Max Gordon Showalter (June 2, 1917 – July 30, 2000), sometimes credited as Casey Adams, was an American film, television, and stage actor, as well as a composer, pianist, and singer. He appeared on more than 1,000 television programs. One of Showalter's memorable roles was as the husband of

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' character in the 1953 film '' Niagara''.

Early life

Showalter was born in

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, the son of Elma Roxanna (Dodson) Showalter (1889–1953), a music teacher, and Ira Edward Showalter (1887–1953), who worked in the oil industry and was also a banker and farmer. As a toddler, he developed a desire for acting while accompanying his mother to local theatres where she played piano for

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. He served in the

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during

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as an entertainer with the Special Services division.

Stage

By the late 1930s, Showalter had multiple stage roles under his belt, including acting in productions of the

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. He soon made his

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debut in ''Knights of Song''. Showalter also appeared in the traveling musical ''

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'' for two years and in other notable Broadway productions like ''Make Mine Manhattan'' and ''

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''. His most memorable stage role was as Horace Vandergelder in the Broadway hit show '' Hello Dolly!''. Showalter performed the role more than 3,000 times opposite

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, and

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Motion pictures and television

In the late 1940s, Showalter was signed to

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as a featured contract player. His name was changed by Fox's founder,

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, to the more "bankable" Casey Adams. He made his feature film debut in ''

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'' (1949). He first appeared on

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in the short-lived musical variety series ''

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'' (1948–49), also known as ''The Lanny Ross Show''. Showalter's second feature film was the

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'' With a Song in My Heart'' (1952), where he had a small role as a

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performer. In the film, Showalter, along with

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, sang the song "Hoe that Corn", which he also wrote. He appeared in '' Niagara'' (1953) alongside

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and

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.Max Showalter obituary
/ref> He made a cameo as a ''Life'' magazine photographer in another Monroe movie, ''

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'', in 1956. During the 1950s, Showalter appeared in television shows like ''

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'' and ''

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'', in addition to films like '' Vicki'' (1953), ''

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'' (1954), ''

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'' (1954), ''

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'' (1956) and ''

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'' (1957) as "Barney Wales", the new husband of the title character "Mavis McCloud" (S3E7). The following year, billed as Casey Adams, he appeared as

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in "It's a Small World", the original

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for the 1950s sitcom ''

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''. The pilot was broadcast as an episode of the ''

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'' anthology series. He was replaced by

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for the television series. Casey Adams also appeared in ''

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'' as antiques dealer Ralph Mason in the episode titled "The Horse Trader." In the 1960s, Showalter reclaimed his original name and continued to land roles in such big-budget films as ''

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'' (1960), ''

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'' (1962), and ''

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'' (1965). He worked through the 1960s and 1970s. He made six appearances on ''

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'', including the role of Carl Reynolds in the 1958 episode "The Case of the Curious Bride," murder victim Burt Stokes in "The Case of the Wandering Widow" in 1960, and Talbot Sparr in the 1964 episode "The Case of the Ugly Duckling." He made appearances in other television series like ''

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'' (as piano player Pat Riley in S3 E8 1961 "

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"), ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Dr. Kildare'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Police Story'', ''

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'', as well as in cult films, ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. In the 1979 film '' 10'', he famously played a pastor whose hobby was writing (bad) songs. He was also a regular cast member in the short-lived 1980 TV series '' The Stockard Channing Show''. Showalter made his last onscreen appearance in the

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film ''

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'' (1984).

Composing

Showalter composed the music for ''Little Boy Blue'', which opened at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood, California, on September 11, 1950. He also wrote the musical ''Go for Your Gun'', which premiered in Manchester, England, in 1963.

Recording

In 1956, Showalter (as Casey Adams) recorded an album of his own music, ''Casey Adams Plays and Sings Max Showalter Songs'' (Foremost Records FML-1004). He was one of the artists featured on ''The Secret Garden'', a 1988 CBS Special Products album containing performances of music from the musical of that title that "has played the repertory circuit in England." In the 1979 film '' 10'', he parodies himself by portraying a church minister who fancies himself a songwriter, singing and playing a mediocre song he wrote, with George (

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) as his amused audience.

Painting

Show business columnist

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reported in a 1963 newspaper column that Showalter had sold 139 paintings and would have his first one-man show.

