Wheeler Oakman (born Vivian Eichelberger; February 21, 1890 – March 19, 1949) was an American

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Early years

Oakman was born as Vivian Eichelberger in

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, and educated in that city's schools—specifically Henry School and William McKinley Manual Training School—after having spent the bulk of his childhood in

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Career

Before acting in films, Oakman was active in stock theater in the eastern United States. Oakman appeared in over 280 films between 1912 and 1948. In silent films, he was often a leading man. Among his leading ladies were

Priscilla Dean Priscilla Dean (November 25, 1896 – December 27, 1987) was an American actress popular in silent film as well as in theatre, with a career spanning two decades. Career Dean made her film debut at the age of fourteen in one-reelers for Biograph ...

Kathlyn Williams Kathlyn Williams (born Kathleen Mabel Williams, May 31, 1879 – September 23, 1960) was an American actress, known for her blonde beauty and daring antics, who performed on stage as well as in early silent film. She began her career onstage in ...

Colleen Moore Colleen Moore (born Kathleen Morrison; August 19, 1899 – January 25, 1988) was an American film actress who began her career during the silent film era. Moore became one of the most fashionable (and highly-paid) stars of the era and helped po ...

and

Annette Kellerman Annette Marie Sarah Kellermann (6 July 1886 – 6 November 1975) was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, film actress, and writer, usually spelt with a single final n as Annette Kellerman. Kellermann was one of the first wome ...

. One of his features was ''Mickey'', a 1918 comedy-drama, in which he played the love interest of

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. In 1928, he portrayed the crime boss in the first all-talking feature movie ever made, ''Lights of New York''. One clip from this feature has often been revived in compilations, with gang boss Oakman speaking deliberately into a microphone disguised as a telephone: "Take... him for... a ''ride.''" Wheeler Oakman, usually wearing a dapper mustache, generally portrayed villains, gangsters, or henchmen, frequently appearing in crime thrillers, melodramas, and

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. In 1932, he appeared alongside

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in ''

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'' and

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in ''

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''. He worked steadily throughout the 1930s, usually in low-budget westerns and serials, but he did work at the major studios in important feature films like ''

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'' (M-G-M, 1934) and ''

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'' (Warner Bros., 1935). In 1941 he accepted a leading role in J. D. Kendis's very-low-budget

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feature '' Escort Girl'', opposite another silent-screen veteran,

Betty Compson Betty Compson (born Eleanor Luicime Compson; March 19, 1897 – April 18, 1974) was an American actress and film producer who got her start during Hollywood's silent era. She is best known for her performances in ''The Docks of New York'' and '' ...

. Their performances were noted by

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, a prolific producer of budget features for neighborhood theaters, and the Kendis film extended their careers. Oakman in particular became a fixture at Monogram, working with

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Harry Langdon Henry Philmore "Harry" Langdon (June 15, 1884 – December 22, 1944) was an American actor and comedian who appeared in vaudeville, silent films (where he had his greatest fame), and talkies.Obituary ''Variety Obituaries, Variety'', December 27 ...

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Kay Francis Kay Francis (born Katharine Edwina Gibbs; January 13, 1905 – August 26, 1968) was an American stage and film actress. After a brief period on Broadway in the late 1920s, she moved to film and achieved her greatest success between 1930 an ...

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, and

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, among others. Oakman became a favorite of Monogram producer

Sam Katzman Sam Katzman (July 7, 1901 – August 4, 1973) was an American film producer and director. Katzman's specialty was producing low-budget genre films, including serials, which had disproportionately high returns for the studios and his financi ...

, and when Katzman moved to

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, Oakman followed him. Oakman, now in his late fifties, continued to work in Katzman's Columbia serials despite declining health -- in '' Jack Armstrong'' he was visibly frail, and was relieved of much of the action by last-minute replacement Charles Middleton.

Later years

Just prior to his death, Oakman was the assistant manager of a North Hollywood theater.

Personal life and death

In 1920, Oakman married popular actress

, his costar in '' Outside the Law'' (1920) and ''

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'' (1920). They were divorced in 1926. On September 22, 1927, he married Virginia Jennings in Los Angeles. On December 27, 1932, he married Frances I. Jones in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1949, at age 59, Oakman died in

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Selected filmography

*'' Alas! Poor Yorick!'' (1913, Short) - Montgomery Irving - the Real Actor *'' The Spoilers'' (1914) - The Broncho Kid, alias of Drury *''

Shotgun Jones ''Shotgun Jones'' is a 1914 American short silent Western film directed by Colin Campbell. Cast * Wheeler Oakman * Jack McDonald * Frank Clark (as Frank M. Clark) * Hoot Gibson * Bessie Eyton * Fernando Gálvez * William Elmer * Joseph ...

