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Thomas Aloyisus Kennedy (July 15, 1885 – October 6, 1965) was an American
actor An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), lit ...
known for his roles in
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from the silent days, with such producers as
Mack Sennett Mack Sennett (born Michael Sinnott; January 17, 1880 – November 5, 1960) was a Canadian-American film actor, director, and producer, and studio head, known as the 'King of Comedy'. Born in Danville, Quebec, in 1880, he started in films in the ...
and
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, mainly supporting lead
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s such as the
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,
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,
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,
Shemp Howard Samuel Horwitz (March 11, 1895 – November 22, 1955), known professionally as Shemp Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He was called "Shemp" because "Sam" came out that way in his mother's thick Litvak accent. He is best known as the ...
,
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, and the Three Stooges. Kennedy also played dramatic roles as a supporting actor.


Career

For over 50 years, from 1915 to 1965, he appeared in over 320 films and television series, often uncredited. His first film was a short black and white comedy ''His Luckless Love''. He was in all nine
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films as Gahagan, the poetry-spouting cop whose running line was, "What a day! What a day!" He continued making films right up until his death, his last film being a
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titled ''
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'' (1965). Tom Kennedy has been erroneously listed in several film sources as the brother of slow-burning comedian
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. Though the two men were not related, they were apparently good friends, with Tom appearing in many of Edgar's domestic two-reel comedy
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. Kennedy was also paired with Stooge
Shemp Howard Samuel Horwitz (March 11, 1895 – November 22, 1955), known professionally as Shemp Howard, was an American actor and comedian. He was called "Shemp" because "Sam" came out that way in his mother's thick Litvak accent. He is best known as the ...
for several shorts for
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such as ''
Society Mugs ''Society Mugs'' is a 1946 Columbia Pictures short film directed by Edward Bernds starring Shemp Howard and Tom Kennedy. Plot High society woman Muriel Allen (Christine McIntyre) wants to attend a swanky dinner party thrown by friend Alice Prest ...
'', as well as appearing with the
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in the films ''
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'' and ''
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''. He was also paired with
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for four shorts, such as ''
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'' in 1942. His television appearances included episodes of ''
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'', ''
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'', ''
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'' and ''
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''.


Personal life

Kennedy married to Frances Katherine Marshall in 1922, they had four children.


Death

Kennedy died of
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on October 6, 1965. He was buried at the
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in
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.


Selected filmography

* '' The Lamb'' (1915) as White Hopeless (uncredited) * '' Double Trouble'' (1915) as Judge Blodgett * ''
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'' (1918) as Tom Rawlings * ''
Yankee Doodle in Berlin ''Yankee Doodle in Berlin'' is a 1919 American silent comedy and World War I propaganda film from producer Mack Sennett. It was Sennett's most expensive production up to that time. Hiram Abrams was the original State's Rights marketer before th ...
'' (1919) as American General (uncredited) * ''
The Island of Intrigue ''The Island of Intrigue'' is a lost 1919 American silent drama film, directed by Henry Otto. It stars May Allison, Jack Mower, and Frederick Vroom, and was released on April 7, 1919. Cast list * May Allison as Maida Waring * Jack Mower as Gilb ...
'' (1919) as Jackson - The Butler * ''
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'' (1920) as Jim Donnelly * '' Kismet'' (1920) as Kutayt * ''
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'' (1921) * ''Serenade'' (1921) as Zambrano * ''
Kindred of the Dust ''Kindred of the Dust'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, and starring his wife Miriam Cooper. It was based upon the novel of the same name by Peter B. Kyne. The film was the last independent picture for Walsh's prod ...
'' (1922) as Big tough (uncredited) * '' Our Leading Citizen'' (1922) as Boots * ''
If You Believe It, It's So ''If You Believe It, It's So'' is a lost 1922 American silent drama film directed by Tom Forman and written by Perley Poore Sheehan and Waldemar Young. The film stars Thomas Meighan, Pauline Starke, Joseph J. Dowling, Theodore Roberts, Char ...
'' (1922) as Bartender * ''Afraid to Fight'' (1922) as Battling Grogan * ''The Flaming Hour'' (1922) as Ben * ''
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'' (1922) as Sam Fenton * ''With Naked Fists'' (1923) * ''
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'' (1923) as A Dragoon (uncredited) * '' Madonna of the Streets'' (1924) * ''
As Man Desires ''As Man Desires'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Irving Cummings and starring Viola Dana. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures. Plot As described in a review in a film magazine, Major John Craig (Sills) ...
'' (1925) as Gorilla Bagsley *''
The Fearless Lover ''The Fearless Lover'' is a lost 1925 American silent drama film directed by Scott R. Dunlap and Henry MacRae and starring William Fairbanks, Eva Novak, and Tom Kennedy. Plot As described in a film magazine reviews, Patrick Michael Casey, son ...
'' (1925) as Tom Dugan * ''
High and Handsome ''High and Handsome'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by Harry Garson and starring Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn, Ethel Shannon, and Tom Kennedy Thomas or Tom Kennedy may refer to: Politics * Thomas Kennedy (Scottish judge) (1673–175 ...
'' (1925) as Bat Kennedy * ''
The Best Bad Man ''The Best Bad Man'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by John G. Blystone and written by Lillie Hayward. The film stars Tom Mix, Buster Gardner, Cyril Chadwick, Clara Bow, Tom Kennedy, and Frank Beal. The film was released on Nov ...
