Ralf Harolde (born Ralph Harold Wigger, May 17, 1899 – November 11, 1974) was an American

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who often played gangsters. Between 1920 and 1963, he appeared in 99 films, including '' Smart Money'' with

Edward G. Robinson Edward G. Robinson (born Emanuel Goldenberg; December 12, 1893January 26, 1973) was a Romanian-American actor of stage and screen, who was popular during the Hollywood's Golden Age. He appeared in 30 Broadway plays and more than 100 films duri ...

and

James Cagney James Francis Cagney Jr. (; July 17, 1899March 30, 1986) was an American actor, dancer and film director. On stage and in film, Cagney was known for his consistently energetic performances, distinctive vocal style, and deadpan comic timing. He ...

, '' Jimmy the Gent'' with James Cagney and

Bette Davis Ruth Elizabeth "Bette" Davis (; April 5, 1908 – October 6, 1989) was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and 100 acting credits. She was noted for playing unsympathetic, sardonic characters, and was famous for her p ...

, '' Night Nurse'' with

Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Stanwyck (; born Ruby Catherine Stevens; July 16, 1907 – January 20, 1990) was an American actress, model and dancer. A stage, film, and television star, during her 60-year professional career she was known for her strong, realistic sc ...

and

Clark Gable William Clark Gable (February 1, 1901November 16, 1960) was an American film actor, often referred to as "The King of Hollywood". He had roles in more than 60 motion pictures in multiple genres during a career that lasted 37 years, three decades ...

, ''

I'm No Angel ''I'm No Angel'' is a 1933 pre-Code film directed by Wesley Ruggles, and starring Mae West and Cary Grant. West received sole story and screenplay credit. It is one of her films that was not subjected to heavy censorship. Plot Tira (Mae West ...

'' with Mae West, '' Baby Take a Bow'' with

Shirley Temple Shirley Temple Black (born Shirley Jane Temple;While Temple occasionally used "Jane" as a middle name, her birth certificate reads "Shirley Temple". Her birth certificate was altered to prolong her babyhood shortly after she signed with Fox in ...

, '' A Tale of Two Cities'' with

Ronald Colman Ronald Charles Colman (9 February 1891 – 19 May 1958) was an English-born actor, starting his career in theatre and silent film in his native country, then immigrating to the United States and having a successful Cinema of the United States, ...

, ''

Our Relations ''Our Relations'' is a 1936 feature film starring Laurel and Hardy, produced by Stan Laurel for Hal Roach Studios. This is the third of three films in which they play a dual role: the first was '' Brats'' and the second was ''Twice Two''. The sto ...

'' with

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, and '' Murder, My Sweet'' with

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. Harolde was born in

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and died in

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at age 75.

Selected filmography

* ''

Headin' Home ''Headin' Home'' is a 1920 American silent biopic sports film directed by Lawrence C. Windom. It attempts to create a mythology surrounding the life of baseball player Babe Ruth. The screenplay was written by Arthur "Bugs" Baer from a story ...

'' (1920) - John Tobin * ''

Sunshine Harbor ''Sunshine Harbor'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Edward L. Hemmer and starring Margaret Beecher, Howard Hall and Coit Albertson.Munden p.778 Cast * Margaret Beecher as Betty Hopkins * Howard Hall as Dr. Hopkins * Coit Albe ...

'' (1922) - Billy Saunders * ''

Babe Comes Home ''Babe Comes Home'' is a 1927 American silent sports comedy film produced and distributed through First National and directed by Ted Wilde. The film is a baseball-styled sports film centering on Babe Ruth and Anna Q. Nilsson. The film was re ...

'' (1927) - Baseball Fan (uncredited) * ''

Officer O'Brien ''Officer O'Brien'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy crime film directed by Tay Garnett and starring William Boyd, Ernest Torrence and Dorothy Sebastian. The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward C. Jewell.Munden p.557 It was ...

'' (1930) - Mike Patello * '' Framed'' (1930) - Chuck Gaines * '' Young Desire'' (1930) - Blackie * '' Dixiana'' (1930) - Royal Montague * '' Check and Double Check'' (1930) - Ralph Crawford * '' Hook, Line and Sinker'' (1930) - John Blackwell * '' Smart Money'' (1931) - Sleepy Sam * '' Night Nurse'' (1931) - Dr. Milton Ranger * ''

Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757July 12, 1804) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first United States secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795. Born out of wedlock in Charle ...

