James Carmody Lankton (August 25, 1884 – October 24, 1942), known professionally as James C. Morton, was an American character actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1922 and 1942.

Career

Born in Helena, Montana, Morton is best known to modern audiences as the hapless soul whose

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was often removed at the most inopportune times. Perhaps the best known example of this embarrassment is in the

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film ''

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'', in which

Larry Fine Louis Feinberg (October 5, 1902 – January 24, 1975), known professionally as Larry Fine, was an American actor, comedian, and musician. He is best known as a member of the comedy act the Three Stooges. Early life Fine was born to a Russian Je ...

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bow yanks Morton's hairpiece off. The Stooges then misinterpret the toupée as a wild

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, leading

Moe Howard Moses Harry Horwitz (June 19, 1897 – May 4, 1975), known professionally as Moe Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He is best known as the leader of The Three Stooges, the farce comedy team who starred in motion pictures and television ...

to grab a pistol from a court bailiff and shoot it. Another example is in the 1935 '' Our Gang'' short '' Beginner's Luck'' where Morton is a piano accompanist to the amateur talent in a neighborhood kids' show, and the Rascals—causing all kinds of raucous disarray in the front row—knock off his toupée with a gust of air; Morton turns to them saying, "You kids are beginning to get into my hair!" Morton also appeared as the bartender who provides Oliver Hardy with a wooden mallet to shut up Stan Laurel singing " The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" in the film '' Way Out West''. Morton appeared in many

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productions, playing supporting roles with '' Our Gang'' and '' Laurel and Hardy'', and also played a small role in Charlie Chaplin's '' Modern Times''. On the

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stage Morton played the title role of Tik-Tok in ''

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'' (1913), by

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, Louis F. Gottschalk,

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and

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. In the early 1910s Morton appeared in a

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and burlesque duo, Morton & Moore, with actor Frank Moore, playing at the Alhambra Theatre in

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and in ''The Merry Whirl'' on

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.''Vaudeville Old & New – An Encyclopedia of Variety Performers in America. Volume 1''. pg. 448. Frank Cullen; Florence Hackman; Donald McNeilly. Routledge. 2004.

Death

Morton died of a chronic myocarditis on October 24, 1942, in

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at age 58. He had suffered from the condition for approximately 11 years.

Selected filmography

* ''The Barnstormers'' (1922, Short) * '' Follow the Leader'' (1930) - Mickie * '' Pack Up Your Troubles'' (1932) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

A Lad an' a Lamp ''A Lad an' a Lamp'' is a 1932 ''Our Gang'' short comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 119th (32nd talking episode) ''Our Gang'' short that was released. The film has been criticized as containing racist humor. Plot Fascina ...

'' (1932, Short) - Officer * ''

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'' (1933) - Woodchopper * '' The Nuisance'' (1933) - Motorist (uncredited) * '' Me and My Pal'' (1933, Short) - Traffic Cop (uncredited) * ''

The Midnight Patrol ''The Midnight Patrol'' is a short American pre-Code comedy film starring Laurel and Hardy released August 3, 1933. Plot Laurel and Hardy play two policemen on night patrol, hence the title. They are given instructions to investigate a reporte ...

'' (1933, Short) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934) - Englishman (uncredited) * '' You're Telling Me!'' (1934) - George Smith - Gossip (uncredited) * ''

Sing and Like It ''Sing and Like It'' is a 1934 American pre-Code comedy film directed by William A. Seiter from a screenplay by Marion Dix and Laird Doyle, based on the unpublished short story ''So You Won't Sing, Eh?'' by Aben Kandel. The film stars ZaSu Pi ...

'' (1934) - Tied Up Mug (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934) - Mine Owner (uncredited) * ''

Operator 13 ''Operator 13'' is a 1934 American pre-Code romance film directed by Richard Boleslawski and starring Marion Davies, Gary Cooper, and Jean Parker. Based on stories written by Robert W. Chambers, the film is about a Union spy who impersonates a ...

'' (1934) - Secret Service Man (uncredited) * '' Another Wild Idea'' (1934, Short) - Milkman (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1934, Short) - Mr. Morton - Station Manager * ''

Death on the Diamond ''Death on the Diamond'' is a 1934 comedy-mystery film starring Robert Young. It was based on the novel ''Death on the Diamond: A Baseball Mystery Story'' by Cortland Fitzsimmons, directed by Edward Sedgwick and produced and released by Metro-G ...

