminating service, and get a job which takes them to a spooky old abandoned mansion in the middle of the night. Meeting up with pal Gabe and his new French bride, the boys are tormented by mad scientists who try to convince them the place is haunted and then kidnap Sach in order to place his brain inside a gorilla.
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Two Sisters from Boston
Title: Two Sisters from Boston
Character: Music Master (uncredited)
Released: June 6, 1946
Type: Movie
Abigail Chandler has written her stuffy Boston relatives that she's a successful opera singer in New York. In reality, she works at a burlesque house and is billed as High-C Susie. When her sister Martha comes for a visit, Abigail tries to hide the truth from her.
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The Catman of Paris
Title: The Catman of Paris
Character: Paul de Roche
Released: April 20, 1946
Type: Movie
When author Charles Regnier returns to Paris with a best-selling book that criticizes the government, he's tormented by frequent blackouts. After a mysterious cat-like creature slaughters people close to him, Charles is suspected of murder. Charles fears that he is the beast, but his paramour Marie and best friend Henry, believe he's innocent... until the creature begins to stalk Marie.
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Paris Underground
Title: Paris Underground
Character: Patriot
Released: October 18, 1945
Type: Movie
Constance Bennett both produced and starred in the espionager Paris Underground. Bennett and Gracie Fields play, respectively, an American and an English citizen trapped in Paris when the Nazis invade. The women team up to help Allied aviators escape from the occupied city into Free French territory. The screenplay was based on the true wartime activities of Etta Shiber, who engineered the escape of nearly 300 Allied pilots. British fans of comedienne Gracie Fields were put off by the scenes in which she is tortured by the Gestapo, while Constance Bennett's following had been rapidly dwindling since the 1930s; as a result, the heartfelt but tiresome Paris Underground failed to make a dent at the box-office. It would be Constance Bennett's last starring film--and Gracie Fields' last film, period.
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Federal Operator 99
Title: Federal Operator 99
Character: Signor Giuseppe Morello
Released: July 7, 1945
Type: Movie
Jerry Blake (aka Federal Operator 99) teams-up with Joyce Kingston to thwart the plans of escaped crime boss Jim Belmont.
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Easy to Look At
Title: Easy to Look At
Character: Woolens
Released: June 1, 1945
Type: Movie
In this musical, a talented aspiring costume designer leaves her small town to seek her fortune in the Big Apple. The girl, who is also a singer, soon begins establishing herself in the fashion industry, but when a rival accuses her of stealing a pattern, her career is nearly destroyed. Fortunately, a handsome, romantic hero is around to help her clear her name. Songs include: "Come Along My Heart", "That does It", "Swing Low Sweet Lariat" and "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?".
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Her Lucky Night
Title: Her Lucky Night
Character: Papa
Released: February 9, 1945
Type: Movie
In this romantic comedy, three man-hungry sisters consult a fortune-teller to help them with their romantic futures.
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She Gets Her Man
Title: She Gets Her Man
Character: Mr. Pudge
Released: January 12, 1945
Type: Movie
The corny daughter of a famed policewoman tries to catch a blowgun killer.
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Mrs. Parkington
Title: Mrs. Parkington
Character: Shopkeeper (uncredited)
Released: October 12, 1944
Type: Movie
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
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Mission to Moscow
Title: Mission to Moscow
Character: Yugoslavian President (uncredited)
Released: April 29, 1943
Type: Movie
Ambassador Joseph Davies is sent by FDR to Russia to learn about the Soviet system and returns to America as an advocate of Stalinism.
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Too Many Women
Title: Too Many Women
Character: Dr. Hamilton
Released: February 27, 1942
Type: Movie
Thanks to a fib intended to ward off an annoying real estate developer, a young bachelor finds himself engaged to three different women and pursued by a fourth, a gangster's sister.
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Blondie Goes to College
Title: Blondie Goes to College
Character: Dean who gets Tackled
Released: January 15, 1942
Type: Movie
Dagwood Bumstead must receive a college diploma or lose his job with the Dithers Construction Company. Not wishing to be separated from her husband, Blondie enrolls in college as well. But Leighton College rules stipulate "No Married Couples", forcing Blondie and Dagwood to pretend that they're not married. This causes quite a dilemma when coed Laura Wadsworth begins flirting with Dagwood and Rusty Bryant does the same with Blondie. And Blondie's discovery of a very pleasant secret threatens to expose her and Dagwood's marital status too.
