Jack La Rue (born Gaspare Biondolillo; May 3, 1902 – January 11, 1984) was an American film and stage actor.

Early years

The son of Sicilian immigrants Pasquale and Concetta Biondolillo, La Rue was born in New York City. His father sailed to the port of New York as an emigrant steerage passenger on the steamer ''Olympia'', which sailed from the port of Naples in November 1895. According to the 1910 U.S. Census, Pasquale Biondolillo was employed as a piano varnisher.

Stage

La Rue went from high school to his first acting job in

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's road company production of ''Blood and Sand''. He performed in Broadway plays from around 1923 to 1931. According to La Rue, while appearing in

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's play '' Diamond Lil'', he was spotted by

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, who offered him a part in the film '' Scarface'' (1932), starring

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Film

He moved to

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, where he appeared in numerous films. However, ''Scarface'' was not one of them. La Rue stated in a newspaper article that, after four days, Hawks had to replace him with

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because La Rue was taller than Muni and had a more powerful voice. Later, however, Raft turned down the role of the despicable villain in '' The Story of Temple Drake'' (1933), fearing it would damage his screen image, so the part went to La Rue. Sometimes mistaken for

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, he played thugs and gangsters for the most part. However, director

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atypically cast him as a priest in the 1932 version of ''

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'' simply because, according to newspaper columnist Hubbard Keavy, he was "tired of seeing conventional characters". La Rue stated he turned down a role in ''

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'' (1972) and many parts in the television series '' The Untouchables'' because of the way they portrayed Italian-Americans.

Personal life

He was married three times. La Rue married Los Angeles socialite Constance Deighton Simpson on September 22, 1938, in London. She obtained a divorce on December 17, 1946, charging him with mental cruelty. In 1955, he obtained an

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from former Baroness Violet Edith von Rosenberg after six years of marriage, claiming she had only married him to obtain American citizenship and that they separated after less than two months. He married Anne Giordano on August 12, 1962; she obtained an annulment in 1967. Jack La Rue had no children. La Rue died of a heart attack at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 81. He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery,

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Complete filmography

*'' The Lucky Devil'' (1925) as Prizefight Attendant (uncredited) *''

The King on Main Street ''The King on Main Street'', also known as ''The King'', is a 1925 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Monta Bell and starring Adolphe Menjou and Bessie Love. The film was adapted for the screen by Bell, and was based on the play ...

'' (1925) as Member of King's Retinue in Paris Hotel Lobby (uncredited) *'' Fine Manners'' (1926) as New Year's Eve Celebrant (uncredited) *'' East Side, West Side'' (1927) as Dining Extra (uncredited) *'' The House of Terror'' (1928) a 10-chapter serial, today considered lostWorkman, Christopher; Howarth, Troy (2016). "Tome of Terror: Horror Films of the Silent Era". Midnight Marquee Press. p. 324. . *'' Follow the Leader'' (1930) as A Gangster *'' Night World'' (1932) as Henchman (uncredited) *'' The Mouthpiece'' (1932) as Joe Garland (uncredited) *'' While Paris Sleeps'' (1932) as Julot *'' Radio Patrol'' (1932) as Slick (uncredited) *'' Blessed Event'' (1932) as Louis De Marco (uncredited) *'' The All American'' (1932) as Joe Fiore *''

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'' (1932) as Toots *'' Three on a Match'' (1932) as Ace's Henchman (uncredited) *'' I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang'' (1932) as Ackerman (uncredited) *''

Man Against Woman ''Man Against Woman'' is a 1932 American pre-Code crime film directed by Irving Cummings and starring Jack Holt, Lillian Miles (in her first starring role) and Walter Connolly. The film was originally known as ''Plainclothes Man''. Synopsis T ...

'' (1932) as Alberti *''

'' (1932) as The Priest *''

Lawyer Man ''Lawyer Man'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by William Dieterle, based on the novel by Max Trell. The film stars William Powell and Joan Blondell. It was produced by Warner Bros. By the time of the release, several actors we ...

'' (1932) as Spike Murphy (uncredited) *''

The Woman Accused ''The Woman Accused'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Paul Sloane and starring Nancy Carroll and Cary Grant as a young engaged couple on a sea cruise, with the woman being implicated in the death of her former lover. The sup ...