'' (1914, Short) - Shotgun Jones *'' Chip of the Flying U'' (1914, Short) - Weary *'' In the Days of the Thundering Herd'' (1914) - Chief Swift Wing *''

The Carpet from Bagdad ''The Carpet from Bagdad'' is a 1915 American silent adventure film directed by Colin Campbell and based on Harold MacGrath's 1911 eponymous novel. In the story, Horace Wadsworth (played by Guy Oliver), one of a gang of criminals planning a b ...

'' (1915) - George P.A. Jones *'' The Melting Pot'' (1915) - Minor Role (uncredited) *''The Rosary'' (1915) - Bruce Wilton * '' Sweet Alyssum'' (1915) - Wynne Garlan *''

Hell's Hinges ''Hell's Hinges'' is a 1916 American silent Western film starring William S. Hart and Clara Williams. Directed by Charles Swickard, William S. Hart and Clifford Smith, and produced by Thomas H. Ince, the screenplay was written by C. Gar ...

'' (1916) - Rowdy Townsman (uncredited) *''

The Ne'er-Do-Well ''The Ne'er-Do-Well'' is a 1923 American comedy silent film directed by Alfred E. Green. The film stars Thomas Meighan, Lila Lee, Gertrude Astor, John Miltern, Gus Weinberg, and Sidney Smith. The screenplay by Rex Beach and Louis Steven ...

'' (1916) - Kirk Anthony, the Ne're-Do-Well *''The Cycle of Fate'' (1916) - Joe Strong *''

The Battle of Hearts ''The Battle of Hearts'' is a 1916 American silent drama film written and directed by Oscar Apfel, and produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. It starred William Farnum and Elda Furry (later known as Hedda Hopper). The story was wri ...

'' (1916) - Jo Sprague *''The Crisis'' (1916) *'' Betrayed'' (1917) - William Jerome * '' Princess Virtue'' (1917) - Basil Demarest *''

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'' (1917) - Bertram Van Twiller *''

I Love You The phrase "I love you" is a declaration of love. I Love You, I Love U, or I Luv U may refer to: Film and television Films * ''I Love You'' (1918 film), a silent drama written by Catherine Carr, starring Alma Rubens * ''I Love You'' (1925 ...

'' (1918) - Armand de Gautier *''

Revenge Revenge is defined as committing a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance, be it real or perceived. Vengeful forms of justice, such as primitive justice or retributive justice, are often differentiated from more fo ...

'' (1918) - Dick Randall *'' The Claim'' (1918) - John MacDonald *''

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'' (1918) - Herbert Thornhill *''

False Evidence False evidence, fabricated evidence, forged evidence, fake evidence or tainted evidence is information created or obtained illegally in order to sway the verdict in a court case. Falsified Evidence (law), evidence could be created by either sid ...

'' (1919) - Burr Gordon *''The Splendid Sin'' (1919) - Stephen Hartley *'' Back to God's Country'' (1919) - Peter Burke *'' A Woman of Pleasure'' (1919) - Bobby Ralston *'' Eve in Exile'' (1919) - Paul Armitage *''

'' (1920) - Capt. Carlisle Pemberton *''

What Women Love ''What Women Love'' is a lost 1920 American silent comedy drama film directed by Nate Watt and starring Annette Kellerman. Plot Cast *Annette Kellerman as Annabel Cotton * Ralph Lewis as James King Cotton *Wheeler Oakman as Willy St. John * ...

'' (1920) - Willy St. John *'' Outside the Law'' (1920) - Dapper Bill Ballard *''

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'' (1921) - Dr. Jack Martin - the Man in the Case *''

Penny of Top Hill Trail ''Penny of Top Hill Trail'' is a 1921 American silent Western comedy film based on the 1919 novel by Belle Kanaris Maniates. It was directed by Arthur Berthelet and stars Bessie Love. The film was produced by Andrew J. Callaghan Productions an ...

'' (1921) - Kurt Walters *'' A Wise Fool'' (1921) - (uncredited) *''

The Son of the Wolf ''The Son of the Wolf'' is a 1922 American silent Western film directed by Norman Dawn and starring Edith Roberts, Wheeler Oakman and Sam Allen. It is a northern set in Canada's Yukon and is based on a short story of the same name by Jack Lon ...

'' (1922) - Scruff Mackenzie * '' The Half Breed'' (1922) - Delmar Spavinaw (the halfbreed) *'' Slippy McGee'' (1923) - Slippy McGee * ''

Mine to Keep ''Mine to Keep'' is a 1923 American silent drama film directed by Ben F. Wilson and starring Bryant Washburn, Charlotte Stevens and Wheeler Oakman.Munden p.515 Plot A newly married couple both suspect the other of infidelity. They separate an ...

'' (1923) - Clint Mowbray *'' The Love Trap'' (1923)- Grant Garrison * '' Other Men's Daughters'' (1923) - 'Winnie' * ''

Lilies of the Streets ''Lilies of the Streets'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Joseph Levering and starring Virginia Lee Corbin, Wheeler Oakman, and Johnnie Walker. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Judith Lee is a young woman of indulge ...

