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John Hamilton

John Hamilton

John Rummel Hamilton was an American actor, who played in many movies and television programs. He is probably best remembered for his role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White for the 1950s television program “Adventures of Superman.”

Known for

Outcasts of the City
Outcasts of the City
1958
Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential
1957 • Emory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)
Bobby Ware Is Missing
Bobby Ware Is Missing
1955 • Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)
Superman and the Jungle Devil
Superman and the Jungle Devil
1954 • Perry White
Superman in Exile
Superman in Exile
1954 • Perry White
Superman's Peril
Superman's Peril
1954 • Perry White
Superman Flies Again
Superman Flies Again
1954 • Perry White
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull
1954 • Ulysses S. Grant

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Chicago Confidential
Chicago Confidential
1957 • Emory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)
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Bobby Ware Is Missing
Bobby Ware Is Missing
1955 • Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)
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Superman in Exile
Superman in Exile
1954 • Perry White
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Superman's Peril
Superman's Peril
1954 • Perry White
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Superman Flies Again
Superman Flies Again
1954 • Perry White
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Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull
1954 • Ulysses S. Grant
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Moby Dick
Moby Dick
1954 • 'Jeroboam' Captain
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The Miami Story
The Miami Story
1954 • Clifton Staley
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Man of Conflict
1953 • Mr. Cornwall
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Donovan's Brain
Donovan's Brain
1953 • Mr. McNish (uncredited)
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Run for the Hills
Run for the Hills
1953 • Mr. Harvester
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Iron Mountain Trail
Iron Mountain Trail
1953 • Circuit Judge
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Marshal of Cedar Rock
Marshal of Cedar Rock
1953 • Stover - Prison Warden
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Never Wave at a WAC
Never Wave at a WAC
1953 • Sen. Holbrook (uncredited)
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The Studebaker Story
The Studebaker Story
1953 • Father Studebaker
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The Rose Bowl Story
The Rose Bowl Story
1952 • Dr. Lansing
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Listen Judge
Listen Judge
1952 • George Morton (uncredited)
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Target
Target
1952 • Bailey
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The McGurk Way
1952 • Speaker
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Criminal Lawyer
Criminal Lawyer
1951 • Police Captain Loomis
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Million Dollar Pursuit
Million Dollar Pursuit
1951 • Police Inspector Morgan
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Badman's Gold
Badman's Gold
1951 • The Marshal
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Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
1951 • Judge Backus
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The Missourians
The Missourians
1950 • Mayor Grant McDowall
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Bunco Squad
Bunco Squad
1950 • John Deming (uncredited)
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The Men
The Men
1950 • Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
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Annie Get Your Gun
Annie Get Your Gun
1950 • Ship Captain (uncredited)
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The Invisible Monster
The Invisible Monster
1950 • "Henry Miller"
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The Reformer and the Redhead
The Reformer and the Redhead
1950 • Police Captain (uncredited)
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Pioneer Marshal
Pioneer Marshal
1949 • Man with Bracelet
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Strange Bargain
Strange Bargain
1949 • Employee at Meeting (uncredited)
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Alias the Champ
Alias the Champ
1949 • Police Commissioner Bronson
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Bandit King of Texas
Bandit King of Texas
1949 • John Turner
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Law of the Golden West
Law of the Golden West
1949 • Isaac Cody, Bill's father
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Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific
1949 • Pere Lacomb
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The Judge
The Judge
1949 • Lt. Edwards
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Sheriff of Wichita
Sheriff of Wichita
1949 • Prison Warden
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Rusty Leads the Way
Rusty Leads the Way
1948 • Board Member (uncredited)
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Walk a Crooked Mile
Walk a Crooked Mile
1948 • G.W. Hunter
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The Checkered Coat
The Checkered Coat
1948 • Marcus Anson
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The Gallant Legion
The Gallant Legion
1948 • Speaker of the House
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High Wall
High Wall
1947 • Police Surgeon (uncredited)
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The Judge Steps Out
The Judge Steps Out
1947 • Diner on Train (uncredited)
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Blondie in the Dough
Blondie in the Dough
1947 • Premier Biscuit Board Member (uncredited)
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Key Witness
Key Witness
1947 • R. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)
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News Hounds
News Hounds
1947 • Timothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin
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Too Many Winners
Too Many Winners
1947 • Albert Payson
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Violence
Violence
1947 • Dr. Chalmers
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The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass
1947 • Forrest Hamilton (uncredited)
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It Happened on Fifth Avenue
It Happened on Fifth Avenue
1947 • Harper (uncredited)
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Raiders of the South
Raiders of the South
1947 • George Boone
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Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll
1946 • Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)
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The Secret of the Whistler
The Secret of the Whistler
1946 • McLaren aka Mac (uncredited)
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Wife Wanted
Wife Wanted
1946 • Judge
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The Brute Man
The Brute Man
1946 • Professor Cushman (uncredited)
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Step by Step
Step by Step
1946 • Police Capt. Edmonds
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One Exciting Week
One Exciting Week
1946 • Dr. Jones (uncredited)
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Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
1946 • Commissioner Taylor (uncredited)
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Home on the Range
Home on the Range
1946 • State Official
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Johnny Comes Flying Home
Johnny Comes Flying Home
1946 • C.H. Metters (uncredited)
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The Phantom Rider
The Phantom Rider
1946 • Senator Williams
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Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
1946 • Police Commissioner (uncredited)
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Northwest Trail
Northwest Trail
1945 • John Owens
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Voice of the Whistler
Voice of the Whistler
1945 • Doctor (uncredited)
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Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel
1945 • Harbor Master (uncredited)
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Sensation Hunters
Sensation Hunters
1945 • Night Court Judge
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First Yank into Tokyo
First Yank into Tokyo
1945 • Dr. Stacey (uncredited)
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On Stage Everybody
On Stage Everybody
1945 • Mr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)
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The Naughty Nineties
The Naughty Nineties
1945 • Sheriff of Ironville (uncredited)
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The Great Flamarion
The Great Flamarion
1945 • Coroner (uncredited)
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Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad
1945 • Dr. Burnell
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Sheriff of Las Vegas
Sheriff of Las Vegas
1944 • Homer Blackwell
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Meet Miss Bobby Socks
Meet Miss Bobby Socks
1944 • R.N. Swanson
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Hi, Beautiful
Hi, Beautiful
1944 • Board Member (uncredited)
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Crazy Knights
Crazy Knights
1944 • Mr. Gardner
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I'm from Arkansas
I'm from Arkansas
1944 • Harry Cashin
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Music in Manhattan
Music in Manhattan
1944 • Mr. Bradley, the Banker (uncredited)
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Maisie Goes to Reno
Maisie Goes to Reno
1944 • Judge Carter (Uncredited)
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The Girl Who Dared
The Girl Who Dared
1944 • Beau Richmond
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Wilson
Wilson
1944 • Legislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)
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Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
1944 • Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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Action in Arabia
Action in Arabia
1944 • Mr. Hamilton
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Up in Arms
Up in Arms
1944 • Man In Theatre Lobby (uncredited)
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Government Girl
Government Girl
1943 • Irate Man (uncredited)
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Crazy House
Crazy House
1943 • Outraged Director
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Larceny with Music
Larceny with Music
1943 • Important banker
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So's Your Uncle
So's Your Uncle
1943 • Mr. Craig
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Good Luck, Mr. Yates
Good Luck, Mr. Yates
1943 • J.C. Allison
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Daredevils of the West
Daredevils of the West
1943 • Senator Garfield
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Mission to Moscow
Mission to Moscow
1943 • Charlie - American Newsman (uncredited)
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Aerial Gunner
Aerial Gunner
1943 • Doctor (uncredited)
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Phantom Killer
Phantom Killer
1942 • John G. Harrison
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Across the Pacific
Across the Pacific
1942 • Court-Martial President
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Dr. Broadway
Dr. Broadway
1942 • Inspector (uncredited)
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In This Our Life
In This Our Life
1942 • Police Inspector Millett
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Always in My Heart
Always in My Heart
1942 • Prison Warden
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Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body
1942 • District Attorney Stuart Drinkwater
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Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
1941 • Police Captain
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Unfinished Rainbows
1941 • Matthew Griswold
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Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero
1941 • William Brooks
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I Killed That Man
I Killed That Man
1941 • District Attorney
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They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
1941 • Colonel (uncredited)
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The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
1941 • District Attorney Bryan
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It Started with Eve
It Started with Eve
1941 • Thomas - Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Hold Back the Dawn
Hold Back the Dawn
1941 • Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)
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Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
1941 • Police Chief (uncredited)
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Sucker List
Sucker List
1941 • James Sawyer (uncredited)
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Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe
1941 • Jim (uncredited)
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Flight Command
Flight Command
1940 • Pensacola Commander (uncredited)