Later years

In 1984, Showalter retired from acting and moved to an 18th-century farmhouse in

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, near the area where he acted in the film ''

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'' (1959). Showalter became involved in local musical theatre, including the

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, and went on to produce, direct, write, and narrate the Christmas musical ''Touch of a Child''. He spent much of his free time painting oil miniatures. Showalter was a good friend of actress

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, who lived in nearby

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Personal life

In the 1950s, Showalter took a hiatus from his work in Hollywood, returning to Caldwell, Kansas, to care for his 15-year-old sister who was orphaned by the death of their parents in an automobile accident. Their deaths followed the death of Showalter's brother, Robert, in a car wreck two years earlier. After a few years he returned to Hollywood and resumed his career.

Death

On July 30, 2000, Max Showalter died of cancer in

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. He was 83 years old.

Filmography

* ''

'' (1949) as Comet Pen Salesman * '' With a Song in My Heart'' (1952) as Harry Guild * '' What Price Glory?'' (1952) as Lt. Moore * ''

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'' (1952) as Pete Bentham * ''

Stars and Stripes Forever "The Stars and Stripes Forever" is a patriotic American march written and composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. By a 1987 act of the U.S. Congress, it is the official National March of the United States of America. History In his 1928 autobi ...

'' (1952) as Narrator (voice, uncredited) * '' Niagara'' (1953) as Ray Cutler * ''

Destination Gobi ''Destination Gobi'' is a 1953 American Technicolor World War II film released by 20th Century-Fox. It was produced by Stanley Rubin, directed by Robert Wise (his first color feature film), and stars Richard Widmark and Don Taylor. The film i ...

'' (1953) as Walter Landers * '' Vicki'' (1953) as Larry Evans * ''

Dangerous Crossing ''Dangerous Crossing'' is a 1953 American mystery film starring Jeanne Crain and Michael Rennie and directed by Joseph M. Newman. Based on the 1943 play '' Cabin B-13'' by John Dickson Carr, the story revolves around newlyweds who become physic ...

'' (1953) as Jim Logan * '' Night People'' (1954) as Frederick S. Hobart * ''

'' (1954) as Dave Millson * ''

'' (1954) as Det. Lt. Fred Parks * '' The Return of Jack Slade'' (1955) as Billy Wilcox * '' Never Say Goodbye'' (1956) as Andy Leonard * ''

'' (1956) as Police Lt. Dick Chasen * '' Somebody Up There Likes Me'' (1956) (uncredited) * ''

'' (1956) as Life Magazine Reporter * ''

Dragoon Wells Massacre ''Dragoon Wells Massacre'' is a 1957 American CinemaScope DeLuxe Color Western film directed by Harold D. Schuster starring Barry Sullivan, Dennis O'Keefe, Mona Freeman and Katy Jurado. The supporting cast features Sebastian Cabot, Jack Elam ...

'' (1957) as Phillip Scott * ''

Designing Woman ''Designing Woman'' is a 1957 American Metrocolor romantic comedy film, in CinemaScope, about two young, whirlwind-romanced newlywed professionals and their misadventures in adjusting to each other's lifestyles. Vincente Minnelli directed the f ...

'' (1957) as musical director (uncredited) * ''

The Monster That Challenged the World ''The Monster That Challenged the World'' is a 1957 black-and-white science-fiction monster film from Gramercy Pictures, produced by Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy, and Arnold Laven (who also directed), and starring Tim Holt and Audrey Dalton ...

'' (1957) as Dr. Tad Johns * ''

Hellcats of the Navy ''Hellcats of the Navy'' is a 1957 American black-and-white World War II submarine film drama from Columbia Pictures, produced by Charles H. Schneer and directed by Nathan Juran. The film stars Ronald Reagan and his wife, billed under her scree ...

'' (1957) (uncredited) * ''

The Female Animal ''The Female Animal'' is a 1958 American CinemaScope drama film directed by Harry Keller and starring Hedy Lamarr, Jane Powell, Jan Sterling and George Nader. Although she lived until 2000, this was Lamarr's final film in a film career of ne ...

'' (1958) as Charlie Grant * ''

The Naked and the Dead ''The Naked and the Dead'' is a novel written by Norman Mailer. Published by Rinehart & Company in 1948, when he was 25, it was his debut novel. It depicts the experiences of a platoon during World War II, based partially on Mailer's experienc ...

