Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Born: July 29, 1873
Died: March 14, 1964
in Binghampton, New York, USA
Wilbur Mack (born George Frear Runyon, 29 July 1873 – 13 March 1964) was an American film actor and early vaudeville performer from the 1920s through the 1960s. His film acting career began during the silent film era.

Movies for Wilbur Mack...

Bachelor in Paradise
Title: Bachelor in Paradise
Character: Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Released: November 1, 1961
Type: Movie
A. J. Niles is the author of a series of 'Bachelor Books'. These books describe the romantic life of a bachelor in various cities of the world. But when he runs into trouble with the I.R.S. for back taxes, he needs to write another book fast, to pay them. His publisher decides a book about life in the American suburbs would be a hit and settles him into Paradise Village. One bachelor plus lonely housewives equals many angry husbands.
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Sergeant Rutledge
Title: Sergeant Rutledge
Character: Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Released: May 25, 1960
Type: Movie
Respected black cavalry Sergeant Brax Rutledge stands court-martial for raping and killing a white woman and murdering her father, his superior officer.
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Alias Jesse James
Title: Alias Jesse James
Character: Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Released: March 20, 1959
Type: Movie
Insurance salesman Milford Farnsworth sells a man a life policy only to discover that the man in question is the outlaw Jesse James. Milford is sent to buy back the policy, but is robbed by Jesse. And when Jesse learns that Milford's boss is on the way out with more cash, he plans to rob him too and have Milford get killed in the robbery while dressed as Jesse, and collect on the policy.
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The Last Hurrah
Title: The Last Hurrah
Character: Banquet Guest (uncredited)
Released: December 31, 1958
Type: Movie
In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
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Witness for the Prosecution
Title: Witness for the Prosecution
Character: Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Released: December 17, 1957
Type: Movie
When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is supposed to be on a diet of bland, civil suits—but the lure of the criminal courts is too much for him, especially when the case is so difficult.
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An Affair to Remember
Title: An Affair to Remember
Character: Audience Member (uncredited)
Released: July 11, 1957
Type: Movie
A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?
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The Opposite Sex
Title: The Opposite Sex
Character: Patron at 21 (uncredited)
Released: November 15, 1956
Type: Movie
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
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Somebody Up There Likes Me
Title: Somebody Up There Likes Me
Character: Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Released: July 4, 1956
Type: Movie
The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.
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Serenade
Title: Serenade
Character: Opera Attendee (uncredited)
Released: March 23, 1956
Type: Movie
A wealthy woman discovers a vineyard worker with a beautiful operatic singing voice. She helps make him a star but then breaks his heart. He flees in misery to Mexico where he meets a sweet farm girl.
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Ain't Misbehavin'
Title: Ain't Misbehavin'
Character: Wilton, Board Member (uncredited)
Released: June 30, 1955
Type: Movie
Rowdy young girl crashes high society when wealthy older man falls for her.
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The Cobweb
Title: The Cobweb
Character: Concertgoer (Uncredited)
Released: June 7, 1955
Type: Movie
Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes - but drapes are the least of their problems.
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The War of the Worlds
Title: The War of the Worlds
Character: Official (uncredited)
Released: August 13, 1953
Type: Movie
The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they discover it is the first of many transport devices from Mars bringing an army of invaders invincible to any man-made weapon, even the atomic bomb.
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The Sun Shines Bright
Title: The Sun Shines Bright
Character: Party Guest at Ball (uncredited)
Released: May 2, 1953
Type: Movie
With the election approaching, a judge in a Southern town at the turn of the 20th century is involved variously in revealing the real identity of a young woman, reliving his Civil War memories, and preventing the lynching of an African youth.
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The Jazz Singer
Title: The Jazz Singer
Character: Man in Agent's Office / Nightclub Patron
Released: February 14, 1953
Type: Movie
As Jerry Golding scales the heights of show business, he breaks the heart of his father, who'd hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the "Kol Nidre" in his ailing father's absence.
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The Bad and the Beautiful
Title: The Bad and the Beautiful
Character: Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: December 25, 1952
Type: Movie
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. He is a hard-driving, ambitious man who ruthlessly uses everyone on the way to becoming one of Hollywood's top movie makers.
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The Rose Bowl Story
Title: The Rose Bowl Story
Character: Mr. Conway
Released: August 24, 1952
Type: Movie
The newly crowned Rose Bowl Princess and a tough but tender football player find the California Rose Bowl is an area for their budding romance.
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We're Not Married!
Title: We're Not Married!
Character: Norris Wedding Guest (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: Advertising Agency Customer (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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Rhubarb
Title: Rhubarb
Character: Golfer (uncredited)
Released: August 29, 1951
Type: Movie
Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.
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Bright Victory
Title: Bright Victory
Character: Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1951
Type: Movie
A soldier blinded in war returns home and attempts to adjust to civilian life.
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According to Mrs. Hoyle
Title: According to Mrs. Hoyle
Character: Hotel Clerk
Released: May 20, 1951
Type: Movie
A retired teacher sells her apartment to a group of gangsters.
