Birth Day: 1893-09-05
Place of birth: Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Irving Bacon (September 6, 1893 – February 5, 1965) was an American character actor who appeared in almost 500 films. Bacon played on the stage for a number of years before getting into films in 1920. He was sometimes cast in films directed by Lloyd Bacon (incorrectly named as his brother in some sources) such as The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938). He often played comical "average guys". In the late 1930s and early 1940s, he played the weary postman Mr. Crumb in Columbia Pictures' Blondie film series. One of his bigger roles was as a similarly flustered postman in the thriller Cause for Alarm! in 1952. During the 1950s, Bacon worked steadily in a number of television sitcoms, most notably I Love Lucy, where he appeared in two episodes, one which cast him as Ethel Mertz's father.
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As Self (archive footage)
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As Judge Stanfield
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As Charlie
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As Doc Carter
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As Tully Morgan
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As Al Ferguson
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As Scotty
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As Mr. Miller
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As Doc Sorin
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As Doc Spain
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As Graves
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As Prison Guard
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As Sgt. Monday Wash
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As Casey
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As Sheriff Doolittle
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As Mayor Michael J. Kane
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As Ebeneezer Dorset (segment "The Ransom of Red Chief") (uncredited)
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As Sheriff
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As Mr. Carston, Postman
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As Baines
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As Sheriff Skeeter Davis
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As Link
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As Jewelry Salesman
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As Tunk Johnson (uncredited)
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As Benson - Jewelry Clerk (uncredited)
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As Hamburger Man
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As Train Conductor
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As Mr. Conover
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As Filbert - Mechanic
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As Matt Cooper the Mailman
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As George Beachwood
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As Mike Man
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As Stage Passenger (uncredited)
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As (archive footage)
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As Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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As Sgt. Fayle
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As RR Information Clerk
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As Jake
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As Julius Larkin
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As Chris Dobbs
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As Buck Swenson
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As Tramp
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As Dave Walton
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As Jake Willis
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As Hollywood Realtor (uncredited)
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As Mr. Webb
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As Herbie
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As Bert Hillman
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As Judd Jenkins
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As Delivery Man
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As Mr. Piper
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As Melvin
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As Pierre Couvais
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As Thaddeus Bellweather
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As Rainbow
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As Toll Gate Attendant
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As Train Conductor
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As Dennis Colby
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As Sheriff James Whitcolm Wyatt
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As Mr. Merney
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As Railway Gateman (uncredited)
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As Mr. Dilson (uncredited)
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As Nosey Stationmaster
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As Sam Skelly
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As Irving Krunk
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As Bartender at Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)
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As Hotel Manager
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As Tom
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As Sheriff Todd
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As Prof. Frost
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As Tower, the Butler
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As Track Man
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As Bath House Barber (uncredited)
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As Missionary (uncredited)
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As Peter Van Stoon
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As Dan Walters - Bartender
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As Mr. Kelly
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As Deputy Cluckas
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As Chief of Police
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As Cpl. Henderson (uncredited)
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As Mailman
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As Mr. Crumb
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As School Principal
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As Station Master
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As Bartender (uncredited)
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As Jimmy, Malt Shop Proprietor
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As Orin Todds
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As Ben
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As Omar Tennyson Gimpel
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As Dr. Bacon
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As Dempster
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As Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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As Motel Proprietor
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As Stu Johnson
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As Stagehand
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As Soda Jerk
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As Constable Caleb Weaver
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As Bart Munson
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As Mr. Hardwicke
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As Mr. Crumb
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As Sheriff / Fire Chief
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As New England Farmer (uncredited)
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As Parson
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As Gas Station Proprietor (uncredited)
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As Gus
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As Doorman (uncredited)
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As Carriage Driver
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As Mailman
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As Train conductor
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As Ticket seller
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As Postman
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As Mr. McCloskey
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As Cogswell
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As Jailer Smoky
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As Conrad - Taxi Driver
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As Barber
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As Smedley
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As Mr. Albert Merney
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As Beany
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As Uniform Salesman (uncredited)
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As Bank Teller
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As Cigar Store Proprietor (uncredited)
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As Projectionist
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As Raven
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As Mailman (uncredited)
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As The Soda Jerk
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As Cecil
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As Sweeney
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As Wes Stillman
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As Paul Gillis
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As Hotel Desk Clerk
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As Soldier
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As Harry Gilpin
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As Bystander
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As Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)
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As Gus (uncredited)
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As Hospital Official
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As Sheriff
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As Storekeeper
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As Sam Appleby
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As Driver
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As Cabbie
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As Mailman
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As Lippincott
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As Tom Norton
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As Mailman
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As Otis
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As Mailman
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As Becker
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As Fisherman
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As Abner
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As Conductor
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As Sheriff Clem Diggers
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As Mike, Fingerprint Man
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As Clerk at Exchange Window (uncredited)
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As Simpson (uncredited)
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As Soldier
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As Hubert Ward
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As Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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As Real Estate Man
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As Corporal
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As Fred Haskill
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As Mailman
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As Gilligan
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As Woodbury
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As 'Mushy'
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As Clerk
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As Jailer (uncredited)
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As Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
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As Mailman
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As Hotel Desk Clerk in Culver
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As Second Stage Manager
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As Patrol Sergeant at Italian Restaurant (uncredited)
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As Newark Radio Operator (uncredited)
