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Cast (feature film)
1.
The Private Affairs of Bel Ami (1947)
as Laroche-Mathieu
Writer Georges Duroy (George Sanders) is one social-climbing S.O.B. who does most of his climbing over the warm (and cold) bodies of women. He begins with Rachel (Marie Wilson), a hanger-on in the cafes and Folies Bergere crowd, and then moves on to dally with Clotilde de Morelle (Angela Lansbury.) Always striving to move upward on the social scale, he ditches her to marry Madeleine Forestier (Ann Dvorak). Now he gets on the fast track. He persuades Madame Walter (Katherine Emery), the wife of his publisher, to fall in love with him, and then compromises Madeleine to frame a divorce, so he can pursue Madame Walter's daughter, Suzanne (Susan Douglas, before somebody decided her later-married name was her most-often used screen name.) He moves along so well that ere long he is in legal position to usurp the title of one of France's most noble houses. The moral, at the end, is it is okay to mess with French women, but triffling with French titles is going too far.
Writer Georges Duroy (George Sanders) is one social-climbing S.O.B. who does most of his climbing over the warm (and cold) bodies of women. He begins with Rachel (Marie Wilson), a hanger-on in the cafes and Folies Bergere crowd, and then moves on to dally with Clotilde de Morelle (Angela Lansbury.) Always striving to move upward on the social scale, he ditches her to marry Madeleine Forestier (Ann Dvorak). Now he gets on the fast track. He persuades Madame Walter (Katherine Emery), the wife of his publisher, to fall in love with him, and then compromises Madeleine to frame a divorce, so he can pursue Madame Walter's daughter, Suzanne (Susan Douglas, before somebody decided her later-married name was her most-often used screen name.) He moves along so well that ere long he is in legal position to usurp the title of one of France's most noble houses. The moral, at the end, is it is okay to mess with French women, but triffling with French titles is going too far.
2.
Fear (1946)
as Capt. Burke
A detective uses psychological warfare to get a confession out of a murderous student.
A detective uses psychological warfare to get a confession out of a murderous student.
3.
Strange Illusion (1945)
as Brett Curtis [also known as Claude Barrington]
A young man's efforts to investigate his father's death and stop his mother from re-marrying land him in an insane asylum.
A young man's efforts to investigate his father's death and stop his mother from re-marrying land him in an insane asylum.
4.
Passport to Suez (1943)
as The Lone Wolf [Michael Lanyard]
A reformed thief goes undercover to stop Nazi agents from hijacking planes.
A reformed thief goes undercover to stop Nazi agents from hijacking planes.
5.
One Dangerous Night (1943)
as [Michael Lanyard] The Lone Wolf
Michael Lanyard, alias the Lone Wolf and his man Friday, Jamison (Eric Blore), pick up Eve Andrews (Marguerite Chapman), when her car is wrecked. At her place, they discover the body of wealthy playboy Harry Cooper (Gerald Mohr) and are arrested. Inspector Crane (Thurston Hall), who doesn't believe the Lone Wolf has reformed, discovers jewels are missing. Lanyard and Jamison escape. Lanyard learns Cooper was blackmailing Eve, Sonia Budenney (Tala Birell), wife of a famous physician, and Jane Merrick (Mona Barrie), famous actress. He is spotted by gossip columnist Sidney Shaw (Warren Ashe), who agrees not to turn him in if he can tag along. Lanyard learns that Cooper planned to meet a woman at the airport. Hurrying there, he spots the girl and has Jamison trail her. Later, as he is questioning the girl, Patricia (Margaret Hayes), she is shot and wounded. After being turned in twice by Shaw and escaping , despite his promise not to do so, Lanyard and Jamison return again to Patricia's apartment where he learns that she is Shaw's wife.
Michael Lanyard, alias the Lone Wolf and his man Friday, Jamison (Eric Blore), pick up Eve Andrews (Marguerite Chapman), when her car is wrecked. At her place, they discover the body of wealthy playboy Harry Cooper (Gerald Mohr) and are arrested. Inspector Crane (Thurston Hall), who doesn't believe the Lone Wolf has reformed, discovers jewels are missing. Lanyard and Jamison escape. Lanyard learns Cooper was blackmailing Eve, Sonia Budenney (Tala Birell), wife of a famous physician, and Jane Merrick (Mona Barrie), famous actress. He is spotted by gossip columnist Sidney Shaw (Warren Ashe), who agrees not to turn him in if he can tag along. Lanyard learns that Cooper planned to meet a woman at the airport. Hurrying there, he spots the girl and has Jamison trail her. Later, as he is questioning the girl, Patricia (Margaret Hayes), she is shot and wounded. After being turned in twice by Shaw and escaping , despite his promise not to do so, Lanyard and Jamison return again to Patricia's apartment where he learns that she is Shaw's wife.