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Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair
1940 • Defense Attorney Graham (uncredited)
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You, the People
You, the People
1940 • Frank Y. Carter
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The Flag of Humanity
The Flag of Humanity
1940 • Gen. James Garfield
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Boom Town
Boom Town
1940 • McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)
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The Golden Fleecing
The Golden Fleecing
1940 • Judge (uncredited)
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They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night
1940 • Defense Attorney (uncredited)
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Tear Gas Squad
Tear Gas Squad
1940 • Chief Ferris
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Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
1940 • Night Court Judge
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Invisible Stripes
Invisible Stripes
1939 • Captain Johnson (uncredited)
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Swanee River
Swanee River
1939 • Doctor
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Old Hickory
1939 • Governor Clairborne of Louisiana
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On Dress Parade
On Dress Parade
1939 • A Co. Maneuvers Colonel (uncredited)
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Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring
1939 • Night Captain
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Espionage Agent
Espionage Agent
1939 • Code Room Instructor
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Dust Be My Destiny
Dust Be My Destiny
1939 • First Warden (uncredited)
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Full Confession
Full Confession
1939 • The Judge (uncredited)
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Angels Wash Their Faces
Angels Wash Their Faces
1939 • Officer H.A. Merton (uncredited)
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The Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights
1939 • Colonel George Mason
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They Shall Have Music
They Shall Have Music
1939 • Detective (uncredited)
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Stronger Than Desire
Stronger Than Desire
1939 • Second Trial Judge (uncredited)
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Blind Alley
Blind Alley
1939 • Warden
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Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
1939 • FBI Chief (uncredited)
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Forged Passport
Forged Passport
1939 • Jack Rogers aka 'Lefty'
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Three Smart Girls Grow Up
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
1939 • Harry - Conference Room Businessman
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Devil's Island
Devil's Island
1939 • Captain of Second Convict Ship
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I Stand Accused
I Stand Accused
1938 • Defense Attorney Brower
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Girls on Probation
Girls on Probation
1938 • Police Chief
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Mr. Wong, Detective
Mr. Wong, Detective
1938 • Simon Dayton
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Too Hot to Handle
Too Hot to Handle
1938 • Mr. Fairfield (uncredited)
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Boys Town
Boys Town
1938 • Prison Warden (uncredited)
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You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
1938 • Kirby's Dining Guest (uncredited)
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Hunted Men
Hunted Men
1938 • Police Commissioner
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Doctor Rhythm
Doctor Rhythm
1938 • Insp. Bryce
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Mr. Moto's Gamble
Mr. Moto's Gamble
1938 • Philip Benton
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Over the Wall
Over the Wall
1938 • Warden Vance
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Murder Is News
1937 • David Corning
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Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses
1937 • Police Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)
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Bad Guy
Bad Guy
1937 • Warden
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She Had to Eat
She Had to Eat
1937 • Police Captain (uncredited)
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Fifty Roads to Town
Fifty Roads to Town
1937 • Captain Carroll
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Criminals of the Air
Criminals of the Air
1937 • Captain Wallace
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Seventh Heaven
Seventh Heaven
1937 • Gendarme
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Two Wise Maids
Two Wise Maids
1937 • Grover Wentworth
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Torture Money
Torture Money
1937 • Capt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)
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A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
1936 • Mr. Carlton
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Lady from Nowhere
Lady from Nowhere
1936 • Commissioner
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Three Smart Girls
Three Smart Girls
1936 • Desk Lieutenant at Police Station
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Craig's Wife
Craig's Wife
1936 • Detective (uncredited)
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Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934 • Presidential Naval Aide
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Keep 'Em Rolling
Keep 'Em Rolling
1934 • Major in France Battlefield
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The Crane Poison Case
1932 • Inspector Carr
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The Campus Mystery
1932 • Inspector Carr
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The Side Show Mystery
1932 • Inspector Carr
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The Cole Case
1932 • Inspector Carr
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The Skull Murder Mystery
The Skull Murder Mystery
1932 • Inspector Carr
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The Wall Street Mystery
The Wall Street Mystery
1931 • Inspector Carr
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The Clyde Mystery
1931 • Inspector Carr
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Success
Success
1931 • Mr. Kelly - Molly's Father
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The Gigolo Racket
The Gigolo Racket
1931 • George Burke
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Heads Up
Heads Up
1930 • Capt. Whitney
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