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Sierra Passage
Title: Sierra Passage
Character: Poker Player
Released: December 31, 1950
Type: Movie
When young Johnny York witnesses the murder of his father, he joins a travelling variety troupe and trains up as a sharpshooter so he might one day get his revenge.
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Gambling House
Title: Gambling House
Character: Man at Pier (uncredited)
Released: December 27, 1950
Type: Movie
A gambler faces deportation when he gets mixed up with murder.
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Mister 880
Title: Mister 880
Character: Newspaper Buyer (uncredited)
Released: September 29, 1950
Type: Movie
The Skipper is a charming old man loved by all his neighbors. What they don't know is that he is also Mr. 880, an amateurish counterfeiter who has amazingly managed to elude the Secret Service for 20 years.
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The Great Jewel Robber
Title: The Great Jewel Robber
Character: Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: July 15, 1950
Type: Movie
Director Peter Godfrey's 1950 drama, inspired by true events, dramatizes the crime spree of the notorious jewel thief known as "The Hollywood Raffles", whose famous robbery victims included such real-life celebrities as Joan Crawford, Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan. David Brian stars in the title role, and he's supported by John Archer, Marjorie Reynolds, Jacqueline de Wit, Alix Talton, Ned Glass, Perdita Chandler and columnist Sheilah Graham, playing herself.
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Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Title: Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town
Character: Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: April 1, 1950
Type: Movie
When Pa wins a jingle-writing contest, he and Ma head for New York City. They they get in trouble with gangsters when they lose some stolen money which they had already agreed to deliver to one of the thugs.
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All the King's Men
Title: All the King's Men
Character: Former Governor Stanton (Uncredited)
Released: November 16, 1949
Type: Movie
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.
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Caught
Title: Caught
Character: Cafe Customer (uncredited)
Released: February 17, 1949
Type: Movie
Wide-eyed and poor young Leonora weds an obsessive millionaire named Ohlrig, but the marriage is loveless. Even worse, Ohlrig seems to have manic, violent tendencies. Eventually, young Leonora escapes her unhappy life and begins working with New York City doctor Larry Quinada, who she soon falls for. Unfortunately, Ohlrig refuses to grant his wife a divorce, and things get even darker for Leonora when she realizes she's pregnant with his child.
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A Letter to Three Wives
Title: A Letter to Three Wives
Released: January 20, 1949
Type: Movie
A letter is addressed to three wives from their "best friend" Addie Ross, announcing that she is running away with one of their husbands - but she does not say which one.
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Ladies of the Chorus
Title: Ladies of the Chorus
Released: December 30, 1948
Type: Movie
Former burlesque star May and her daughter Peggy dance in the chorus. When May has a fight with featured dancer Bubbles, Bubbles leaves the show and Peggy takes her place. When Peggy falls in love with wealthy Randy, May fears class differences may lead to misery.
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Romance on the High Seas
Title: Romance on the High Seas
Character: Tourist (uncredited)
Released: June 25, 1948
Type: Movie
Georgia Garrett is sent by jealous wife Elvira Kent on an ocean cruise to masquerade as herself while she secretly stays home to catch her husband cheating. Meanwhile equally suspicious husband Michael Kent has sent a private eye on the same cruise to catch his wife cheating. Love and confusion ensues along with plenty of musical numbers.
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Stage Struck
Title: Stage Struck
Character: Prof. Corella
Released: June 13, 1948
Type: Movie
A young woman's murder sheds light on a crooked talent agency.
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Angels' Alley
Title: Angels' Alley
Character: Transfusion Doctor
Released: March 7, 1948
Type: Movie
Slip invites his cousin Jimmy to stay with his family after he is released from prison. However, Jimmy soon gets mixed up with an auto-theft ring.
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The Judge Steps Out
Title: The Judge Steps Out
Character: Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Released: December 15, 1947
Type: Movie
A judge flees the pressures of professional and family life for a job as a short-order cook.
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Body and Soul
Title: Body and Soul
Character: Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Released: November 11, 1947
Type: Movie
Charley Davis, against the wishes of his mother, becomes a boxer. As he becomes more successful the fighter becomes surrounded by shady characters, including an unethical promoter named Roberts, who tempt the man with a number of vices. Charley finds himself faced with increasingly difficult choices.
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Nightmare Alley
Title: Nightmare Alley
Character: Husband in Spode Room (uncredited)
Released: October 9, 1947
Type: Movie
Stanton Carlisle joins a seedy carnival, working with "Mademoiselle Zeena" and her alcoholic husband, Pete.
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Monsieur Verdoux
Title: Monsieur Verdoux
Character: Garden Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: September 26, 1947
Type: Movie
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
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Lured
Title: Lured
Character: Concertgoer
Released: August 28, 1947
Type: Movie
Sandra Carpenter is a London-based dancer who is distraught to learn that her friend has disappeared. Soon after the disappearance, she's approached by Harley Temple, a police investigator who believes her friend has been murdered by a serial killer who uses personal ads to find his victims. Temple hatches a plan to catch the killer using Sandra as bait, and Sandra agrees to help.
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Repeat Performance
Title: Repeat Performance
Character: New Years Eve Reveler
Released: May 22, 1947
Type: Movie
On New Year's Eve 1946, Sheila Page kills her husband Barney. She wishes that she could relive 1946 and avoid the mistakes that she made throughout the year. Her wish comes true but cheating fate proves more difficult than she anticipated.
