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Robert Homans

Robert Homans

Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.

Born

Nov 07, 1877

Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Died

Jul 28, 1947

Known For

Acting

Movies

242 acting

0 crew

Popularity

1.3

movie

Known For

Stagecoach

Stagecoach

1939

as Ed the Editor (uncredited)
The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

1940

as Spencer
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

1941

as Policeman (uncredited)
They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

1945

as Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)
Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh

1945

as Old Cop (uncredited)
The Thin Man

The Thin Man

1934

as Billy (uncredited)
Dead End

Dead End

1937

as Policeman on Morning Beat (uncredited)
Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

1939

as Mr. Clay (uncredited)
Fury

Fury

1936

as Incoming Watchman (uncredited)
The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy

1931

as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
Stagecoach
Stagecoach
1939 • as Ed the Editor (uncredited)
★ 7.6
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath
1940 • as Spencer
★ 7.8
The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
1941 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 7.7
They Were Expendable
They Were Expendable
1945 • as Bartender at Manila Hotel (uncredited)
★ 6.5
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
1938 • as Lt. Johnson
★ 7.0
Anchors Aweigh
Anchors Aweigh
1945 • as Old Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.8
The Thin Man
The Thin Man
1934 • as Billy (uncredited)
★ 7.5
Born Reckless
Born Reckless
1930 • as Policeman
★ 5.7
Out of the Fog
Out of the Fog
1941 • as Officer Magruder
★ 6.3
Honky Tonk
Honky Tonk
1941 • as Man at Tar Party (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Dead End
Dead End
1937 • as Policeman on Morning Beat (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
1939 • as Mr. Clay (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Lady Killer
Lady Killer
1933 • as Jailer (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
1939 • as Hardy
★ 6.8
King of Chinatown
King of Chinatown
1939 • as Detective (uncredited)
★ 5.6
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
1930 • as A Senator - One of Lincoln's Advisors (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Cover Girl
Cover Girl
1944 • as Pop (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Fury
Fury
1936 • as Incoming Watchman (uncredited)
★ 7.5
Let Us Live
Let Us Live
1939 • as Unlucky Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Heart of the North
Heart of the North
1938 • as Boat Captain Ashman
★ 5.2
Women Are Trouble
Women Are Trouble
1936 • as Police Lieutenant Mayer
★ 7.0
Union Pacific
Union Pacific
1939 • as Man (uncredited)
★ 6.7
The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy
1931 • as Officer Pat Burke (uncredited)
★ 7.2
I Married a Witch
I Married a Witch
1942
★ 6.9
You and Me
You and Me
1938 • as Security Guard in Store (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Mr. Skitch
Mr. Skitch
1933 • as Norville - Flat River Sheriff
★ 7.3
The Informer
The Informer
1935 • as Detractor (uncredited)
★ 6.8
The Plough and the Stars
The Plough and the Stars
1936 • as Timmy, Barman
★ 5.7
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
1941 • as Police Desk Sergeant
★ 6.6
Virginia City
Virginia City
1940 • as Southerner (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936 • as Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Dodge City
Dodge City
1939 • as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Sinner Take All
Sinner Take All
1936 • as Sgt. Donovan (uncredited)
★ 4.9
Easy Living
Easy Living
1937 • as Private Guard (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
1944 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Son of the Gods
Son of the Gods