'' (1925) - Frank Delmore *'' The Pace That Thrills'' (1925) - Director *''

In Borrowed Plumes ''In Borrowed Plumes'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Victor Halperin and starring Marjorie Daw, Niles Welch and Wheeler Oakman.Munden p.376 Cast * Marjorie Daw as Mildred Grantley / Countess D'Autreval * Niles Welch as Phi ...

'' (1926) - Jack Raymond *''

Fangs of Justice ''Fangs of Justice'' is a 1926 American silent adventure film directed by Noel M. Smith and starring Johnnie Walker and June Marlowe.Munden p.230-31 Cast * Johnnie Walker as Terry Randall * June Marlowe as Janet Morgan * Wheeler Oakman as Pa ...

'' (1926) - Paul Orr *''

Heroes of the Night ''Heroes of the Night'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by Frank O'Connor and starring Cullen Landis. It was produced by Gotham Pictures and released by Lumas Film Corporation. Plot Cast * Cullen Landis as Joe Riley * Mario ...

'' (1927) - Jack Nichols *'' The Snarl of Hate'' (1927) - Boy Maxson *''

Hey! Hey! Cowboy ''Hey! Hey! Cowboy'' is a lost film, lost 1927 American silent film, silent Western (genre), Western film directed by Lynn Reynolds and Edward Laemmle and starring Hoot Gibson. It was produced and released by Universal Pictures. Cast * Hoot Gi ...

'' (1927) - John Evans *'' Out All Night'' (1927) - Kerrigan * '' Top Sergeant Mulligan'' (1928) - The captain *''

The Broken Mask ''The Broken Mask'' is a 1928 American silent film, silent drama film directed by James P. Hogan (director), James P. Hogan and starring Cullen Landis, Barbara Bedford (actress), Barbara Bedford and Wheeler Oakman.Munden p.93 It was made by the ...

'' (1928) - Dr. Gordon White *''

The Heart of Broadway ''The Heart of Broadway'' is a 1928 American silent melodrama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Pauline Garon. It was produced by Worne and distributed by Rayart Pictures. Cast *Pauline Garon as Roberta Clemmons *Robert Agnew as Billy Wi ...

'' (1928) - 'Dandy Jim' Doyle * ''

Danger Patrol ''Danger Patrol'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Lew Landers from a screenplay by Sy Bartlett based on a story by Helen Vreeland and Hilda Vincent. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, it was released on December 3, 1937, ...

'' (1928) - George Gambler *''Black Feather'' (1928) *'' The Masked Angel'' (1928) - Luther Spence *'' Lights of New York'' (1928) - 'Hawk' Miller *''

The Good-Bye Kiss ''The Good-Bye Kiss'' is a 1928 American synchronized sound comedy film directed by Mack Sennett and written by Jefferson Moffitt, Mack Sennett and Carl Harbaugh. While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized musica ...

'' (1928) - Sgt. Hoffman *''

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'' (1928) - Eddie 'Mile-Away' Skeeter Carlson *''

The Power of the Press ''The Power of the Press'' is a 1928 American silent drama film directed by Frank Capra and starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as an aspiring newspaper reporter and Jobyna Ralston as a young woman suspected of murder. In 1943, Columbia Pictures ...

'' (1928) - Van *'' What a Night!'' (1928) - Mike Corney *'' Morgan's Last Raid'' (1929) - John Bland *''

The Devil's Chaplain ''The Devil's Chaplain'' is a 1929 American silent romance film directed by Duke Worne, written by Arthur Hoerl and George Bronson Howard and featuring Boris Karloff. It was produced by Trem Carr and released by Rayart Pictures. Cast * Cornel ...

'' (1929) - Nicholay *'' The Shakedown'' (1929) - Manager *''

The Donovan Affair ''The Donovan Affair'' is a 1929 American pre-Code comedic murder-mystery film directed by Frank Capra. It was produced by Harry Cohn for Columbia Pictures and is based upon the play of the same name by Owen Davis. Its original soundtrack, recor ...

'' (1929) - Porter *''

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'' (1929) - Anton Lebau *'' On with the Show'' (1929) - Durant * '' Handcuffed'' (1929) - Tom Bennett *''

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'' (1929) - First Mate (uncredited) *''

The Girl from Woolworth's ''The Girl from Woolworth's'' is a 1929 American sound ( All-Talking) pre-Code musical romance film directed by William Beaudine and starring Alice White, Gladden James and Bert Moorhouse. It was released both as a sound film and in a slightly s ...

'' (1929) - Lawrence Mayfield *'' Shanghai Lady'' (1929) - Repen *''

Little Johnny Jones ''Little Johnny Jones'' is a musical by George M. Cohan. The show introduced Cohan's tunes " Give My Regards to Broadway" and " The Yankee Doodle Boy." The "Yankee Doodle" character was inspired by real-life Hall of Fame jockey Tod Sloan. Ba ...