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Dishonored Lady
Title: Dishonored Lady
Character: Judge
Released: May 16, 1947
Type: Movie
Art editor Madeleine Damian carries on numerous loveless affairs. After a failed relationship with advertiser Felix Courtland, the increasingly depressed Madeleine attempts suicide. When Jack Garet, her secretary and former lover, tries to blackmail her, Madeleine resigns and seeks a reclusive life. Neighbor David Cousins befriends Madeleine, but soon Courtland and Garet discover her whereabouts and disrupt her new life.
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Born to Kill
Title: Born to Kill
Character: Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Released: April 30, 1947
Type: Movie
Helen Brent has just received a Reno divorce. That night, she discovers her neighbor Laury Palmer and a gentleman caller murdered in Palmer's home. The killer is her neighbor's other boyfriend Sam Wilde, an insanely jealous man who won't abide anyone "cutting in" on him.
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The Best Years of Our Lives
Title: The Best Years of Our Lives
Character: Man at Airport (uncredited)
Released: December 25, 1946
Type: Movie
It's the hope that sustains the spirit of every GI: the dream of the day when he will finally return home. For three WWII veterans, the day has arrived. But for each man, the dream is about to become a nightmare.
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It's a Wonderful Life
Title: It's a Wonderful Life
Character: Building & Loan Customer (uncredited)
Released: December 20, 1946
Type: Movie
A holiday favourite for generations... George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
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Angel on My Shoulder
Title: Angel on My Shoulder
Character: Lawyer's Aide (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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Badman's Territory
Title: Badman's Territory
Character: Cattle Baron (uncredited)
Released: May 4, 1946
Type: Movie
After some gun play with a posse, the James Gang head for Quinto in a section of land which is not a part of America. Anyone there is beyond the law so the town is populated with outlaws. Next to arrive is Sheriff Rowley, following his brother whom the Gang have brought in injured. Rowley has no authority and gets on well enough with the James boys but is soon involved in other local goings-on, including a move to vote for annexation with Oklahoma which would allow the law well and truly in.
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Heartbeat
Title: Heartbeat
Character: Ball Guest (uncredited)
Released: May 1, 1946
Type: Movie
A female escapee from a reform school joins a pickpocket academy in Paris.
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Gilda
Title: Gilda
Character: Gambler (uncredited)
Released: April 25, 1946
Type: Movie
A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.
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Voice of the Whistler
Title: Voice of the Whistler
Character: Sinclair Executive (uncredited)
Released: October 30, 1945
Type: Movie
A dying millionaire marries his nurse for companionship, only to experience a miracle cure.
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Hitchhike to Happiness
Title: Hitchhike to Happiness
Character: Customer (uncredited)
Released: July 16, 1945
Type: Movie
An aspiring playwright gets a job in a New York City restaurant favored by celebrities in hopes of getting a break. Unfortunately, most of them believe that the waiter lacks the talent to make it big. Only an aspiring songwriter, and a former waitress who has become a famous Hollywood radio star, really believe in him. When the ex-waitress drops by the restaurant to say hello, she and the others decide to play a trick on an arrogant producer by making him believe the waiter has written a sure-fire hit. They succeed and the producer puts on the show. The singer gets to be the star. When the show becomes a smash, everyone is surprised. Songs include: "Hitchhike To Happiness," "For You And Me," "Sentimental," and "My Pushover Heart."
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Crime, Inc.
Title: Crime, Inc.
Character: Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Released: April 15, 1945
Type: Movie
A crime reporter writes book to expose names and methods of the criminal leaders. He is held on a charge after refusing to explain how he got his information, but is released and helps to expose the syndicate.
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The Man Who Walked Alone
Title: The Man Who Walked Alone
Character: Wedding Guest
Released: March 15, 1945
Type: Movie
A war hero returns home following a medical discharge and ends up entangled with a young woman speeding away from her wedding day in her fiance's car. Seeing the soldier, she gives him a ride and explains her predicament. Things get sticky when the cops capture them and accuse the soldier of desertion.
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Hotel Berlin
Title: Hotel Berlin
Released: March 2, 1945
Type: Movie
An assortment of diverse characters gather at the Hotel Berlin in World War II Germany as the Third Reich falls.
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Hangover Square
Title: Hangover Square
Released: February 7, 1945
Type: Movie
When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.
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Shake Hands with Murder
Title: Shake Hands with Murder
Character: Man in Hallway (uncredited)
Released: April 22, 1944
Type: Movie
A female bail-bond broker and her partner help an accused embezzler prove his innocence. Having the body of the embezzler's late business partner pop up doesn't help matters.
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The Spider Woman
Title: The Spider Woman
Character: Casino Patron (uncredited)
Released: December 24, 1943
Type: Movie
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".
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The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Title: The Mystery of the 13th Guest
Character: Police Coroner (uncredited)
Released: November 5, 1943
Type: Movie
A woman of twenty-one opens her grandfather's will left to her thirteen years earlier, per his instructions. Murder soon follows.