'' (1933) as Little Maxie *'' 42nd Street'' (1933) as Mug with Murphy (uncredited) *'' Christopher Strong'' (1933) as Carlo *'' Terror Aboard'' (1933) as Gregory Cordoff *'' The Story of Temple Drake'' (1933) as Trigger *''

The Girl in 419 ''The Girl in 419'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Alexander Hall and George Somnes and written by Allen Rivkin, Manuel Seff and P.J. Wolfson. The film stars James Dunn, Gloria Stuart, David Manners, William Harrigan, ...

'' (1933) as Sammy *'' Gambling Ship'' (1933) as Pete Manning *'' Headline Shooter'' (1933) as Ricci *'' To the Last Man'' (1933) as Jim Daggs *''

The Kennel Murder Case ''The Kennel Murder Case'' is a 1933 murder mystery novel written by S. S. Van Dine with fictional detective Philo Vance investigating a complex locked-room mystery. Plot summary One of the Coe brothers is found dead in his bedroom, locked f ...

'' (1933) as Eduardo Grassi *''

Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen ''Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen'' is a 1934 pre-Code American comedy-drama film, starring Dorothea Wieck, Alice Brady, and Baby LeRoy, written by Adela Rogers St. Johns and Jane Storm from a novel and story by Rupert Hughes, and directed by Alexan ...

'' (1934) as Bert *''

Good Dame ''Good Dame'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Marion Gering and written by Sam Hellman, Vincent Lawrence and William R. Lipman. The film stars Sylvia Sidney, Fredric March, Jack La Rue, Noel Francis, Russell Hopton, Bradley P ...

'' (1934) as Bluch Brown *'' The Fighting Rookie'' (1934) as Patrolman Jim Trent *''

Straight Is the Way ''Straight Is the Way'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Paul Sloane, written by Bernard Schubert, and starring Franchot Tone, May Robson, Karen Morley, Gladys George, Nat Pendleton and Jack La Rue. It is based upon the stage play by D ...

'' (1934) as Monk *''

Take the Stand ''Take the Stand'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Jack LaRue, Thelma Todd, and Gail Patrick. It was released on September 7, 1934. Cast * Jack LaRue as George Gaylord * Thelma Todd as Sally Oxford * Gail Patr ...

'' (1934) as George Gaylord *''

No Ransom No Ransom is a 1934 American film directed by Frec C. Newmeyer. Cast *Leila Hymas as Barbra Winfield *Phillips Holmes as Tom Wilson *Jack La Rue as Larry Romero *Robert McWade as John Winfield *Hedda Hopper as Mrs. Winfield *Vince Barnett as Bu ...

'' (1934) as Larry Romero *''

Secret of the Chateau ''Secret of the Chateau'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Richard Thorpe. The film stars Claire Dodd, Alice White, Osgood Perkins, Jack La Rue, George E. Stone and Clark Williams. On its release, reviews from ''Variety'', ''The Film ...

'' (1934) as Lucien Vonaire *'' Calling All Cars'' (1935) as Jerry Kennedy *''

Times Square Lady ''Times Square Lady'' is a 1935 American crime drama film directed by George B. Seitz and starring Robert Taylor, Virginia Bruce and Helen Twelvetrees.Quirk p.36 It was produced and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Synopsis Toni Bradley com ...

'' (1935) as Jack Kramer *''

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'' (1935) as Nick Thomas *''

The Headline Woman ''The Headline Woman'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by William Nigh and starring Heather Angel and Ford Sterling. The film is also known as ''The Woman in the Case'' in the United Kingdom. Cast * Heather Angel as Myrna Van Buren * ...

'' (1935) as Phil Zarias *'' Under the Pampas Moon'' (1935) as Bazan *''

The Daring Young Man ''The Daring Young Man'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and written by Sam Hellman, William Hurlbut and Glenn Tryon. The film stars James Dunn, Mae Clarke, Neil Hamilton, Sidney Toler, Warren Hymer and Stanley Fi ...

'' (1935) as Cubby *'' After the Dance'' (1935) as Mitch *'' Little Big Shot'' (1935) as Doré *'' Special Agent'' (1935) as Jake Andrews *''

His Night Out ''His Night Out'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by William Nigh and written by Harry Clork and Doris Malloy. The film stars Edward Everett Horton, Irene Hervey, Jack La Rue, Robert McWade, Lola Lane and Willard Robertson. The fil ...