6.
Wild Bill Hickok Rides (1942)
as Harry Farrel
The Western hero takes on a ruthless land baron whose henchmen killed his best friend.
The Western hero takes on a ruthless land baron whose henchmen killed his best friend.
7.
Counter-Espionage (1942)
as Michael Lanyard [also known as The Lone Wolf]
A reformed criminal hunts Nazi spies in London during the Blitz.
A reformed criminal hunts Nazi spies in London during the Blitz.
8.
The Wolf Man (1941)
as Dr. Lloyd
A British nobleman undergoes a startling transformation when he's bitten by a gypsy werewolf.
A British nobleman undergoes a startling transformation when he's bitten by a gypsy werewolf.
9.
Wild Geese Calling (1941)
as Blackie [Bedford]
In the 1890s lumberjack John leaves Seattle for Alaska to look for gold. After he marries dancehall girl Sally, he finds she used to be in love with his best friend Blackie.
In the 1890s lumberjack John leaves Seattle for Alaska to look for gold. After he marries dancehall girl Sally, he finds she used to be in love with his best friend Blackie.
10.
The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance (1941)
as Michael Lanyard [also known as The Lone Wolf]
A reformed jewel thief fights to clear his name when he's framed for murder.
A reformed jewel thief fights to clear his name when he's framed for murder.
11.
Secrets of the Lone Wolf (1941)
as Michael Lanyard [also known as The Lone Wolf]
12.
The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date (1940)
as Michael Lanyard [also known as The Lone Wolf]
A reformed thief tracks down a missing stamp collection and a kidnapped businessman.
A reformed thief tracks down a missing stamp collection and a kidnapped businessman.
13.
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940)
as Michael Lanyard [also known as The Lone Wolf]
A reformed jewel thief tries to clear a society beauty of murder charges.
A reformed jewel thief tries to clear a society beauty of murder charges.
14.
Arizona (1940)
as Jefferson Carteret
A tough pioneer woman needs a young man's help in fighting land grabbers and finding love.
A tough pioneer woman needs a young man's help in fighting land grabbers and finding love.
15.
The Lone Wolf Strikes (1940)
as Michael Lanyard
A reformed jewel thief helps an heiress retrieve a stolen necklace.
A reformed jewel thief helps an heiress retrieve a stolen necklace.
16.
Trail of the Vigilantes (1940)
as Mark Dawson
17.
Lillian Russell (1940)
as The Famous J. L. [Jessie Lewisohn]
Life story of the musical star from her discovery in 1890 by bandleader Tony Pastor till her retirement in 1912 when she married newspaperman Alexander Moore.
Life story of the musical star from her discovery in 1890 by bandleader Tony Pastor till her retirement in 1912 when she married newspaperman Alexander Moore.
18.
The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939)
as Philo Vance
The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder. Allen's uncle fixes her up with Bill at a company picnic. When the two go out to a nightclub that night, Gracie inadvertently links Bill to the murder of a thug after finding the dead body and Bill's cigarette case at the scene of the crime. While being questioned at the club, she meets Vance who's investigating the homicide. After Gracie's bungled attempts to solve the case, Vance decides it might be easier to have her working with him. Despite Gracie's "help," the two eventually find the real killer.
The zany plot follows nitwit Gracie Allen trying to help master sleuth Philo Vance solve a murder. Allen's uncle fixes her up with Bill at a company picnic. When the two go out to a nightclub that night, Gracie inadvertently links Bill to the murder of a thug after finding the dead body and Bill's cigarette case at the scene of the crime. While being questioned at the club, she meets Vance who's investigating the homicide. After Gracie's bungled attempts to solve the case, Vance decides it might be easier to have her working with him. Despite Gracie's "help," the two eventually find the real killer.
19.
The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)
as D'Artagnan
The Three Musketeers rescue the king's unjustly imprisoned twin.
The Three Musketeers rescue the king's unjustly imprisoned twin.
20.
Day-Time Wife (1939)
as Bernard Dexter
After catching her husband with his secretary, a young wife goes to work for his business rival.
After catching her husband with his secretary, a young wife goes to work for his business rival.
21.
The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939)
as Michael Lanyard [also known as The Lone Wolf]
A spy forces a reformed jewel thief to crack the safe where plans for an anti-aircraft gun are stored.
A spy forces a reformed jewel thief to crack the safe where plans for an anti-aircraft gun are stored.
22.
The First Hundred Years (1938)
as Harry Borden
A working woman doesn't want to give up her career when she marries.
A working woman doesn't want to give up her career when she marries.
23.
Arsene Lupin Returns (1938)
as Steve Emerson
A reformed jewel thief helps detectives track down a criminal.