'' (1929) - Wyman *''

The Show of Shows ''The Show of Shows'' (the title shown as ''Show of Shows'' in the actual film and in the advertising) is a 1929 American sound ( All-Talking) pre-Code musical revue film directed by John G. Adolfi and distributed by Warner Bros. The all-t ...

'' (1929) - Performer in 'The Pirate' Number (uncredited) *''

Roaring Ranch ''Roaring Ranch'' is a 1930 American pre-Code Western film written and directed by B. Reeves Eason. The film stars Hoot Gibson. Tt was released on April 27, 1930, by Universal Pictures. Plot Cast *Hoot Gibson Edmund Richard "Hoot" Gi ...

'' (1930) - Ramsey Kane *'' The Big Fight'' (1930) - Steve *'' The Bad Man'' (1930) *''

On Your Back ''On Your Back'' is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Guthrie McClintic and written by Howard J. Green. The film stars Irene Rich, Raymond Hackett, H. B. Warner, Wheeler Oakman, Marion Shilling and Ilka Chase. The film was re ...

'' (1930) - 'Lucky' Jim Seymour *''

The Costello Case ''The Costello Case'' is a 1930 American pre-Code crime film directed by Walter Lang. Cast * Tom Moore as Mahoney * Lola Lane as Mollie * Roscoe Karns as Blair * Wheeler Oakman as Mile-Away-Harry * Russell Hardie as Jimmie * William B. Davids ...

'' (1930) - Mile-Away-Harry *''

The Lawless Woman ''The Lawless Woman'' is a 1931 American crime film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Vera Reynolds, Carroll Nye and Thomas E. Jackson.Pitts p.89 Plot Cast * Vera Reynolds as June Page * Carroll Nye as Allan Perry * Thomas E. Jacks ...

'' (1931) - 'Poker' Wilson *''

Sky Raiders ''Sky Raiders'' is a 12-episode 1941 Universal film serial. The serial was directed by Ford Beebe and Ray Taylor. ''Sky Raiders'' stars Donald Woods, Billy Halop, Robert Armstrong and Eduardo Ciannelli. ''Sky Raiders'' has little in common wi ...

'' (1931) - Willard *'' The Good Bad Girl'' (1931) - Moreland *'' The Back Page'' (1931, Short) *''

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'' (1931) - Michael Rush *''

Devil on Deck ''Devil on Deck'' is a 1932 Pre-code talking film directed by Wallace Fox and starring Reed Howes and Molly O'Day. It was produced and distributed by Sono Art-World Wide Pictures, a B-movie studio that turned out occasionally some successful pic ...

'' (1932) - Shanghai Morgan *''

'' (1932) - Utah Becker *''

The Airmail Mystery ''The Airmail Mystery'' is a 1932 Universal pre-Code movie serial directed by Ray Taylor, written by Ella O'Neill, starring James Flavin and Wheeler Oakman, and featuring Al Wilson doing the aerial stunts. ''The Airmail Mystery'' was Univ ...

'' (1932, Serial) - Judson Ward *''

The Riding Tornado ''The Riding Tornado'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Torrant * Shirley Grey as Patsy Olcott * Montagu Love as Walt Corson * Wheeler Oakman as Hatch Engall * Wallace MacDon ...

'' (1932) - Hatch Engall *''

Two-Fisted Law ''Two-Fisted Law'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman for Columbia Pictures, starring Tim McCoy and featuring John Wayne playing a character named "Duke". The picture also features Alice Day, Wheeler Oakman, T ...

'' (1932) - Bob Russell *''

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'' (1932) - Fremont *'' The Honor of the Press'' (1932) - Roger Bradley * '' The Boiling Point'' (1932) - Holt Norbo - Bank Cashier *''

Gorilla Ship ''Gorilla Ship'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Frank Strayer from an original screenplay by George Waggner. Starring Ralph Ince, Vera Reynolds, and Reed Howes, the film was produced by Ralph M. Like, Ltd. and distributed by ...

'' (1932) - Philip Wells *''

The Western Code ''The Western Code'' is a 1932 American Western film directed by John P. McCarthy and starring Tim McCoy, Nora Lane, and Mischa Auer. The film contains the first known instance of the phrase "This town ain't big enough for the both of us" in p ...

'' (1932) - Nick Grindell *'' The Heart Punch'' (1932) - Spike Patterson *'' Speed Demon'' (1932) - Pete Stenner * ''

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'' (1932) - Joe *'' End of the Trail'' (1932) - Major Jenkins *''

'' (1932) - Laughing Maxey *'' Man of Action'' (1933) - Sheriff Clem Norton * ''

Revenge at Monte Carlo ''Revenge at Monte Carlo'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring June Collyer, José Crespo and Wheeler Oakman.Pitts, p. 329 It is also known by the alternative title of ''Mystery at Monte Carlo''. ...

