1892-12-30 Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Famed American stage actor. Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Art. Appeared in many films, initially as a leading man, then in character roles and occasional bits. Consistently billed as Jason Robards, as his more famous son, Jason Robards, did not come into fame until the end of the elder Robards' career. Only referred to as Jason Robards Sr. in retrospect. Died in 1963, having lived to see his namesake son and grandson (Jason Robards III) carry on the family acting tradition.
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Wild in the Country | Judge Tom Parker (uncredited) | 1961-06-15 |
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The Notorious Mr. Monks | Judge (uncredited) | 1958-02-28 |
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The Second Woman | Stacy Rogers | 1950-07-07 |
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Western Pacific Agent | Train Passenger (uncredited) | 1950-04-10 |
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Alaska Patrol | Dr. Loring | 1949-03-10 |
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Rimfire | Elkins (Banker) | 1949-03-25 |
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South of Death Valley | Major Porter Mullen (uncredited) | 1949-08-08 |
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Massacre River | Lawyer Johnstone (uncredited) | 1949-06-26 |
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Horsemen of the Sierras | Phineas Grant | 1949-11-22 |
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The Threat | Police Fingerprint Technician (uncredited) | 1949-12-01 |
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Masked Raiders | Captain of Texas Rangers (uncredited) | 1949-08-14 |
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Post Office Investigator | Henry Hand | 1949-09-01 |
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Feudin' Rhythm | Mr. Rushman (uncredited) | 1949-11-02 |
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Riders of the Whistling Pines | Charles Carter (uncredited) | 1949-03-16 |
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Dynamite | Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited) | 1949-01-18 |
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Impact | Judge | 1949-03-20 |
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Shed No Tears | Homicide Inspector (Uncredited) | 1948-06-09 |
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Fighting Father Dunne | J.J. Sonin | 1948-05-12 |
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If You Knew Susie | Ogleby (uncredited) | 1948-02-07 |
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Return of the Bad Men | Judge Harper | 1948-07-17 |
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Western Heritage | Judge Winston | 1948-02-07 |
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Race Street | Apartment Desk Clerk (uncredited) | 1948-09-11 |
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Guns of Hate | Ben Jason | 1948-06-18 |
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Smoky Mountain Melody | Josh Corby | 1948-12-16 |
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Son of God’s Country | John Thornton | 1948-09-15 |
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House | John Retch | 1948-03-25 |
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The Judge Steps Out | Police Officer Maloney (uncredited) | 1947-12-15 |
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Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome | Bank Officer (uncredited) | 1947-09-26 |
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Riff-Raff | Mr. Domingues | 1947-06-28 |
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Desperate | Ferrari | 1947-06-20 |
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Dick Tracy's Dilemma | Hawks (uncredited) | 1947-05-20 |
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Follow That Music | 1947-01-31 | |
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A Likely Story | Cop (uncredited) | 1947-04-18 |
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Trail Street | Jason | 1947-02-19 |
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Banjo | Conductor Matthews (uncredited) | 1947-05-15 |
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The Farmer's Daughter | Night Editor (uncredited) | 1947-03-26 |
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Do or Diet | Boss | 1947-02-10 |
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Seven Keys to Baldpate | Hayden | 1947-06-05 |
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Under the Tonto Rim | Captain McLean | 1947-08-01 |
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Born to Kill | Conductor (uncredited) | 1947-04-30 |
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Code of the West | Morley (uncredited) | 1947-02-20 |
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Thunder Mountain | Jim Gardner | 1947-06-01 |
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Wild Horse Mesa | Hod Slack | 1947-11-13 |
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I'll Take Milk | 1946-07-19 | |
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Badman's Territory | Alert Coffeyville Citizen (uncredited) | 1946-05-04 |
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Vacation in Reno | Sheriff Johnson | 1946-12-10 |
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Ding Dong Williams | Director Kenmore | 1946-04-15 |
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The Falcon's Alibi | Harvey Beaumont | 1946-04-12 |
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Deadline at Dawn | Policeman with Liquor Bottle (uncredited) | 1946-03-18 |
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Criminal Court | Al Marsh (uncredited) | 1946-11-15 |
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The Bamboo Blonde | Colonel Graham (uncredited) | 1946-07-15 |
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Twin Husbands | Dorothy's Attorney | 1946-05-10 |