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Someone to Remember
Title: Someone to Remember
Character: Mr. Thurber
Released: August 21, 1943
Type: Movie
An elderly woman whose son disappeared years before refuses to move when her apartment building is turned into a college dormitory for male students, as she is convinced that he will return one day. She continues to live in the building after it becomes a dorm, and eventually grows attached to a troubled young student whom she comes to believe is her own grandson. When she finds out that the boy's father will be visiting him, she prepares herself to be reunited with the man she has convinced herself is her long-lost son.
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So This Is Washington
Title: So This Is Washington
Character: Inventor with Memory Tablets (uncredited)
Released: August 1, 1943
Type: Movie
Lum and Abner go to Washington to aid in the war effort by giving the government what they think is a good substitute for rubber--Abner's homemade licorice.
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The Constant Nymph
Title: The Constant Nymph
Character: Party Guest
Released: June 23, 1943
Type: Movie
The daughter of a musical mentor adores a promising composer, who is quite fond of the adolescent. When her father dies, an uncle arrives with his own grown daughter, who begins a romance with the composer which culminates in marriage but creates an emotional rivalry that affects the three.
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Mission to Moscow
Title: Mission to Moscow
Character: American Newsman (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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The Hard Way
Title: The Hard Way
Character: Stage Manager (Uncredited)
Released: January 13, 1943
Type: Movie
Helen Chernen pushes her younger sister Katherine into show business in order to escape their small town poverty.
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Silver Queen
Title: Silver Queen
Character: Townsman (uncredited)
Released: November 14, 1942
Type: Movie
A beautiful heiress is an excellent poker player. Her comfortable life changes when her father and his fortune die during market crash of the 1800's.
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The Glass Key
Title: The Glass Key
Character: Man at Campaign Headquarters (uncredited)
Released: September 8, 1942
Type: Movie
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
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The Big Street
Title: The Big Street
Character: Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Released: August 13, 1942
Type: Movie
Meek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish showgirl who despises and uses him.
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The Pride of the Yankees
Title: The Pride of the Yankees
Character: Man Outside Yankee Stadium (uncredited)
Released: July 14, 1942
Type: Movie
The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.
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Holiday Inn
Title: Holiday Inn
Character: Guest at Inn (uncredited)
Released: July 10, 1942
Type: Movie
Lovely Linda Mason has crooner Jim Hardy head over heels, but suave stepper Ted Hanover wants her for his new dance partner after fickle Lila Dixon gives him the brush. Jim's supper club, Holiday Inn, is the setting for the chase by Hanover and his manager.
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Rio Rita
Title: Rio Rita
Character: Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Released: March 11, 1942
Type: Movie
Doc and Wishey run into some Nazi-agents, who want to smuggle bombs into the USA from a Mexican border hotel.
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To Be or Not to Be
Title: To Be or Not to Be
Character: Member of Audience at Performance of Hamlet (uncredited)
Released: March 5, 1942
Type: Movie
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
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Nazi Agent
Title: Nazi Agent
Character: Reporter (uncredited)
Released: March 1, 1942
Type: Movie
Humble stamp dealer Otto Becker has little to do with international politics, so when he receives a surprise visit from his estranged twin brother and Nazi spy, Baron Hugo von Detner, his world is thrown into turmoil. Threatening Becker with deportation, Hugo forces him to use his shop as a front for espionage.
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Behind the News
Title: Behind the News
Character: Skeptical Newspaper Editor
Released: December 20, 1940
Type: Movie
As suggested by its title, Behind the News was a "stop the presses!" yarn set in a big-city newsroom. Lloyd Nolan is top-billed as a cynical reporter with a penchant for sticking his neck out too far. Frank Albertson costars as a cub reporter fresh out of journalism school, whose presence is resented by Nolan and his fellow workers. But it is Albertson who, after running afoul of the law, is instrumental in breaking up a ring of racketeers. Behind the News was remade by Republic as Headline Hunters (55).
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That Gang of Mine
Title: That Gang of Mine
Character: Nick Buffalo
Released: September 23, 1940
Type: Movie
A street kid has dreams of becoming a jockey. He gets his chance when he and his gang discover a poor old man who has a championship race horse. The man agrees to let the boy ride his horse in a race, but first the gang must get enough money to pay for the race's entry fees.
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Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride
Title: Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride
Character: Airplane Passenger
Released: September 5, 1940
Type: Movie
Gene inherits a meat-packing plant, then faces stiff competition from snooty Ann Randolph, rival owner determined to do him in.
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Doomed to Die
Title: Doomed to Die
Character: Matthews
Released: August 12, 1940
Type: Movie
Shipping magnate Cyrus Wentworth, downcast over a disaster to his ocean liner 'Wentworth Castle' (carrying, oddly enough, an illicit shipment of Chinese bonds) is shot in his office at the very moment of kicking out his daughter's fiance Dick Fleming. Of course, Captain Street arrests Dick, but reporter Bobbie Logan, the attractive thorn in Street's side, is so convinced he's wrong that she enlists the help of detective James Lee Wong to find the real killer.