'' (1925) as Dan Ellis * '' The Yankee Señor'' (1926) as Luke Martin * ''
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'' (1926) as Sergeant * ''
Sir Lumberjack ''Sir Lumberjack'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Harry Garson and starring Maurice 'Lefty' Flynn, Kathleen Myers, and Tom Kennedy. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Bill Barlow, a ne’er-do-well decides reform him ...
'' (1926) as Bill Blake * ''
Born to the West ''Born to the West'' (reissue title ''Hell Town'') is a 1937 American Western film starring John Wayne, Marsha Hunt, and John Mack Brown. Filmed in black and white and based upon a Zane Grey novel, the movie incorporates footage from an ea ...
'' (1926) as Dinkey Hooley * '' Mantrap'' (1926) as Curly Evans * '' The Better 'Ole'' (1926) as The Blacksmith (uncredited) * ''
We're in the Navy Now ''We're in the Navy Now'' is a 1926 American silent comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland and starring Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton. An abridged version of the film survives. Beery and Hatton previously appeared as a comedy team in ...
'' (1926) as Sailor Percival Scruggs * '' Man of the Forest'' (1926) as Sheriff * '' The Mysterious Rider'' (1927) as Lem Spooner * ''
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'' (1927) as Oliveros Gaucho (uncredited) * '' Alias the Deacon'' (1927) as 'Bull' Moran * '' Fireman, Save My Child'' (1927) as Capt. Kennedy * '' One-Round Hogan'' (1927) (uncredited) * '' Silver Valley'' (1927) as 'Hayfever' Hawkins * ''
Ham and Eggs at the Front ''Ham and Eggs at the Front'' is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Tom Wilson, Heinie Conklin and Myrna Loy - all in blackface.Leider, Emily W. ''Myrna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood''. Universit ...
'' (1927) as Lazarus * ''
Wife Savers ''Wife Savers'' is a lost 1928 American comedy silent film directed by Ralph Ceder and written by Thomas J. Geraghty, Grover Jones, George Marion Jr. and Arthur Wimperis. The film stars Wallace Beery, Raymond Hatton, ZaSu Pitts, Sally Blane ...
'' (1928) as General Lavoris * '' Tillie's Punctured Romance'' (1928) as Property Man * ''Hold 'Em Yale'' (1928) as Detective * ''
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'' (1928) as Noah * '' The Cop'' (1928) as Sergeant Coughlin * ''
Marked Money ''Marked Money'' is a 1928 American silent action film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and starring Tom Keene, Tom Kennedy and Virginia Bradford.Munden p.493 The film's sets were designed by the art director Edward C. Jewell. Cast * Fra ...
'' (1928) as Bill Clemons * ''
Love Over Night ''Love Over Night'' is a 1928 American silent comedy film produced and distributed by Pathé Exchange and starring Rod La Rocque. The film was directed by Edward H. Griffith. A print of ''Love Over Night'' is said to be held at the Museum of Mo ...
'' (1928) as Detective * ''
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'' (1929) as Crook * ''
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'' (1929) as Manager * ''
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'' (1929) as Officer Ryan * ''
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'' (1929) as Doorman (uncredited) * ''
The Shannons of Broadway ''The Shannons of Broadway'' is a 1929 American comedy film directed by Emmett J. Flynn and starring James Gleason, Lucile Gleason and Mary Philbin. It was based on James Gleason's 1927 play of the same title, which was later remade as ''Goodbye ...
'' (1929) as Burt * '' The Big House'' (1930) as Uncle Jed (scenes deleted) * ''
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'' (1930) as Detective Burke * ''
See America Thirst ''See America Thirst'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film produced and distributed by Universal Pictures and directed by William James Craft. Silent comics Harry Langdon and Slim Summerville star along with Bessie Love. Though released late ...
'' (1930) as 'Shivering' Smith * ''
The Gang Buster ''The Gang Buster'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland, and written by Percy Heath and Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The film stars Jack Oakie, Jean Arthur, William "Stage" Boyd, Wynne Gibson, William Morris and ...
'' (1931) as 'Gopher' Brant * ''
Sit Tight ''Sit Tight'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code musical comedy film, directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Rex Taylor, edited by James Gibbon, and produced and distributed by Warner Bros. It was originally intended as a full musical, but due to the ba ...
'' (1931) as Mr. Mack (uncredited) * '' It Pays to Advertise'' (1931) as Perkins * ''
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'' (1931) as Bartender (uncredited) * ''El Tenorio del harem'' (1931) as El sargento * '' Young as You Feel'' (1931) as Colorado Detective (uncredited) * ''
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'' (1931) as Jard Harmon * '' Monkey Business'' (1931) as Gibson * ''
New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford ''New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford'' is a 1931 American pre-Code crime / romantic comedy film directed by Sam Wood and starring William Haines as a con artist and Jimmy Durante as his pickpocket buddy. The film is based on a series ...
'' (1931) as Truck Driver (uncredited) * '' Flying High'' (1931) as Jokester with Firecrackers (uncredited) * ''
Charlie Chan's Chance ''Charlie Chan's Chance'' is a 1932 American pre-Code murder mystery film, the third to star Warner Oland as detective Charlie Chan. It is based on the 1928 novel ''Behind That Curtain'' by Earl Derr Biggers, who also contributed to the film. Th ...
'' (1932) as Hawkins, Man in Police Line-Up (uncredited) * ''
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'' (1932) as Moving Man (uncredited) * ''
Lady and Gent ''Lady and Gent'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Stephen Roberts for Paramount, featuring a young Charles ("Durango Kid") Starrett, Syd ("Three Mesquiteers") Saylor and an early supporting role by John Wayne. Plot A young b ...
