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in '' A Night at the Opera'' (1935). He also appeared as Jonesy (the older Paramount gate guard) in

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's 1950 film ''

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''. He also made an appearance at the very beginning and very end of the

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cartoon short '' Who Killed Who?'' (1943).

Selected filmography

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Pay Your Dues ''Pay Your Dues'' is a 1919 American short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. Plot A chapter of the Ancient Order of Simps lodge is initiating three new members who each must undergo a rough hazing. All three candidates are blindfolded. J ...

'' (1919 short) *''

His Royal Slyness ''His Royal Slyness'' is a 1920 American short film, short comedy film featuring Harold Lloyd. It marked the final collaboration with frequent co-star Snub Pollard, who moved on to star in his own series of films following this release. This f ...

'' (1920 short) (uncredited) *'' Never Weaken'' (1921 short) (uncredited) *''

Tin Gods ''Tin Gods'' is a lost 1926 American silent drama film produced by Famous Players-Lasky, released by Paramount Pictures, and based on the play ''Tin Gods'' by William Anthony McGuire. Allan Dwan directed and Thomas Meighan Thomas Meighan (A ...

'' (1926) - Second Foreman *'' The Love of Sunya'' (1927) - Detective with Umbrella (uncredited) *'' The Noose'' (1928) - Jim Conley *'' Dressed to Kill'' (1928) - Detective Gilroy *'' Four Walls'' (1928) - Sullivan *'' The Singing Fool'' (1928) - Cafe Owner, Bill *''

Freedom of the Press Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the fundamental principle that communication and expression through various media, including printed and electronic media, especially published materials, should be considered a right to be exerc ...

'' (1928) - Boss Maloney *'' Weary River'' (1929) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) *'' The Office Scandal'' (1929) - Judge (uncredited) *'' Smiling Irish Eyes'' (1929) - Sir Timothy *'' The Isle of Lost Ships'' (1929) - Jackson *'' In the Next Room'' (1930) - Tim Morel *'' Framed'' (1930) - Sergeant Schultze *'' Alias French Gertie'' (1930) - Detective Kelcey *'' The Big Fight'' (1930) - Detective *'' The Big House'' (1930) - Donlin *'' Our Blushing Brides'' (1930) - The Detective *''

Shooting Straight ''Shooting Straight'' is a 1930 American pre-Code crime drama film, directed by George Archainbaud and starring the early RKO staple Richard Dix and Mary Lawlor. The screenplay was written by J. Walter Ruben, from Wallace Smith's adaptation ...

'' (1930) - Detective Hagen *'' Up the River'' (1930) - Prison Warden (uncredited) *'' Man to Man'' (1930) - Sheriff *'' Paid'' (1930) - Police Sergeant Cassidy *'' The Single Sin'' (1931) - Detective *''

Three Girls Lost ''Three Girls Lost'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Loretta Young, Lew Cody, and John Wayne. The film also featured Ward Bond (in a small unbilled role), and co-starred Wayne with Paul Fix for the ...

'' (1931) - Detective (uncredited) *'' The Public Enemy'' (1931) - Paddy Ryan *''

Up for Murder ''Up for Murder'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film written and directed by Monta Bell and starring Lew Ayres, Genevieve Tobin, Purnell Pratt, Richard Tucker, Frank McHugh and Frederick Burt. It was released on May 27, 1931, by Universal P ...

'' (1931) - Detective Malone (uncredited) *'' Three Who Loved'' (1931) - Police Lieutenant Tom Rooney *''

The Public Defender ''The Public Defender'' is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film directed by J. Walter Ruben, starring Richard Dix and featuring Boris Karloff. Rich playboy Pike Winslow dons the mantle of 'The Reckoner', a mysterious avenger, when he learns that ...

'' (1931) - Detective Brady *''

Fanny Foley Herself ''Fanny Foley Herself'' is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy-drama film shot entirely in Technicolor. The film was the second feature to be filmed using a new Technicolor process, which removed grain and resulted in improved color. It was released ...

'' (1931) - Burns *'' Reckless Living'' (1931) -Ryan *''

Ladies of the Big House ''Ladies of the Big House'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Marion Gering and written by Ernest Booth, William Slavens McNutt and Grover Jones. The film stars Sylvia Sidney, Gene Raymond, Wynne Gibson, Earle Foxe, Rockl ...

'' (1931) - Detective Martin French (uncredited) *'' Two Kinds of Women'' (1932) - Tim Gohagen *'' Taxi!'' (1932) - Cop with Jewish Man (uncredited) *'' The Final Edition'' (1932) - Police Lieutenant Daniels *''

The Beast of the City ''The Beast of the City'' is a 1932 American pre-Code gangster film featuring cops as vigilantes and known for its singularly vicious ending. Written by W.R. Burnett, Ben Hecht (uncredited), and John Lee Mahin, and directed by Charles Brabin, t ...