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Week-End in Havana
Title: Week-End in Havana
Character: Tailor
Released: October 17, 1941
Type: Movie
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
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Charley's Aunt
Title: Charley's Aunt
Character: Octogenarian
Released: August 1, 1941
Type: Movie
In 1890, two students at Oxford force their rascally friend and fellow student to pose as an aunt from Brazil--where the nuts come from.
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Blood and Sand
Title: Blood and Sand
Character: El Milquetoast
Released: May 30, 1941
Type: Movie
Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.
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No, No, Nanette
Title: No, No, Nanette
Character: Art Critic
Released: December 19, 1940
Type: Movie
Perky young Nanette attempts to save the marriage of her uncle and aunt by untangling Uncle Jimmy from several innocent but ensnaring flirtations. Attempting one such unentanglement, Nanette enlists the help of theatrical producer Bill Trainor, who promptly falls in love with her. The same thing happens when artist Tom Gillespie is called on for help. But soon Uncle Jimmy's flirtations become too numerous, and Nanette's romances with Tom and Bill run into trouble. Will Uncle Jimmy's marriage survive, and will Nanette find happiness with Tom, Bill, or somebody else?
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The Son of Monte Cristo
Title: The Son of Monte Cristo
Character: Max, Tailor
Released: December 5, 1940
Type: Movie
Rightful owner of the kingdom, the Duchess of Zona, is engaged in a power struggle with the evil General Gurko. Edmond, the son of Monte Cristo, dons many disguises to come to the aid of the Duchess.
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Lady with Red Hair
Title: Lady with Red Hair
Character: Scenic Artist (uncredited)
Released: November 30, 1940
Type: Movie
An actress hopes to regain her lost son by making it to the top.
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Cross-Country Romance
Title: Cross-Country Romance
Character: James McGillicuddy
Released: July 12, 1940
Type: Movie
A runaway heiress hides in a doctor's trailer for a rollicking trip to San Francisco.
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Florian
Title: Florian
Character: Mayor
Released: June 5, 1940
Type: Movie
Set against the backdrop of WWI Europe, a man and woman of different classes are brought together by their love of Lippizan horses.
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The Lone Wolf Strikes
Title: The Lone Wolf Strikes
Character: Jeweler at Martier's
Released: January 26, 1940
Type: Movie
Delia Jordan's father is murdered and some very valuable jewelry stolen. She hires The Lone Wolf.
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High School
Title: High School
Character: Franklin Jefferson
Released: January 26, 1940
Type: Movie
A teenager who's been raised and home-schooled at her father's Texas ranch must adjust to her new surroundings and being with other students when she's sent to a San Antonio high-school.
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Balalaika
Title: Balalaika
Character: (uncredited)
Released: December 15, 1939
Type: Movie
A Russian prince disguised as a worker and a cafe singer secretly involved in revolutionary activities fall in love.
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The Amazing Mr. Williams
Title: The Amazing Mr. Williams
Character: Little Man (uncredited)
Released: November 22, 1939
Type: Movie
Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Title: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Character: Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
Released: October 19, 1939
Type: Movie
Naive and idealistic Jefferson Smith, leader of the Boy Rangers, is appointed to the United States Senate by the puppet governor of his state. He soon discovers, upon going to Washington, many shortcomings of the political process as his earnest goal of a national boys' camp leads to a conflict with the state political boss.
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Second Fiddle
Title: Second Fiddle
Character: Alex Blank
Released: June 30, 1939
Type: Movie
Studio publicist discovers Minnesota skating teacher and takes her to Hollywood. She goes back to Minnesota but he follows her.
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Naughty But Nice
Title: Naughty But Nice
Character: Mr. Maurice, First Witness (uncredited)
Released: June 23, 1939
Type: Movie
Donald Hardwick (Dick Powell) is a stuffed-shirt, classical music professor. His family and small-town music college that he works are of equal mindset. When Don visits his black-sheep aunt in New York in order to find a buyer for his Rhapsody he is exposed to her shocking swing music crowd. His life begins to make dramatic changes after drinking a "lemonade" that turns out to be a Hurricane.