'' (1932) as Small Arena Fighter Spider Webb * ''
Skyscraper Souls ''Skyscraper Souls'' is a 1932 American pre-Code romantic drama film starring Warren William, Anita Page, Maureen O'Sullivan, Gregory Ratoff, and Verree Teasdale. Directed by Edgar Selwyn, it is based on the 1931 novel ''Skyscraper'' by Faith ...
'' (1932) as Masseur (uncredited) * '' Pack Up Your Troubles'' (1932) as Recruiting Sergeant * '' The Crooked Circle'' (1932) as Mike, the policeman * '' Night After Night'' (1932) as Tom (the bartender) * ''
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'' (1932) as Judge (uncredited) * ''
If I Had a Million ''If I Had a Million'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code Paramount Pictures, Paramount Studios anthology film starring Gary Cooper, George Raft, Charles Laughton, W.C. Fields, Jack Oakie, Frances Dee and Charlie Ruggles, among oth ...
'' (1932) as Joe - Carnival Bouncer (uncredited) * ''
Uptown New York ''Uptown New York'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code film directed by Victor Schertzinger and starring Jack Oakie, Shirley Grey, and Leon Ames. It is based on the story by Vina Delmar. Plot summary Pat and Max are in love and share an intimate r ...
'' (1932) as Wrestling Trainer (uncredited) * '' The Devil Is Driving'' (1932) as Fritz (uncredited) * ''
Lawyer Man ''Lawyer Man'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by William Dieterle, based on the novel by Max Trell. The film stars William Powell and Joan Blondell. It was produced by Warner Bros. By the time of the release, several actors we ...
'' (1932) as Jake - the Ice Man (uncredited) * '' She Done Him Wrong'' (1933) as Big Bill - Bartender (uncredited) * '' 42nd Street'' (1933) as Slim Murphy (uncredited) * ''
Blondie Johnson ''Blondie Johnson'' is a 1933 American pre-Code gangster film directed by Ray Enright and starring Joan Blondell and Chester Morris. It was produced by Warner Bros. Plot Set during the Great Depression, Blondie Johnson (Joan Blondell) quits her ...
'' (1933) as Hype (uncredited) * ''
Song of the Eagle ''Song of the Eagle'' is a 1933 American pre-Code drama film directed by Ralph Murphy and starring Charles Bickford, Richard Arlen, Mary Brian and Jean Hersholt. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Its release coincided with th ...
'' (1933) as Officer McGinty (uncredited) * '' Cross Fire'' (1933) as French Bouncer (uncredited) * '' Man of the Forest'' (1933) as Sheriff Blake * '' Penthouse'' (1933) as Joe - Gazotti's Man (uncredited) * '' Bombshell'' (1933) as Minor Role (scenes deleted) * '' Day of Reckoning'' (1933) as Phil - First Piano Mover (uncredited) * ''
Strictly Dynamite ''Strictly Dynamite'' is a 1934 American pre-Code film directed by Elliott Nugent and starring Lupe Vélez and Jimmy Durante. Premise Norman Foster plays a poet whose life changes when he begins writing comedy for Durante and develops an infatu ...
'' (1934) as Junior * '' Hollywood Party'' (1934) as Beavers (uncredited) * '' Down to Their Last Yacht'' (1934) as Joe 'Uncle Ed' Schultz (uncredited) * '' Bright Lights'' (1935) as Traffic Cop at Theatre (uncredited) * ''
Old Man Rhythm ''Old Man Rhythm'' is a 1935 American musical film directed by Edward Ludwig from a screenplay by Sig Herzig and Ernest Pagano, based on a story by Herzig, Lewis Gensler, and Don Hartman. The musical director was Roy Webb, with music composed ...
'' (1935) as Campus Guard (uncredited) * '' She Couldn't Take It'' (1935) as Slugs (uncredited) * '' The Bride Comes Home'' (1935) as Husky Thug at Party (uncredited) * '' The Country Doctor'' (1936) as Logger (uncredited) * ''
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'' (1936) as Hot Dog Stand Proprietor (uncredited) * ''
The Return of Sophie Lang ''The Return of Sophie Lang'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by George Archainbaud and written by Frederick Irving Anderson, Brian Marlow and Patterson McNutt. The film stars Gertrude Michael, Guy Standing, Ray Milland, Elizabeth Patter ...
'' (1936) as Cop on Switchboard (uncredited) * '' Ticket to Paradise'' (1936) as Cop (uncredited) * ''
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'' (1936) as Bouncer at Pago Pago * ''
Bulldog Edition ''Bulldog Edition'' is a 1936 American film directed by Charles Lamont. The film is also known as ''Lady Reporter'' in the United Kingdom. Plot Newspaper editors Ken Dwyer (Ray Walker) and Evans ( Robert Warwick) compete for circulation, and t ...
'' (1936) as Irate Husband of Contest Loser (uncredited) * ''
Wives Never Know ''Wives Never Know'' is a 1936 American black-and-white comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent. Written by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan, Edwin Justus Mayer and Keene Thompson, the film stars Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland, and Adolphe Menjou, and w ...
'' (1936) as Bartender (uncredited) * '' The Big Game'' (1936) as Fan in Stands (uncredited) * ''
Smart Blonde ''Smart Blonde'' is a 1937 American mystery film directed by Frank McDonald. Starring Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane, a fast-talking wisecracking female reporter, teaming up with her boyfriend detective Steve McBride, to solve the killing of an ...
'' (1937) as Gahagan * ''
Woman-Wise ''Woman-Wise'' is a 1937 American crime film directed by Allan Dwan and written by Ben Markson. The film stars Rochelle Hudson, Michael Whalen (actor), Michael Whalen, Thomas Beck (actor), Thomas Beck, Alan Dinehart, Douglas Fowley and George Ha ...