'' (1934) - Husband (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1935, Short) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

The Fixer Uppers ''The Fixer Uppers'' is a 1935 short film starring Laurel and Hardy, directed by Charles Rogers and produced by Hal Roach. Plot Christmas card salesmen Stan and Ollie are persuaded to help a woman (Mae Busch) spice up her loveless marriage by m ...

'' (1935, Short) - Policeman (uncredited) * '' Beginner's Luck'' (1935, Short) - Piano player * '' Naughty Marietta'' (1935) - Herald (uncredited) * ''

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) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Uncivil Warriors ''Uncivil Warriors'' is a 1935 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Jerry Howard). It is the eighth entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring t ...

'' (1935, Short) - Union General (uncredited) * '' Public Hero ﹟1'' (1935) - Road House Patron (uncredited) * ''

Pardon My Scotch ''Pardon My Scotch'' is a 1935 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the ninth entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the c ...

'' (1935, Short) - J.T. Walton * ''

O'Shaughnessy's Boy ''O'Shaughnessy's Boy'' is a 1935 film starring Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper and directed by Richard Boleslawski. The picture was partly set in a circus. The cinematographer was James Wong Howe. Plot summary The plot involves a one-armed l ...

'' (1935) - Man on Train Who Wants to Sleep (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1935, Short) - Party Guest wearing toupée (uncredited) * ''

Hot Off the Press ''Hot Off the Press'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Albert Herman. It was the second of eight adaptations of Peter B. Kyne stories. Plot Bill Jeffry is a reporter who leaves ''The Evening Call'' in favor of rival Star Bulletin. W ...

'' (1935) * ''

Oh, My Nerves ''Oh, My Nerves'' is a 1935 American short comedy film directed by Del Lord. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 8th Academy Awards, held in March 1936, for Best Short Subject (Comedy). The Academy Film Archive preserved ''Oh, My Nerv ...

'' (1935, Short) * '' The Payoff'' (1935) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' The Timid Young Man'' (1935, Short) - Helen's Father (uncredited) * '' A Night at the Opera'' (1935) - Opera Spectator (uncredited) * ''

Thanks a Million ''Thanks a Million'' is a 1935 musical film produced and released by 20th Century Fox and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It stars Dick Powell, Ann Dvorak and Fred Allen, and features Patsy Kelly, David Rubinoff and Paul Whiteman and his band with si ...

'' (1935) - Frank Slocum (uncredited) * ''

Frisco Kid ''Frisco Kid'' is a 1935 film starring James Cagney and directed by Lloyd Bacon. Set in San Francisco in the 1850s, it traces the rise and fall (and possible redemption) of a sailor who achieves wealth and success on San Francisco's Barbary Coas ...

'' (1935) - Minor Role (uncredited) * ''

King of Burlesque ''King of Burlesque'' is a 1936 musical film about a former burlesque producer played by Warner Baxter who moves into a legitimate theatre and does very well, until he marries a socialite. Sammy Lee received an Academy Award nomination for the n ...

'' (1936) - Jim - the Bartender (uncredited) * '' Modern Times'' (1936) - Assembly Line Relief Man (uncredited) * ''

Ants in the Pantry ''Ants in the Pantry'' is a 1936 short film, short subject directed by Jack White (film producer), Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 12th entry in the seri ...

'' (1936, Short) - Guest w / toupee in piano scene (uncredited) * ''

The Bohemian Girl ''The Bohemian Girl'' is an Irish Romantic opera composed by Michael William Balfe with a libretto by Alfred Bunn. The plot is loosely based on a Miguel de Cervantes' tale, ''La Gitanilla''. The best-known aria from the piece is " I Dreamt I Dwe ...

'' (1936) - Constable (uncredited) * ''

It Had to Happen ''It Had to Happen'' is a 1936 American drama film starring George Raft and Rosalind Russell. The movie was written by Kathryn Scola, and Howard Ellis Smith, and directed by Roy Del Ruth. It is based on the 1909 short story "Canavan, the Man Wh ...

'' (1936) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Song of the Saddle '' Song of the Saddle '' is a 1936 American Western film starring Dick Foran, Alma Lloyd, Charles Middleton, and featuring an uncredited Sons of the Pioneers with Roy Rogers. Cast *Dick Foran - Frank Wilson Jr. as The Singing Kid * Alma Lloy ...

