Harry Jans

Harry Jans

Born: June 5, 1898
Died: February 4, 1962
in New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Movies for Harry Jans...

Racing Lady
Title: Racing Lady
Character: Lewis
Released: January 12, 1937
Type: Movie
A shrewd millionaire who owns races horses for publicity for his automobile business, claims ownership of a female horse trainer's thoroughbred in order to get the trainer.
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That Girl from Paris
Title: That Girl from Paris
Character: Ship's Purser (uncredited)
Released: December 31, 1936
Type: Movie
Nikki Martin, a beautiful French opera star, stows away on an ocean liner in hopes of escaping her jealous fiancee. Once aboard, she joins an American swing band and falls in love with its leader, who, after hearing her sing, eventually comes to reciprocate her feelings.
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Smartest Girl in Town
Title: Smartest Girl in Town
Character: Terry
Released: November 27, 1936
Type: Movie
A girl in search of a rich husband mistakes a millionaire for a male model.
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Without Orders
Title: Without Orders
Character: Passenger Seeing Len Bail Out
Released: October 22, 1936
Type: Movie
At Portland, Oregon, playboy pilot Len Kendrick lands at the end of a cross-country record flight, met by his father J.P. Kendrick who owns Amalgamated Air Lines. Len is a media darling, adored by fans for his daring flights. He is in love with Amalgamated stewardess Kay Armstrong who is dating veteran pilot "Wad" Madison. Len dates her sister Penny who learns that his hard-drinking and recklessness has caused the death of his co-pilot. Penny knows that he was drinking before the fateful flight and only escaped prosecution by bribing a bartender. She leaves Len who ends up at Amalgamated as a line pilot, being tutored by Wad.
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Don't Turn 'em Loose
Title: Don't Turn 'em Loose
Character: Vic - Henchman
Released: September 18, 1936
Type: Movie
A conscientious attorney who is a member of the State Parole Board, finds his own son, using an alias, up for parole and makes the decision to cast the approving vote.
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Charlie Chan at the Race Track
Title: Charlie Chan at the Race Track
Character: Al Meers
Released: August 7, 1936
Type: Movie
When a friend of Charlie's is found kicked to death by his own race horse on board a Honolulu-bound liner, the detective discovers foul play and uncovers an international gambling ring.
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Grand Jury
Title: Grand Jury
Character: Sully
Released: August 7, 1936
Type: Movie
When a grand jury acquits a gangster accused of murder, a retired elderly citizen decides it's up to him to see that the criminal is proven guilty and put behind bars.
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The Last Outlaw
Title: The Last Outlaw
Character: Henchman Jess
Released: June 19, 1936
Type: Movie
After serving 25 years in prison for robbery, Dean Payton returns to his home town to see his daughter, Sally, who is unaware he is her father. He befriends Cal Yates, the now semi-retired assistant sheriff who originally caught him, and Chuck Wilson, a young rancher who has eyes for Sally. Wanted criminal Al Goss holds up the local bank and makes his getaway, taking Sally hostage. Showing he still has what it takes, Payton, along with Yates and Wilson, take off into the hills on horseback to try to track Goss down. - Written by Doug Sederberg
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Special Investigator
Title: Special Investigator
Character: Cy Adams
Released: May 8, 1936
Type: Movie
A lawyer changes from defending public enemies to bringing them to justice after his brother is killed.
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Two in Revolt
Title: Two in Revolt
Character: Crane
Released: April 3, 1936
Type: Movie
A dog and a horse become unlikely allies when they attempt to thwart a crooked gambler from rigging a race.
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Wild People
Title: Wild People
Character: Mr. Jans
Released: July 15, 1932
Type: Movie
The Globe Broadcasting Company does a radio broadcast from Dutch New Guinea, with the aborigines as performers.
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Two Good Boys Gone Wrong
Title: Two Good Boys Gone Wrong
Released: October 29, 1929
Type: Movie
This brash comedy team toured extensively in vaudeville, and even made a Victor 78 of much of the material contained in this short.