'' (1937) as Bouncer (uncredited) * '' When's Your Birthday?'' (1937) as Fight Manager (uncredited) * '' Behind the Headlines'' (1937) as Tiny * ''
There Goes My Girl ''There Goes My Girl'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Ben Holmes, written by Harry Segall, and starring Gene Raymond, Ann Sothern, Gordon Jones, Richard Lane, Frank Jenks and Bradley Page. It was released on May 21, 1937, by RKO P ...
'' (1937) (scenes deleted) * '' Armored Car'' (1937) as Tiny * ''
The Case of the Stuttering Bishop ''The Case of the Stuttering Bishop'' is a 1937 drama film directed by William Clemens. It stars Donald Woods as Perry Mason and Ann Dvorak as Della Street, his secretary. Edward McWade plays the role of stuttering Bishop William Mallory. It i ...
'' (1937) as Jim Magooney * ''
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'' (1937) as Bartender (uncredited) * '' Married Before Breakfast'' (1937) as Mr. Baglipp * ''
Fly-Away Baby ''Fly-Away Baby'' (a.k.a. ''Fly Away Baby'') is a 1937 American crime-mystery film starring Glenda Farrell as reporter Torchy Blane, along with her detective boyfriend, Steve McBride ( Barton MacLane) solving a murder and smuggling case during a ...
'' (1937) as Gahagan * '' She Had to Eat'' (1937) as Pete * '' Marry the Girl'' (1937) as Jasper * '' The Big Shot'' (1937) as Bugs * ''
Forty Naughty Girls ''Forty Naughty Girls'' is a 1937 American comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline and written by John Grey. The film stars James Gleason, ZaSu Pitts, Marjorie Lord, George Shelley and Joan Woodbury. It is the sixth and final entry in RKO Pict ...
'' (1937) as Detective Casey * ''
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'' (1937) as Policeman (uncredited) * ''
Living on Love ''Living on Love'' (1937) is an American romantic comedy film released by RKO Radio Pictures. Directed by Lew Landers, it stars James Dunn, Whitney Bourne, and Joan Woodbury. The film is a remake of the RKO film ''Rafter Romance'' (1933). It is ...
'' (1937) as Pete Ryan * ''
The Adventurous Blonde ''The Adventurous Blonde'' is a 1937 American romantic comedy film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Robertson White and David Diamond. The film stars Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane. It was released on November 13, 1937. This is the ...
'' (1937) as Gahagan * '' Wise Girl'' (1937) as Detective * '' Crashing Hollywood'' (1938) as Al * ''
Swing It, Sailor! ''Swing It, Sailor!'' is a 1938 American film directed by actor/screenwriter Raymond Cannon. Plot summary Sailor Husky proposes marriage to every girl in every port. He can't swim, and is ready to be discharged from the Navy, but he's always ...
'' (1938) as Policeman * ''
Blondes at Work ''Blondes at Work'' is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Albert DeMond. The film stars Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane. It is the fourth film in a series of Torchy Blane movies by Warner Bros. Release ...
'' (1938) as Gahagan * ''
Making the Headlines ''Making the Headlines'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt. Cast *Jack Holt as Lt. Lewis Nagel *Beverly Roberts as Jeane Sanford *Craig Reynolds as Steve Withers * Marjorie Gateson as Muffin Wi ...
'' (1938) as Police Sergeant Handley * '' He Couldn't Say No'' (1938) as Dimples, a Gangster * ''
Torchy Blane in Panama ''Torchy Blane in Panama'' is a 1938 American mystery film directed by William Clemens and starring Lola Lane, Paul Kelly, and Tom Kennedy. Released on May 7, 1938, the fifth film in a series of Torchy Blane movies by Warner Bros. It is foll ...
'' (1938) as Gahagan * '' Go Chase Yourself'' (1938) as Icebox * ''
Danger on the Air ''Danger on the Air'' is a 1938 American mystery film directed by Otis Garrett. The film was based on the novel ''Death Catches Up with Mr. Kluck'' by author Xanthippe. Plot summary Nan Grey, as Christina "Steenie" MacCorkle, a radio advertising ...
'' (1938) as Hotel Doorman (uncredited) * '' Crime Ring'' (1938) as Dummy (uncredited) * ''
Torchy Gets Her Man ''Torchy Gets Her Man'' is a 1938 American comedy-drama film directed by William Beaudine and starring Glenda Farrell as Torchy Blane and Barton MacLane as Detective Steve McBride. It was released on November 12, 1938. It is the sixth film in a s ...
'' (1938) as Gahagan * '' Long Shot'' (1939) as Mike Claurens * ''
Torchy Blane in Chinatown ''Torchy Blane in Chinatown'' is a 1939 American crime mystery film directed by William Beaudine and starring Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane. Released on February 4, 1939, it is the seventh film in the Torchy Blane film series by Warner Bros. ...
'' (1939) as Gahagan * ''
Pardon Our Nerve ''Pardon Our Nerve'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and written by Robert Ellis and Helen Logan. The film stars Lynn Bari, June Gale, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Michael Whalen, Edward Brophy and John Miljan. The ...
'' (1939) as Bodyguard * ''
Society Lawyer ''Society Lawyer'' is a 1939 crime film directed by Edwin L. Marin and starring Walter Pidgeon and Virginia Bruce. It is a milder remake of the pre-Code '' Penthouse'' (1933). Box office According to MGM records the film made $312,000 in the US ...