'' (1933) - Spike Maguire *''

Silent Men ''Silent Men'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Richards * Florence Britton as Gwen Wilder * J. Carrol Naish as Jack Wilder (as J. Carroll Naish) * Wh ...

'' (1933) - Ed Wilder *''

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'' (1933) - George *''

Rusty Rides Alone ''Rusty Rides Alone'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Tim McCoy. The film was remade in 1939 as '' Riders of the Sage''. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Burke * Silver King the Dog as Silver - ...

'' (1933) - Poe Powers *''

Hold the Press ''Hold the Press'' is a 1933 American pre-Code crime drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Tim McCoy, Shirley Grey, and Wheeler Oakman, and was released on October 25, 1933. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Collins * Shirley Grey as Edith ...

'' (1933) - Hugh Abbott *''

Broadway Thru a Keyhole ''Broadway Through a Keyhole'', also billed as ''Broadway Thru a Keyhole'', is a 1933 American pre-Code musical film produced by Twentieth Century Pictures and released by United Artists. New York City speakeasy proprietress Texas Guinan appear ...

'' (1933) - Sam (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) - Gangster with Shotgun (uncredited) *'' Palooka'' (1934) - Rafferty (uncredited) * '' Paradise Valley'' (1934) - 'Smiley' Mason *''

The Lost Jungle ''The Lost Jungle'' (1934) is a Mascot Pictures movie serial. A semi-sequel to this serial, ''Darkest Africa'', was released by Republic Pictures in 1936. Republic was made from a merger of several companies, including Mascot, which became the ...

'' (1934) - Kirby * ''

One Is Guilty ''One Is Guilty'' is a 1934 American pre-Code mystery crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Ralph Bellamy, Shirley Grey and Rita La Roy. It is the second in a series of four films featuring Bellamy as Inspector Steve Trent following ...

'' (1934) - Toledo Eddie Marchetti *''

'' (1934) - Scout (uncredited) *''

In Old Santa Fe ''In Old Santa Fe'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by David Howard, starring Ken Maynard, George "Gabby" Hayes and Evalyn Knapp and featuring the first screen appearance of Gene Autry, singing a bluegrass rendition of "Wyoming Waltz" ...

'' (1934) - Tracy * '' Frontier Days'' (1934) - Henry Jethrow *''

Undercover Men ''Undercover Men'' is a 1934 Canadian Western film directed by Sam Newfield and starring Charles Starrett, Adrienne Dore, Kenne Duncan and Wheeler Oakman.Pitts p.376 It was made in Toronto by the B-movie company Booth Productions. With a plot follo ...

'' (1934) - Insp. A.R. McCrae *''

Murder in the Clouds ''Murder in the Clouds'' is a 1934 American action film dealing with aviation. The film stars Lyle Talbot and Ann Dvorak, and is directed by D. Ross Lederman. Although standard formula "B" film fare, it was notable as the screenplay and original ...

'' (1934) - Joe *''

Square Shooter ''Square Shooter'', which was also known under the title ''Quicksand'', is a 1935 American Western film directed by David Selman and starring Tim McCoy, Jacqueline Wells, and Erville Alderson. Plot Cast * Tim McCoy as Tim Baxter * Jacquelin ...

'' (1935) - Jim Thorne *''

The Phantom Empire ''The Phantom Empire'' is a 1935 American Western (genre), Western serial film directed by Otto Brower and B. Reeves Eason and starring Gene Autry, Frankie Darro, and Betsy King Ross.Magers 2007, p. 21. This 12-chapter Mascot Pictures serial ...

'' (1935) - Lord Argo *''

The Case of the Curious Bride ''The Case of the Curious Bride'' is a 1935 American mystery film, the second in a series of four starring Warren William as Perry Mason, following ''The Case of the Howling Dog''. The script was based on the 1934 novel of the same name by Erl ...

'' (1935) - Detective Jones (uncredited) *''

'' (1935) - Gangster at Lodge Wanting to Quit (uncredited) *''

The Headline Woman ''The Headline Woman'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by William Nigh and starring Heather Angel and Ford Sterling. Produced by Mascot Pictures it was distributed by the newly-formed Republic Pictures. The film was also known by the alte ...

'' (1935) - Panther Fielding *'' Motive for Revenge'' (1935) - Doane *'' Code of the Mounted'' (1935) - Duval *''

Death from a Distance ''Death from a Distance'' is a 1935 American mystery film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring Russell Hopton, Lola Lane and George F. Marion. The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward C. Jewell. It was the first feature fi ...

'' (1935) - Langsdale, aka George Fremont *''

Born to Gamble ''Born to Gamble'' is a 1935 American film directed by Phil Rosen and released by Republic Pictures. Plot Four brothers feel cursed by their family's gambling bug. All four try to overcome the addiction: only one, the youngest, is successful. C ...