'' (1935) as Joe Ferranza *'' Waterfront Lady'' (1935) as Tom Braden *'' The Spanish Cape Mystery'' (1935) as Gardner *'' Hot Off the Press'' (1935) as Bill Jeffrey *'' Remember Last Night?'' (1935) as Baptiste *''

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'' (1936) as Mr. Thrust *'' The Bridge of Sighs'' (1936) as Packy Lacy *'' In Paris, A.W.O.L.'' (1936) as Soldier *'' Dancing Pirate'' (1936) as Lt. Chago (Baltazar's Aide) *''

It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did ''It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did'' is a 1936 American romantic crime film directed by Phil Rosen. The film is also known as ''It Couldn't Have Happened'' (American review title). Cast * Reginald Denny as Greg Stone *Evelyn Brent as ...

'' (1936) as Smiley Clark *'' Born to Fight'' (1936) as Smoothy Morgan *'' A Tenderfoot Goes West'' (1936) as James Killer Madden *''

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'' (1936) as Dude *''

Yellow Cargo ''Yellow Cargo'' is a 1936 American Poverty Row crime film written and directed by Crane Wilbur for Grand National Pictures. The film was rereleased in 1947 as ''Sinful Cargo''. Starring Conrad Nagel as Alan O'Connor and producer George A. Hirl ...

'' (1936) as Al Perrelli *''

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'' (1936) as Rico in 'Drifting Lady' *'' Mind Your Own Business'' (1936) as Cruger *'' Her Husband Lies'' (1937) as 'Trigger, ' Gunman *'' That I May Live'' (1937) as Charlie *''

Captains Courageous ''Captains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks'' is an 1897 novel by Rudyard Kipling that follows the adventures of fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr., the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon, after he is saved from drowning by a Portuguese f ...

'' (1937) as Priest *''

Dangerous Holiday ''Dangerous Holiday'' is a 1937 American drama film written and directed by Nicholas T. Barrows. The film stars Ronald Sinclair, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Hedda Hopper, Jack La Rue, Jed Prouty and Lynne Roberts. The film was released on June 7, ...

'' (1937) as Gollenger *'' Trapped by G-Men'' (1937) as Fred Drake *''

Arson Gang Busters ''Arson Gang Busters'' is a 1938 American action film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Alex Gottlieb, Norman Burnstine and Joseph Hoffman. The film stars Robert Livingston, Rosalind Keith, Jackie Moran, Warren Hymer, Jack La Rue and Clay ...

'' (1938) as Bud Morgan *''

Under the Big Top ''Under the Big Top'' is a 1938 American film directed by Karl Brown. Plot A trapeze artist girl in a circus is persistently demanded by her aunt to be the best in the business. She falls in love with one of the men in her trapeze act, but h ...

'' (1938) as Ricardo Le Grande *'' Valley of the Giants'' (1938) as Ed Morrell *'' I Demand Payment'' (1938) as Smiles Badolio *'' Murder in Soho'' (1939) as Steve Marco *'' The Gang's All Here'' (1939) as Alberni *''

Big Town Czar ''Big Town Czar'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Arthur Lubin starring Barton MacLane and Tom Brown. Plot New York City newspaper columnist Ed Sullivan relates the story of crime boss Phil Daley's rise and fall. To the disappointm ...

'' (1939) as Mike Luger *''

In Old Caliente ''In Old Caliente'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers. Plot Set after California's Statehood but before the American Civil War, Roy Rogers is working for a wealthy Spanish family. One of their me ...

'' (1939) as Sujarno *''

Charlie Chan in Panama ''Charlie Chan in Panama'' is a 1940 mystery film starring Sidney Toler. It is an unaccredited remake of Jacques Deval's novel "Marie Galante", produced by 20th Century Fox in 1934, directed by Henry King. Plot Charlie Chan must stop a spy from ...

'' (1940) as Manolo *''

Forgotten Girls ''Forgotten Girls'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by Phil Rosen and written by F. Hugh Herbert, Joseph Moncure March and George Beck. The film stars Louise Platt, Donald Woods, Wynne Gibson, Robert Armstrong, Eduardo Ciannelli and J ...

'' (1940) as Eddie Nolan *''

Enemy Agent ''Enemy Agent'' is a 1940 American spy thriller film directed by Lew Landers and starring Richard Cromwell, Helen Vinson, and Robert Armstrong.McLaughlin p.325 The supporting cast includes Jack La Rue, Jack Carson, Philip Dorn and Milburn ...