'' (1939) as Alf * ''
Torchy Runs for Mayor ''Torchy Runs for Mayor'' is a 1939 American drama-comedy film directed by Ray McCarey. It is the eighth film in the Torchy Blane film series by Warner Bros., and the last film starring Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane as Torchy Blane and Steve ...
'' (1939) as Gahagan * ''
Grand Jury Secrets ''Grand Jury Secrets'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by James P. Hogan and written by Irving Reis, Maxwell Shane and Robert Yost. The film stars John Howard, Gail Patrick, William Frawley, Jane Darwell, Porter Hall and Harvey Stephens ...
'' (1939) as Clancy (uncredited) * '' Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite'' (1939) as Gahagan * ''
These Glamour Girls ''These Glamour Girls'' is a 1939 comedy-drama film directed by S. Sylvan Simon and starring Lew Ayres and Lana Turner, with Tom Brown, Jane Bryan, Richard Carlson, Anita Louise and Ann Rutherford in featured roles. Plot summary A drunken co ...
'' (1939) as Joy Lane Manager (uncredited) * ''
The Day the Bookies Wept ''The Day the Bookies Wept'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Bert Granet and George Jeske. The film stars Joe Penner, Betty Grable, Richard Lane, Tom Kennedy and Thurston Hall. The film was released on ...
'' (1939) as Pinky Brophy * ''
The Covered Trailer ''The Covered Trailer'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Gus Meins and written by Jack Townley. The film stars James Gleason, Lucile Gleason, Russell Gleason, Harry Davenport, Mary Beth Hughes and Tommy Ryan. The film was released ...
'' (1939) as Otto * ''
Remember the Night ''Remember the Night'' is a 1940 American Christmas romantic comedy trial film starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray and directed by Mitchell Leisen. The film was written by Preston Sturges and was the last of his scripts shot by another d ...
'' (1940) as 'Fat' Mike * ''
Millionaire Playboy ''Millionaire Playboy'' originally entitled ''Playboy No. 2'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins from a screenplay by Bert Granet and Charles E. Roberts, based upon Granet's story. Produced and distributed by RKO Radio P ...
'' (1940) as Tom Murphy * '' Curtain Call'' (1940) as Massage Attendant * ''
An Angel from Texas ''An Angel from Texas'' is a 1940 comedy film directed by Ray Enright and written by Fred Niblo Jr. and Bertram Millhauser. The film stars Eddie Albert, Rosemary Lane, Wayne Morris, Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. The film was released by Warn ...
'' (1940) as Chopper * ''
Pop Always Pays ''Pop Always Pays'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins using a screenplay by Charles E. Roberts, based on a story by Arthur J. Beckhard. Although not credited in the film, news reports of the time reported that when Goodw ...
'' (1940) as Murphy * '' Sporting Blood'' (1940) as Grantly * '' Flowing Gold'' (1940) as Petunia * ''
Mexican Spitfire Out West ''Mexican Spitfire Out West'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Charles E. Roberts and Jack Townley. It is the sequel to the 1940 film '' Mexican Spitfire'' and the second of the film series. The film star ...
'' (1940) as Taxi Driver * ''
Footlight Fever ''Footlight Fever'' is a 1941 sequel to the 1940 comedy '' Curtain Call'', with Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride. Plot Alan Mowbray and Donald MacBride reprise their roles as theatrical producers Donald Avery and Geoffrey 'Jeff' Crandall. This ti ...
'' (1941) as Pinky (uncredited) * '' The Great Swindle'' (1941) as Capper Smith * ''
Thieves Fall Out ''Thieves Fall Out'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Ray Enright, written by Charles Grayson and Ben Markson, and starring Eddie Albert, Joan Leslie, Jane Darwell, Alan Hale, Sr., William T. Orr and John Litel. It was released by Wa ...
'' (1941) as Cab Driver (uncredited) * ''
Angels with Broken Wings ''Angels with Broken Wings'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and starring Jane Frazee and Binnie Barnes. It was released by Republic Pictures. Cast *Binnie Barnes ... Sybil Barton *Gilbert Roland ... Don Pablo Vin ...
'' (1941) as Gus * ''
Sailors on Leave ''Sailors on Leave'' is a 1941 American musical film directed by Albert S. Rogell and written by Art Arthur and Malcolm Stuart Boylan. The film stars William Lundigan, Shirley Ross, Chick Chandler, Ruth Donnelly, Mae Clarke and Cliff Nazarro. T ...
'' (1941) as Dugan * ''The Officer and the Lady'' (1941) as Bumps O'Neil * ''
The Mexican Spitfire's Baby ''The Mexican Spitfire's Baby'' is a 1941 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Charles E. Roberts and Jerome Cady. It is the sequel to the 1940 film ''Mexican Spitfire Out West''. The film stars Lupe Vélez, Leon Erro ...
'' (1941) as Sheriff Judson (uncredited) * ''
Pardon My Stripes ''Pardon My Stripes'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by John H. Auer and written by Lawrence Kimble and Stuart Palmer. The film stars William "Bill" Henry, Sheila Ryan, Edgar Kennedy, Harold Huber, Paul Hurst and Cliff Nazarro. The ...
'' (1942) as Casino * ''
Butch Minds the Baby ''Butch Minds the Baby'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Albert S. Rogell and written by Leonard Spigelgass, based on the short story of the same name by Damon Runyon. The film stars Virginia Bruce, Broderick Crawford, Dick Foran, Por ...
'' (1942) as Philly the Weeper * ''
Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (disambiguation) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street **Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...