'' (1936) - Settler (uncredited) * '' The Lucky Corner'' (1936, Short) - Officer * ''

'' (1936, Short) - Court Clerk (uncredited) * '' Ticket to Paradise'' (1936) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

A Pain in the Pullman ''A Pain in the Pullman'' is a 1936 short subject directed by Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 16th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures sta ...

'' (1936, Short) - Paul Payne (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1936) - Policeman Mike (uncredited) * '' Our Relations'' (1936) - Beer Garden Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Two in a Crowd ''Two in a Crowd'' is a 1936 romantic comedy film directed by Alfred E. Green and starring Joan Bennett and Joel McCrea. It was released by Universal Pictures. The screenplay was written by Lewis R. Foster, Doris Malloy, and Earle Snell, based ...

'' (1936) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

Easy to Take ''Easy to Take'' is a 1936 American comedy film directed by Glenn Tryon and written by Virginia Van Upp. The film stars Marsha Hunt, John Howard, Eugene Pallette, Richard Carle, Douglas Scott and Robert Greig. The film was released on November ...

'' (1936) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

The Accusing Finger ''The Accusing Finger'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Madeleine Ruthven, Brian Marlow, John Bright and Robert Tasker. The film stars Paul Kelly, Marsha Hunt, Kent Taylor, Robert Cummings, Harry Care ...

'' (1936) - Bill Poster (uncredited) * ''

Arizona Mahoney ''Arizona Mahoney'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Stuart Anthony and Robert Yost. The film stars Joe Cook, Robert Cummings, June Martel, Buster Crabbe, Marjorie Gateson and John Miljan. It is based ...

'' (1936) - Bald-Headed Man (uncredited) * '' She's Dangerous'' (1937) - Lunch Room Proprietor * ''

Join the Marines ''Join the Marines'' is a 1937 American action film directed by Ralph Staub and written by Joseph Krumgold and Olive Cooper. The film stars Paul Kelly, June Travis, Purnell Pratt, Reginald Denny, Warren Hymer and Irving Pichel. It was released ...

'' (1937) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

Two Wise Maids ''Two Wise Maids'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Phil Rosen, written by Samuel Ornitz, and starring Alison Skipworth, Polly Moran, Irene Manning, Donald Cook, Jackie Searl, and Lila Lee. It was released on February 15, 1937, by Repub ...

'' (1937) - Sergeant Abbot * ''

Dizzy Doctors ''Dizzy Doctors'' is a 1937 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 21st entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the co ...

'' (1937, Short) - Man on Street (uncredited) * '' Way Out West'' (1937) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Pick a Star'' (1937) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1937) - Waiter (uncredited) * ''

Rhythm in the Clouds ''Rhythm in the Clouds'' is a 1937 American film directed by John H. Auer. Plot Struggling songwriter Judy Walker gets two hours notice to vacate her room. In frustration, she accidentally spills "ink eraser" on her latest rejection letter, wh ...

'' (1937) - Cop * '' Brothers of the West'' (1937) - Mitchell - Cattleman's Protective Assoc. Chief * '' Flying Fists'' (1937) - Referee (uncredited) * '' The Lady Escapes'' (1937) - Doorman (uncredited) * '' Public Cowboy No. 1'' (1937) - Eustace P. Quackenbush * ''

The Shadow Strikes ''The Shadow Strikes'' is a 1937 black and white American film based on the story ''Ghost of the Manor'' written by Walter B. Gibson under the pen name Maxwell Grant The Shadow was featured on a popular radio show and also as a pulp magazine ...

'' (1937) - Kelly * '' Merry-Go-Round of 1938'' (1937) - Waiter (uncredited) * ''

The Sitter Downers ''The Sitter Downers'' is a 1937 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 27th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring th ...

'' (1937, Short) - Mr. Bell (uncredited) * '' Every Day's a Holiday'' (1937) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Mama Runs Wild'' (1937) - Adams * '' International Settlement'' (1938) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' International Crime'' (1938) - Radio Listener (uncredited) * '' Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb'' (1938, Short) - Hotel Manager (uncredited) * ''

Alexander's Ragtime Band "Alexander's Ragtime Band" is a Tin Pan Alley song by American composer Irving Berlin released in 1911 and is often inaccurately cited as his first global hit. Despite its title, the song is a march as opposed to a rag and contains little sync ...