'' (1935) - Jeff Drugan (uncredited) *'' Trails of the Wild'' (1935) - Hardy *''

The Adventures of Rex and Rinty ''The Adventures of Rex and Rinty'' (1935) is a Mascot film serial directed by Ford Beebe and B. Reeves Eason and starring the equine actor Rex ("The King of Wild Horses") and canine actor Rin Tin Tin, Jr. Plot Cast * Rex the king of wil ...

'' (1935) - Henchman Wheeler * '' The Man from Guntown'' (1935) - Henry DeLong *''

Annapolis Farewell ''Annapolis Farewell'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Alexander Hall and written by Frank Craven and Jack Wagner. The film stars Guy Standing, Rosalind Keith, Tom Brown, Richard Cromwell, John Howard and Benny Baker. The film was re ...

'' (1935) - Cmdr. Lawson *''

Special Agent In the United States, a special agent is an official title used to refer to certain investigators or detectives of federal, military, tribal, or state agencies who primarily serve in criminal investigatory positions. Additionally, some special ...

'' (1935) - Julie's Kidnapper (uncredited) *''

Timber War ''Timber War'' is a 1935 American western drama film directed by Sam Newfield from a screenplay by Jos. O'Donnell and Barry Barringer. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Lucille Lund, and Lawrence Gray. Plot Cast * Kermit Maynard as Jim Dolan * L ...

'' (1935) - Murdock *''

The Mysterious Avenger ''The Mysterious Avenger'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by David Selman. It features an early appearance by Jon Hall. Cast * Charles Starrett ... Ranny Maitland / Ranny Morgan * Joan Perry ... Alice Lockhart * Wheeler Oakman ... ...

'' (1936) - Brophy *''

Roarin' Guns ''Roarin' Guns'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot summary During a range war, the Cattleman's Association send Tim Corwin where he helps out his old friends Bob and Buddy Morgan as well as May Carter. Cast *Ti ...

'' (1936) - Walton *''

Darkest Africa ''Darkest Africa'' (1936) is a Republic movie serial. This was the first serial produced by Republic Pictures and was a loose sequel to a Mascot Pictures serial called '' The Lost Jungle'', also starring Clyde Beatty. Mascot, and other compan ...

'' (1936, Serial) - Durkin * ''

Song of the Trail ''Song of the Trail'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Russell Hopton and starring Kermit Maynard, Evelyn Brent and Andrea Leeds.Pitts p.35 Plot Cast * Kermit Maynard as Jim Carter * Evelyn Brent as Myra * Fuzzy Knight as Pudge ...

'' (1936) - Bob Arnold *''

Thoroughbred The Thoroughbred is a list of horse breeds, horse breed developed for Thoroughbred racing, horse racing. Although the word ''thoroughbred'' is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thorough ...

'' (1936) - Duke Foster *'' Aces and Eights'' (1936) - Ace Morgan *''

Kelly the Second ''Kelly the Second'' is a 1936 American romantic comedy film directed by Gus Meins and starring Patsy Kelly, Guinn Williams, and Charley Chase. This Hal Roach studio film was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The title is a pun, "Second" refer ...

'' (1936) - Bookie (uncredited) *''

Ghost Patrol ''Ghost Patrol'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield. Plot A scientific genius has invented a machine capable of causing planes to crash. He uses it on planes loaded with valuables. Various characters become involved in co ...

'' (1936) - Kincaid *''

Gambling with Souls ''Gambling with Souls'' is a 1936 American exploitation film directed by Elmer Clifton. Plot Cast * Martha Chapin as Mrs. Mae Miller *Wheeler Oakman as Lucky Wilder * Bryant Washburn as "Million Dollar" Taylor * Gay Sheridan as Carolyn * Vera ...

'' (1936) - 'Lucky' Wilder *''

Death in the Air ''Death in the Air'' (aka ''Pilot X'' and ''The Mysterious Bombardier'') is a 1937 American film directed by Elmer Clifton and starring Lona Andre, John Carroll, Leon Ames and Henry Hall. The film is also known as ''Murder in the Air'' in the U ...

'' (1936) - Lt. Douglas Thompson *''

Bank Alarm ''Bank Alarm'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Conrad Nagel and Eleanor Hunt in the last of their four film G-Man film series. Plot A G-Man (Conrad Nagel) and his girlfriend (Eleanor Hunt) follow a trail ...

'' (1937) - Joe Karlotti *''

Slaves in Bondage Slavery is the ownership of a person as property, especially in regards to their labour. Slavery typically involves compulsory work, with the slave's location of work and residence dictated by the party that holds them in bondage. Enslavemen ...

'' (1937) - Jim Murray *'' Radio Patrol'' (1937, Serial) - Stevens *'' Land of Fighting Men'' (1938) - Wallace *''

Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars Flash, flashes, or FLASH may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional aliases * The Flash, several DC Comics superheroes with super speed: ** Flash (Jay Garrick) ** Barry Allen ** Wally West, the first Kid Flash and third adult Flash ...

