Louis Davis (July 16, 1884—January 13, 1948) was an American film

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. He appeared in over 75 films between 1916 and 1948.

Career

A New York native, Davis appeared in his first film in 1916. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several

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Death

Davis died of a gastric hemorrhage on January 13, 1948 in

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. His wife Kathryn survived him by 47 years and died on January 17, 1995. Both are buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Partial filmography

* ''Soul Mates'' (1916) - Sherman's Confidential Secretary * '' Pack Up Your Troubles'' (1932) - Bank Clerk (uncredited) * ''

The Captain Hates the Sea ''The Captain Hates the Sea'' is a 1934 comedy film directed by Lewis Milestone and released by Columbia Pictures. The film, which involves a '' Grand Hotel''-style series of intertwining stories involving the passengers on a cruise ship, is ...

'' (1934) - Deck Steward (uncredited) * ''

Behind the Evidence ''Behind the Evidence'' is a science fiction novel by authors Amelia Reynolds Long and William L. Crawford writing under the pseudonym Peter Reynolds. It was published in 1936 by the Visionary Publishing Company in an edition of 100 copies. Pl ...

'' (1935) - Waiter (uncredited) * ''

The Whole Town's Talking ''The Whole Town's Talking'' (released in the UK as ''Passport to Fame'') is a 1935 American comedy film starring Edward G. Robinson as a law-abiding man who bears a striking resemblance to a killer, with Jean Arthur as his love interest. It w ...

'' (1935) - Ship Steward (uncredited) * ''

Pop Goes the Easel ''Pop Goes the Easel'' 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 seventh entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starrin ...

'' (1935, Short) - Art Student (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 Orderly (uncredited) * '' The Girl Who Came Back'' (1935) - Sims (uncredited) * ''

Three Little Beers ''Three Little Beers'' 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 11th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring t ...

'' (1935, Short) - Golfer on 18th Tee (uncredited) * ''

If You Could Only Cook ''If You Could Only Cook'' (1935) is a screwball comedy of mistaken identity starring Herbert Marshall as a frustrated automobile executive and Jean Arthur as a young woman who talks him into posing as her husband so they can land jobs as a butle ...

'' (1935) - Waiter (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 in riding gear w / moustache (uncredited) * ''

The Little Red Schoolhouse ''The Little Red Schoolhouse'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Charles Lamont and starring Frank Coghlan Jr., Lloyd Hughes and Dickie Moore.Pitts p.110 A boy runs away from school and heads for New York City ...

'' (1936) - Mac, Pete's Henchman * ''

The Crime Patrol ''The Crime Patrol'' is a 1936 American film directed by Eugene Cummings. Plot Boxer Bob Neal joins the police after losing a fight against Officer Davis. Together they arrest Neal's former friends who stole a truck. Cast * Ray Walker as B ...

'' (1936) - Bar Customer (uncredited) * ''

Whoops, I'm an Indian! ''Whoops, I'm an Indian!'' is a 1936 short subject directed by Del Lord starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 18th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures star ...

'' (1936, Short) - Saloon Patron (uncredited) * ''

'' (1936, Short) - Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

Half Shot Shooters ''Half Shot Shooters'' 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 14th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures star ...

'' (1936, Short) - Lawyer (uncredited) * ''

Grips, Grunts and Groans ''Grips, Grunts and Groans'' is a 1937 short subject directed by Preston Black starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 20th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures ...

'' (1937, Short) - Henchman (uncredited) * ''

'' (1937, Short) - Driver Who Gives Curly a Ride (uncredited) * ''

3 Dumb Clucks ''3 Dumb Clucks'' 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 22nd entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring the c ...

'' (1937, Short) - Wedding Guest (uncredited) * '' The Devil Is Driving'' (1937) - Bit Part (uncredited) * ''

Goofs and Saddles ''Goofs and Saddles'' is a 1937 American Western short subject film directed by Del Lord and starring the slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 24th entry in the series released by Columbi ...

'' (1937, Short) - Cheating Poker Player (uncredited) * '' Cash and Carry'' (1937, Short) - Con-Man (uncredited) * ''

'' (1937, Short) - Con Man (uncredited) * '' I'll Take Romance'' (1937) - Sailor (uncredited) * ''

She Married an Artist ''She Married an Artist'' is a 1937 American romantic comedy film directed by Marion Gering and starring John Boles, Luli Deste, and Frances Drake.Goble p.806 The film's sets were designed by the art director Stephen Goosson. Partial cast * ...

'' (1937) - Steward (uncredited) * ''

All American Sweetheart ''All American Sweetheart'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Lambert Hillyer and written by Grace Neville, Fred Niblo Jr. and Michael L. Simmons. The film stars Patricia Farr, Scott Kolk, Gene Morgan, James Eagles, Arthur Loft and Jo ...