'' (1942) as Kerry (uncredited) * ''
Blondie's Blessed Event ''Blondie's Blessed Event'' is a 1942 American comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer and starring Penny Singleton, Arthur Lake, and Larry Simms. It is the 11th of the Blondie films. It was the first to feature the character of Cookie. Plot ...
'' (1942) as Motorcycle Cop Who Names The Baby 'Cookie' (uncredited) * ''
Wildcat The wildcat is a species complex comprising two small wild cat species: the European wildcat (''Felis silvestris'') and the African wildcat (''F. lybica''). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while th ...
'' (1942) as Fred (uncredited) * '' Mexican Spitfire's Elephant'' (1942) as Joe the Villa Luigi Bartender (uncredited) * ''
Dixie Dugan ''Dixie Dugan'' is best known as a long-running syndicated newspaper comic strip published from October 21, 1929 to October 8, 1966. The title character was originally modeled after 1920s film actress Louise Brooks and early stories followed Dixi ...
'' (1943) as Sergeant (uncredited) * ''
Ladies' Day ''Ladies' Day'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Leslie Goodwins and written by Charles E. Roberts and Dane Lussier, adapted from the play of the same name. The film stars Lupe Vélez, Eddie Albert, Patsy Kelly, Max Baer and Jerome C ...
'' (1943) as Dugan, the House Detective * '' Hit Parade of 1943'' (1943) as Westinghouse * ''
Taxi, Mister ''Taxi, Mister'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Kurt Neumann and written by Earle Snell and Clarence Marks. The film stars William Bendix, Grace Bradley, Joe Sawyer, Sheldon Leonard, Joe Devlin, Jack Norton, Frank Faylen, Mike Mazur ...
'' (1943) as Detective (uncredited) * ''
Dixie Dixie, also known as Dixieland or Dixie's Land, is a nickname for all or part of the Southern United States. While there is no official definition of this region (and the included areas shift over the years), or the extent of the area it cove ...
'' (1943) as Barkeeper (uncredited) * ''
Stage Door Canteen The Stage Door Canteen was an entertainment venue for American and Allied servicemen that operated in the Broadway theatre district of New York City throughout World War II. Founded by the American Theatre Wing (ATW) in 1942, the entertainers we ...
'' (1943) as Himself * '' Petticoat Larceny'' (1943) as Pinky * ''
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) as Ship Lader (uncredited) * ''
So's Your Uncle ''So's Your Uncle'' is 1943 comedy film directed by Jean Yarbrough and starring Billie Burke and Donald Woods. The screenplay concerns a man who impersonates his uncle and runs into trouble with his girlfriend's aunt. Cast * Billie Burke as Aunt ...
'' (1943) as Cop * '' Is Everybody Happy?'' (1943) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited) * '' Riding High'' (1943) as Wilson (uncredited) * ''
Here Comes Elmer ''Here Comes Elmer'' is a 1943 American comedy film directed by Joseph Santley and written by Stanley Davis and Jack Townley. The film stars Al Pearce, Dale Evans, Frank Albertson, Gloria Stuart, Wally Vernon and Nick Cockrane. The film was relea ...
'' (1943) as Johnson * ''
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 Cast * Johnny Downs as 'Scoop' Davis * Gale Storm as Joan Abbott, aka Susie Smith * Robert Lower ...
'' (1943) as Police Sergeant (uncredited) * '' True to Life'' (1943) as Customer (uncredited) * ''
O, My Darling Clementine ''O, My Darling Clementine'' is a 1943 American musical film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Dorrell McGowan and Stuart E. McGowan. The film stars Roy Acuff, Isabel Randolph, Harry Cheshire, Frank Albertson, Lorna Gray, and Irene Ry ...
'' (1943) as Bill Collector * ''
Rosie the Riveter Rosie the Riveter is an allegorical cultural icon in the United States who represents the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, many of whom produced munitions and war supplies. These women sometimes took entirely new ...
'' (1944) as Piano Mover * '' The Girl in the Case'' (1944) as Watchman (uncredited) * ''
And the Angels Sing ''And the Angels Sing'' is a 1944 musical film directed by George Marshall and starring Dorothy Lamour, Fred MacMurray, and Betty Hutton. Released by Paramount Pictures, it is a classic example of a film written to capitalize on the title of a p ...
'' (1944) as Potatoes * '' Once Upon a Time'' (1944) as Truckman (uncredited) * ''
Take It Big ''Take It Big'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Frank McDonald and written by Howard J. Green and Joe Bigelow. The film stars Jack Haley, Harriet Hilliard, Mary Beth Hughes, Richard Lane, Arline Judge and Fritz Feld. Also featured i ...
'' (1944) as Moving Man (uncredited) * '' Moonlight and Cactus'' (1944) as Lucky * ''
The Princess and the Pirate ''The Princess and the Pirate'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by David Butler and starring Bob Hope and Virginia Mayo. Based on a story by Sy Bartlett, the film is about a princess who travels incognito to elope with her true love inst ...
'' (1944) as Alonzo * ''
The Town Went Wild ''The Town Went Wild'' is a 1944 American comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and starring Freddie Bartholomew and Edward Everett Horton Plot Like Romeo and Juliet, next door neighbours David Conway and Carol Harrison are deeply in love wi ...
'' (1944) as Policeman in Courtroom (uncredited) * '' Practically Yours'' (1944) as Burly Citizen at Newsreel Theatre (uncredited) * '' The Man Who Walked Alone'' (1945) as Officer #1 * ''
Rough, Tough and Ready ''Rough, Tough and Ready'' is a 1945 American war comedy drama film directed by Del Lord and starring Chester Morris, Victor McLaglen and Jean Rogers. It aimed to replicate the success of the series of buddy films that McLaglen had previously sta ...