'' (1938, Serial) - Tarnak *'' Code of the Rangers'' (1938) - Blackie Miller *''

The Texans ''The Texans'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by James P. Hogan and starring Joan Bennett and Randolph Scott. The screenplay was written by Bertram Millhauser, Paul Sloane and William Wister Haines and is based on the novel ''Nort ...

'' (1938) - Union Captain (uncredited) *'' Red Barry'' (1938, Serial) Weaver *'' In Old Montana'' (1939) - Jim Dawson *''

The Lone Ranger Rides Again ''The Lone Ranger Rides Again'' is a 1939 American Republic serial. It was a sequel to Republic's 1938 serial ''The Lone Ranger'', which had been highly successful, and the thirteenth of the sixty-six serials produced by Republic. The serial w ...

'' (1939, Serial) - Manny - Fake Drunk (Ch. 9) (uncredited) *''

Buck Rogers Buck Rogers is a science fiction adventure hero and feature comic strip created by Philip Francis Nowlan first appearing in daily American newspapers on January 7, 1929, and subsequently appearing in Sunday newspapers, international newspapers, b ...

'' (1939, Serial) - Lieutenant Patten *''

Wolf Call The wolf (''Canis lupus''; : wolves), also known as the grey wolf or gray wolf, is a Canis, canine native to Eurasia and North America. More than thirty subspecies of Canis lupus, subspecies of ''Canis lupus'' have been recognized, includin ...

'' (1939) - Carson *''

Mutiny in the Big House Mutiny is a revolt among a group of people (typically of a military or a crew) to oppose, change, or remove superiors or their orders. The term is commonly used for insubordination by members of the military against an officer or superior, bu ...

'' (1939) - Prison Guard Benson *''

Torture Ship ''Torture Ship'' is a 1939 American science fiction horror film directed by Victor Halperin, based on Jack London's 1899 short story " A Thousand Deaths". The film stars Lyle Talbot as a mad scientist who performs experiments regarding "the crimi ...

'' (1939) - John Ritter *''

Buried Alive Premature burial, also known as live burial, burial alive, or vivisepulture, means to be buried while still alive. Animals or humans may be buried alive accidentally on the mistaken assumption that they are dead, or intentionally as a form of ...

'' (1939) - Manning *'' Power Dive'' (1941) - Sam - 1st Bartender (uncredited) *''

The Medico of Painted Springs ''The Medico of Painted Springs'' (also known as ''Doctor's Alibi'') is a 1941 American Western film produced by Columbia Pictures. Based on the novel of the same name by James Lyon Rubel, the film stars Charles Starrett, Terry Walker, Ben Ta ...

'' (1941) - Fred Burns *'' Escort Girl'' (1941) - Gregory Stone *'' Double Trouble'' (1941) - Kimble *''

So's Your Aunt Emma ''So's Your Aunt Emma'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring ZaSu Pitts and Roger Pryor (actor), Roger Pryor. The film is also known as ''Meet the Mob''. Plot Emma Bates is an old spinster living with her equall ...

'' (1942) - Blackie Hale, Henderson's Triggerman (uncredited) *''

Bowery at Midnight The Bowery () is a street and neighbourhood, neighborhood in Lower Manhattan in New York City, New York. The street runs from Chatham Square at Park Row (Manhattan), Park Row, Worth Street, and Mott Street in the south to Cooper Square at 4th ...

'' (1942) - Stratton *''

Fall In ''Fall In'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Kurt Neumann and written by Eugene Conrad and Edward E. Seabrook. The film stars William Tracy, Joe Sawyer, Robert Barrat, Jean Porter and Arthur Hunnicutt. The film was released on Novembe ...

'' (1942) - Army Officer (uncredited) *''

The Adventures of Smilin' Jack ''The Adventures of Smilin' Jack'' is an aviation comic strip that first appeared October 1, 1933, in the ''Chicago Tribune'' and ended April 1, 1973. After a run of 40 years, it was the longest-running aviation comic strip. The strip was create ...

'' (1943, Serial) - Freighter Mate hs. 7-8(uncredited) *''

The Fighting Buckaroo ''The Fighting Buckaroo'' is a 1943 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring Charles Starrett, Kay Harris and Arthur Hunnicutt.Pitts p.105 Plot Cast * Charles Starrett as Steve Harrison * Kay Harris as Carol Comstock ...

'' (1943) - Sam Thatcher (uncredited) *'' Kid Dynamite'' (1943) - Tony - Bookie *''

The Ape Man ''The Ape Man'' is a 1943 American horror film directed by William Beaudine. The film is based on "They Creep in the Dark" by Karl Brown, which was published in ''The Saturday Evening Post''. It stars Bela Lugosi as Dr. James Brewster who is a ...

'' (1943) - Police Detective Brady *''

Saddles and Sagebrush ''Saddles and Sagebrush'' is a 1943 American musical Western film directed by William Berke and starring Russell Hayden, Dub Taylor and Ann Savage.Morton & Adamson p.86-88 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lionel Banks. Plo ...