'' (1937) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' Start Cheering'' (1938) - Candy Vendor on Train (uncredited) * '' The Main Event'' (1938) - Ticket Seller (uncredited) * '' City Streets'' (1938) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' You Can't Take It with You'' (1938) - Reporter (uncredited) * '' The Spider's Web'' (1938, Short) - Harry Stone (uncredited) * '' Tarnished Angel'' (1938) - Nightclub Waiter (uncredited) * ''

Adventure in Sahara ''Adventure in Sahara'' is a 1938 American adventure film directed by D. Ross Lederman and starring Paul Kelly. Cast * Paul Kelly as Jim Wilson * C. Henry Gordon as Capt. Savatt * Lorna Gray as Carla Preston * Robert Fiske as Lt. Dumond * Ma ...

'' (1938) - Steward (uncredited) * '' The Little Adventuress'' (1938) - Counter Man (uncredited) * ''

'' (1939, Short) - Party Guest (uncredited) * ''

The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt ''The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt'' is a 1939 American adventure film directed by Peter Godfrey and written by Jonathan Latimer. The film stars Warren William and Ida Lupino. The film was released by Columbia Pictures on January 27, 1939. The Lone W ...

'' (1939) - Heavy (uncredited) * ''

Only Angels Have Wings ''Only Angels Have Wings'' is a 1939 American adventure drama film directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur, and is based on a story written by Hawks. Its plot follows the manager of an air freight company in a remote South ...

'' (1939) - Shorty - Mechanic (uncredited) * '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939) - Senate Clerk (uncredited) * '' Nutty but Nice'' (1940, Short) - Pedestrian #2 (uncredited) * ''

The Great Dictator ''The Great Dictator'' is a 1940 American anti-war political satire black comedy film written, directed, produced, scored by, and starring British comedian Charlie Chaplin, following the tradition of many of his other films. Having been the o ...

'' (1940) - Hospital Orderly (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) * ''

Let's Make Music ''Let's Make Music'' is a 1941 American musical film directed by Leslie Goodwins starring Bob Crosby, Jean Rogers and Elisabeth Risdon. It was produced by RKO Pictures and written by Nathanael West. The film's songs include the classic "Big No ...

'' (1941) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' So Long Mr. Chumps'' (1941, Short) - Laughing Pedestrian (uncredited) * ''

Meet John Doe ''Meet John Doe'' is a 1941 American comedy-drama film directed and produced by Frank Capra, written by Robert Riskin, and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. The film is about a "grassroots" political campaign created unwittingly by ...

'' (1941) - Electrician (uncredited) * ''

Penny Serenade ''Penny Serenade'' is a 1941 American melodrama film directed by George Stevens starring Irene Dunne and Cary Grant as a loving couple who must overcome adversity to keep their marriage and raise a child. Grant was nominated for the Academy Awa ...

'' (1941) - New Year's Party Guest (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) - Stagehand (uncredited) * '' The Remarkable Andrew'' (1942) - Bit Role (uncredited) * ''

Sing Your Worries Away ''Sing Your Worries Away'' is a 1942 musical film directed by A. Edward Sutherland and starring Buddy Ebsen, June Havoc, Patsy Kelly, Bert Lahr, Dorothy Lovett and Sam Levene. Cast * Buddy Ebsen as Tommy Jones * Patsy Kelly as Bebe McGuire ...

'' (1942) - Taxi Driver (uncredited) * '' Mexican Spitfire at Sea'' (1942) - Ship's Waiter (uncredited) * ''

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. The film is also known as ''Meet the Mob''. Plot Emma Bates is an old spinster living with her equally unmarried sisters. ...

'' (1942) - Cigar Counterman (uncredited) * ''

Dr. Broadway ''Dr. Broadway'' is a 1942 American mystery film directed by Anthony Mann (as his directorial debut) and written by Art Arthur. The film stars Macdonald Carey, Jean Phillips, Eduardo Ciannelli, Richard Lane, J. Carrol Naish, Joan Woodbury and ...

'' (1942) - Weasel-faced Man (uncredited) * ''

They All Kissed the Bride ''They All Kissed the Bride'' is a 1942 American screwball comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring Joan Crawford and Melvyn Douglas. The plot follows a trucking firm executive who falls in love. Crawford took over the title role a ...

'' (1942) - Employee at Dance (uncredited) * ''

Three Smart Saps ''Three Smart Saps'' is a 1942 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 64th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring ...

'' (1942, Short) - Gambler (uncredited) * '' The Talk of the Town'' (1942) - Waiter at Regina's Shop (uncredited) * '' Even as IOU'' (1942, Short) - Race Announcer (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) - Reporter (uncredited) * ''

Gildersleeve's Bad Day ''Gildersleeve's Bad Day'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Gordon Douglas from a screenplay by Jack Townley. The picture was the second in the Gildersleeve's series produced and distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, based on the popular ...

'' (1943) - Juror (uncredited) * ''

The More the Merrier ''The More the Merrier'' is a 1943 American comedy film by Columbia Pictures starring Jean Arthur, Joel McCrea and Charles Coburn, and directed by George Stevens. The film script — from "Two's a Crowd", an original screenplay by Garson Kan ...

'' (1943) - Man Entering Elevator (uncredited) * ''

Back from the Front ''Back from the Front'' is a 1943 short film, short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 70th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictur ...