'' (1931) - James Reynolds * '' The Tip-Off'' (1931) - Nick Vatelli * ''

Are These Our Children? ''Are These Our Children?'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Wesley Ruggles and written by Howard Estabrook. The film stars Eric Linden, Ben Alexander, Beryl Mercer, Mary Kornman, Arline Judge, and Rochelle Hudson. The fi ...

'' (1931) - Prosecutor (uncredited) * ''

Safe in Hell ''Safe in Hell'' is a 1931 American pre-Code thriller film directed by William A. Wellman and starring Dorothy Mackaill and Donald Cook, with featured performances by Morgan Wallace, Ralf Harolde, Nina Mae McKinney, Clarence Muse, and Noble Joh ...

'' (1931) - Piet Van Saal * '' The Secret Witness'' (1931) - Lewis Leroy * ''

Creation Creation may refer to: Religion *''Creatio ex nihilo'', the concept that matter was created by God out of nothing *Creation myth, a religious story of the origin of the world and how people first came to inhabit it *Creationism, the belief that ...

'' (1931) - Ned Hallet * '' The Expert'' (1932) - Jim Crowley * '' Play Girl'' (1932) - Willie (scenes deleted) * '' Hollywood Speaks'' (1932) - Carp * '' Winner Take All'' (1932) - Legs Davis - Diamond Ring Seller * '' The Billion Dollar Scandal'' (1933) - Anderson (scenes deleted) * ''

Cheating Blondes ''Cheating Blondes'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Joseph Levering and starring Thelma Todd, Ralf Harolde and Inez Courtney.Handzo, p. 52 Cast * Thelma Todd as Anne Merrick / Elaine Manners * Ralf Harolde as Lawson Rolt ...

'' (1933) - Lawson Rolt * '' Picture Snatcher'' (1933) - Jerry *''

Her Resale Value ''Her Resale Value'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by B. Reeves Eason and starring June Clyde, George J. Lewis and Noel Francis.Pitts, p. 253 The film's sets were designed by the art director Paul Palmentola. Bored of her l ...

'' (1933) - Sidney Fletcher * ''

Voltaire François-Marie Arouet (; 21 November 169430 May 1778) was a French Enlightenment writer, historian, and philosopher. Known by his '' nom de plume'' M. de Voltaire (; also ; ), he was famous for his wit, and his criticism of Christianity—e ...

'' (1933) - Minor Role (uncredited) * '' Deluge'' (1933) - Norwood * ''

'' (1933) - Slick Wiley * '' Night Flight'' (1933) - Pilot * '' Jimmy the Gent'' (1934) - Hendrickson * '' The Witching Hour'' (1934) - Frank Hardmuth * ''

He Was Her Man ''He Was Her Man'' is a 1934 American pre-Code mob film starring James Cagney, Joan Blondell, and Victor Jory. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. Plot Flicker Hayes (Cagney) informs the police after he sets up two men to be caught in a phony ...

'' (1934) - Frank 'Red' Deering * '' Baby Take a Bow'' (1934) - Trigger Stone * ''

Fifteen Wives ''Fifteen Wives'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring Conway Tearle, Natalie Moorhead and Raymond Hatton.Pitts p.86 After arriving from South America, a man is murdered at a New York hotel. When the police i ...

'' (1934) - The Electric Voice *''

Once to Every Bachelor ''Once to Every Bachelor'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by William Nigh and starring Marian Nixon, Neil Hamilton and William Austin.Goble p.895 Synopsis In order to avoid her connection to the murder of a gangster and his desire to av ...

'' (1934) - Schuyler * '' She Loves Me Not'' (1934) - J. B. Marshall * '' Million Dollar Baby'' (1934) - Mac * ''

Sweepstake Annie ''Sweepstake Annie'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by William Nigh and starring Tom Brown, Marian Nixon and Wera Engels Wera Engels (12 May 1905 – 16 November 1988) was a German actress. After successful leading roles in product ...

'' (1935) - Hobart - Screenwriter (uncredited) * ''

The Perfect Clue ''The Perfect Clue'' is a 1935 American comedy crime film produced by Larry Darmour for Majestic Pictures, directed by Robert G. Vignola and starring David Manners, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher and Betty Blythe. The screenplay was written by Albe ...

'' (1935) - Sid Barkley * '' Great God Gold'' (1935) - Frank Nitto * ''

Stolen Harmony ''Stolen Harmony'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring George Raft, Ben Bernie and Grace Bradley. It is a semi-musical, featuring Big Band numbers. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plo ...