'' (1945) as Dan Cowan (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) as Doorman (uncredited) * ''
Voice of the Whistler ''Voice of the Whistler'' is a 1945 American mystery film noir directed by William Castle and starring Richard Dix, Lynn Merrick, and Rhys Williams. It was the fourth of Columbia Pictures' eight " Whistler" films produced in the 1940s, all based ...
'' (1945) as Ferdinand / Hammerlock * ''
The Spanish Main ''The Spanish Main'' is a 1945 American adventure film starring Paul Henreid, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak and Binnie Barnes, and directed by Frank Borzage. It was RKO's first all-Technicolor film since ''Becky Sharp'' ten years before. Cin ...
'' (1945) as Pirate Captain at Inn in Tortuga (uncredited) * '' Man Alive'' (1945) as Bartender (uncredited) * ''
A Letter for Evie ''A Letter for Evie'' is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Jules Dassin. Plot New York city girl Evie O'Connor works as a secretary for the Trojan Shirt Co. in Brooklyn. She has her mind set on finding a tall, strong man to marry - one t ...
'' (1946) as Driver (uncredited) * ''
The Kid from Brooklyn ''The Kid from Brooklyn'' is a 1946 American musical comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod and starring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Vera-Ellen, Steve Cochran, Walter Abel, Eve Arden, and Fay Bainter. Virginia Mayo's and Vera-Ellen's singing v ...
'' (1946) as Referee #1 (uncredited) * ''
Blonde Alibi ''Blonde Alibi'' is a 1946 American black-and-white noir thriller directed by Will Jason and starring Tom Neal, Martha O'Driscoll, Donald MacBride, and Peter Whitney. Cast *Tom Neal as Rick Lavery *Martha O'Driscoll as Marian Gale *Donald MacBr ...
'' (1946) as Policeman Clancy (uncredited) * ''
Bringing Up Father ''Bringing Up Father'' is an American comic strip created by cartoonist George McManus. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, it ran for 87 years, from January 2, 1913, to May 28, 2000. The strip was later titled ''Jiggs and Maggie'' (or ...
'' (1946) as Murphy * ''
The Mighty McGurk ''The Mighty McGurk'' is a 1947 American sports, drama, action, adventure, melodrama film starring Wallace Beery as a boozing ex-boxer brawling as a bouncer in a Bowery saloon. Plot Roy "Slag" McGurk (Wallace Beery), the former heavyweight boxing ...
'' (1947) as Bruiser (uncredited) * '' The Pretender'' (1947) as Fingers Murdock * '' The Burning Cross'' (1947) as Police Sergeant * ''
Magic Town ''Magic Town'' is a 1947 comedy film directed by William A. Wellman and starring James Stewart and Jane Wyman. The picture is one of the first films about the then-new practice of public opinion polling. The film was inspired by the Middletown ...
'' (1947) as Moving Man (uncredited) * ''
Dangerous Years ''Dangerous Years'' is a 1947 American drama film produced by Sol M. Wurtzel, directed by Arthur Pierson, starring Billy Halop and Ann E. Todd. Marilyn Monroe makes her first onscreen appearance as Evie, the waitress in the restaurant scenes. ...
'' (1947) as Adamson * ''
The Judge Steps Out ''The Judge Steps Out'' is a 1948 American comedy film directed by Boris Ingster and written by Ingster and Alexander Knox. The film stars Knox and Ann Sothern, along with George Tobias, Sharyn Moffett, Florence Bates, Frieda Inescort and Myrna ...
'' (1948) as Jack, the Court Receptionist (uncredited) * ''
Devil's Cargo ''Devil's Cargo'' is a 1948 American mystery film directed by John F. Link Sr. It was the fourteenth of the sixteen The Falcon (literary character), Falcon films produced in the 1940s, and the first of the three featuring the magician and ac ...
'' (1948) as Naga * ''
Jinx Money ''Jinx Money'' is a 1948 film starring the comedy team of The Bowery Boys. It is the tenth film in the series and the first one to include Bennie Bartlett as part of the team. Plot Pollack, an underworld gambler, is murdered, but before he dies ...
'' (1948) as Officer Rooney * '' They Live by Night'' (1948) as Cop (uncredited) * ''
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All ''Joe Palooka in Winner Take All'' is a 1948 American film in the ''Joe Palooka'' series. It was directed by Reginald Le Borg. Cast * Joe Kirkwood, Jr. as Joe Palooka * Elyse Knox as Anne Howe * William Frawley as Knobby Walsh * Stanley Cleme ...
'' (1948) as Lefty * ''
Thunder in the Pines ''Thunder in the Pines'' is a 1948 American Western film directed by Robert Edwards and starring George Reeves and Ralph Byrd. The film was shot in sepia tone. It was executive produced by Robert L. Lippert. Plot Production Reeves and Byrd a ...
'' (1948) as Josh - Station Master * ''
Jiggs and Maggie in Court ''Jiggs and Maggie in Court'' is a 1948 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Joe Yule, Renie Riano and George McManus.Marshall, Wendy L. ''William Beaudine: From Silents to Television''. Scarecrow Press, 2005. p. 336. . ...
'' (1948) as Card Player (uncredited) * '' The Paleface'' (1948) as Bartender * ''
Trouble Preferred ''Trouble Preferred'' is a 1948 American thriller film directed by James Tinling, written by Arnold Belgard, and starring Peggy Knudsen, Lynne Roberts, Charles Russell, Paul Langton, Marcia Mae Jones and Mary Bear. It was released on December 3 ...