'' (1943, Short) - German Sailor (uncredited) * ''

Gals, Incorporated ''Gals, Incorporated'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Edward Dein. The film stars Leon Errol, Harriet Nelson, Grace McDonald, David Bacon, Betty Kean, Maureen Cannon and Lillian Cornell. The film was r ...

'' (1943) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' I Can Hardly Wait'' (1943, Short) - Dr. Y. Tug (uncredited) * ''

The Adventures of a Rookie ''Adventures of a Rookie'' is a 1943 comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins. It was the debut of RKO's comedy duo Carney and Brown. A sequel, ''Rookies in Burma'', followed. Plot Three young men from completely different levels of society get th ...

'' (1943) - Winch Operator (uncredited) * ''

Casanova in Burlesque ''Casanova in Burlesque'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Frank Gill Jr.. The film stars Joe E. Brown, June Havoc, Dale Evans, Marjorie Gateson, Lucien Littlefield and Ian Keith. The film was released o ...

'' (1944) - Driver (uncredited) * ''

Meet the People ''Meet the People'' (1944) is a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical film, musical comedy film made, and set, during World War II, and starring Lucille Ball and Dick Powell and featuring Virginia O'Brien, Bert Lahr, Rags Ragland and June Allyson. The film ...

'' (1944) - Ritz Patron (uncredited) * ''

Gents Without Cents ''Gents Without Cents'' is a 1944 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). It is the 81st entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring ...

'' (1944, Short) - Audience Member (uncredited) * ''

One Mysterious Night ''One Mysterious Night'' is a 1944 crime film, the seventh in a Columbia Pictures series of fourteen starring Chester Morris as reformed crook Boston Blackie. It was preceded by '' The Chance of a Lifetime'' and followed by ''Boston Blackie Book ...

'' (1944) - Exhibit Attendee (uncredited) * ''

The Big Show-Off ''The Big Show-Off'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Howard Bretherton and distributed by Republic Pictures. It teams Arthur Lake before his return to the '' Blondie'' film series and Dale Evans, most frequently seen with her husban ...

'' (1945) - Waiter with Trash (uncredited) * ''

Rockin' in the Rockies ''Rockin' in the Rockies'' is a 1945 American musical western feature film starring the Three Stooges (not to be confused with their 1940 short subject '' Rockin' thru the Rockies''). The picture was one of the Stooges' few feature-length film ...

'' (1945) - Assistant Croupier (uncredited) * ''

Boston Blackie's Rendezvous ''Boston Blackie's Rendezvous'' is a 1945 American crime film directed by Arthur Dreifuss. The working title of this film was ''Surprise in the Night''. Plot Boston Blackie's life gets complicated when maniac murderer James Cook (Steve Cochran) ...

'' (1945) - Man in Ticket Line (uncredited) * '' Along Came Jones'' (1945) - Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited) * '' Incendiary Blonde'' (1945) - Clown (uncredited) * '' Kitty'' (1945) - Fishhawker (uncredited) * ''

An Angel Comes to Brooklyn ''An Angel Comes to Brooklyn'' is a 1945 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by June Carroll and Stanley Paley. The film stars Kaye Dowd, Robert Duke, David Street, Barbara Perry, Charles Kemper and Marguerite d'Alvare ...

'' (1945) - Waiter (uncredited) * '' Uncivil War Birds'' (1946, Short) - Soldier with ants (uncredited) * '' Holiday in Mexico'' (1946) - Waiter (uncredited) * ''

Vacation in Reno ''Vacation in Reno'' is a 1946 film directed by Leslie Goodwins and starring Jack Haley, Anne Jeffreys, Iris Adrian, Wally Brown, Alan Carney, and Morgan Conway. Plot Jack Carroll (portrayed by Jack Haley) and his wife (Anne Jeffreys) have an a ...

'' (1946) - Desk Clerk at Bar Nothing Ranch (uncredited) * ''

Boston Blackie and the Law ''Boston Blackie and the Law'' is the twelfth of fourteen Columbia Pictures films starring Chester Morris as reformed crook Boston Blackie. Plot When Boston Blackie performs magic tricks at a Thanksgiving Day party for the inmates of a women's ...

'' (1946) - Reporter (uncredited) * ''

It's a Wonderful Life ''It's a Wonderful Life'' is a 1946 American Christmas fantasy drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story and booklet ''The Greatest Gift'', which Philip Van Doren Stern self-published in 1943 and is in turn loos ...

'' (1946) - High School Teacher at Poolside (uncredited) * '' The Thirteenth Hour'' (1947) - Truck Driver (uncredited) * ''The Son of Rusty'' (1947) - Bored Townsman at Speech (uncredited) * '' State of the Union'' (1948) - Reporter (uncredited) * ''

The Gallant Blade ''The Gallant Blade'' is a 1948 American Cinecolor adventure film directed by Henry Levin and starring Larry Parks as a peasant hero of France in the 17th century after the Thirty Years' War. Cast *Larry Parks as Lt. David Picard * Marguerite Ch ...

'' (1948) - Bit (uncredited) (final film role)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Lew 1884 births 1948 deaths American male film actors American male silent film actors 20th-century American male actors