1904-01-18 Horfield, Bristol, England, UK
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach; January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) was a British-American actor, celebrated for his debonair charm, impeccable comic timing, and sophisticated screen presence. He became one of Hollywood’s most iconic leading men, starring in classics such as Bringing Up Baby (1938), His Girl Friday (1940), Notorious (1946), and North by Northwest (1959). Grant had a difficult childhood, marked by his mother’s institutionalization and his father’s alcoholism. At 16, he joined the Pender Troupe, a group of acrobats, which led him to New York City, where he built a career in vaudeville before transitioning to Hollywood in the early 1930s. His breakthrough came with screwball comedies, where his witty delivery and effortless charisma made him a favorite among audiences. He worked with legendary directors such as Howard Hawks, Alfred Hitchcock, and George Cukor, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and enduring star. Grant was married five times, but his longtime companionship with fellow actor Randolph Scott fueled speculation about his sexuality. The two lived together for over a decade, sharing a home in Los Angeles, which led to rumors that they were romantically involved. While Grant never publicly addressed these claims, some biographers suggest that his relationship with Scott was more than just friendship. Despite the speculation, Grant maintained a carefully curated public image, often portraying the ideal romantic lead opposite Hollywood’s most glamorous actresses, including Katharine Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, and Grace Kelly. Grant retired from acting in 1966, choosing to focus on business ventures and his family. He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1970 and was honored with the Kennedy Center Award in 1981. He passed away on November 29, 1986, at the age of 82. His legacy remains unmatched, with the American Film Institute ranking him as the second greatest male star of Hollywood’s Golden Age. His timeless appeal, effortless sophistication, and enigmatic personal life continue to fascinate audiences and film historians alike.
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert | Self (archive footage) | 2026-02-18 |
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True Blue | (Archive Footage) | 2025-05-23 |
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The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes | 2022-04-27 | |
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Devenir Marilyn | 2022-07-07 | |
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Rat Pack | Self (archive footage) | 2022-01-11 |
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Grace Kelly – Hollywoods tragische Prinzessin | Self (archive footage) | 2022-09-17 |
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Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft | 2021-11-25 | |
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Sophia Loren, une destinée particulière | Self (archive footage) | 2019-12-24 |
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Dans l'ombre d'Hitchcock, Alma et Hitch | Self (archive footage) | 2019-06-24 |
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Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | 2018-07-27 |
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Mel Brooks: Unwrapped | Self (archive footage) | 2018-02-17 |
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Becoming Cary Grant | Self (archive footage) | 2017-05-23 |
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Mansfield 66/67 | 2017-01-29 | |
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Discovering Audrey Hepburn | Self (archive footage) | 2015-08-10 |
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Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe | Self (archive footage) | 2012-05-15 |
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Metropolis refundada | Self (archive footage) | 2010-02-13 |
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Il était une fois... « Les enchaînés » | Self (archive footage) | 2009-06-29 |
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Behind The Gates: Cary Grant And Grace Kelly | Self (archive footage) | 2009-03-24 |
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1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year | Self (archive footage) | 2009-07-02 |
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Warner at War | (archive footage) | 2008-11-11 |
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Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story | Self (archive) | 2007-11-08 |
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Hippies | Self (archive footage) | 2007-06-12 |
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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema | Self (archive footage) | 2007-05-23 |
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On Assignment: 'His Girl Friday' | Self (archive footage) | 2006-02-07 |
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Before the Fact: Suspicious Hitchcock | Self (archive footage) | 2004-09-07 |
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On Location with Gunga Din | Archibald Cutter (archive footage) | 2004-12-07 |
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Cary Grant: A Class Apart | Self (archive footage) | 2004-06-01 |
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Complicated Women | Self (archive footage) | 2003-05-06 |
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love | Self (Archive Footage) | 2003-12-15 |
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Edith Head: The Paramount Years | Self (archive footage) | 2002-11-26 |
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Writing And Casting To Catch A Thief | Self (archive footage) | 2002-11-05 |
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Destination Hitchcock: The Making of 'North by Northwest' | Self (archive footage) | 2000-09-10 |
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Hitchcock, Selznick and the End of Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | 1999-01-23 |
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Frank Capra's American Dream | Self (archive footage) | 1997-05-18 |
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The Silver Screen: Color Me Lavender | Self (archive footage) | 1997-11-01 |