'' (1938) - Bartender at Scarbie's (uncredited) * '' Josette'' (1938) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Speed to Burn ''Speed to Burn'' is a 1938 American crime drama film, directed by Otto Brower and starring Michael Whalen, Lynn Bari, and Marvin Stephens. Plot Cast * Michael Whalen as Matt Kerry * Lynn Bari as Marion Clark * Marvin Stephens as Tim Turner * ...

'' (1938) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' City Streets'' (1938) - Drunk (uncredited) * '' Three Missing Links'' (1938, Short) - B.O. Botswaddle (uncredited) * ''

Letter of Introduction ''Letter of Introduction'' is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by John M. Stahl. In 1966, the film entered the public domain in the United States because the claimants did not renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after p ...

'' (1938) - Cop at Fire (uncredited) * ''

Block-Heads ''Block-Heads'' is a 1938 comedy film directed by John G. Blystone and starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach Studios for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, a reworking of elements from the Laurel and Hardy shorts ''We Fa ...

'' (1938) - James - the Porter (uncredited) * '' Straight Place and Show'' (1938) - Bald Man (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1938) - Bald Chicago Tenement Man (uncredited) * ''

Stablemates ''Stablemates'' is a 1938 American sports drama film directed by Sam Wood and starring Wallace Beery and Mickey Rooney. Plot Aspiring jockey Mickey idolizes hard-drinking former veterinarian Tom Terry, who shares advice about horses with Mickey ...

'' (1938) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' His Exciting Night'' (1938) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1938) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Up the River ''Up the River'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by John Ford, and starring Claire Luce, Spencer Tracy and Humphrey Bogart. The plot concerns escaped convicts, as well as a female convict. It was the feature film debut role of ...

'' (1938) - Hap (uncredited) * ''

California Frontier ''California Frontier'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by Elmer Clifton and written by Monroe Shaff and Arthur Hoerl. The film stars Buck Jones, Carmen Bailey, Milburn Stone, José Pérez, Soledad Jiménez and Stanley Blystone. The fi ...

'' (1938) - Bartender Hank (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1938) - Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Topper Takes a Trip ''Topper Takes a Trip'' is a 1938Some sources, such as Turner Classic Movies, say 1939. According to the Internet Movie Database, the film was released in New York City on 29 December 1938, and in the United States in January 1939. The exact year ...

'' (1938) - First Bailiff (uncredited) * ''

Three Little Sew and Sews ''Three Little Sew and Sews'' is a 1939 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 36th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starri ...

'' (1939, Short) - Admiral H.S. Taylor (uncredited) * ''

Four Girls in White ''Four Girls in White'' is a 1939 drama film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, starring Florence Rice and Una Merkel. It follows the mostly comical exploits of four nursing students enrolled in a three-year training course. Plot Student nurses at a l ...

'' (1939) - Policeman at Drug Store (uncredited) * ''

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 propr ...

'' (1939) - Judge (uncredited) * ''

We Want Our Mummy ''We Want Our Mummy'' is a 1939 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 37th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring th ...

'' (1939, Short) - Prof. Wilson (uncredited) * ''

Sergeant Madden ''Sergeant Madden'' is a 1939 film noir forerunner directed by Josef von Sternberg and starring Wallace Beery. The supporting cast in this dark police crime drama, noted for its imaginative and evocative cinematography, includes Tom Brown, Lara ...

'' (1939) - Fight Announcer (scenes deleted) * ''

Rose of Washington Square ''Rose of Washington Square'' is a 1939 American musical drama film, featuring the already well-known popular song with the same title. Set in 1920s New York City, the film focuses on singer Rose Sargent and her turbulent relationship with con ar ...

'' (1939)''Great Movie Musicals on DVD'' - A Classic Movie Fan's Guide
by John Howard Reid - Google search with book preview - Speakeasy Bartender (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1939) - Crowd Control Policeman (uncredited) * '' It Could Happen to You'' (1939) - Detective (uncredited) * '' News Is Made at Night'' (1939) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Mutiny on the Blackhawk'' (1939) - Ship's Cook (uncredited) * ''

Miracles for Sale ''Miracles for Sale'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Tod Browning, and starring Robert Young and Florence Rice. It was Browning's final film as a director. The film is based on a locked-room mystery novel by well-known mystery wr ...