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Traffic with the Devil | Irate Motorist (uncredited) | 1946-08-31 |
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Dick Tracy vs. Cueball | Captain (uncredited) | 1946-11-22 |
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Step by Step | Bruckner | 1946-08-23 |
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The Falcon's Adventure | Lieutenant Evans | 1946-12-13 |
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Bedlam | Oliver Todd | 1946-05-10 |
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A Game of Death | Captain | 1945-11-23 |
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Zombies on Broadway | Headwaiter (uncredited) | 1945-05-01 |
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Dick Tracy | Motorist (uncredited) | 1945-12-01 |
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Wanderer of the Wasteland | Crooked Dealer | 1945-05-31 |
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Betrayal from the East | Charlie Hildebrand | 1945-04-24 |
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Man Alive | Henry Fletcher | 1945-11-16 |
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Johnny Angel | Officer (uncredited) | 1945-10-25 |
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The Falcon in San Francisco | Loomis, Butler (uncredited) | 1945-07-20 |
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Isle of the Dead | Albrecht | 1945-09-01 |
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Dog | 1945-06-15 | |
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Bermuda Mystery | Mark Dunham | 1944-05-01 |
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Mademoiselle Fifi | A Wholesaler in Wine | 1944-07-28 |
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The Kansan | Bank Teller | 1943-09-10 |
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Silver Queen | Bank Teller (uncredited) | 1942-11-14 |
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San Antonio Rose | Man at Radio Station | 1941-06-20 |
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I Love You Again | Worker with Hendrickson Account (uncredited) | 1940-08-09 |
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The Howards of Virginia | Backwoodsman (uncredited) | 1940-09-19 |
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The Green Hornet Strikes Again! | Foley's Bodyguard | 1940-12-24 |
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Gangs of Chicago | 1940-05-18 | |
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The Fatal Hour | Griswold | 1940-01-15 |
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Half a Sinner | Country Club Garage Man | 1940-04-05 |
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Range War | Rancher | 1939-09-08 |
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Zorro's Fighting Legion | Cantina Proprietor | 1939-12-16 |
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Danger Flight | Paul Smith | 1939-11-01 |
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Scouts to the Rescue | Doc | 1939-01-17 |
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The Mad Empress | President Benito Juarez | 1939-12-16 |
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Juarez | (uncredited) | 1939-06-10 |
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Radio Hams | Pilot in distress | 1939-05-19 |
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Sky Patrol | Paul Smith - Three Points Airfield Owner | 1939-09-11 |
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The Long Shot | Doctor | 1939-01-06 |
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Stunt Pilot | Paul Smith | 1939-06-30 |
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Mystery Plane | Paul Smith | 1939-03-08 |
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I Stole a Million | Bank Teller (uncredited) | 1939-08-01 |
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Woman Against Woman | Mr. Roamer | 1938-06-24 |
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Cipher Bureau | Ellsworth | 1938-10-25 |
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Flight to Fame | Muller | 1938-10-12 |
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The Rage of Paris | Department Head (uncredited) | 1938-06-09 |
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The Nurse from Brooklyn | Surgeon | 1938-04-29 |
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Clipped Wings | Raoul McGuire | 1937-12-02 |
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The Firefly | Civilian Spanish Patriot (uncredited) | 1937-11-05 |
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Vogues of 1938 | Reporter | 1937-08-18 |
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Torture Money | Alex Carmathy (uncredited) | 1937-01-02 |
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Sweetheart of the Navy | Bumper | 1937-06-08 |
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San Francisco | Father (uncredited) | 1936-06-26 |
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Robin Hood of El Dorado | Pancho | 1936-03-17 |
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Laughing at Trouble | Clerk of Court | 1936-12-11 |
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The Luckiest Girl in the World | 1936-10-01 | |
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The Miracle Rider | Carlton | 1935-04-11 |
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Break of Hearts | Ticket-Seller (uncredited) | 1935-05-31 |
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The Fighting Marines | Kota | 1935-11-22 |
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I Live My Life | Church (Uncredited) | 1935-10-04 |
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Vagabond Lady | John’s Best Man (uncredited) | 1935-05-03 |
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The Last Days of Pompeii | Tax Gatherer (uncredited) | 1935-10-18 |
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Ladies Crave Excitement | Nick | 1935-06-21 |
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Burn 'Em Up Barnes | John Drummond | 1934-06-15 |
