Johnson Lundy Arledge (March 12, 1906 – May 15, 1947) was an American film and

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actor.

Biography

He played dozens of supporting roles in the Hollywood movies of the 1930s–1940s, including the tractor driver who destroys a house in ''

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''. Arledge pursued engineering as a major in college, but eventually his work with a little theatre turned his interest to acting. He performed in vaudeville before taking on his first film role in 1931.

Filmography

This filmography is believed to be complete. * ''

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'' (1930) - First Pianist at Giant Piano ('

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') / Quartet Member ('Nellie') (as Johnson Arledge) * '' Young Sinners'' (1931) – Jimmy * '' Daddy Long Legs'' (1931) – Jimmy McBride * ''

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'' (1931) – Tommy * '' Heartbreak'' (1931) – Jerry Sommers * ''

After Tomorrow ''After Tomorrow'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Charles Farrell, Marian Nixon, Minna Gombell, Josephine Hull and William Collier, Sr. Plot Peter Piper ( Charles Farrell) and his girlfriend Si ...

'' (1932) – Office Worker / Wedding Rehearsal Guest (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1932) – Driver with Flat Tire (uncredited) * '' Careless Lady'' (1932) – Hank Oldfield * ''

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'' (1932) – Pidge * '' Week Ends Only'' (1932) – Ted Lane * '' Hell's Highway'' (1932) – Carter * '' Olsen's Big Moment'' (1933) – Harry Smith * '' Jimmy and Sally'' (1933) – Joe * ''

Coming Out Party ''Coming Out Party'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film directed by John G. Blystone starring Frances Dee, Gene Raymond, Alison Skipworth and Nigel Bruce. It was produced and distributed by the Fox Film Corporation. Plot Joy Stanhope, a Pa ...

'' (1934) – Party Crasher (uncredited) * '' Flirtation Walk'' (1934) – 'Spike' * ''

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'' (1934) – Robert Neal * ''

Devil Dogs of the Air ''Devil Dogs of the Air'' (a.k.a. ''Flying Marines'') is a 1935 Warner Bros. film, directed by Lloyd Bacon and starring James Cagney and Pat O'Brien, playing similar roles as close friends after making their debut as a "buddy team" in '' Here Co ...

'' (1935) – Mac * ''

Mary Jane's Pa ''Mary Jane's Pa'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by William Keighley and written by Tom Reed and Peter Milne. The film stars Aline MacMahon, Guy Kibbee, Tom Brown, Robert McWade, Minor Watson, and Nan Grey. The film was released by W ...

'' (1935) – Linc Overman * ''

Old Man Rhythm ''Old Man Rhythm'' is a 1935 American musical film directed by Edward Ludwig from a screenplay by Sig Herzig and Ernest Pagano, based on a story by Herzig, Lewis Gensler, and Don Hartman. The musical director was Roy Webb, with music composed ...

'' (1935) – Pinky Parker * '' The Farmer Takes a Wife'' (1935) – Man Talking About Transcontinental Railroad (uncredited) * ''

Shipmates Forever ''Shipmates Forever'' is a 1935 American musical film directed by Frank Borzage and written by Delmer Daves. Set at the United States Naval Academy, the film stars Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Lewis Stone, Ross Alexander, John Arledge, Eddie Acuf ...

'' (1935) – Johnny 'Coxswain' Lawrence * '' We're Only Human'' (1935) – Johnny O'Brien * '' You May Be Next'' (1936) – Eddie House * ''

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'' (1936) – John Woods * '' Murder on a Bridle Path'' (1936) – Joey Thomas * ''

Don't Turn 'Em Loose ''Don't Turn 'Em Loose'' is a 1936 American crime drama film directed by Ben Stoloff and produced by RKO Radio Pictures, who released the film on September 18, 1936. Written by Harry Segall and Ferdinand Reyher, the production's screenplay is a ...

'' (1936) – Walter Clifford * '' The Big Game'' (1936) – Spike Adams * '' Big City'' (1937) – Buddy * '' Saturday's Heroes'' (1937) – Ted Calkins * ''

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'' (1937) – John Hope * '' Prison Nurse'' (1938) – Mousie * '' Numbered Woman'' (1938) * '' Campus Confessions'' (1938) – Freddy Fry * ''

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man ''You Can't Cheat an Honest Man'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by George Marshall and Edward F. Cline and starring W. C. Fields. Fields also wrote the story on which the film is based under the name Charles Bogle. Plot Circus pro ...

'' (1939) – Phineas Whipsnade * ''

Twelve Crowded Hours ''Twelve Crowded Hours'' is a 1939 film directed by Lew Landers and starring Richard Dix and Lucille Ball. Plot When the brother of his girlfriend Paula Sanders is accused of murder, reporter Nick Green tries to clear him. He suspects gangster ...

'' (1939) – Red * '' 6,000 Enemies'' (1939) – Phil Donegan * ''

All Women Have Secrets ''All Women Have Secrets'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Kurt Neumann and written by Agnes Christine Johnston. The film stars Virginia Dale, Joseph Allen, Jeanne Cagney, Peter Lind Hayes, Betty Moran and John Arledge. Also appear ...

'' (1939) – Joe Tucker * ''

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'' (1939) – Dying Soldier (uncredited) * ''

'' (1940) – Davis * ''

The Fighting 69th ''The Fighting 69th'' is a 1940 American war film starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, and George Brent. The plot is based upon the actual exploits of New York City's 69th Infantry Regiment during World War I. The regiment was given that nick ...

'' (1940) – Second Alabama Man (uncredited) * '' Strange Cargo'' (1940) – Dufond * ''

It's a Date ''It's a Date'' is a 1940 American musical film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, and Walter Pidgeon. Based on a story by Jane Hall, Frederick Kohner, and Ralph Block, the film is about an aspiring actr ...

'' (1940) – Newcomer on Ship (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1940) – Dick Reynolds * ''

Flight Angels ''Flight Angels'' is a 1940 commercial aviation film from Warner Bros. Pictures, produced by Edmund Grainger and directed by Lewis Seiler, from an original story by Jerry Wald and Richard Macaulay. The film stars Virginia Bruce, Dennis Morgan, ...

'' (1940) – Mr. Perry * ''

City for Conquest ''City for Conquest'' is a 1940 American epic drama film directed by Anatole Litvak and starring James Cagney, Ann Sheridan and Arthur Kennedy. The film is based on the 1936 novel of the same name by Aben Kandel. The supporting cast features E ...

'' (1940) – Salesman * ''The Flag of Humanity'' (1940, Short) – Jeremy * ''

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'' (1940) – Southern Lieutenant (uncredited) * '' Cheers for Miss Bishop'' (1941) – 'Snapper' MacRae * ''

That's My Man ''That's My Man'' is a 1947 American drama film directed by Frank Borzage, written by Steve Fisher and Bradley King, and starring Don Ameche, Catherine McLeod, Roscoe Karns, John Ridgely, Kitty Irish and Joe Frisco. It was released on June 1, ...

'' (1947) – Thunder's Owner (uncredited) * '' I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now'' (1947) – Clerk (uncredited) * '' Dark Passage'' (1947) – Lonely Man (uncredited) (final film role)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Arledge, John 1906 births 1947 deaths 20th-century American male actors American male film actors Male actors from Texas People from Crockett, Texas