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Half a Sinner
Title: Half a Sinner
Character: Mason
Released: April 5, 1940
Type: Movie
Although young and beautiful, schoolteacher Anne Gladden fears a dull future. She finally decides to take a walk on the wild side, splurging on some fashionable new clothes and setting off to find adventure. Her new confidence inspires her to flirt with complete strangers. When a gangster pays unwanted attention to her, she ditches him and flees in his car, unaware that there's a corpse in the trunk. Determined to recover his stolen vehicle and its incriminating cargo the thug begins a desperate search. The oblivious Anne, comes to the aid of a handsome young man stranded alongside the road. Romance blooms, but after the shocking discovery of a body in the trunk, the duo decide they have to return the car. The bickering lovebirds head back to the city, trailed by both the angry gangster and the cops, who suspect the young couple of murder.
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Midnight Limited
Title: Midnight Limited
Character: Mr. Gellard (Uncredited)
Released: March 20, 1940
Type: Movie
The Phantom Robber gets a fortune in jewels and some valuable papers from a robbery on the crack train "The Midnight Limited" and Val Lennon and his pretty assistant, Joan Marshall, are on his trail. But the Phantom strikes three more times and adds murder to his list. Val decides to use himself as bait, although Chief Harrigan and Joan beg him not to risk his life. But Val, disguised as a wealthy Canadian, boards the train for a rendezvous with a killer.
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The Fatal Hour
Title: The Fatal Hour
Character: Police Medical Examiner
Released: January 15, 1940
Type: Movie
When a police officer is murdered, Captain Street looks to Mr. Wong to catch the killer. Prime Suspect: Frank Belden Jr., whose father is a businessman well known for both his success and dishonesty. Mr. Wong faces increasing danger and is nearly executed himself as the investigation develops in treachery and complexity. As Mr. Wong follows the trail of dead bodies, he uncovers a jewel smuggling ring on the San Francisco waterfront and a case much larger than the death of a police officer.
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Mutiny in the Big House
Title: Mutiny in the Big House
Character: Doctor
Released: October 24, 1939
Type: Movie
A young man forges a check in order to help his mother, but is caught and sentenced to 14 years in prison...
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Irish Luck
Title: Irish Luck
Character: Rehearsing Actor
Released: August 22, 1939
Type: Movie
A spunky young bellhop investigates the murder of a hotel guest.
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New Frontier
Title: New Frontier
Character: Mr. Dodge
Released: August 10, 1939
Type: Movie
The Three Mesquiteers convince a group of settlers to exchange their present property for some which, unbeknownst to our goodguys, is going to be worthless. They are captured before they can warn the ranchers.
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Mr. Wong in Chinatown
Title: Mr. Wong in Chinatown
Character: The Coroner
Released: August 1, 1939
Type: Movie
A pretty Chinese woman, seeking help from San Francisco detective James Lee Wong, is killed by a poisoned dart in his front hall, having time only to scrawl "Captain J" on a sheet of paper. She proves to be Princess Lin Hwa, on a secret military mission for Chinese forces fighting the Japanese invasion. Mr. Wong finds two captains with the intial J in the case, neither being quite what he seems; there's fog on the waterfront and someone still has that poison-dart gun...
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Union Pacific
Title: Union Pacific
Character: Jake (uncredited)
Released: May 5, 1939
Type: Movie
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
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The Mystery of Mr. Wong
Title: The Mystery of Mr. Wong
Character: Ballstics Expert
Released: March 8, 1939
Type: Movie
Detective James Lee Wong must find the "Eye of the Daughter of the Moon," a priceless but cursed sapphire stolen in China and smuggled to America. His search takes him into the heart of Chinatown and to the dreaded "House of Hate" to find the deadly gem before it can kill again.
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The Long Shot
Title: The Long Shot
Character: Bookmaker
Released: January 6, 1939
Type: Movie
A racetrack melodrama, The Long Shot features Marsha Hunt and Gordon Jones as trainers of a thoroughbred horse. Despite the rivalries of their parents, the couple prepares to jointly enter the Santa Anita handicap. The odds are against their entry, but Hunt and Jones have every confidence of winning. Just before the starting bugle, gangsters intrude, demanding that the trainers throw the Big Race.
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Tough Kid
Title: Tough Kid
Character: 'Doc' Radford
Released: December 28, 1938
Type: Movie
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
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The Lady Objects
Title: The Lady Objects
Character: Mr. Howell
Released: October 12, 1938
Type: Movie
A former college football hero and his college sweetheart get married. Marital turmoil ensues as her criminal law practice soars while he cannot get his career as an architect off the ground. They separate, and the man begins making extra money by singing in a nightclub. When he is unjustly accused of murder, it is up to his estranged wife to defend him in court.
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Mr. Wong, Detective
Title: Mr. Wong, Detective
Character: Russell
Released: October 5, 1938
Type: Movie
A chemical manufacturer is killed just after asking detective James Wong to help him. So Detective Wong decides to investigate this as well as two subsequent murders.
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Larceny on the Air
Title: Larceny on the Air
Character: F. J. Thompson
Released: January 11, 1937
Type: Movie
A doctor working with the Bureau of Pure Foods and Drugs, uses radio broadcasts to expose fraudulent patent medicines.