'' (1943) - Henchman Ace Barko *''

Ghosts on the Loose ''Ghosts on the Loose'' is a 1943 American comedy horror film and the fourteenth film in the East Side Kids series, directed by William Beaudine. The picture co-stars horror film icon Bela Lugosi as well as Ava Gardner in one of her earliest role ...

'' (1943) - Tony *''

Spotlight Scandals ''Spotlight Scandals'' is a 1943 American musical comedy film directed by William Beaudine. It stars Billy Gilbert, Frank Fay, Bonnie Baker, and Harry Langdon. Plot Entertainer Frank Fay is stranded in a midwestern town, where local barber Bil ...

'' (1943) - Promoter *''

The Girl from Monterrey ''The Girl from Monterrey'' is a 1943 American film directed by Wallace Fox starring Armida Vendrell as PRCs version of the Mexican Spitfire. The film is also known as ''The Girl from Monterey'' (American alternative spelling). Plot summary ...

'' (1943) - Fight Announcer *''

Campus Rhythm ''Campus Rhythm'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Arthur Dreifuss and starring Johnny Downs, Gale Storm and Robert Lowery.Tucker p.75 Plot Joan Abbott works as a singer on contract with a commercial sponsor called Cruchy-Wunchy Break ...

'' (1943) - Sponsor (uncredited) *'' What a Man!'' (1944) - Tim - 1st Detective *''

Sundown Valley ''Sundown Valley'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Benjamin H. Kline and written by Luci Ward. The film stars Charles Starrett, Dub Taylor, Jeanne Bates and Jimmy Wakely. The film was released on March 23, 1944, by Columbia Pictur ...

'' (1944) - Cab Baxter (uncredited) *''

Riding West ''Riding West'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by William Berke and starring Charles Starrett. Plot Steve Jordan (Charles Starrett) is hired by Alexander Morton (Steve Clark) as the head man to get the stations, horses and people in ...

'' (1944) - Captain Amos Karnes *'' Three of a Kind'' (1944) - Oliver *''

Bowery Champs ''Bowery Champs'' is a 1944 American film directed by William Beaudine and starring the East Side Kids. Plot After she files for divorce from nightclub owner Tom Wilson, former Broadway star Gypsy Carmen demands that he return the securities that ...

'' (1944) - Tom Wilson *'' Mom and Dad'' (1945) - Bourbon Drinker on Train *''

Brenda Starr, Reporter ''Brenda Starr, Reporter'' (often referred to simply as ''Brenda Starr'') is a comic strip about a glamorous, adventurous reporter. It was created in 1940 by Dale Messick for the Chicago Tribune Syndicate, and continued by others until 2011. ...

'' (1945, Serial) - Joe Heller / Lew Heller (uncredited) *'' Rough Ridin' Justice'' (1945) - Virgil Trent (uncredited) *'' Trouble Chasers'' (1945) - Dek Sharp *''

Allotment Wives ''Allotment Wives'' is a 1945 American film noir directed by William Nigh and starring Kay Francis. Its plot is about an army investigator who tries to shut down a scam that preys on soldiers, and unknowingly falls in love with the woman behind i ...

'' (1945) - Bartender (uncredited) *''

Who's Guilty? ''Who's Guilty?'' is a 1945 American film serial. It was the 28th of 57 serials released by Columbia Pictures. ''Who's Guilty?'' was a rare attempt at a whodunit mystery film in serial form. The serial's villain (The Voice) was designed to loo ...

'' (1945, Serial) - Smiley *''

Hop Harrigan Hop Harrigan (also known as The Guardian Angel and Black Lamp) is a fictional character published by All-American Publications. He appeared in American comic books, radio serials and film serials. He was created by Jon Blummer, and was a popular ...

'' (1946, Serial) - Alex Ballard *'' In Fast Company'' (1946) - Cabbie-Henchman with graying mustache (uncredited) *''

Son of the Guardsman ''Son of the Guardsman'' is an American film serial released in 1946 by Columbia Pictures. It was the 31st of the 57 serials produced by that studio. ''Son of the Guardsman'' is a rare serial with a period setting, in this case 12th century Engla ...

'' (1946, Serial) - Lord Markham (uncredited) *'' Jack Armstrong'' (1947, Serial) - Prof. Hobart Zorn *''

Brick Bradford ''Brick Bradford'' is a science fiction comic strip created by writer William Ritt, a journalist based in Cleveland, and artist Clarence Gray. It was first distributed on August 21, 1933 by Central Press Association, a subsidiary of King Feature ...

'' (1947, Serial) - Louis Walthar *''

Superman Superman is a superhero created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, which first appeared in the comic book ''Action Comics'' Action Comics 1, #1, published in the United States on April 18, 1938.The copyright date of ''Action Comics ...

'' (1948, Serial) - Dr. Fredrick Larkin (uncredited) (final film role)

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