'' (1935) - Dude Williams (uncredited) * '' Silk Hat Kid'' (1935) - Lefty Phillips * ''

Woman Wanted ''Woman Wanted'' is a 1999 film directed by Kiefer Sutherland (later credited as Alan Smithee). It is based on a novel by Joanna Glass, who also wrote the screenplay. It stars Sutherland, Holly Hunter, Michael Moriarty, and Sutherland's mother, ...

'' (1935) - Monk Shelby (uncredited) * ''

Forced Landing A forced landing is a landing by an aircraft made under factors outside the pilot's control, such as the failure of engines, systems, components, or weather which makes continued flight impossible. For a full description of these, see article on ' ...

'' (1935) - Burns * '' A Tale of Two Cities'' (1935) - Prosecutor * ''

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) - Swig * ''

My Marriage ''My Marriage'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Frances Hyland. The film stars Claire Trevor, Kent Taylor, Pauline Frederick, Paul Kelly, Helen Wood and Thomas Beck. The film was released on January 3 ...

'' (1936) - Jones * ''

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) - Pete Scardoni * ''

Song and Dance Man ''Song and Dance Man'' is a children's picture book written by Karen Ackerman and illustrated by Stephen Gammell. Published in 1988 by Knopf Books, the book is about a grandfather who tells his grandchildren about his adventures on the stage. Ga ...

'' (1936) - Crosby * ''

Human Cargo ''Human Cargo'' is a 2004 Canadian television miniseries. The series won seven Gemini Awards and two Directors Guild of Canada Awards. It premiered on CBC Television on January 4, 2004 and starred Kate Nelligan, Cara Pifko, Bayo Akinfemi and Ni ...

'' (1936) - Tony Sculla * ''

'' (1936) - Gangster Boss * ''

15 Maiden Lane ''15 Maiden Lane'' is a 1936 American crime film directed by Allan Dwan and starring Claire Trevor, Cesar Romero, and Lloyd Nolan. The plot involves an insurance investigator (Trevor) who infiltrates a gang who had stolen jewels from the eponymou ...

'' (1936) - Tony * '' The Accusing Finger'' (1936) - 'Spud' * '' A Man Betrayed'' (1936) - Tony Maroc * '' Her Husband Lies'' (1937) - Steve Burdick * '' The Last Train from Madrid'' (1937) - Spanish Man (uncredited) * '' One Mile from Heaven'' (1937) - Moxie McGrath * ''

Conquest Conquest is the act of military subjugation of an enemy by force of arms. Military history provides many examples of conquest: the Roman conquest of Britain, the Mauryan conquest of Afghanistan and of vast areas of the Indian subcontinent, ...

'' (1937) - Lejeune (uncredited) * ''

Undercover Agent To go "undercover" (that is, to go on an undercover operation) is to avoid detection by the object of one's observation, and especially to disguise one's own identity (or use an assumed identity) for the purposes of gaining the trust of an indi ...

'' (1939) - Bartel * '' The Rookie Cop'' (1939) - Joey Anderman, Roadhouse Owner * '' The San Francisco Docks'' (1940) - Hawks (uncredited) * '' Lucky Devils'' (1941) - R. W. Ritter * ''

Ridin' on a Rainbow ''Ridin' on a Rainbow'' is a 1941 American Western musical film directed by Lew Landers and starring Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, and Mary Lee. Written by Bradford Ropes and Doris Malloy, based on a story by Ropes, the film is about a singing ...

'' (1941) - Blake * '' The Sea Wolf'' (1941) - Agent Getting Johnson Shanghaied (uncredited) * '' Horror Island'' (1941) - Rod Grady * ''

Raiders of the Desert ''Raiders of the Desert'' is a 1941 American comedy adventure film directed by John Rawlins and starring Andy Devine, Richard Arlen and Linda Hayes. The film was produced and distributed by Universal Pictures. It features an early appearance by ...

'' (1941) - Sheik Talifer * '' Rags to Riches'' (1941) - Slip Conlan * ''No Greater Sin'' (1941) - Nick Scaturo (uncredited) * ''

Bad Man of Deadwood ''Bad Man of Deadwood'' is a 1941 American Western film directed by Joseph Kane and starring Roy Rogers. Plot The town of Deadwood and its businesses are controlled by Ripper and his gang of thugs. Roy and Gabby enter the town to set up a s ...

'' (1941) - Jake Marvel * '' The Stork Pays Off'' (1941) - 'Stud' Rocco * ''

I Killed That Man ''I Killed That Man'' is a 1941 American film directed by Phil Rosen that was a remake of his 1933 film '' The Devil's Mate''. It starred Ricardo Cortez and was produced by the King Brothers. Plot summary The film begins with a disparate grou ...