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College Holiday
Title: College Holiday
Character: Man in Audience
Released: December 19, 1936
Type: Movie
College students rally to save a struggling hotel from closing. Comedy.
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Mad Holiday
Title: Mad Holiday
Character: Mayor Howell (uncredited)
Released: November 13, 1936
Type: Movie
A temperamental film star's vacation turns deadly when he uncovers a murder.
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The Crime Patrol
Title: The Crime Patrol
Character: Vic Santell
Released: May 12, 1936
Type: Movie
Prizefighter Bob Neal (Ray Walker) is in debt to gangster Vic Santell (Hooper Atchley) for training expenses. Santell orders Bob to take a dive in the fourth round so Santell can recoup prior gambling losses. Taunted by his ring opponent, Bob wins the fight. Realizing that his profession and underworld characters connected to it are causing him problems, Bob decides to join the police force. After taking nurse Mary Prentiss (Geneva Mitchell) to a drive-in restaurant where the total bill is a depression-era cheap eighty-two cents, Bob and his fellow officers round-up a gang of fur thieves in a warehouse shoot-out.
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The Garden Murder Case
Title: The Garden Murder Case
Character: Man Yelling at Race Track (Uncredited)
Released: February 21, 1936
Type: Movie
Detective Philo Vance is in charge of the investigation of several mysterious murders. Things take a turn when he gathers evidence against Major Fenwicke-Ralston.
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Broadway Hostess
Title: Broadway Hostess
Character: Lawyer (uncredited)
Released: December 7, 1935
Type: Movie
Melodrama about the professional and romantic problems of an aspiring singer.
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Stars Over Broadway
Title: Stars Over Broadway
Character: Your Honor
Released: November 23, 1935
Type: Movie
An aggressive agent turns a hotel porter into an overnight sensation.
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I Live My Life
Title: I Live My Life
Character: Bridge Game Onlooker (Uncredited)
Released: October 4, 1935
Type: Movie
A society girl tries to make a go of her marriage to an archaeologist.
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Redheads on Parade
Title: Redheads on Parade
Character: Henry Johnson
Released: September 7, 1935
Type: Movie
A film star finds herself in trouble with her co-star when she has to flirt with the backer to prevent him from withdrawing his support.
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The Murder Man
Title: The Murder Man
Character: Bartender Questioned by Shorty (uncredited)
Released: July 12, 1935
Type: Movie
Steve Grey, reporter for the Daily Star, has a habit of scooping all the other papers in town. When Henry Mander is investigated for the murder of his shady business partner, Grey is one step ahead of the police to the extent that he often dictates his story in advance of its actual occurrence. He leads the police through an 'open and shut' case resulting in Mander being tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Columnist Mary Shannon is in love with Steve but she sees him struggle greatly with his last story before Mander's execution. When she starts typing out the story from his recorded dictation, she realizes why.
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Baby Face Harrington
Title: Baby Face Harrington
Character: Charlie - Reporter
Released: April 12, 1935
Type: Movie
Thanks to a series of comic mishaps, a timid, small-town office clerk finds himself wanted by the police and labeled by the media as "Public Enemy No. 2." Comedy.
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One New York Night
Title: One New York Night
Character: Hatfield
Released: March 8, 1935
Type: Movie
Foxhall Ridgeway, arriving in New York City from the West, stumbles onto a murder in the hotel room next to his. He gets tangled up into the affair, and with the aid of Phoebe, the hotel telephone operator who takes a liking to him, and also Countess Louise Browssiloff, who innocently had left some personal belongings in the murdered man's room and is most anxious to recover the incriminating evidence, Foxhall solves the murder mystery.
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The Winning Ticket
Title: The Winning Ticket
Character: Banker
Released: February 8, 1935
Type: Movie
A barber tries to find the winning lottery ticket he hid from his moralistic wife.
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Sweepstake Annie
Title: Sweepstake Annie
Character: One of the Baron's Associates (uncredited)
Released: January 29, 1935
Type: Movie
A young woman who works in the movie business buys a sweepstakes ticket that turns out to be a winner. Her stroke of luck changes her life around--and not necessarily for the better.
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Million Dollar Baby
Title: Million Dollar Baby
Character: Freeman
Released: December 29, 1934
Type: Movie
A husband-and-wife vaudeville team disguise their young son as a girl so he can enter a contest run by a movie studio that's looking for "a new Shirley Temple".
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The Gay Bride
Title: The Gay Bride
Character: Banker (uncredited)
Released: December 14, 1934
Type: Movie
Mary wants to marry a gangster because that is where the money is. Unfortunately, the life expectancy and finances of a gangster are unstable.
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Million Dollar Ransom
Title: Million Dollar Ransom
Character: Reporter (Uncredited)
Released: September 1, 1934
Type: Movie
To stop his mother from marrying a man he doesn't like, a young millionaire hires an ex-con in helping him fake his own kidnaping.
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The Loudspeaker
Title: The Loudspeaker
Character: Walker
Released: June 1, 1934
Type: Movie
A young man from a small town hits New York City, bound and determined to become a radio star. Amazingly, he achieves his ambition, but in the process alienates everyone around him with his arrogance and egomania.
