Birth Day: 1889-08-23
Place of birth: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tom London (August 24, 1889 – December 5, 1963) was an American veteran actor who played frequently in B-Westerns. According to The Guinness Book of Movie Records, London is credited with appearing in the most films in the history of Hollywood, this according to the 2001 book Film Facts, where it states that the performer who played in the most films was "Tom London, who made his first of over 2000 appearances in The Great Train Robbery, 1903. Born Leonard Clapham in Louisville, Kentucky, he got his start in movies as a props man in Chicago, Illinois. His debut was in 1915 in the Western Lone Larry, performing under his own name. In 1925, after having appeared in many silent films, he changed his name to Tom London, and used that name for the rest of his career. The first film in which he was billed under his new name was Winds of Chance, a World War I film, in which he played "Sgt. Rock". London was a trick rider and roper, and used his trick skills in scores of Westerns. In the silent film era he often played villainous roles, while in later years he often appeared as the sidekick to Western stars like Sunset Carson in several films. One of the busiest character actors, he appeared in over 600 films. London made many guest appearances in television shows through the 1950s, such as The Range Rider, with Jock Mahoney and Dick Jones. He also played Sam, the attendant of Helen Ramirez (Katy Jurado) in High Noon. His last movie was Underworld U.S.A. in 1961, and his final roles on TV were in Lawman and The Dakotas. London died at his home in North Hollywood at age 81 and was interred in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California.
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As Crane
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As Prisoner (uncredited)
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As Bum at Bar (uncredited)
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As Old Dan (uncredited)
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As Tom (uncredited)
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As Shopkeeper (uncredited)
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As Old Prospector (uncredited)
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As Farmer on Front Line with Gard (uncredited)
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As Livery Stableman (uncredited)
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As Dan Coleman
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As Old Timer
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As Sam (uncredited)
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As Pop Phillips
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As Patches - Stage Driver (uncredited)
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As Deputy in Gunsight (uncredited)
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As Chadwick (uncredited)
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As Jerry - Posse Member (uncredited)
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As Rancher Evans
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As Doc Laramie
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As Tom Ellis
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As Banker
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As Old Man Robert
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As Marshal Blackjack Flint
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As Jim Weston
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As Jed
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As Colonel
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As Bartender Tim
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As Lem Kimmerly
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As Mr. Snodgrass
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As Sam Bolton
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As Patrick MacSween
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As The Sheriff
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As U.S. Customs Agent Tom
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As Tom - Cashier
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As Dad Gardner
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As Rancher
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As Wagon Boss
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As Cop in Squad Car (uncredited)
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As Baker
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As Sheriff Blanchard
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As Skillet (Ranch Hand)
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As Lem
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As Gerald Bates
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As Dr. Jackson
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As Train Conductor
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As Lafe Dibble
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As Eph Shroud
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As Dakota
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As Pop Underwood
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As Johnny
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As Sheriff Tom Hammon
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As Sheriff
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As Sheriff Dan Perkins
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As Sheriff Bert Morris
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As Banty McCabe
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As Healey
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As Sheriff Peabody
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As Sheriff
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As Medicine Man Ceta
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As Tom Judson
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As John Benton
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As Sheriff Edwards
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As Rocky - Henchman
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As Frank Holden
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As Sheriff Plenner
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As Prof. Crawford
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As Sand Snipe
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As Fake Judge James E. Worth
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As Sheriff Gridley
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As Utah
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As Ben Duncan
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As Tom the Doorman
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As Sheriff at Alma's Cell
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As Thompson, Townsman in Mob
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As Barton
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As Policeman Ralph
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As Johnson (uncredited)
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As Sheriff McBride
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As Earl Phillips
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As Henchman Loomis
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As Harrison Colby
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As Sheriff Tom Carpenter
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As Sheriff Gibson
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As Pop
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As Henchman Hansen
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As Auto Court Manager
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As Denver
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As Wagon Driver
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As James Bradley
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As Long
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As Sheriff
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As Neilson - Gas Station Owner (uncredited)
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As Sheriff Allen
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As Mack
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As Man Who Tails Cory (Uncredited)
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As Chester Wade
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As Pete
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As Billy Dawson
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As Marshal (archive footage)
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As Crockett Henchman
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As Air Raid Warden (? - ever seen in final cut?)