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Ingrid Bergman Remembered | Self (archive footage) | 1996-04-06 |
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Gay! Gay! Hollywood | 1994-01-01 | |
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Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her | Self (archive footage) | 1994-08-09 |
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Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths | (archive footage) | 1990-01-01 |
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Intimate Portrait: Grace Kelly | 1990-06-05 | |
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You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story | Self (archive footage) | 1990-07-23 |
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Myrna Loy: So Nice to Come Home To | (archive footage) | 1990-06-04 |
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Marilyn: Something's Got to Give | Self (archive footage) | 1990-12-13 |
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Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man | Self (archive footage) | 1988-06-05 |
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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1988-05-16 |
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Grace Kelly: The American Princess | Self (archive footage) | 1987-06-08 |
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All Star Party for Clint Eastwood | Self | 1986-11-30 |
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Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special | Self | 1986-01-17 |
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That's Dancing! | Self (archive footage) | 1985-01-18 |
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All Star Party for Lucille Ball | Self | 1984-12-09 |
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All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra | Self | 1983-12-11 |
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "Suspicion") (archive footage) | 1982-05-21 |
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Oops, Those Hollywood Bloopers! | Self (archive footage) | 1982-01-01 |
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Showbiz Goes to War | Self (archive footage) | 1982-12-31 |
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Frank Sinatra: The First 40 Years | Self | 1979-12-13 |
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All Star Tribute to Ingrid Bergman | Self | 1979-12-06 |
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Canciones para después de una guerra | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1976-02-09 |
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It's Showtime | Self (archive footage) | 1976-03-31 |
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That's Entertainment, Part II | (archive footage) | 1976-05-16 |
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Hooray for Hollywood | Self (archive footage) | 1976-01-01 |
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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | Self (archive footage) | 1975-08-06 |
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That's Entertainment! | (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1974-06-21 |
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The Men Who Made the Movies: Howard Hawks | Self (archive footage) | 1973-01-01 |
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Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | 1972-01-10 |
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is | Self (uncredited) | 1970-11-11 |
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The Killer of Fossil Gulch | The Victim / The Head Juror (archival footage) | 1970-12-31 |
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Walk Don't Run | Sir William Rutland | 1966-06-29 |
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The Big Parade of Comedy | Andre Charville (archive footage) | 1964-09-02 |
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Father Goose | Walter Christopher Eckland | 1964-12-10 |
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Charade | Peter Joshua | 1963-12-01 |
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That Touch of Mink | Philip Shayne | 1962-06-14 |
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The Grass Is Greener | Victor Rhyall | 1960-12-23 |
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North by Northwest | Roger Thornhill | 1959-08-06 |
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Operation Petticoat | Lieutenant Commander Matt Sherman | 1959-12-05 |
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Houseboat | Tom Winters | 1958-11-19 |
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Indiscreet | Philip Adams | 1958-07-16 |
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Kiss Them for Me | Cmdr. Andrew " Andy" Crewson | 1957-12-10 |
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An Affair to Remember | Nickie Ferrante | 1957-07-11 |
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The Pride and the Passion | Anthony | 1957-07-10 |
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To Catch a Thief | John Robie | 1955-08-03 |
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Dream Wife | Clemson Reade | 1953-06-19 |
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Monkey Business | Barnaby Fulton | 1952-09-03 |
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Room for One More | George "Poppy" Rose | 1952-01-10 |
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People Will Talk | Dr. Noah Praetorius | 1951-08-29 |
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Crisis | Dr. Eugene Norland Ferguson | 1950-07-07 |
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I Was a Male War Bride | Capt. Henri Rochard | 1949-08-26 |
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Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House | Jim Blandings | 1948-03-25 |
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Every Girl Should Be Married | Dr. Madison W. Brown | 1948-12-25 |
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The Bishop's Wife | Dudley | 1947-12-25 |
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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer | Richard | 1947-09-01 |
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Blow-Ups of 1947 | Self | 1947-12-31 |