'' (1958) as Col. Dalleson * ''

Voice in the Mirror ''Voice in the Mirror'', also known as ''How Lonely the Night'' and ''This Day Alone'', is a 1958 American CinemaScope drama film noir directed by Harry Keller and starring Richard Egan and Julie London. Plot After sinking into the depths of dr ...

'' (1958) as Don Martin * ''

'' (1959) as Selwyn Harris * ''

'' (1960) as Deaf Man (uncredited) * ''

Return to Peyton Place ''Return to Peyton Place'' is a 1959 novel by Grace Metalious, a sequel to her best-selling 1956 novel '' Peyton Place''. Plot summary After the phenomenal success of her first novel, Metalious hastily penned a sequel centering on the life an ...

'' (1961) as Nick Parker (uncredited) * ''Claudelle Inglish'' (1961) as Young Parson (uncredited) * ''

Summer and Smoke ''Summer and Smoke'' is a two-part, thirteen-scene play by Tennessee Williams, completed in 1948. He began working on the play in 1945 as ''Chart of Anatomy'', derived from his short stories "Oriflamme" and "Yellow Bird", the latter still a wor ...

'' (1961) as Roger Doremus * '' Bon Voyage!'' (1962) as The Tight Suit * ''

'' (1962) as Salesman on the Train (uncredited) * ''Smog'' (1962) as Paul Prescott * '' My Six Loves'' (1963) as B.J. Smith * ''

Move Over, Darling ''Move Over, Darling'' is a 1963 American comedy film starring Doris Day, James Garner, and Polly Bergen and directed by Michael Gordon filmed in DeLuxe Color and CinemaScope released by 20th Century Fox. The film is a remake of a 1940 sc ...

'' (1963) as Hotel Desk Clerk * ''Mr. and Mrs.'' (1964) as Walter * ''

Fate Is the Hunter ''Fate Is the Hunter'' is a 1961 memoir by aviation writer Ernest K. Gann. It describes his years working as a pilot from the 1930s to 1950s, starting at American Airlines in Douglas DC-2s and DC-3s when civilian air transport was in its inf ...

'' (1964) as Dan Crawford * ''

Sex and the Single Girl ''Sex and the Single Girl'' is a 1962 non-fiction book by American writer Helen Gurley Brown, written as an advice book that encouraged women to become financially independent and experience sexual relationships before or without marriage. The ...

'' (1964) as Holmes * ''

'' (1965) as Tobey Rawlins * ''

'' (1966) as Howard Greene * '' A Talent for Loving'' (1969) as Franklin * ''

The Moonshine War ''The Moonshine War'' is a 1970 American crime comedy-drama film directed by Richard Quine, based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. It stars Patrick McGoohan, Richard Widmark, Alan Alda, and Will Geer. Plot John "Son" Marti ...

'' (1970) as Mr. Worthman * ''

'' (1971) as Bingham * ''Bonnie's Kids'' (1973) as Frank * ''

'' (1978) as Ernest Shears * '' 10'' (1979) as Reverend * ''

Racing with the Moon ''Racing with the Moon'' is a 1984 American drama film directed by Richard Benjamin, written by Steve Kloves, and starring Sean Penn, Elizabeth McGovern and Nicolas Cage. The original music score was composed by Dave Grusin. The film's title de ...

'' (1984) as Mr. Arthur, Piano Teacher * ''

'' (1984) as Fred (final film role)

Television

* ''

'' (1948–1949) as Regular (1949) * ''

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'' (1 episode, 1954) * ''

'' (4 episodes, 1954–1955) * ''The Return of Jack Slade'' (1955) * ''

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'' (1 episode, 1956) as Barry * ''

'' (1 episode, 1956) as Lieutenant Sloane * ''

Matinee Theatre ''Matinee Theater'' is an American anthology series that aired on NBC during the Golden Age of Television, from October 31, 1955, to June 27, 1958. Its name is often seen as ''Matinee Theatre''. The series, which ran daily from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. ...

'' (1 episode, 1956) * ''

Star Stage ''Star Stage'' is a half-hour American television anthology series that began on September 9, 1955, and ended on September 7, 1956. It was sponsored on alternate weeks by Chesebrough-Ponds and Campbell Soup Company and hosted by Jeffrey Lynn, ...