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Rose of Washington Square
Title: Rose of Washington Square
Character: Mr. Mok
Released: May 5, 1939
Type: Movie
Rose Sargent, a Roaring '20s singer, becomes a Ziegfeld Follies star as her criminal husband gets deeper in trouble.
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Sunset Trail
Title: Sunset Trail
Character: E. Prescott Furbush
Released: February 24, 1939
Type: Movie
Disguising himself as a milquetoast Easterner who writes Western novels, Hoppy enrolls in a dude ranch in order to unmask the murderer of the owner's husband.
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The Great Man Votes
Title: The Great Man Votes
Character: Children's Society Report Writer
Released: January 13, 1939
Type: Movie
In 1923, Gregory Vance, a widower with two children, is a former scholar who has turned from book to bottle. He works, slightly, as a night-watchman, and his children, who know him for what he is and what he isn't, are his only admirers. Then, it is discovered that he is the only registered voter in a key precinct and the politicians, from both parties, arrive in droves bearing inducements. What he does about this situation, and the relatives who want to take his children away from him make up the story.
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Exposed
Title: Exposed
Character: Aloysius J. Meggs
Released: November 5, 1938
Type: Movie
A magazine reporter exposes a crooked District Attorney, resulting in his trial. Complications ensue, however, when the man is acquitted.
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The Affairs of Annabel
Title: The Affairs of Annabel
Character: Dr. Rubnick (uncredited)
Released: September 9, 1938
Type: Movie
Wonder Pictures has been striking out at the box office lately, causing the seedy PR man to involve main star Annabel in ever outrageous stunts for publicity.
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A Desperate Adventure
Title: A Desperate Adventure
Character: Dornay
Released: August 5, 1938
Type: Movie
In this romantic comedy, a passionate French painter nearly goes berserk when he learns that his well-meaning friends have stolen one of his paintings so it can be exhibited.
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The Magician's Daughter
Title: The Magician's Daughter
Character: Professor Jasper Murdock
Released: July 16, 1938
Type: Movie
A magician's daughter falls in love with a reporter for a magazine. When the magazine publishes a story that exposes her father's methods, she dumps the reporter. He now must convince her that he had nothing to do with the magazine's exposé.
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When Were You Born
Title: When Were You Born
Character: Dr. Merton
Released: June 18, 1938
Type: Movie
A San Francisco astrologer correctly predicts a ship passenger's death and then helps the police look for the murderer.
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Gold Diggers in Paris
Title: Gold Diggers in Paris
Character: Mr. Vail
Released: June 11, 1938
Type: Movie
When the representative of the Paris International Dance Exposition arrives in New York to invite the Academy Ballet of America to compete for monetary prizes, the taxi driver mistakenly brings him to the Club Ballé, a nightclub on the brink of declaring bankruptcy. The owners, Terry Moore and Duke Dennis, jump at the chance to go, despite being aware of the mistake. They hire ballet teacher, Luis Leoni, and his only pupil, Kay Morrow, to join the group, hoping to teach their two dozen show girls ballet en route to Paris by ship. Also going along and rooming with Kay is Mona, Terry's ex-wife, who wants to keep an eye on her alimony checks. Naturally, Kay and Terry fall in love.
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Josette
Title: Josette
Character: Ed, the Furrier
Released: June 3, 1938
Type: Movie
Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
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The Lone Wolf in Paris
Title: The Lone Wolf in Paris
Character: Alfonse Fromont - Hotel Manager
Released: May 25, 1938
Type: Movie
Former jewel thief Michael Lanyard toys with a princess and a grand duke.
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Gangs of New York
Title: Gangs of New York
Character: Phillips
Released: May 23, 1938
Type: Movie
An undercover cop infiltrates a powerful New York based crime syndicate.
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Making the Headlines
Title: Making the Headlines
Character: Edgar Kerr
Released: March 31, 1938
Type: Movie
Angry, because he is making too many headlines with his gang-busting activities, the police chief transfers Lt. Lewis Nagel to the sleepy suburban town of Fairview, where he is followed by reporter Steve Withers because he knows Nagel will find a story.