'' (1939) - Blackie the Electrician (uncredited) * ''

When Tomorrow Comes "When Tomorrow Comes" is a song recorded by British pop music duo Eurythmics. It was written by group members Annie Lennox, David A. Stewart and guest keyboardist Pat Seymour. With this single and its parent album ''Revenge'', Lennox and Stewart ...

'' (1939) - Bill, the Chef (uncredited) * '' Blackmail'' (1939) - Second Policeman Arresting John (uncredited) * '' The Arizona Kid'' (1939) - Bartender Joe (uncredited) * ''

The Housekeeper's Daughter ''The Housekeeper's Daughter'' is a 1939 comedy film directed and produced by Hal Roach. The film stars Joan Bennett, Adolphe Menjou and John Hubbard. The screenplay was written by Rian James, Gordon Douglas, Jack Jevne and Claude Martin, base ...

'' (1939) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

Call a Messenger ''Call a Messenger'' is a 1939 Universal Studios film that starred Billy Halop and Huntz Hall of the ''Dead End Kids'' and several of the ''Little Tough Guys''. It was directed by Arthur Lubin. In terms of chronological order, this was released a ...

'' (1939) - Policeman (uncredited) * '' Meet Dr. Christian'' (1939) - City Council Member (uncredited) * '' Swanee River'' (1939) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' The Fatal Hour'' (1940) - Policeman Clancy (uncredited) * '' Danger on Wheels'' (1940) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * ''

My Little Chickadee ''My Little Chickadee'' is a 1940 American comedy-western film starring Mae West and W. C. Fields, featuring Joseph Calleia, Ruth Donnelly, Margaret Hamilton, Donald Meek, Willard Robertson, Dick Foran, William B. Davidson, and Addison Ri ...

'' (1940) - Train Conductor (uncredited) * '' The Courageous Dr. Christian'' (1940) - Bailey * '' Free, Blonde and 21'' (1940) - Proprietor (uncredited) * ''

Saps at Sea ''Saps at Sea'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas, distributed by United Artists. It was Laurel and Hardy's last film produced by the Hal Roach Studios, as well as the last film to feature Ben Turpin and Harry Bernard. ...

'' (1940) - (uncredited) * ''

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'' (1940) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Those Were the Days!'' (1940) - Conductor (uncredited) * ''

I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby "I Can't Give You Anything but Love, Baby" is an American popular song and jazz standard by Jimmy McHugh (music) and Dorothy Fields (lyrics). The song was introduced by Adelaide Hall at Les Ambassadeurs Club in New York in January 1928 in Lew L ...

'' (1940) - Policeman (uncredited) * '' Bad Man from Red Butte'' (1940) - Baldy (uncredited) * '' Black Diamonds'' (1940) - Joseph Aloysius Stacey * ''

When the Daltons Rode ''When the Daltons Rode'' is a 1940 American Western film directed by George Marshall and starring Randolph Scott, Kay Francis and Brian Donlevy. Based on the 1931 book of the same name by Emmett Dalton, a member of the Dalton Gang, and Jack Ju ...

'' (1940) - Ed Pickett - Juror (uncredited) * ''

The Return of Frank James ''The Return of Frank James'' is a 1940 Western film directed by Fritz Lang and starring Henry Fonda and Gene Tierney. It is a sequel to Henry King's 1939 film ''Jesse James''. Written by Sam Hellman, the film loosely follows the life of Fran ...

'' (1940) - Liberty Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Earl of Puddlestone ''Earl of Puddlestone'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Gus Meins and written by Ewart Adamson and Val Burton. The film stars James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Harry Davenport (actor), Harry Davenport, Lois Ranson and Tomm ...

'' (1940) - Officer Brannigan * ''

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'' (1940) - Stagecoach Station Manager (uncredited) * '' Lucky Devils'' (1941) - Exposition Guard * '' Road Show'' (1941) - Sheriff (uncredited) * '' Mr. Dynamite'' (1941) - Cop (uncredited) * ''

Dutiful But Dumb ''Dutiful but Dumb'' is a 1941 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 54th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring th ...

'' (1941) * ''

Lady from Louisiana ''Lady from Louisiana'' is a 1941 American Western film starring John Wayne and Ona Munson. It was produced and directed by Bernard Vorhaus. The Louisiana State Lottery Company organizes a lottery in 1890s New Orleans, with lottery funds used ...