'' (1 episode, 1956) as Pete * ''

The Gale Storm Show ''The Gale Storm Show'' is an American sitcom starring Gale Storm. The series premiered on September 29, 1956, and ran until 1960 for 125 half-hour black-and-white episodes, initially on CBS and in its last year on ABC. Its title is also seen a ...

'' (1956) as Orchestra Leader * ''

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'' (1 episode, 1956) as Deavers / Bannister * ''

Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans ''The Last of the Mohicans'', later retitled ''Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans'', is a 1957 historical drama television series made for Television syndication, syndication by ITC Entertainment and Normandie Productions. It ran for one season ...

'' (1 episode, 1957) as Capt. John West * ''

'' (1 episode, 1957) as Ward Cleaver * '' Code 3'' (1 episode, 1957) * ''

'' (1 episode, 1957) as Barney Wales * ''

Mr. Adams and Eve ''Mr. Adams and Eve'' is an American sitcom television series about a married couple who are both movie stars. It stars Howard Duff and Ida Lupino (who were actually married at the time) and aired on CBS from January 4, 1957, to July 8, 1958.Mc ...

'' (1 episode, 1958) as Dovey * ''

General Electric Theater ''General Electric Theater'' is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations. Radio After an audition show ...

'' (2 episode, 1959–1962) as Joe Malone / Will Henderson * ''

The Thin Man ''The Thin Man'' (1934) is a detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, originally published in a condensed version in the December 1933 issue of '' Redbook''. It appeared in book form the following month. A film series followed, featuring the main ...

'' (1 episode, 1959) as Paul Cameron * '' The David Niven Show'' (1 episode, 1959) as Big Guy * ''

'' (1 episode, 1961) as Ralph Mason * ''

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'' (1 episode, 1961) as David Harkness * '' Follow the Sun'' (1 episode, 1961) as Don Hinkley * ''

'' (1 episode, 1961) as Pat Riley * ''

'' (1 episode, 1962) as Ned Martin * ''

Sam Benedict ''Sam Benedict'' is an American legal drama that aired on NBC from September 1962 to March 1963. The series was created and executive produced by E. Jack Neuman, and produced by William Froug. The series starred Edmond O'Brien in the title role ...

'' (1 episode, 1963) as John Buchanan * '' Dr. Kildare'' (2 episodes, 1962–1964) as Rulon Murphy / Ben Ballard * ''

Hazel Hazels are plants of the genus ''Corylus'' of deciduous trees and large shrubs native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere. The genus is usually placed in the birch family, Betulaceae,Germplasmgobills Information Network''Corylus''Rushforth, K ...

'' (3 episodes, 1963-1964) as Mr. Blackpool; Mr. Starkey; Mr. Berry. * ''

'' (1 episode, 1963) as Frank * ''

'' (1 episode, 1964) as Vinnie / Vinnie Meyers * ''

'' (6 episodes, 1958–1965) as Charles Judd / Talbot Sparr / Clarence Henry / Frank Logan / Burt Stokes / Carl Reynolds * ''

'' (1 episode, 1965) as Charles Barlow * ''

'' (1 episode, 1969) as Greg Fletcher * '' Police Story'' (1 episode, 1975) as Attorney John Barron * ''How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'' (1975) as J. B. Biggley * ''

'' (1 episode, 1975) as Quinlan * ''

'' (1 episode, 1977) as Dr. Morgan * ''

Quincy M.E. ''Quincy, M.E.'' (also called ''Quincy'') is an American mystery medical drama television series from Universal Studios that was broadcast on NBC from October 3, 1976, to May 11, 1983. Jack Klugman starred in the title role as a Los Angeles Coun ...

'' (1 episode, 1978) as Dr. Milton Gold * '' The Stockard Channing Show'' (11 episodes, 1980) as Gus Clyde * ''

The Incredible Hulk The Hulk is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of '' The Incredible Hulk'' (May 1962). In his comic book ...

'' (1 episodes, 1980) as Walter Gamble * ''

The Love Boat ''The Love Boat'' is an American romantic comedy-drama television series created by Wilford Lloyd Baumes that originally aired on ABC from September 24, 1977, to May 24, 1986. In addition, three TV movies aired before the regular series pre ...

'' (2 episodes, 1982–1983) as Jarvis Holden / Herman Baker

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