A reformed jewel thief helps detectives track down a criminal.
24.
Wives Under Suspicion (1938)
as District Attorney [Jim] Stowell
A D.A.'s personal life mirrors the love-triangle murder he's prosecuting.
A D.A.'s personal life mirrors the love-triangle murder he's prosecuting.
25.
The Firefly (1937)
as Major de Rouchemont
A Spanish spy masquerades as a singer to sabotage Napoleon's forces.
A Spanish spy masquerades as a singer to sabotage Napoleon's forces.
26.
Midnight Madonna (1937)
as Blackie Denbo
27.
Madame X (1937)
as Bernard Fleuriot
When she kills a blackmailer, a woman is defended by the son she abandoned years earlier.
When she kills a blackmailer, a woman is defended by the son she abandoned years earlier.
28.
Outcast (1937)
as Dr. Wendell Phillips Jones
29.
Satan Met a Lady (1936)
as Ted Shane
In the second screen version of The Maltese Falcon, a detective is caught between a lying seductress and a lady jewel thief.
In the second screen version of The Maltese Falcon, a detective is caught between a lying seductress and a lady jewel thief.
30.
Times Square Playboy (1936)
as Vic Arnold
When he comes to New York for a wedding, an out-of-towner makes trouble for all concerned.
When he comes to New York for a wedding, an out-of-towner makes trouble for all concerned.
31.
Go West Young Man (1936)
as Morgan
Movie star Mavis Arden, as amorous in private as she is pure in public, gets involved with a politician despite her watchdog publicist Morgan. Planning to meet her beau again at the next stop on her personal appearance tour, Mavis is stranded at a remote rural boarding house, with a pretentious landlady, sensible old maid, rabid film fan waitress...and strapping young mechanic Bud Norton, whom to Mavis is just the plaything of an idle hour...
Movie star Mavis Arden, as amorous in private as she is pure in public, gets involved with a politician despite her watchdog publicist Morgan. Planning to meet her beau again at the next stop on her personal appearance tour, Mavis is stranded at a remote rural boarding house, with a pretentious landlady, sensible old maid, rabid film fan waitress...and strapping young mechanic Bud Norton, whom to Mavis is just the plaything of an idle hour...
32.
Widow from Monte Carlo (1936)
as [Major Allan] Chepstow
A widowed duchess enlists an American thief to save her from blackmail.
A widowed duchess enlists an American thief to save her from blackmail.
33.
The Case of the Velvet Claws (1936)
as Perry Mason
Perry Mason's honeymoon with Della Street is interrupted by the murder of a scandal-sheet publisher.
Perry Mason's honeymoon with Della Street is interrupted by the murder of a scandal-sheet publisher.
34.
Stage Struck (1936)
as Fred Harris
Broadway hopefuls put on a show.
Broadway hopefuls put on a show.
35.
Don't Bet on Blondes (1935)
as Odds Owen
An actress's manager tries to keep her from leaving the stage for marriage.
An actress's manager tries to keep her from leaving the stage for marriage.
36.
The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935)
as Perry Mason
Perry Mason tries to stay on the wagon while investigating the murder of a crooked beauty contest promoter.
Perry Mason tries to stay on the wagon while investigating the murder of a crooked beauty contest promoter.
37.
The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)
as Perry Mason
Perry Mason helps a young woman whose supposedly dead husband suddenly returns to life.
Perry Mason helps a young woman whose supposedly dead husband suddenly returns to life.
38.
Living on Velvet (1935)
as Gibraltar [Walter Pritcham]
A guilt-ridden pilot finds a new outlook on life when he falls for a society girl.
A guilt-ridden pilot finds a new outlook on life when he falls for a society girl.
39.
Upper World (1934)
as Alex Stream
A wealthy man escapes his wife's social pretensions in the arms of a burlesque queen.
A wealthy man escapes his wife's social pretensions in the arms of a burlesque queen.
40.
Cleopatra (1934)
as Julius Caesar
The fabled queen of Egypt leads Julius Caesar and Marc Antony astray.
The fabled queen of Egypt leads Julius Caesar and Marc Antony astray.
41.
The Dragon Murder Case (1934)
as Philo Vance
Society sleuth Philo Vance looks into a murder near a mysterious "dragon pool."
Society sleuth Philo Vance looks into a murder near a mysterious "dragon pool."
42.
Imitation of Life (1934)
as Stephen Archer
A widow and her housekeeper go into business together but almost lose their daughters.
A widow and her housekeeper go into business together but almost lose their daughters.
43.
The Case of the Howling Dog (1934)
as Perry Mason
Perry Mason gets caught between feuding neighbors who claim to be married to the same woman.