'' (1940) as Alex *''

The Sea Hawk ''The Sea Hawk'' is a 1915 novel by Rafael Sabatini. The story is set over the years 1588–1593 and concerns a retired Cornish seafaring gentleman, Sir Oliver Tressilian, who is villainously betrayed by a jealous half-brother. After being ...

'' (1940) as Lt. Ortega *''

Fugitive from a Prison Camp ''Fugitive from a Prison Camp'' is a 1940 American thriller film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Marian Marsh and Robert Barrat. Synopsis After an innocent man is picked up following a police raid, a sheriff tries to demonst ...

'' (1940) as Red Nelson *'' East of the River'' (1940) as Frank 'Frisco' Scarfi *'' Footsteps in the Dark'' (1941) as Ace Vernon *''

Paper Bullets ''Paper Bullets'' is a 1941 American film directed by Phil Rosen and starring Joan Woodbury. It was the first film produced by the King Brothers, launching their career. The film was re-released by Eagle Lion as ''Gangs, Inc.'' giving top bill ...

'' (1941) as Mickey Roman *'' Ringside Maisie'' (1941) as Ricky Du Prez * '' Gentleman from Dixie'' (1941) as Thad Terrill *''

Hard Guy ''Hard Guy'' is a 1941 American film directed by Elmer Clifton. The film is also known as ''Professional Bride'' in the United Kingdom. Plot Vic Monroe is the proprietor of the Tropical Inn nightclub. He also runs a special racket involving th ...

'' (1941) as Vic Monroe *''

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'' (1941) as Pete Oliver / Pierre Pertinax Pontineau Briand Broussicourt d'Olivier *''

A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen ''A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen'' is a 1942 American mystery film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Eric Taylor. It is based on the 1940 play ''A Good Samaritan'' by Ellery Queen. The film stars William Gargan, Margaret Lindsay, C ...

'' (1942) as Tommy Gould *'' Pardon My Sarong'' (1942) as Tabor (uncredited) *''

Highways by Night ''Highways by Night'' is a 1942 American crime drama film directed by Peter Godfrey from a screenplay by Lynn Root and Frank Fenton, based on the story ''Silver Spoon'', by Clarence Budington Kelland. The film stars Richard Carlson and Jane ...

'' (1942) as Johnny Lieber, Gangster *'' X Marks the Spot'' (1942) as Marty Clark *'' The Payoff'' (1942) as John Angus *'' American Empire'' (1942) as Pierre- Beauchard Henchman *''

You Can't Beat the Law ''You Can't Beat the Law'' is a 1943 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen; also known as ''Prison Mutiny'' (American TV title). Plot Johnny Gray (Edward Norris) is a self-proclaimed playboy. Gray's car is found at the scene of a crime; ...

'' (1943) as Cain *''

A Gentle Gangster ''A Gentle Gangster'' is a 1943 black-and-white drama film, directed by Phil Rosen and produced by A. W. Hackel. Cast *Molly Lamont as Ann Hallit *Barton MacLane as Mike Hallit *Dick Wessel as Steve Parker *Joyce Compton as Kitty Parker * Jack ...

'' (1943) as Hugo *'' Secret Service in Darkest Africa'' (1943 serial) as Hassan (Ch. 6) (uncredited) *''

The Law Rides Again ''The Law Rides Again'' is a 1943 American Western (genre), Western film, directed by Alan James and starring Ken Maynard and Hoot Gibson. Cast *Ken Maynard as U.S. Marshal Ken Maynard *Hoot Gibson as U.S. Marshal Hoot Gibson *Jack La Rue a ...

'' (1943) as Duke Dillon *'' The Girl from Monterrey'' (1943) as Al Johnson *'' A Scream in the Dark'' (1943) as Det. Lt. Cross *'' Never a Dull Moment'' (1943) as Joey *'' Pistol Packin' Mama'' (1943) as Johnny Rossi *''

The Sultan's Daughter ''The Sultan's Daughter'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and written by Milton Raison and Tim Ryan. The film stars Ann Corio, Charles Butterworth, Tim Ryan, Irene Ryan, Edward Norris and Fortunio Bonanova. The film ...