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Walking Down Broadway
Title: Walking Down Broadway
Character: Mr. Wentwhistle
Released: March 11, 1938
Type: Movie
Five closely knit showgirls sign a pact to reunite one year after the closing of their Broadway production, but the lives of all five take many different turns, often for the worse.
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The Baroness and the Butler
Title: The Baroness and the Butler
Character: Radio Announcer
Released: February 18, 1938
Type: Movie
A Butler gets elected to the Hungarian parliament where he opposes his master's government.
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Exiled to Shanghai
Title: Exiled to Shanghai
Character: Hotel Manager
Released: December 20, 1937
Type: Movie
A fired cameraman by way of a girl's mistaken identity wins back his job through pioneering work in television.
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Big Town Girl
Title: Big Town Girl
Character: Mr. Huff
Released: December 3, 1937
Type: Movie
When a department store songstress becomes a radio star she keeps her identity secret, as the "Masked Countess", because he estranged husband is a crook.
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Ali Baba Goes to Town
Title: Ali Baba Goes to Town
Character: Omar
Released: October 29, 1937
Type: Movie
While visiting Hollywood a starstruck movie fan (Eddie Cantor) fantasizes about himself cast in an Arabian adventure. Director David Butler's comedy--with many songs--also features Tony Martin, Roland Young, Gypsy Rose Lee (billed as Rose Hovick), John Carradine, June Lang, Virginia Field, Charles Lane, The Peters Sisters and many big-name guest stars playing themselves.
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Life Begins in College
Title: Life Begins in College
Character: Dean Moss
Released: October 1, 1937
Type: Movie
When a wealthy Indian student endows the college so they can keep the football coach rumor has it the Indian has played professionally and can't be on the team.
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Danger – Love at Work
Title: Danger – Love at Work
Character: Uncle Goliath
Released: September 30, 1937
Type: Movie
A New York City lawyer finds himself falling in love with the daughter of a screwball South Carolina family.
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Wife, Doctor and Nurse
Title: Wife, Doctor and Nurse
Character: Pompout
Released: September 17, 1937
Type: Movie
Social butterfly marries Park Avenue doctor and learns that his nurse is in love with him.
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Confession
Title: Confession
Character: Music Professor (uncredited)
Released: August 19, 1937
Type: Movie
Vera Kowalska is put on trial for murdering concert pianist Michael Michailow. In court it is revealed that some years earlier Michael ruined Vera's life.
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The Lady Escapes
Title: The Lady Escapes
Character: Monsieur Cheval
Released: July 22, 1937
Type: Movie
A young husband schemes to regain his wife, who earlier had left him and now is involved with a European playboy.
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She Had to Eat
Title: She Had to Eat
Character: Fingerprint Expert
Released: July 2, 1937
Type: Movie
An Arizona gas station owner faces comic adventures after traveling with an eccentric millionaire to New City, where he meets up with a small-time con woman and is repeatedly mistaken for a gangster.
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Big Business
Title: Big Business
Character: Judge
Released: June 18, 1937
Type: Movie
A small town drugstore owner (Jed Prouty) hopes to strike it rich by investing his savings in an oil well. Comedy.
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This Is My Affair
Title: This Is My Affair
Character: Jeweler
Released: May 28, 1937
Type: Movie
President McKinley asks Lt. Richard L. Perry to go underground to identify some obviously very well briefed Mid-Western bank robbers based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Women of Glamour
Title: Women of Glamour
Character: Caldwell
Released: March 9, 1937
Type: Movie
A girl with a reputation falls for a wealthy playboy.
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Champagne Waltz
Title: Champagne Waltz
Character: Hugo
Released: February 5, 1937
Type: Movie
In Vienna, a new jazz club featuring American trumpeter Buzzy Bellew threatens the existence of its neighbor, the Waltz Palace, run by Franz Strauss and featuring his granddaughter, singer Elsa. Smitten by Elsa, Buzzy hides his identity and association with the club -- whose owner intends to buy out the Palace property. When Elsa accidentally learns who Buzzy really is, it appears he may have to return to America alone.
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A Girl's Best Years
Title: A Girl's Best Years
Character: Judge (uncredited)
Released: December 25, 1936
Type: Movie
A woman reporter is hired by an author-songwriter to help him avoid additional breach-of-promise suits.