Perry Mason gets caught between feuding neighbors who claim to be married to the same woman.
44.
The Secret Bride (1934)
as Robert Sheldon
A district attorney secretly marries the daughter of a man he's trying to convict.
A district attorney secretly marries the daughter of a man he's trying to convict.
45.
Dr. Monica (1934)
as John [Braden]
A female doctor learns that her husband loves another woman.
A female doctor learns that her husband loves another woman.
46.
Smarty (1934)
as Tony [Wallace]
A squabbling couple can't seem to make it to the divorce court.
A squabbling couple can't seem to make it to the divorce court.
47.
Bedside (1934)
as Bob [Brown, later known as J. Herbert Martell]
A fake doctor sets up a lucrative high-society practice.
A fake doctor sets up a lucrative high-society practice.
48.
The Mind Reader (1933)
as Chandra [Chandler, also known as Dr. Munro]
A fake mentalist tries to go straight, only to end up in jail.
A fake mentalist tries to go straight, only to end up in jail.
49.
Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
as [J.] Lawrence [Bradford]
Three chorus girls fight to keep their show going and find rich husbands.
Three chorus girls fight to keep their show going and find rich husbands.
50.
Goodbye Again (1933)
as Kenneth [Bixby]
An author's reunion with an old flame angers the secretary who loves him.
An author's reunion with an old flame angers the secretary who loves him.
51.
Lady for a Day (1933)
as Dave the Dude
A gangster helps an old apple-vendor pose as a society woman to fool her visiting daughter.
A gangster helps an old apple-vendor pose as a society woman to fool her visiting daughter.
52.
Employee's Entrance (1933)
as Kurt Anderson
An unscrupulous department store manager stops at nothing to get what he wants.
An unscrupulous department store manager stops at nothing to get what he wants.
53.
Three on a Match (1932)
as Robert Kirkwood
A woman's childhood friends try to rescue her from gangsters.
A woman's childhood friends try to rescue her from gangsters.
54.
The Woman from Monte Carlo (1932)
as Lieutenant George D'Ortelles
A ship's captain loses course in perilous waters when he discovers his wife cheating on him.
A ship's captain loses course in perilous waters when he discovers his wife cheating on him.
55.
Under Eighteen (1932)
as Raymond Harding
A girl from the slums falls for a lecherous Broadway producer.
A girl from the slums falls for a lecherous Broadway producer.
56.
The Dark Horse (1932)
as Hal S. Blake
A political machine backs a dimwitted candidate for governor.
A political machine backs a dimwitted candidate for governor.
57.
Beauty and the Boss (1932)
as Baron Josef von Ullrich
After being distracted by a string of pretty secretaries, a banker hires a plain Jane, only to fall in love with her.
After being distracted by a string of pretty secretaries, a banker hires a plain Jane, only to fall in love with her.
58.
Skyscraper Souls (1932)
as David Dwight
A ruthless financier will stop at nothing to control a 100-story office building.
A ruthless financier will stop at nothing to control a 100-story office building.
59.
The Match King (1932)
as Paul Kroll
An ambitious young man corners the market on matches, then faces the destruction of his empire.
An ambitious young man corners the market on matches, then faces the destruction of his empire.
60.
The Mouthpiece (1932)
as Vincent Day
A crusading DA goes into private practice and succumbs to the temptations of corruption.
A crusading DA goes into private practice and succumbs to the temptations of corruption.
61.
Honor of the Family (1931)
as Captain Boris Barony
62.
Expensive Women (1931)
as Neil Hartley
A bright young thing can't decide which of herflirtations should lead to marriage.
A bright young thing can't decide which of herflirtations should lead to marriage.
Film Production - Construction/Set (feature film)
63.
Anywhere But Here (1999)
as Prop Maker Gang Boss
A mother and daughter move to Beverly Hills to start a new life.
A mother and daughter move to Beverly Hills to start a new life.
64.
Dying Young (1991)
as Prop Maker
When blue-collar Hilary becomes the live-in chemotherapy nurse for wealthy, secretive Victor, seeing the effects of the treatment on him gives her second thoughts about staying. When the patient confesses his love for her, she stays, and the couple decides to make the most of however much time they
When blue-collar Hilary becomes the live-in chemotherapy nurse for wealthy, secretive Victor, seeing the effects of the treatment on him gives her second thoughts about staying. When the patient confesses his love for her, she stays, and the couple decides to make the most of however much time they
Cast (short)
65.
MGM PICTURES 1937 CONVENTION (1936)
This short chronicles, in a semihumorous way, events associated with MGM's 1937 convention for the studio's national sales and distribution staff.
This short chronicles, in a semihumorous way, events associated with MGM's 1937 convention for the studio's national sales and distribution staff.
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