1930 • as Dugan (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933 • as Desk Sergeant, 12th Precinct
★ 6.5
The Black Camel
The Black Camel
1931 • as Chief of Police (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Music in Manhattan
Music in Manhattan
1944 • as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Lady with Red Hair
Lady with Red Hair
1940 • as Policeman on Courthouse Steps (uncredited)
★ 6.9
If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million
1932 • as Detective (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Rhythm on the River
Rhythm on the River
1940 • as Detective
★ 6.9
When Tomorrow Comes
When Tomorrow Comes
1939 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.4
The Spellbinder
The Spellbinder
1939 • as Court Policeman at Door (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid
1939 • as Bartender (uncredited)
★ 6.0
The Bridge of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs
1936 • as Homicide Capt. P.G. Otheron
★ 8.0
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell
1940 • as Stage Doorman
★ 6.6
Slander House
Slander House
1938 • as The Irish Policeman
★ 4.4
Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood Boulevard
1936 • as Gray (uncredited)
★ 4.5
Wild Girl
Wild Girl
1932 • as Sheriff / Gambling Kibitzer (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Calling Dr. Kildare
Calling Dr. Kildare
1939 • as Hickman - Policeman Bringing Jenny (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die
1939 • as Mac - a Guard (uncredited)
★ 6.8
The Gang's All Here
The Gang's All Here
1941 • as Pop Wallace
★ 5.4
Parnell
Parnell
1937 • as Irish Cop in New York
★ 4.6
Jimmy the Gent
Jimmy the Gent
1934 • as Paddy (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Dance Charlie Dance
Dance Charlie Dance
1937 • as Tim
★ 8.0
Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival
1939 • as Conductor
★ 6.7
Blondie Brings Up Baby
Blondie Brings Up Baby
1939 • as Police Capt. James (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Shantytown
Shantytown
1943 • as Dugan
★ 6.5
King of the Turf
King of the Turf
1939 • as Sgt. Brannigan
★ 7.0
Madame Sherry
Madame Sherry
1917 • as Undetermined Role
★ 9.0
Badman's Territory
Badman's Territory
1946 • as Judge (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Yes, My Darling Daughter
Yes, My Darling Daughter
1939 • as Sergeant Murphy
★ 4.5
It Ain't Hay
It Ain't Hay
1943 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Spurs
Spurs
1930 • as Dad Merril (as Bob Homans)
★ 9.0
Radio Hams
Radio Hams
1939 • as Lighthouse Keeper
★ 7.3
The Public Pays
The Public Pays
1936 • as Officer Donovan (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk
1932 • as Bill McGuire - Third-Degree Detective
★ 6.5
Black Legion
Black Legion
1937 • as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Lady in a Jam
Lady in a Jam
1942 • as Faro Bill
★ 5.6
Johnny Apollo
Johnny Apollo
1940 • as Receptionist Guard (uncredited)
★ 6.8
The Go-Getter
The Go-Getter
1937 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.2
Night Monster
Night Monster
1942 • as Captain "Cap" Beggs
★ 6.2
Come and Get It
Come and Get It
1936 • as Cookie (uncredited)
★ 6.8
East of the River
East of the River
1940 • as Patrolman Shanahan
★ 6.3
Strike Me Pink
Strike Me Pink
1936 • as Joe - the Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Red River Valley
Red River Valley
1941 • as Sheriff Sutherland
★ 7.5
Coquette
Coquette
1929 • as Court Bailiff
★ 5.9
For Me and My Gal
For Me and My Gal
1942 • as New York Palace Doorman (uncredited)
★ 6.5
They Shall Have Music
They Shall Have Music
1939 • as Policeman at Barney's Pool Room (uncredited)
★ 6.5
The Widow from Chicago
The Widow from Chicago
1930 • as Patrolman (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Double Cross
Double Cross
1941 • as Capt. Murray
★ 5.1
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again
1940 • as Dock Policeman (uncredited)
★ 6.4
The President Vanishes
The President Vanishes
1934 • as Cop on the Beat (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933 • as Cop