'' (1932) - Booking Policeman (uncredited) *''

The Big Timer ''The Big Timer'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code sports drama film directed by Edward Buzzell and starring Ben Lyon, Constance Cummings and Thelma Todd.Scott p.42 Produced and distributed by Columbia Pictures, it is about a boxer whose success goe ...

'' (1932) - Dan Wilson *'' Play Girl'' (1932) - Police Sergeant (uncredited) * '' The Arm of the Law'' (1932) - Detective Captain Blake *'' Night World'' (1932) - The Policeman *'' Week-End Marriage'' (1932) - Eddie - Police Desk Clerk (uncredited) *'' The Dark Horse'' (1932) - Sheriff *'' American Madness'' (1932) - Inspector *'' Blessed Event'' (1932) - Jim - Police Detective (uncredited) *'' Blonde Venus'' (1932) - Dan O'Connor *'' The Kid from Spain'' (1932) - Detective Crawford *''

Frisco Jenny ''Frisco Jenny'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film starring Ruth Chatterton and Louis Calhern, and directed by William A. Wellman. Its storyline bears a resemblance to Chatterton's previous hit film, '' Madame X''. Plot In 1906 San Franc ...

'' (1932) - Sandoval *'' The Great Jasper'' (1933) - Kelly (uncredited) *'' Mystery of the Wax Museum'' (1933) - Joe - Cop (uncredited) *''

Gabriel Over the White House ''Gabriel Over the White House'' is a 1933 American pre-Code political fantasy film starring Walter Huston as a genial but politically corrupt U.S. President who has a near-fatal automobile accident and comes under divine influence—specifical ...

'' (1933) - Corrupt Police Inspector (uncredited) *'' Picture Snatcher'' (1933) - Lt. Nolan *'' Bed of Roses'' (1933) - River Boat Captain Scroggins (uncredited) *''

Midnight Mary ''Midnight Mary'' is a 1933 American pre-Code crime drama film directed by William A. Wellman and starring Loretta Young, Ricardo Cortez, and Franchot Tone. Plot The very scary story begins with an indifferent Mary Martin (Young) sitting in a c ...

'' (1933) - Charlie - the Cop *'' Don't Bet on Love'' (1933) - Edward Shelton *'' The Big Brain'' (1933) - Detective (uncredited) *'' Lady for a Day'' (1933) - Inspector *'' Penthouse'' (1933) - Stevens *'' The Big Shakedown'' (1934) - Regan - Bartender *'' Bottoms Up'' (1934) - Detective Rooney *''

Return of the Terror ''Return of the Terror'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Howard Bretherton and written by Peter Milne and Eugene Solow. The film stars Mary Astor, Lyle Talbot, John Halliday, and Frank McHugh, and features Robert Barrat and Irving P ...

'' (1934) - Inspector Bradley *'' A Wicked Woman'' (1934) - Dugan (uncredited) *'' The Mysterious Mr. Wong'' (1934) - Officer 'Mac' McGillicuddy *''

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) - Police Lt. Mack (uncredited) *'' Princess O'Hara'' (1935) - Gillicudy (uncredited) *''

Star of Midnight ''Star of Midnight'' is a 1935 American mystery comedy film directed by Stephen Roberts. William Powell was loaned out to RKO Pictures from MGM to star with Ginger Rogers. Plot New York lawyer and playboy Clay "Dal" Dalzell (William Powell) is ...

'' (1935) - Police Sgt. Cleary *''

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) - Warden Clark (uncredited) *'' Let 'Em Have It'' (1935) - Police Captain *''

Diamond Jim ''Diamond Jim'' is a 1935 biographical film based on the published biography ''Diamond Jim Brady'' by Parker Morell. It follows the life of legendary entrepreneur James Buchanan Brady, including his romance with entertainer Lillian Russell, and s ...

'' (1935) - Brady's Father (uncredited) *'' Waterfront Lady'' (1935) - Police Lieutenant *'' A Night at the Opera'' (1935) - Police Sergeant Henderson *'' Coronado'' (1935) - Hotel Policeman (uncredited) *'' White Lies'' (1935) - Capt. McHenry (uncredited) *'' The Lone Wolf Returns'' (1935) - Detective Benson *''

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 Who ...

'' (1936) - Policeman (scenes deleted) *''

Little Lord Fauntleroy ''Little Lord Fauntleroy'' is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was published as a serial in ''St. Nicholas Magazine'' from November 1885 to October 1886, then as a book by Scribner's (the publisher of ''St. Nicholas'') in 1886. The ill ...