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Crimson Romance | Pierre | 1934-10-12 |
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All of Me | Man in Speakeasy (uncredited) | 1934-02-01 |
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Broadway Bill | Arthur Winslow | 1934-11-30 |
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Woman Unafraid | Big Bill Lewis | 1934-03-27 |
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The Super Snooper | 1934-02-09 | |
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Take the Stand | Joe Reynolds | 1934-08-07 |
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Cockeyed Cavaliers | Tavern Singer | 1934-06-29 |
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The President Vanishes | Kilbourne | 1934-11-17 |
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Public Stenographer | Fred 'Freddie' White | 1934-01-09 |
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The Woman Condemned | Jim Wallace | 1934-04-03 |
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The Way to Love | Guide | 1933-10-20 |
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Only Yesterday | Investor (Uncredited) | 1933-11-01 |
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Corruption | Police Commissioner | 1933-06-18 |
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The Devil's Mate | Clinton | 1933-08-20 |
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Carnival Lady | Jim Ryan | 1933-11-11 |
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Employees' Entrance | Commercial Artist (uncredited) | 1933-02-11 |
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Damaged Lives | Dr. Bill Hall | 1933-09-15 |
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Ship of Wanted Men | John Craig | 1933-09-08 |
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Unholy Love | Simmington | 1932-06-08 |
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Slightly Married | Jack Haines | 1932-10-15 |
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The Conquerors | Lane | 1932-11-18 |
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Union Depot | Station Agent (uncredited) | 1932-01-14 |
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Docks of San Francisco | John Banning | 1932-02-01 |
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White Eagle | Dave Rand | 1932-10-07 |
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Discarded Lovers | Rex Forsythe | 1932-01-03 |
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The Pride of the Legion | Moran | 1932-10-17 |
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Klondike | Jim Armstrong | 1932-08-29 |
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A Strange Adventure | Dr. Bailey | 1932-11-20 |
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Salvation Nell | Major Williams | 1931-07-01 |
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The Law of the Tong | Charlie Wong | 1931-12-15 |
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Ex-Bad Boy | Roger Shields | 1931-07-15 |
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Caught Plastered | Harry Waters | 1931-08-21 |
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Charlie Chan Carries On | Walter Honeywood | 1931-04-11 |
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Subway Express | Paul Bordon | 1931-05-01 |
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Trapped | Detective Lt. Jack Reed | 1931-10-28 |
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Crazy That Way | Frank Oakes | 1930-03-20 |
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Peacock Alley | Jim Bradbury | 1930-01-04 |
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Lightnin' | Raymond Thomas | 1930-11-28 |
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Trifles | George Henderson | 1930-01-30 |
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The Jazz Cinderella | Herbert Carter | 1930-09-01 |
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Abraham Lincoln | Herndon | 1930-11-08 |
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Trial Marriage | Dr. Thorvald Ware | 1929-03-10 |
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The Isle of Lost Ships | Frank Howard | 1929-10-16 |
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Paris | Andrew Sabbot | 1929-11-07 |
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The Flying Marine | Mitch Moran | 1929-06-05 |
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The Gamblers | Carvel Emerson | 1929-06-29 |
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The Death Ship | Tom - The First Mate | 1928-06-01 |
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On Trial | Defense Attorney | 1928-12-01 |
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Wild Geese | Mark Jordan | 1927-11-15 |
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Jaws of Steel | John Warren | 1927-09-10 |
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Hills of Kentucky | Steve Harley | 1927-02-26 |
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The Heart of Maryland | Maj. Alan Kendrick | 1927-07-13 |
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Tracked by the Police | Bob Owen | 1927-05-07 |
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White Flannels | Frank Politz | 1927-03-19 |
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Streets of Shanghai | Eugene Fong | 1927-12-15 |
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Irish Hearts | Rory | 1927-05-21 |
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Footloose Widows | J.A. "Jerry" Smith | 1926-06-19 |
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The Third Degree | Howard Jeffries Jr. | 1926-12-01 |
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The Cohens and Kellys | Tim Kelly | 1926-02-28 |
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Stella Maris | Walter Herold | 1925-12-13 |
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The Land of Hope | Sascha Rabinoff | 1921-07-01 |
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The Gilded Lily | Frank Thompson | 1921-03-27 |