'' (1941) - Nick Ross * '' Sealed Lips'' (1942) - Lips Haggarty * '' Jail House Blues'' (1942) - Charlie, the Chopper (uncredited) * '' Broadway'' (1942) - Dolph * '' Gang Busters'' (1942, Serial) - Halliger * '' Baby Face Morgan'' (1942) - Joe Torelli * '' Sin Town'' (1942) - 'Kentucky'Jones * '' Secret Service in Darkest Africa'' (1943, Serial) - Riverboat Captain h. 1* ''

A Lady Takes a Chance ''A Lady Takes a Chance'' is a 1943 American romantic comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Jean Arthur and John Wayne. Written by Robert Ardrey and based on a story by Jo Swerling, the film is about a New York working girl wh ...

'' (1943) - Croupier (uncredited) * ''

Captain America Captain America is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by cartoonists Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, the character First appearance, first appeared in ''#Golden Age, Captain America Comics'' #1 (cover ...

'' (1943, Serial) - Tate - Apartment Thug

h. 2 H is the eighth letter of the Latin alphabet. H may also refer to: Musical symbols * H number, Harry Halbreich reference mechanism for music by Honegger and Martinů * H, B (musical note) * H, B major People * H. (noble) (died after ...

(uncredited) * ''

Roger Touhy, Gangster ''Roger Touhy, Gangster'' is a 1944 American gangster film based on the life of Chicago mob figure Roger Touhy, directed by film noir specialist Robert Florey. Parts of the film were shot at Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet, Illinois, ...

'' (1944) - Prisoner (uncredited) * '' Murder, My Sweet'' (1944) - Dr. Sonderborg * ''

The Phantom Speaks ''The Phantom Speaks'' is a 1945 American supernatural film noir directed by John English and written by John K. Butler. The film stars Richard Arlen, Stanley Ridges, Lynne Roberts, Tom Powers, Charlotte Wynters and Jonathan Hale. The film was ...

'' (1945) - Frankie Teal * ''

Mr. District Attorney ''Mr. District Attorney'' is a radio crime drama produced by Samuel Bischoff that aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939 to June 13, 1952 (and in transcribed syndication through 1953). The series focused on a crusading district attorney initi ...

'' (1947) - Mr. Marsden (uncredited) * '' Backlash'' (1947) - X-Ray Technician (uncredited) * ''

Jewels of Brandenburg ''Jewels of Brandenburg'' is a 1947 American crime film directed by Eugene Forde and written by Irving Cummings Jr. and Robert G. North. The film stars Richard Travis, Micheline Cheirel, Leonard Strong, Carol Thurston, Lewis Russell and Louis ...

'' (1947) - Koslic * '' Desperate'' (1947) - Walt's Doctor (uncredited) * ''

The Crimson Key ''The Crimson Key'' is a 1947 American mystery film directed by Eugene Forde and written by Irving Elman, starring Kent Taylor, Doris Dowling and Dennis Hoey. It was released on July 2 by 20th Century Fox. Plot Private detective Larry Morgan is ...

'' (1947) - Gunman * ''

Assigned to Danger ''Assigned to Danger'' is a 1948 American crime film noir directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Gene Raymond, Noreen Nash and Robert Bice. The film's sets designed by the art director Edward L. Ilou. It was distributed by Eagle-Lion Films ...

'' (1948) - Matty Farmer * ''

Hazard A hazard is a potential source of harm. Substances, events, or circumstances can constitute hazards when their nature would allow them, even just theoretically, to cause damage to health, life, property, or any other interest of value. The probab ...

'' (1948) - Taxicab Driver * ''

Behind Locked Doors ''Behind Locked Doors'' is a 1948 film noir directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Lucille Bremer, Richard Carlson and Tor Johnson. At the behest of a pretty reporter, an amorously forward private detective goes undercover as a patient in a ...

'' (1948) - Fred Hopps * ''

Alaska Patrol ''Alaska Patrol'' is a 1949 American action film directed by Jack Bernhard and written by Arthur Hoerl. The film stars Richard Travis, Helen Westcott, Emory Parnell, Richard Fraser, James Griffith and Ralf Harolde. The film was released on M ...

'' (1949) - Steele * ''

Killer Shark ''Killer Shark'' is a 1950 American B film directed by Budd Boetticher and starring Roddy McDowall, Laurette Luez and Roland Winters. Charles Lang scripted the film and also appeared on it. Plot summary Shark fishermen on ocean Mexican Cantina ...

'' (1950) - Slattery * '' The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond'' (1960) - Doctor (uncredited) * '' A New Kind of Love'' (1963) - French Waiter (uncredited)

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