'' (1936) - Policeman *'' Kelly the Second'' (1936) - Policeman Joe (uncredited) *''

Jailbreak A prison escape (referred as a bust out, breakout, jailbreak, or prison break) is the act of an inmate leaving prison through unofficial or illegal ways. Normally, when this occurs, an effort is made on the part of authorities to recapture t ...

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

Sinner Take All ''Sinner Take All'' is a 1936 murder mystery film directed by Errol Taggart and starring Bruce Cabot and Margaret Lindsay. Plot When millionaire New York City businessman Aaron Lampier ( Charley Grapewin) receives a death threat in the mail, he ...

'' (1936) - Police Capt. Greenwood (uncredited) *'' Sing Me a Love Song'' (1936) - Detective (uncredited) *''

We Who Are About to Die ''We Who Are About to Die'' is a 1937 film directed by Christy Cabanne and starring Preston Foster, Ann Dvorak Ann Dvorak (born Anna McKim; August 2, 1911 – December 10, 1979) was an American stage and film actress. Asked how to pronounc ...

'' (1937) - Detective Mitchell *'' Girl Overboard'' (1937) - Sergeant Hatton *'' When You're in Love'' (1937) - Assistant Immigration Officer (uncredited) *''

The Crime Nobody Saw ''The Crime Nobody Saw'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Charles Barton and written by Bertram Millhauser. The film stars Lew Ayres, Ruth Coleman, Eugene Pallette, Benny Baker, Vivienne Osborne, Colin Tapley and Howard Hickman. The ...

'' (1937) - Officer Tim Harrigan *'' Her Husband Lies'' (1937) - Bartender (uncredited) *'' Park Avenue Logger'' (1937) - Police Sergeant *'' Waikiki Wedding'' (1937) - Policeman (uncredited) *'' A Star Is Born'' (1937) - Santa Anita Clubhouse Bartender (uncredited) *''

The Frame-Up ''The Frame-Up'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by D. Ross Lederman. Cast * Paul Kelly as Mark MacArthur * Julie Bishop as Betty Lindale (as Jacqueline Wells) * George McKay as Joe Lavery * Robert Emmett O'Connor as Larry Mann aka J ...

'' (1937) - Larry Mann aka John Mench *'' The Last Train from Madrid'' (1937) - Secret Service Man (uncredited) *''

Riding on Air ''Riding on Air'' is a 1937 American film directed by Edward Sedgwick. The film is also known as ''All Is Confusion'' in the United Kingdom. Plot summary Joe E. Brown plays hapless newspaper writer, editor; amateur pilot, HAM radio operator, a ...

'' (1937) - Detective Flynn (uncredited) *''

New Faces of 1937 ''New Faces of 1937'' is a 1937 American musical film directed by Leigh Jason and starring Joe Penner, Milton Berle and Harriet Hilliard. Its plot is similar to '' The Producers'' (1968). Intended as the first film of an annual RKO Pictures revu ...

'' (1937) - Policeman (uncredited) *'' Super-Sleuth'' (1937) - Casey *'' Big City'' (1937) - Comet Cab Driver (scenes deleted) *'' Trapped by G-Men'' (1937) - Federal Agent Jim *'' Boy of the Streets'' (1937) - Police Officer Rourke *''

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'' (1937) - Sea Captain (uncredited) *'' Professor Beware'' (1938) - Cop at Estate (uncredited) *'' Made for Each Other'' (1939) - Harry - Elevator Starter (uncredited) *''

You Can't Get Away with Murder ''You Can't Get Away with Murder'' is a 1939 crime drama directed by Lewis Seiler, starring Humphrey Bogart and Gale Page, and featuring " Dead End Kid" leader Billy Halop. The film is from Bogart's period of being cast in B pictures by Warner ...

'' (1939) - First Detective (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, Larain ...