'' (1941) - Littlefield * ''

Wild Geese Calling ''Wild Geese Calling'' is a 1941 American drama film directed by John Brahm and starring Henry Fonda and Joan Bennett. It was distributed by 20th Century-Fox. The screenplay was written by Horace McCoy, based on a novel by Stewart Edward White. ...

'' (1941) - Mack * '' The Iron Claw'' (1941, Serial) - Casey * '' Bad Man of Deadwood'' (1941) - Store Owner (uncredited) * '' Public Enemies'' (1941) - Detective * ''

Appointment for Love ''Appointment for Love'' is a 1941 romantic comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Charles Boyer and Margaret Sullavan. It was made by Universal Pictures. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Sound, Recording ( Bern ...

'' (1941) - Doorman (uncredited) * ''

Johnny Eager ''Johnny Eager'' is a 1941 film noir directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Robert Taylor, Lana Turner and Van Heflin. Heflin won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film was one of many spoofed in ''Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid'' (19 ...

'' (1941) - Card Player (uncredited) * ''

Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case ''Mr. District Attorney in the Carter Case'' is a 1941 American crime film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and written by Sidney Sheldon and Ben Roberts. The film stars James Ellison, Virginia Gilmore, Franklin Pangborn, Paul Harvey, Lynne Carver ...

'' (1941) - Conductor (uncredited) * ''

Bedtime Story A bedtime story is a traditional form of storytelling, where a story is told to a child at bedtime to prepare the child for sleep. The bedtime story has long been considered "a definite institution in many families".Dickson, Marguerite Stockm ...

'' (1941) - Conventioneer (uncredited) * '' Pardon My Stripes'' (1942) - Jake (uncredited) * ''

A Tragedy at Midnight ''A Tragedy at Midnight'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Isabel Dawn. The film stars John Howard, Margaret Lindsay, Roscoe Karns, Mona Barrie, Keye Luke and Hobart Cavanaugh. The film was released on ...

'' (1942) - Chubby Detective (uncredited) * ''

Yokel Boy ''Yokel Boy'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Isabel Dawn. It is based on the 1939 play ''Yokel Boy'' by Lew Brown. The film stars Albert Dekker, Joan Davis, Eddie Foy Jr., Alan Mowbray, Roscoe Karns an ...

'' (1942) - Sign Painter * '' Butch Minds the Baby'' (1942) - Policeman (uncredited) * ''

To the Shores of Tripoli ''To the Shores of Tripoli'' is a 1942 American Technicolor film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring John Payne, Maureen O'Hara and Randolph Scott. The film was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck. Its cinematography was nominated for an Ac ...

'' (1942) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' Westward Ho'' (1942) - Stagecoach Agent (uncredited) * '' In Old California'' (1942) - Red - Sacramento Bartender (uncredited) * ''

Lucky Legs ''Lucky Legs'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and written by Stanley Rubin and Jack Hartfield. The film stars Jinx Falkenburg, Leslie Brooks, Kay Harris, Russell Hayden, Elizabeth Patterson and William Wright. The ...

'' (1942) - Pat * '' Street of Chance'' (1942) - Bartender (uncredited) * '' The Boogie Man Will Get You'' (1942) - Trooper Fred Quincy (uncredited) * ''

Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood ''Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood'' is a 1942 American crime film, fourth of the fourteen Boston Blackie films of the 1940s Columbia's series of B pictures based on Jack Boyle's pulp-fiction character. Plot summary Boston Blackie (Chester Morris ...

'' (1942) - Al - Police Operator (uncredited) * '' My Heart Belongs to Daddy'' (1942) - Policeman at Intersection (uncredited) * ''

Laugh Your Blues Away ''Laugh Your Blues Away'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and written by Harry Sauber and Ned Dandy. The film stars Jinx Falkenburg, Bert Gordon, Johnny Mitchell, Isobel Elsom, Roger Clark and George Lessey. The film w ...

'' (1942) - Actor (uncredited) * '' Let's Have Fun'' (1943) - (uncredited) * ''

Murder in Times Square ''Murder in Times Square'' is a 1943 American mystery film directed by Lew Landers and starring Edmund Lowe, Marguerite Chapman and John Litel.Morton & Adamson p.181-82 The film's sets were designed by the art director Lionel Banks. Plot A Br ...

'' (1943) - Policeman (uncredited)

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