'' (1948) as Night Watchman (uncredited) * ''
Fighting Fools ''Fighting Fools'' is a 1949 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on April 17, 1949 by Monogram Pictures and is the thirteenth film in the series. Plot The Bowery Boys, led by the notorious Slip Mahoney, are helping out at ...
'' (1949) as Rosemeyer, Arena Doorman (uncredited) * '' The Mutineers'' (1949) as Butch * '' Mighty Joe Young'' (1949) as Policeman (uncredited) * ''
Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters ''Jiggs and Maggie in Jackpot Jitters'' is a 1949 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Joe Yule, Renie Riano and George McManus. It was the third of four films in the '' Jiggs and Maggie'' film series, spun off from ''Br ...
'' (1949) as Murphy (uncredited) * '' Square Dance Jubilee'' (1949) as Bartender Tom * ''
Blonde Dynamite ''Blonde Dynamite'' is a 1950 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on February 12, 1950 by Monogram Pictures and is the seventeenth film in the series. Plot After Slip and Sach are ...
'' (1950) as Tom, a Policeman (uncredited) * '' Riding High'' (1950) as Racetrack Mug (uncredited) * ''
Jiggs and Maggie Out West ''Jiggs and Maggie Out West'' is a 1950 American comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Joe Yule, Renie Riano and George McManus. It was the final film in the '' Jiggs and Maggie'' film series, featuring the adventures of a bickeri ...
'' (1950) as Murphy (uncredited) * '' Triple Trouble'' (1950) as Convict (uncredited) * '' Border Rangers'' (1950) as Station Agent * '' M'' (1951) as Hood (uncredited) * '' The Scarf'' (1951) as Asylum Inmate (uncredited) * ''
Let's Go Navy! ''Let's Go Navy!'' is a 1951 comedy film starring The Bowery Boys. The film was released on July 29, 1951 by Monogram Pictures and is the twenty-third film in the series. Plot A local charity has raised sixteen hundred dollars and entrusted the ...
'' (1951) as Officer Donovan * ''
Havana Rose ''Havana Rose'' is a 1951 American musical comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Estelita Rodriguez, Bill Williams and Hugh Herbert. It was one of a number of American films set in Havana during the era.Pérez Firmat p.54 Plot T ...
'' (1951) as Hotel Detective * ''
Hold That Line ''Hold That Line'' is a 1952 comedy film starring the Bowery Boys. The film was released on March 23, 1952 by Monogram Pictures and is the 25th film in the series. Plot The members of the local university's trust make a wager that anyone can s ...
'' (1952) as Officer Murphy (uncredited) * '' Road Agent'' (1952) as Bartender Johnny (uncredited) * ''
Gold Fever A gold rush or gold fever is a discovery of gold—sometimes accompanied by other precious metals and rare-earth minerals—that brings an onrush of miners seeking their fortune. Major gold rushes took place in the 19th century in Australia, New Ze ...
'' (1952) as Big Tom * '' Invasion U.S.A.'' (1952) as Tim, Bartender * ''
Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops ''Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops'' is a 1955 comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello. After the film was completed, Universal-International wanted to rename it ''Abbott and Costello ...
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Public Pigeon No. 1 ''Public Pigeon No. 1'' is a 1957 comedy film directed by Norman Z. McLeod. It stars Red Skelton and Vivian Blaine. It is the theatrical feature-length remake of the ''Climax!'' television episode "Public Pigeon #1" that also starred Red Skelton ...
'' (1957) as Prison Guard (uncredited) * ''
The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm ''The Kettles on Old MacDonald's Farm'' is a 1957 American comedy film directed by Virgil Vogel. It is the tenth and last installment of Universal-International's ''Ma and Pa Kettle'' series starring Marjorie Main and introducing Parker Fennell ...
'' (1957) as Contest Spectator (uncredited) * '' Man of a Thousand Faces'' (1957) as Audience at Eulogy (uncredited) * ''
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue ''Slaughter on Tenth Avenue'' is a ballet with music by Richard Rodgers and choreography by George Balanchine. It occurs near the end of Rodgers and Hart's 1936 Broadway musical comedy '' On Your Toes''. ''Slaughter'' is the story of a hoofer who ...
'' (1957) as Dock Guard (uncredited) * ''Once Upon a Horse...'' (1958) as Townsman (uncredited) * ''Revolt in the Big House'' (1958) as Convict (uncredited) * ''
Some Like it Hot ''Some Like It Hot'' is a 1959 American crime comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Billy Wilder. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, with George Raft, Pat O'Brien, Joe E. Brown, Joan Shawlee, Grace Lee Whitne ...
'' (1959) as Bouncer (uncredited) * ''
Say One for Me ''Say One For Me'' is a 1959 American comedy musical film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Bing Crosby, Debbie Reynolds and Robert Wagner. ''Say One for Me'' was listed in the 1978 book ''The Fifty Worst Films of All Time''. Stella Stevens ...
'' (1959) as Wardrobe Delivery Man (uncredited) * '' Walk Like a Dragon'' (1960) as Jethro the Bartender * ''
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' is a 1963 American comedy film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer with a story and screenplay by William Rose and Tania Rose. The film, starring Spencer Tracy with an all-star cast of comedians, is a ...
'' (1963) as Santa Rosita Police Department traffic cop (uncredited) * ''
The Bounty Killer ''The Ugly Ones'' ( es: ''El precio de un hombre'', lit. "The Price of a Man", it: ''The Bounty Killer'', later ''La morte ti segue... ma non ha fretta'', lit. "Death follows you... but not in a hurry") is a 1966 Spanish-Italian Spaghetti West ...
'' (1965) as Joe - Waiter


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