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Charlie Chan at the Opera
Title: Charlie Chan at the Opera
Character: Mr. Arnold
Released: December 4, 1936
Type: Movie
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
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Swing Banditry
Title: Swing Banditry
Character: Royal C. Cummings (uncredited)
Released: September 9, 1936
Type: Movie
A group of musicians is determined to appear on a radio program.
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Pepper
Title: Pepper
Character: Doctor
Released: August 8, 1936
Type: Movie
Young Pepper Jolly enters the life of sour old millionaire John Wilkes. She convinces him to take her gang to Coney Island and prevents his daughter from marrying a phony aristocrat.
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Fatal Lady
Title: Fatal Lady
Character: Prompter (uncredited)
Released: May 15, 1936
Type: Movie
On her debut as an opera star, Marion Stuart is interrogated and possibly implicated in the death of a male acquaintance. Released, although thoroughly shaken-up, Marion attempts to perform but loses her voice onstage. Humiliated, but driven to sing, she travels to South America under the assumed name of Maria Delasano, and works in an opera company under the tutelage of Feodor Glinka, who wants her to shun men and save herself for her art. Mary resists the persistent attentions of wealthy young Phil Roberts, who follows the company in hopes of marrying her. ...
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Arbor Day
Title: Arbor Day
Character: monsieur Cass
Released: May 2, 1936
Type: Movie
Truant officers mistake 2 midgets for members of the gang.
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Give Us This Night
Title: Give Us This Night
Character: Guido
Released: March 6, 1936
Type: Movie
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
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King of Burlesque
Title: King of Burlesque
Character: The Tailor (uncredited)
Released: January 3, 1936
Type: Movie
Warner Baxter plays the ambitious producer of a burlesque show who rises to the big time on Broadway. Alice Faye is the loyal burleycue singer who helps make Baxter a success. His head turned by sudden fame, Baxter falls under the spell of a society woman (Mona Barrie) who has theatrical aspirations of her own. She marries Baxter, then convinces him to produce a string of "artistic" plays rather than his extravagant musical revues. The plays are flops, and the woman haughtily divorces Baxter. Faithful Alice Faye, who'd gone to London when her ex-beau was married, returns to the penniless Baxter. She and her burlesque buddies team up to pull Baxter out of his rut and put him on top again.
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Professional Soldier
Title: Professional Soldier
Character: Monsieur Le Noir
Released: December 27, 1935
Type: Movie
Mercenary Donovan is hired to kidnap King Peter II. He learns that the party in power is evil and that the King is in danger, so kidnaps the King to keep him safe while a revolution is planned.
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We're Only Human
Title: We're Only Human
Character: Grocer at Deli
Released: December 27, 1935
Type: Movie
A cop, who plays by his own rules, brings down a notorious gangster.
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Two for Tonight
Title: Two for Tonight
Character: Alexander
Released: September 12, 1935
Type: Movie
A songwriter has to come up with a full-length theatrical piece within a few days.
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Whispering Smith Speaks
Title: Whispering Smith Speaks
Character: C. Luddington Colfax
Released: May 15, 1935
Type: Movie
O'Brien is "Whispering" Smith, so named because he speaks softly but knows how to fend for himself. The son of a railroad president, Smith is determined to learn the business from the ground up, so he gets a job as a track walker for his dad's rail line. While going about his duties, he meets Nan Roberts (Irene Ware), who is about to sell her Colorado ranch. Smith finds out that there are valuable tungsten deposits on her land and makes certain she won't be cheated by the villains
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Nothing Ever Happens
Title: Nothing Ever Happens
Character: Madam's Impresario (uncredited)
Released: March 25, 1933
Type: Movie
In this parody of Grand Hotel, despite a dying man's efforts to enjoy his final days, a jewel thief trying to comfort a great dancer, and a big business deal in progress, there are still those who say that "nothing ever happens here."
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The Skull Murder Mystery
Title: The Skull Murder Mystery
Character: Dr. David Turet (uncredited)
Released: March 1, 1932
Type: Movie
When the skeleton of a young man is dug up in an alley, a mysterious Chinese merchant and his eccentric upstairs tenants come under suspicion. The team of Inspector Carr and Dr. Crabtree use the skull of the victim to solve the murder.