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Going Hollywood
Title: Going Hollywood
Character: Man Bringing Sylvia Winnings
Released: December 22, 1933
Type: Movie
The film tells the story of Sylvia, a French teacher at an all-girl school, who wants to find love. When she hears Bill Williams on the radio, she decides to go visit and thank him. However, difficult problems lay ahead when Lili gets in the way.
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The Chief
Title: The Chief
Character: Man at Alderman Meeting
Released: November 3, 1933
Type: Movie
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
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Bombshell
Title: Bombshell
Character: Van Randolph - Hugo's Lawyer (uncredited)
Released: October 13, 1933
Type: Movie
A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangers-on.
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Blondie of the Follies
Title: Blondie of the Follies
Character: Follies' Producer (uncredited)
Released: September 1, 1932
Type: Movie
New York City tenement dwelling neighbors Blondie and Lottie are longtime best friends. When Lottie makes the cast of the Follies and moves up in the world, she arranges for Blondie, as well, to join the cast and gain the advantages. But the friendship goes awry when Lottie's sweetheart, wealthy Larry Belmont, falls for Blondie and she for him.
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The Dark Horse
Title: The Dark Horse
Character: Conservative Party Man
Released: June 16, 1932
Type: Movie
The Progressive Party convention is deadlocked for governor, so both sides nominate the dark horse Zachary Hicks. Kay Russell suggests they hire Hal Blake as campaign manager; but first they have to get him out of jail for not paying alimony. Blake organizes the office and coaches Hicks to answer every question by pausing and then saying, "Well yes, but then again no." Blake will sell Hicks as dumb but honest. Russell refuses to marry Blake, while Joe keeps people away from Blake's office. Blake teaches Hicks a speech by Lincoln. At the debate when the conservative candidate Underwood recites the same speech, Blake exposes him as a plagiarist. Hicks is presented for photo opportunities and gives his yes-and-no answer to any question, including whether he expects to win.
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The Rich Are Always with Us
Title: The Rich Are Always with Us
Character: Club Member (uncredited)
Released: May 19, 1932
Type: Movie
A wealthy couple's marriage is falling apart due to the man's infidelity. The wife's male friend has long loved her and sees his big opportunity.
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Manhattan Parade
Title: Manhattan Parade
Character: Doctor
Released: December 24, 1931
Type: Movie
Director Lloyd Bacon's 1931 drama takes a different look at the Broadway arena by focusing on the owners of a theatrical costume shop.
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Traveling Husbands
Title: Traveling Husbands
Character: Wilson's Secretary
Released: August 15, 1931
Type: Movie
A salesman gets in trouble with a party girl and a debutante in Detroit.
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Five and Ten
Title: Five and Ten
Character: Dedication Guest (uncredited)
Released: June 13, 1931
Type: Movie
John owns the largest chain of five and ten cent stores in the country. He moves his family to New York from Kansas City and their life, though grand, is falling apart due to his constant working. Wife and mother Jenny is lonely. Son Avery hates his job. Daughter Jennifer is snubbed by classmate Muriel and her friends. At a charity bazaar, Jennifer meets Berry and sparks are evident. However, he is engaged to Muriel and Muriel will make sure that she, and only she, marries Berry. After the marriage, Berry still thinks of Jennifer as Jennifer thinks of Berry. Avery laments about the state of his family since they were happy in Kansas City.
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Windy Riley Goes Hollywood
Title: Windy Riley Goes Hollywood
Released: May 2, 1931
Type: Movie
A driver on a non-stop race from New York to San Francisco gets detoured to Hollywood, where he winds up working as a publicity man for a movie studio and assigned to revive the career of a beautiful but fading star.
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Ladies' Man
Title: Ladies' Man
Released: April 16, 1931
Type: Movie
A society gigolo goes after a rich mother and her daughter, but tries to find true happiness with his girlfriend, who is neither rich nor in "society."
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Crashing Hollywood
Title: Crashing Hollywood
Released: April 5, 1931
Type: Movie
Crashing Hollywood is a 1931 Comedy short.
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Strangers May Kiss
Title: Strangers May Kiss
Character: Diner with Andrew
Released: April 4, 1931
Type: Movie
After years of fighting off the advances of her old flame Steve, Lisbeth settles into a steamy, casual romance with journalist Alan. Against the advice of her happily married aunt Celia -- who encourages her to demand a serious commitment -- Lisbeth continues to see Alan, even after she hears he may have a wife in France. When Alan's work sends him abroad, a lovesick Lisbeth struggles to understand her feelings.
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Part Time Wife
Title: Part Time Wife
Character: Golf Judge (uncredited)
Released: November 30, 1930
Type: Movie
The story concentrates of neglectful husband Jim Murdock (Edmund Lowe) and his frustrated wife Betty (Leila Hyams). For lack of anything else to do, Betty takes up golf, soon achieving professional status. Meanwhile, Jim's doctor advises him to start playing golf as an outlet for his frustrations. Sure enough, Jim and Betty are reteamed on the links, and all is well -- for everyone except Betty's erstwhile beau Tommy Milligan (Tom Clifford)
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Remote Control
Title: Remote Control
Character: Chief of Police
Released: November 15, 1930
Type: Movie
A radio announcer gets caught up with a fake clairvoyant and his gang of thieves.