★ 7.6
Gold Is Where You Find It
Gold Is Where You Find It
1938 • as Miner Grogan (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Fingers at the Window
Fingers at the Window
1942 • as Officer O'Garrity
★ 5.7
Dark Stairways
Dark Stairways
1924 • as 'Dippy' Blake
★ 8.0
Young America
Young America
1932 • as Patrolman Weems
★ 5.5
You Can't Get Away with Murder
You Can't Get Away with Murder
1939 • as Keeper Burns (uncredited)
★ 5.8
In Old California
In Old California
1942 • as Marshal Alvin Thompson
★ 5.3
Whistling in the Dark
Whistling in the Dark
1941 • as Flintwood Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.9
It Happened Tomorrow
It Happened Tomorrow
1944
★ 6.8
Little Nellie Kelly
Little Nellie Kelly
1940 • as Dooley Pub Owner (uncredited)
★ 6.8
The 13th Man
The 13th Man
1937 • as Police Lt. Tom O'Hara
★ 6.2
Jim Hanvey, Detective
Jim Hanvey, Detective
1937 • as Sheriff Garrett
★ 6.5
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Blonde Ransom
1945 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 8.0
Walking Down Broadway
Walking Down Broadway
1938 • as Cop
★ 6.8
Here Comes Trouble
Here Comes Trouble
1936
★ 7.0
No Time for Love
No Time for Love
1943 • as Pop Murphy (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Nearly Eighteen
Nearly Eighteen
1943 • as Judge
★ 6.5
The Masked Angel
The Masked Angel
1928 • as Detective Bives
★ 7.0
Beyond Tomorrow
Beyond Tomorrow
1940 • as Sergeant
★ 6.1
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
Wild Bill Hickok Rides
1942 • as Joseph
★ 5.5
Hot Water
Hot Water
1937 • as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Ship Cafe
Ship Cafe
1935 • as Derrick Man (uncredited)
★ 8.0
Music for Madame
Music for Madame
1937 • as Police Desk Sergeant (Uncredited)
★ 6.3
Alias French Gertie
Alias French Gertie
1930 • as Prison Warden
★ 6.3
Five Came Back
Five Came Back
1939 • as Police Captain (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Great O'Malley
The Great O'Malley
1937 • as Policeman Jim Dugan (uncredited)
★ 6.9
West of Carson City
West of Carson City
1940 • as Judge Harkins
★ 5.5
She Done Him Wrong
She Done Him Wrong
1933 • as Doheney
★ 5.9
A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
1941 • as Traffic Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Swanee River
Swanee River
1939 • as Sheriff
★ 7.0
City Streets
City Streets
1931 • as Police inspector
★ 6.3
A Dispatch from Reuters
A Dispatch from Reuters
1940 • as Reporter (uncredited)
★ 6.3
X Marks the Spot
X Marks the Spot
1942 • as Timothy J. Delaney
★ 4.5
Hollywood Stadium Mystery
Hollywood Stadium Mystery
1938 • as Captain Joseph Filsom
★ 6.3
Murder on a Honeymoon
Murder on a Honeymoon
1935 • as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Bogart: The Untold Story
Bogart: The Untold Story
1997 • as Self (archive footage)
Over the Wall
Over the Wall
1938 • as John Davis
★ 5.7
Nazi Agent
Nazi Agent
1942 • as 1st Captain (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Thirty Day Princess
Thirty Day Princess
1934 • as Detective #1 (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
1946 • as Clancy (uncredited)
★ 10.0
Clearing the Range
Clearing the Range
1931 • as 'Dad' Moran
★ 5.1
Consolation Marriage
Consolation Marriage
1931 • as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
★ 6.4
I Take This Oath
I Take This Oath
1940 • as Mike Hanagan
★ 5.8
The Whistler
The Whistler
1944 • as Dock Watchman (Uncredited)
★ 6.0
Joe Smith, American
Joe Smith, American
1942 • as Old Man in Waiting Room (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Sierra Sue
Sierra Sue
1941 • as George Larrabee
★ 7.0
Steamboat Round the Bend
Steamboat Round the Bend
1935 • as Race Official
★ 7.5
Alias: The Bad Man
Alias: The Bad Man
1931 • as Silas Warner
★ 5.5
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943 • as Police Lieutenant
★ 5.9
Sworn Enemy
Sworn Enemy
1936 • as 1st Policeman (uncredited)
★ 5.8
Union Depot
Union Depot
1932 • as Policeman in Paddy Wagon (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Exposed