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As Ship's Captain (archive footage)
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As Henchman Lefty
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As Hank Turner
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As Andrews
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As Sheriff Slocum
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As Deputy (uncredited)
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As Race Official
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As Lem Martin
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As Jessup
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As Henchman
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As Sheriff
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As Henchman Pete
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As Steve Conlon
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As Poncho Townsman
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As Henchman
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As Henchman (uncredited)
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As Oxen Train Bullwhacker
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As Henchman
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As Gaynor
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As Joe #1 - Henchman
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As Morris
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As Slim - Lanky Henchman
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As Cattle Rustler (uncredited)
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As Weather Bureau Guard
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As Trooper Parker
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As Sheriff Del Auston
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As Henchman MacGowan
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As Crane
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As Franklin
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As Bartender Pete
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As Second Dialogue Tenant-Rancher
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As Ace, Chief Thug
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As Rider with Crowder's Posse (uncredited)
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As Slater
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As Henchman Tracy Briggs
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As Silver City Sheriff
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As U. S. Marshal
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As Marshal Tom
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As Cop Getting Crane
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As Ranger Logan
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As Man on Wagon
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As Detective
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As Leader (uncredited)
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As Marshal Warren
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As Curley - Saloon Henchman
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As Captain Gray
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As Montana Sheriff
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As Henchman Monk Saunders
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As Sheriff Hays
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As Henchman Tom Harris
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As Slade Henchman #3
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As Henchman Gregg
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As Ranch Foreman Waffles
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As Townsman
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As Henchman Matt Grimes
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As Felton
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As Man at Fiesta
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As Sheriff
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As Eph Carson
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As Town Marshal
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As Hijacked Truck Driver
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As Sheriff Parker
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As Miner
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As Thug with Explosives
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As Henchman Webb
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As Sheriff Harris (uncredited)
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As Henchman Joe #2
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As Kearney - Riot Squad Cop
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As Detective with Shiner
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As Ranger
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As Dolan - Henchman
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As Jake
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As Lyncher
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As Henchman Charlie
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As Henchman Kirk
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As Messenger
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As Raider
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As Arnold
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As Sheriff Tom Olson
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As Independent Freight Wagon Driver
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As Mason
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As Frank
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As Pete Cave Henchman
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As Larry Dean
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As Foreman
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As Soldier (uncredited)
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As Ranger (uncredited)
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As Mill River Inn Henchman
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As Prison Guard (uncredited)
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As Settler at McDowell's Mill
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As Rancher Wilson
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As Henchman Slim
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As Sheriff
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As Phoney Union Sergeant
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As Henchman Parker
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As Jake
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As Bart Daggett
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As Deputy Tom
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As Police Sergeant (uncredited)
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As Marshal Jim Wood
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As Dixon - Detective
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As Bar X Foreman
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As Reynolds
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As Sheriff Trask
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As Sam Harden
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As Henchman Red Stevens
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As Henchman Red
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As Henchman Wilson
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As Sheriff Wade
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As Henchman Steve
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As Policeman at Accident (uncredited)
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As Henchman Felton
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As Truck Driver
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As Looney
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As Henchman Pete
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As Sig Bostell
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As Cop (uncredited)
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As Eddie Lewis
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As Detective Interrogating Pete
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As 2nd Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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As Clem
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As Henchman Duke
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As Agent-Passenger (Car Chase)
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As Tracy
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As Bud
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As Henchman Sneed
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As Johnson
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As Pete Hawkins
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As Henchman Huffy
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As Henchman Connor
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As Gangster (uncredited)
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As Lefty - Henchman
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As Henchman Ward
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As Dealer
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As Miller
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As Mordant
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As Trapper (uncredited)
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As Meeker
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As Ranger Bob Adams
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As Burke
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As Sheriff
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As Luke Todd
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As Henchman Jennings
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As Sheriff Jackson
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As Blake
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As Sewell
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As Town Choir Singer (uncredited)
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As Sheriff James
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As Man on Train (Uncredited)
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As Oil Well Driller (uncredited)
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As Dave Brownell
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As Barfly Al
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As Wolf
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As Detective (uncredited)
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As Lions Coach Ryan
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As Chet
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As Holdup man
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As Rattler Henchman Morgan
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As Detective at Airport Arrest (uncredited)
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As Ship Captain
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As Brooks
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As Horse Trader
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As Lion Attendant (uncredited)
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As Kelley's Associate (uncredited)
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As Conductor (uncredited)
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As Ben
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As Turner
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As Soldier at American Consulate
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As Tom
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As Member of Rocci's Mob
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As Pat Campbell
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As Sideshow Spectator (uncredited)
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As Reception Guest (uncredited)
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As Detective (uncredited)
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As Pete Mallis - Henchman
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As 'Sholt' Fletcher
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As Dirk / Detective Dane
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As Sheriff
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As Sheriff
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As Military Policeman
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As Mechanic (uncredited)
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As Jeff Barton
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As Henchman
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As Detective Carter (Uncredited)
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As Kirk Tracy
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As Mullins
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As Blackjacking Gangster (uncredited)
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As Henchman Cleve
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As Hank Bailey
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As Henchman Chuckawalla
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As Atlas Newsreel Man (uncredited)
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As Lem Tolliver
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As 1st Medic Orderly (uncredited)
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As Motorist (uncredited)
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As Dick - Rustler
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As Spumoni Hood (uncredited)
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As Policeman
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As Mac, the Motorcycle Cop
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As Head Mountie
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As Sgt. Hank Darby
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As Butte Morgan
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As Henchman (uncredited)
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As Fireman Tom
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As Ed Burns
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As Hennessy
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As Fake Captain Hartford
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As Mountie
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As Martin Trask
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As Croupier (uncredited)
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As Garvin / The Wolf-Devil
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As Cop
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As Minor Role (uncredited)
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As David Manning / The Claw
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As Man in Saloon (uncredited)
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As Jules La Roux
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As Ranger (uncredited)
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As Pvt. Frank Stafford
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As Slippery Jack Elmm
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As Harry Palmer
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As Marc Brandon
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As Joe Dokes
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As Flash Denby
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As Black Hawk
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As Bill Fadden
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As Jed Hawkings
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As Dave Naab
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As Guy
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As Lee Stanton
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As James Canfield (uncredited)
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As Dick Driscoll (as Leonard Clapham)
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As John Corbaly (as Leonard Clapham)
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As David Collins (as Leonard Clapham)
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As Sheriff
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As (as Leonard Clapham)
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As Undetermined Role (as Leonard Clapham)
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As Undetermined Role (as Leonard Clapham)
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As (as Leonard Clapham)
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As Robert Jackson, Inventor (as Leonard Clapham)