'' (1939) - Capt. Crane (uncredited) *'' The Streets of New York'' (1939) - Police Officer Burke *''Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President'' (1939) - Pat Donegan *''The Lone Wolf Strikes'' (1940) - House Detective (uncredited) *''Double Alibi (1940 film), Double Alibi'' (1940) - Patrolman Delaney *''I Take This Oath'' (1940) - Police Car Driver (uncredited) *''Hot Steel'' (1940) - Police Inspector *''A Fugitive from Justice'' (1940) - Murphy *''Dance, Girl, Dance'' (1940) - Plainclothesman at Palais Royale (uncredited) *''No Time for Comedy'' (1940) - Desk Sergeant (uncredited) *''Tight Shoes (film), Tight Shoes'' (1941) - Honest John Beebe *''Fiesta Time'' (1941) - Bus Driver (uncredited) *''Maisie Gets Her Man'' (1942) - Benefit Stage Manager (uncredited) *''Jackass Mail'' (1942) - Peter Lawson (uncredited) *''Pierre of the Plains (1942 film), Pierre of the Plains'' (1942) - Magistrate Lowry (uncredited) *''Tish (film), Tish'' (1942) - Game Warden (uncredited) *''The Omaha Trail'' (1942) - Oxen Owner (uncredited) *''Tennessee Johnson'' (1942) - Robinson (uncredited) *''Andy Hardy's Double Life'' (1942) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *''The Human Comedy (film), The Human Comedy'' (1943) - Bartender (uncredited) *''Harrigan's Kid'' (1943) - Murphy (uncredited) *''Slightly Dangerous'' (1943) - Reporter (uncredited) *''Air Raid Wardens'' (1943) - Charlie Beaugart *''Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case'' (1943) - Samson (uncredited) *''Best Foot Forward (1943 film), Best Foot Forward'' (1943) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *''Young Ideas'' (1943) - Train Conductor (uncredited) *''Swing Shift Maisie'' (1943) - Proprietor (uncredited) *''Lost Angel (film), Lost Angel'' (1943) - Policeman (uncredited) *''Whistling in Brooklyn'' (1943) - Detective Leo Finnigan *''Rationing (film), Rationing'' (1944) - Sheriff McGuiness (uncredited) *''Broadway Rhythm'' (1944) - Stage Manager (uncredited) *''Meet the People'' (1944) - Theatre Attendant (uncredited) *''Barbary Coast Gent'' (1944) - Joe - Bartender (uncredited) *''An American Romance'' (1944) - Open Pit Irish Foreman (uncredited) *''The Thin Man Goes Home'' (1944) - Baggage Attendant on Train (uncredited) *''Meet Me in St. Louis'' (1944) - Motorman (uncredited) *''Nothing but Trouble (1944 film), Nothing but Trouble'' (1944) - Police Officer Mulligan (uncredited) *''Music for Millions'' (1944) - Policeman (uncredited) *''Gentle Annie (film), Gentle Annie'' (1944) - Childers - Bartender *''Main Street After Dark'' (1945) - Policeman (uncredited) *''The Clock (1945 film), The Clock'' (1945) - Policeman (uncredited) *''Anchors Aweigh (film), Anchors Aweigh'' (1945) - Cop (uncredited) *''Abbott and Costello in Hollywood'' (1945) - 2nd Studio Guard (uncredited) *''They Were Expendable'' (1945) - Silver Dollar Bartender (uncredited) *''Adventure (1945 film), Adventure'' (1945) - Man in Cantina (uncredited) *''The Harvey Girls'' (1946) - Conductor (uncredited) *''Up Goes Maisie'' (1946) - Rose Bowl Watchman (uncredited) *''A Letter for Evie'' (1946) - Mr. Clancy (uncredited) *''The Hoodlum Saint'' (1946) - Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited) *''Cuban Pete (film), Cuban Pete'' (1946) - Cuban Servant (uncredited) *''Boys' Ranch (film), Boys' Ranch'' (1946) - Druggist *''Courage of Lassie'' (1946) - Deputy (uncredited) *''Three Wise Fools (1946 film), Three Wise Fools'' (1946) - Chief of Police (uncredited) *''Undercurrent (1946 film), Undercurrent'' (1946) - Stationmaster (uncredited) *''Till the Clouds Roll By'' (1946) - Ed (uncredited) *''The Show-Off (1946 film), The Show-Off'' (1946) - Motorman (uncredited) *''The Mighty McGurk'' (1947) - Bartender (uncredited) *''Trail Street'' (1947) - Drunk (uncredited) *''High Barbaree (film), High Barbaree'' (1947) - Stationmaster (uncredited) *''Honeymoon (1947 film), Honeymoon'' (1947) - Gardener (uncredited) *''Living in a Big Way'' (1947) - Bailiff (uncredited) *''The Hucksters'' (1947) - Frank - Hotel Doorman (uncredited) *''The Romance of Rosy Ridge'' (1947) - Southerner (uncredited) *''The Unfinished Dance'' (1947) - Mr. Brown - an Engineer (uncredited) *''Merton of the Movies (1947 film), Merton of the Movies'' (1947) - Mac - Restaurant Counterman (uncredited) *''High Wall'' (1947) - Joe (uncredited) *''Alias a Gentleman'' (1948) - Doorman (uncredited) *''Tenth Avenue Angel'' (1948) - Mr. O'Callan (uncredited) *''The Bride Goes Wild'' (1948) - Conductor (uncredited) *''B.F.'s Daughter'' (1948) - Conductor (uncredited) *''Easter Parade (film), Easter Parade'' (1948) - Policeman (uncredited) *''

'' (1950) - Jonesy - Older Paramount Gate Guard (uncredited) *''Watch the Birdie (1950 film), Watch the Birdie'' (1950) - Policeman (uncredited)

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