Exposed
1938 • as Policeman
★ 6.7
Blackmail
Blackmail
1939 • as Cooper (uncredited)
★ 6.9
Time Out for Romance
Time Out for Romance
1937 • as Cop
★ 6.0
Nobody's Darling
Nobody's Darling
1943 • as Policeman (uncredited)
★ 8.0
Ex-Champ
Ex-Champ
1939 • as Policeman
★ 7.3
Mountains of Manhattan
Mountains of Manhattan
1927 • as 'Big Bill' Wright
★ 7.0
Man Alive
Man Alive
1945 • as Uncle Barney McBride (uncredited)
★ 5.6
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson
1940 • as Clyde Burton - the Detective Escort (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Murder in Times Square
Murder in Times Square
1943 • as Meehan
★ 4.7
The Princess from Hoboken
The Princess from Hoboken
1927 • as McCoy
★ 8.0
Maid's Night Out
Maid's Night Out
1938 • as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 5.9
The Valiant
The Valiant
1929 • as Newspaper Printer (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Little Miss Nobody
Little Miss Nobody
1936 • as Policeman
★ 7.5
Smuggled Cargo
Smuggled Cargo
1939 • as Kincaid
★ 8.0
Sensations of 1945
Sensations of 1945
1944 • as Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Her Master's Voice
Her Master's Voice
1936 • as Stationmaster
★ 6.5
Flight from Destiny
Flight from Destiny
1941 • as Jailer
★ 5.8
The Lightning Flyer
The Lightning Flyer
1931 • as John Nelson
★ 8.0
Florida Special
Florida Special
1936 • as Police Captain (uncredited)
★ 7.0
River Gang
River Gang
1945 • as Police Captain
★ 9.0
Blackwell's Island
Blackwell's Island
1939 • as Dock Guard (uncredited)
★ 5.5
Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry
1938 • as Bailiff (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Vagabond Lady
Vagabond Lady
1935 • as Tony’s Old Crony (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Rogues' Gallery
Rogues' Gallery
1944 • as Police Lieutenant Daniel O'Day (as Bob Homans)
★ 5.9
Heroes in Blue
Heroes in Blue
1939 • as Police Officer
★ 4.9
Laughing Irish Eyes
Laughing Irish Eyes
1936 • as Announcer
★ 10.0
The President's Mystery
The President's Mystery
1936 • as Sergeant
★ 5.8
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
The Amazing Mrs. Holliday
1943
★ 6.7
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Fighting with Buffalo Bill
1926 • as Caleb Crosby
★ 8.0
Rulers of the Sea
Rulers of the Sea
1939 • as Constable Dunn (Uncredited)
★ 6.7
The Lawyer's Secret
The Lawyer's Secret
1931 • as Chief of Police (uncredited)
★ 6.2
A Stranger in Town
A Stranger in Town
1943 • as Sergeant
★ 6.3
The Concentratin' Kid
The Concentratin' Kid
1930 • as C.C. Stile
★ 7.0
Make Your Own Bed
Make Your Own Bed
1944 • as Policeman
★ 6.0
Ever Since Eve
Ever Since Eve
1937 • as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
★ 5.8
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Fury of the Wild
1929 • as Matt Roark
★ 8.0
The Saint Strikes Back
The Saint Strikes Back
1939 • as Policer Officer Moriarity (Uncredited)
★ 5.8
Smart Blonde
Smart Blonde
1937 • as Cop (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Branded Men
Branded Men
1931 • as Chairman
★ 6.0
Penrod and Sam
Penrod and Sam
1937 • as Sheriff (uncredited)
★ 6.5
One Sunday Afternoon
One Sunday Afternoon
1933 • as Officer Charlie Brown (uncredited)
★ 6.6
A Medal for Benny
A Medal for Benny
1945 • as Police Chief (uncredited)
★ 5.6
It Happened in Flatbush
It Happened in Flatbush
1942 • as Mr. Collins
★ 5.4
The Scarlet Clue
The Scarlet Clue
1945 • as Capt. Flynn
★ 6.1
Varsity Show
Varsity Show
1937 • as Police Sgt. Murphy (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Confidential
Confidential
1935 • as Fat Pool Player
★ 6.3
The Silent Avenger
The Silent Avenger
1927 • as Steven Gilmore
★ 8.0
Easy Money
Easy Money
1936 • as Det. Sam Belden
★ 4.8
Playing Around
Playing Around
1930 • as Pirate's Den Waiter (uncredited)
★ 5.0
Extravagance
Extravagance
1930 • as Process Server (uncredited)
★ 4.5
High School
High School
1940 • as Policeman
★ 6.7
You Can't Beat the Law
You Can't Beat the Law