'' (1943) as Rata *''

The Desert Song ''The Desert Song'' is an operetta with music by Sigmund Romberg and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach and Frank Mandel. It was inspired by the 1925 uprising of the Riffs, a group of Moroccan fighters, against French colo ...

'' (1943) as Lieutenant Bertin *'' Smart Guy'' (1943) as Matt Taylor *'' Follow the Leader'' (1944) as Larry *''

Machine Gun Mama ''Machine Gun Mama'' is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by Harold Young. It was PRC's attempt to feature a comedy team to compete with Universal's Abbott and Costello and Paramount's '' Road to ...'' movies, as well as their entr ...

'' (1944) as Jose *''

Leave It to the Irish ''Leave It to the Irish'' is a 1944 American comedy crime film directed by William Beaudine and starring James Dunn, Wanda McKay and Jack La Rue.Marshall p.243 Cast * James Dunn as Terry Moran, Private Investigator * Wanda McKay as Nora O' ...

'' (1944) as Rockwell *'' The Last Ride'' (1944) as Joe Genna *''

Dangerous Passage ''Dangerous Passage'' is a 1944 American film noir drama film directed by William Berke, starring Robert Lowery and Phyllis Brooks. Plot summary Oil company employee Joe Beck ( Robert Lowery) is stationed in the jungle in Honduras. When his g ...

'' (1944) as Mike Zomano *'' Steppin' in Society'' (1945) as Bow Tie *'' The Spanish Main'' (1945) as Lt. Escobar *'' Dakota'' (1945) as Suade *'' Cornered'' (1945) as Diego, Hotel Valet *'' Road to Utopia'' (1945) as LeBec *''

Murder in the Music Hall ''Murder in the Music Hall'' is a 1946 American musical mystery film directed by John English and starring Vera Ralston, William Marshall and Helen Walker.McCarty p.464 The film involves a murder in Radio City Music Hall with The Rockettes as ...

'' (1946) as Bruce Wilton *''

In Old Sacramento ''In Old Sacramento'' is a 1946 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Frances Hyland and Frank Gruber. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, Constance Moore, Henry H. Daniels Jr., Ruth Donnelly, Eugene Pallette and Jack La ...

'' (1946) as Laramie *'' Santa Fe Uprising'' (1946) as Bruce Jackson *''

My Favorite Brunette ''My Favorite Brunette'' is a 1947 American romantic comedy film and film noir parody, directed by Elliott Nugent and starring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. Written by Edmund Beloin and Jack Rose, the film is about a baby photographer on deat ...

'' (1947) as Tony *''

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'' (1947) as Paul Girard *'' Robin Hood of Monterey'' (1947) as Don Ricardo Gonzales *'' No Orchids for Miss Blandish'' (1948) as Slim Grisson *'' For Heaven's Sake'' (1950) as Tony Clark *''

Ride the Man Down ''Ride the Man Down'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane, written by Mary C. McCall, Jr., and starring Brian Donlevy, Rod Cameron, Ella Raines, Forrest Tucker, Barbara Britton, Chill Wills and J. Carrol Naish. The film was ...

'' (1952) as Kennedy *'' Slaughter on Tenth Avenue'' (1957) as Father Paul (uncredited) *''

40 Pounds of Trouble ''40 Pounds of Trouble'' is a 1962 comedy film directed by Norman Jewison and starring Tony Curtis, Suzanne Pleshette, Larry Storch and Phil Silvers. It is a retelling of Damon Runyon's 1932 short story ''Little Miss Marker''. It marks Jewison's ...

'' (1962) as Nick the Greek (uncredited) *''

Robin and the 7 Hoods ''Robin and the 7 Hoods'' is a 1964 American musical film directed by Gordon Douglas and starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bing Crosby. The picture features Peter Falk, Barbara Rush, and an uncredited Edward G. Robin ...

'' (1964) as Tomatoes *'' For Those Who Think Young'' (1964) as Cronin's Business Associate *''

The Spy in the Green Hat ''The Spy in the Green Hat'' is a 1967 feature-length film version of '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.''s third season two-part episode " The Concrete Overcoat Affair". The episodes were originally broadcast in the United States on November 25, 1966 and ...

'' (1967) as Federico "Feet" Stilletto *''Paesano: A Voice in the Night'' (1975) as Bartender *'' Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood'' (1976) as Silent Film Villain

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