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Up the River
Title: Up the River
Character: Honest John Jessup (uncredited)
Released: October 10, 1930
Type: Movie
Daily life at men and women's prison units where baseball and the marching band are serious business. Two prisoners escape in order to help paroled Steve from being blackmailed by his girlfriend's ex-partner-in-crime.
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Scarlet Pages
Title: Scarlet Pages
Character: Mason
Released: September 27, 1930
Type: Movie
Nora Mason becomes entangled in a family mix-up of murder and scandal that threatens to ruin her career and entire future; Unless the mother she does not know can find a way to save her.
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Sweethearts on Parade
Title: Sweethearts on Parade
Character: Parker
Released: September 12, 1930
Type: Movie
Helen and Nita work in a department store to make ends meet while they search for millionaire husbands. They meet Bill and Hank, who make them reconsider whether they really need millionaires to be happy.
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The Czar of Broadway
Title: The Czar of Broadway
Released: May 25, 1930
Type: Movie
Mort Bradley, New York political boss and underworld czar, controls not only the city's most popular nightclub but also much of the press; however, the managing editor of the Times is determined to expose him. Jay Grant, a San Francisco reporter, is assigned to investigate Mort, who believes Jay to be a country boy and is delighted to see him fall in love with Connie Colton, of whom Mort has tired. Dismayed to learn that Jay is a reporter, Mort plans to have his gunman, Francis, kill him, but both Mort and Francis are shot by rival gangsters. Jay, believing that Mort will recover, rushes to the newspaper with an exposé, but while writing it he learns of Mort's death and decides their friendship would not permit him to submit the story. He leaves his paper and embarks on a new life with Connie.
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Spring Is Here
Title: Spring Is Here
Character: Mr. Randall - The Minister (uncredited)
Released: April 13, 1930
Type: Movie
Musical about two sisters in love with the same man.
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The Jade Box
Title: The Jade Box
Character: Edward Haines
Released: March 24, 1930
Type: Movie
Released in both sound and silent versions, this ten-chapter serial starred former cowboy ace Jack Perrin and chapterplay veteran Louise Lorraine. One of a group of Americans steals the Jade Box, which holds the secret of invisibility; a murderous Oriental cult wants it back and tracks them down.
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The Girl Said No
Title: The Girl Said No
Character: Mr. Sutton
Released: March 15, 1930
Type: Movie
A comedy romance in which breezy Haines, as a young lady killer, tries to capture the heart of Hyams who has turned him down for Bushman. Haines plots dozens of extreme measures to win her over, and finally goes so far as to drag her from the altar, bound and gagged.
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The Woman Racket
Title: The Woman Racket
Character: The Mayor
Released: January 24, 1930
Type: Movie
During a raid, a cop lets a pretty speakeasy employee escape and later begins dating her. Although she loves him, his salary and dull life leave her wanting.
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Honky Tonk
Title: Honky Tonk
Character: Stuttering Valet
Released: August 31, 1929
Type: Movie
Nightclub hostess Sophie Leonard educates her daughter Beth abroad and keeps her life secret for her. But suddenly the daughter shows up.
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The Argyle Case
Title: The Argyle Case
Character: Sam
Released: August 17, 1929
Type: Movie
A multimillionaire is murdered, and his will leaves all his money to a beautiful young blonde. The murdered man's son thinks something is fishy, and a homicide cop sets out to find out who was behind the man's death. Complications ensue.
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Haunted Island
Title: Haunted Island
Released: March 26, 1928
Type: Movie
Rosalind Joy (Helen Foster) is an heiress who has inherited a South Seas island known as Pleasure Island. A hidden cache of gold is allegedly buried on the island, which has several haunted structures. Rosalind's uncle, Spring Gilbert (Al Ferguson), wants the gold for himself and declares he will stop at nothing, not even the death of his niece, to get it. Rosalind, meanwhile, is befriended by Jerry Fitzjames (Jack Dougherty), a playwright. Unfortunately, Jerry has only recently escaped from a psychiatric hospital. Although he swears to protect Rosalind, she doubts Jerry's sanity. The two lovers race against Uncle Gilbert (who has set several traps for them) to find the treasure. In the end, Rosalind and Jerry are aided by the "Phantom Rider," a spectral horseman.
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Blake of Scotland Yard
Title: Blake of Scotland Yard
Character: Albert Drexel
Released: August 14, 1927
Type: Movie
Prequel to The Ace of Scotland Yard. This serial is presumed lost.
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The Hidden Way
Title: The Hidden Way
Character: Sid Atkins
Released: July 26, 1926
Type: Movie
The film tells the tale of three ex-cons who finally go straight, through the redemptive power of love. After rescuing Mary from certain death, the “three bad men” meet her saintly mother and stay on to help on their farm. In The Hidden Way, two of the ex-cons conspire to steal the family’s tiny nest egg, but through plot twists involving a medicinal spring, a wronged woman, a villainous Casanova, his avaricious father, and government inspectors (!), the pair eventually see their error and join the third in turning over a new leaf.