1943 • as Mr. Duncan
★ 5.4
Ride, Ranger, Ride
Ride, Ranger, Ride
1936 • as Colonel Summeral
★ 5.2
Think It Over
Think It Over
1938
★ 7.3
The Jury's Secret
The Jury's Secret
1938 • as Cop
★ 5.0
Double Alibi
Double Alibi
1940 • as Policeman at Diner
★ 5.3
Fast and Furious
Fast and Furious
1927 • as Doctor
★ 4.5
Full Confession
Full Confession
1939 • as Bartender (uncredited)
★ 5.6
Below the Deadline
Below the Deadline
1936 • as Police Captain Symonds
★ 4.9
Midnight Court
Midnight Court
1937 • as Policeman
★ 5.1
The Breathless Moment
The Breathless Moment
1924 • as Detective Quinn (as Robert E. Homans)
★ 9.0
Under-Cover Man
Under-Cover Man
1932 • as Flannagan
★ 6.2
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Gambling Ship
1938
★ 10.0
His Family Tree
His Family Tree
1935 • as Pub Sailor at Bar
★ 5.5
Come Out Fighting
Come Out Fighting
1945 • as Police Sergeant Tom Riley
★ 7.5
The Sombrero Kid
The Sombrero Kid
1942 • as Marshal Thomas Holden
★ 5.0
Here I Am a Stranger
Here I Am a Stranger
1939 • as Jonesy, Policeman
★ 7.3
Son of Roaring Dan
Son of Roaring Dan
1940 • as Roaring Dan McPhail
★ 8.0
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Say Uncle
1944 • as Errol's Real Uncle
★ 10.0
The Merry Monahans
The Merry Monahans
1944 • as Policeman
★ 5.3
Crashing Through Danger
Crashing Through Danger
1938 • as Pop Foster
★ 4.7
Pop Always Pays
Pop Always Pays
1940 • as Police Lieutenant
★ 6.7
The Silent Power
The Silent Power
1926 • as David Webster
★ 8.0
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
1940 • as Turnkey
★ 7.3
Law of the Badlands
Law of the Badlands
1945
★ 10.0
The Night Hawk
The Night Hawk
1938 • as Mulruney
★ 10.0
The Nuisance
The Nuisance
1933 • as Streetcar Driver (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Main Street on the March!
Main Street on the March!
1941 • as Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Missing Evidence
Missing Evidence
1939 • as Policeman
★ 6.5
Madame Racketeer
Madame Racketeer
1932 • as Chief of Police
★ 5.3
The Phantom Speaks
The Phantom Speaks
1945 • as Death Row Guard (Uncredited)
★ 5.7
Penrod and His Twin Brother
Penrod and His Twin Brother
1938 • as Chief Flynn
★ 6.0
The Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred
1930 • as Riley
★ 5.4
Smiling Irish Eyes
Smiling Irish Eyes
1929 • as Shamus O'Connor
★ 9.0
G-men vs. the Black Dragon
G-men vs. the Black Dragon
1943 • as Capt. Gorman [Ch. 12-13]
★ 6.7
The Great Hospital Mystery
The Great Hospital Mystery
1937 • as Bank Guard
★ 5.5
Son of Oklahoma
Son of Oklahoma
1932 • as John Clayton - aka Silent Jack Clay
★ 9.0
Stormy
Stormy
1935 • as Train Conductor (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
1935 • as Capt. Tim O'Connor
★ 7.7
Little Miss Thoroughbred
Little Miss Thoroughbred
1938 • as Pat O'Reilly
★ 4.8
The Man from Hell's Edges
The Man from Hell's Edges
1932 • as The Sheriff
★ 6.5
She Has What It Takes
She Has What It Takes
1943 • as Captain Pat O'Neal
★ 9.0
Obey Your Husband
Obey Your Husband
1928 • as Stephens
★ 7.0
The One Way Trail
The One Way Trail
1931 • as George Beck
★ 10.0
Inside Information
Inside Information
1939 • as Casey
★ 9.0
Silence
Silence
1931 • as Tim - Detective
★ 7.7
The Big Show-Off
The Big Show-Off
1945 • as Police Captain
★ 5.3
The Isle of Lost Ships
The Isle of Lost Ships
1929 • as Mr. Burke
★ 7.0
Frontier Days
Frontier Days
1945 • as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
★ 6.0
Wolves of the North
Wolves of the North
1924 • as Simon Blake
★ 10.0
Burning the Wind
Burning the Wind
1929 • as Richard Gordon Sr
★ 10.0
Gold Mine in the Sky
Gold Mine in the Sky
1938 • as Lucky Langham
★ 9.0
Blindfold
Blindfold
1928 • as Captain Jenkins
★ 7.0
The Prairie King
The Prairie King
1927 • as Jim Gardener (as Robert E. Homans)
★ 9.0
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
It Couldn't Have Happened (But It Did)
1936 • as Police Lt. O'Neill
★ 6.0
Guardians of the Wild
Guardians of the Wild
1928 • as John Warren
★ 10.0
Trigger Tricks
Trigger Tricks
1930 • as Thomas Kingston
★ 9.0