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As Hotel Clerk
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As Storekeeper (Uncredited)
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As Tracy (uncredited)
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As Tad (uncredited)
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As 1st Mailman (uncredited)
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As Hotel Clerk
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As Harvey Vaughan
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As Prisoner Playing Harmonica (uncredited)
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As Wilkins
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As Harvey
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As Spangler, the Process Server (uncredited)
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As Painter
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As Evans
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As Sol Grunnion (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Tuttle (Uncredited)
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As Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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As Palace Hotel Clerk
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As Henry - the Head Waiter (uncredited)
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As Crankpool
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As Chester - Smith's Secretary (uncredited)
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As The Druggist (uncredited)
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As Counter Man (uncredited)
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As Mr. Beazley (uncredited)
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As Lecturer on Seals
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As Robert Forbes
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As Foreman of Jury
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As Mr. Dobbs
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As Sam
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As Happy Elmer
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As Fingerprint Expert
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As Mr. Kinney - Man with Toothache
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As Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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As Detective
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As Jim Sloane
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As Coroner
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As Jeff
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As Gas Station Attendant
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As Dr. Boomgarten
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As Station Agent (uncredited)
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As Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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As Tall Soldier (uncredited)
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As Curson - Accountant
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As Mailman
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As Henry-the Drunken Wagon Master
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As David's father (uncredited)
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As Det. Keogh
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As Taxicab Driver
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As Windy Watkins, Traft Foreman
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As Carl
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As Jerry
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As Charlie - the Janitor (uncredited)
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As Picnicker (uncredited)
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As Farmer on Hay Wagon
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As Happy
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As Hamburger Stand Proprietor
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As Frank (uncredited)
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As Rodeo Announcer
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As Peg Leg Holden
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As Gus - Trocadero Bartender
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As Maine Driver (uncredited)
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As Chauffeur
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As Drug Store Clerk
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As Town Character
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As Slim (uncredited)
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As Ed Simpson
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As Clerk Getting Tied Up
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As Merry-Go-Round Operator (uncredited)
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Cowboy
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As Slim
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As McLean
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As Man at Toll Gate
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Gun Store Proprietor
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As Man with Pelican (uncredited)
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As Jake
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As Lunch Man
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As Brick Briggs
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As Thompson
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As Passenger
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As Entwhistle (uncredited)
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As Cal
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As Theater Manager (uncredited)
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As Hat Check Attendent
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As Hamburger Stand Owner (uncredited)
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As Gray Shirt Garage Attendant (uncredited)
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As Regan
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As Stage Manager
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As Townsman (uncredited)
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As Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
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As Joel Prentiss
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As Ned Pickens
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As Casino Attendant (uncredited)
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As Harry
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As Heinie
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As Bijah
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As Weight-Guesser (uncredited)
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As Hick (uncredited)
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As Coat Salesman (uncredited)
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As Mr. Lake
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As Dice Player (uncredited)
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As Rev. Dr. Simmons (uncredited)
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As Earle Yokum (uncredited)
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Pool Hall Dupe (uncredited)
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As Cab Driver
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As Grover - Brooks' Chauffeur (uncredited)
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As Radio Announcer (uncredited)
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As Zeke (uncredited)
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As Gas Station Attendant (Uncredited)
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As Reporter (uncredited)
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As Stage Door Man
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As Airport Weatherman
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As Crab Counterman
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As Slim Dugan (uncredited)
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As Sparks
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As Oscar (uncredited)
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As Henry - License Clerk
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As Prisoner (uncredited)
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As Gus, the Desk Clerk
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As Bill - Barber (uncredited)
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As Messenger with Bracelet (uncredited)
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As Secretary of War (uncredited)
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As Butler
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As Court Guard (uncredited)
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As Depot Hotel Waiter (uncredited)
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As China Shop Salesman (uncredited)
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As Ramrod
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As Masher (uncredited)
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As Waiter (uncredited)
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As Expectant Father (uncredited)
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As Reporter Kent (uncredited)
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As Elmer
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As Irving
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As Ned 'Repeater' Simpson
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As Pa
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As Harry
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As Yokel Driver (uncredited)
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As Mabel's Father, Jimmy's Father-in-Law
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As Henchman Slim (uncredited)
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As Meadows the Butler
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As McGonigle (uncredited)
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As Clifford Figfield
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As The Stranger
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As Townsman (uncredited)
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As Slim
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As Chumley
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As Cafe Patron
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As College Dean
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As The Bride's Father
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As Inspecting Officer
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As Mayor
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As Vernon Vance
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As President
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As Jake - the Handyman
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As Tall Servant
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As The Waiter
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As Ball Toss Operator
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As Mr. Dunhill
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As The Casting Director
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As Ship Maintenance Man
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As Man Who Jumps Out of Window (uncredited)
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As Military Officer
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As Joe Smiley
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As Train Chef
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As The Practical Joker's Friend
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As Banker Cody
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As Lizzie's Brother
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As Justice of the Peace
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As 1st Elderly Sucker
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As Joe, Card player
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As Inspector #1
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As Mr. Lane - Thelma's Father
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As Barber
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As Photographer
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As The Paper Hanger
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As Peggy's Ex-Husband
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As Picnicker (uncredited)
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As John Lodge - Bebe's Father
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As Officer
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As Servant
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As Driver Seeking Car (uncredited)