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Without Reservations | Cary Grant (uncredited) | 1946-05-13 |
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Night and Day | Cole Porter | 1946-07-02 |
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Notorious | T.R. Devlin | 1946-08-21 |
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George White's Scandals | Cary Grant (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1945-10-09 |
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The Road to Victory | Cary Grant (uncredited) | 1944-05-18 |
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Arsenic and Old Lace | Mortimer Brewster | 1944-09-01 |
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Once Upon a Time | Jerry Flynn | 1944-06-29 |
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The Shining Future | Self | 1944-04-11 |
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None But the Lonely Heart | Ernie Mott | 1944-10-17 |
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Mr. Lucky | Joe Adams | 1943-07-01 |
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Destination Tokyo | Captain Cassidy | 1943-12-31 |
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Once Upon a Honeymoon | Patrick O'Toole | 1942-11-27 |
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Breakdowns of 1942 | Self | 1942-12-31 |
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The Talk of the Town | Leopold Dilg | 1942-08-20 |
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Penny Serenade | Roger Adams | 1941-04-24 |
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Suspicion | John D. 'Johnnie' Aysgarth | 1941-11-14 |
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The Howards of Virginia | Matt Howard | 1940-09-19 |
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His Girl Friday | Walter Burns | 1940-01-18 |
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A Tribute to the Will Rogers Memorial Hospital | Self | 1940-09-23 |
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My Favorite Wife | Nick Arden | 1940-05-17 |
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The Philadelphia Story | C.K. Dexter Haven | 1940-12-05 |
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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound | Self | 1940-10-24 |
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Screen Snapshots Series 19, No. 1 | Self | 1939-09-22 |
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In Name Only | Alec Walker | 1939-08-18 |
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Only Angels Have Wings | Geoff Carter | 1939-05-15 |
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Gunga Din | Archibald Cutter | 1939-01-26 |
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Holiday | Johnny Case | 1938-05-26 |
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Bringing Up Baby | David | 1938-02-18 |
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Topper Takes a Trip | George Kerby (archive footage) | 1938-12-29 |
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The Toast of New York | Nick Boyd | 1937-07-22 |
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The Awful Truth | Jerry Warriner | 1937-10-21 |
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When You're in Love | Jimmy Hudson | 1937-02-12 |
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Topper | George Kerby | 1937-07-16 |
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Big Brown Eyes | Detective Sergeant Danny Barr | 1936-04-03 |
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Suzy | Andre | 1936-07-20 |
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Screen Snapshots (Series 16, No. 1) | Self | 1936-09-11 |
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Wedding Present | Charlie Mason | 1936-10-09 |
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The Amazing Quest of Ernest Bliss | Ernest Bliss | 1936-07-28 |
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Sylvia Scarlett | Jimmy Monkley | 1935-12-25 |
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Pirate Party on Catalina Isle | Guest on Isle | 1935-11-20 |
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Enter Madame | Gerald Fitzgerald | 1935-01-04 |
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Wings in the Dark | Ken Gordon | 1935-02-01 |
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The Last Outpost | Michael Andrews | 1935-10-11 |
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Born to Be Bad | Malcolm Trevor | 1934-05-18 |
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Kiss and Make-Up | Dr. Maurice Lamar | 1934-07-13 |
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Ladies Should Listen | Julian De Lussac | 1934-08-10 |
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Thirty Day Princess | Porter Madison III | 1934-05-18 |
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She Done Him Wrong | Captain Cummings | 1933-02-09 |
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Hollywood on Parade No. B-5 | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1933-12-01 |
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The Woman Accused | Jeffrey Baxter | 1933-02-17 |
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Alice in Wonderland | Mock Turtle | 1933-12-18 |
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The Eagle and the Hawk | Henry Crocker | 1933-05-06 |
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I'm No Angel | Jack Clayton | 1933-10-06 |
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Gambling Ship | Ace Corbin | 1933-06-23 |
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Hot Saturday | Romer Sheffield | 1932-10-28 |
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Blonde Venus | Nick Townsend | 1932-09-23 |
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This Is the Night | Stephen Mathewson | 1932-04-08 |
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Singapore Sue | First Sailor | 1932-06-10 |
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Merrily We Go to Hell | Charlie Baxter | 1932-06-10 |
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Sinners in the Sun | Ridgeway | 1932-05-13 |
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Devil and the Deep | Lt. Jaeckel | 1932-08-12 |
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Madame Butterfly | Lieutenant B.F. Pinkerton | 1932-12-30 |
