Acting
Maurice Black
Born January 13, 1891 · Queens, New York, USA
Died January 18, 1938 · aged 47
Maurice Black (January 14, 1891 – January 18, 1938) was an American character actor known for his portrayal of mobsters. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1928 to 1938, when he died of pneumonia, four days after his 47th birthday. He was married to Edythe Raynore. Description above from the Wikipedia article Maurice Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Bride of Frankenstein · 1935Bride of Frankenstein
★ 7.51935
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.
Scarface · 1932Scarface
★ 7.41932
MovieCrimeAction
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Little Caesar · 1931Little Caesar
★ 6.91931
MovieDramaCrime
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Bonnie Scotland · 1935Bonnie Scotland
★ 6.61935
MovieComedy
Stan and Ollie stow away to Scotland expecting to inherit the MacLaurel estate. When things don't quite turn out that way, they unwittingly enlist in the Scottish army and are posted to India.
The Front Page · 1931The Front Page
★ 6.51931
MovieComedyCrime
Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.
Adventure's End · 1937Adventure's End
★ 5.51937
MovieAdventure
Pacific pearl diver Duke Slade escapes angry natives by joining a whaler whose dying captain persuades him to marry his daughter who is already being wooed by the first mate.
Night Flight · 1933Night Flight
★ 5.61933
MovieDrama
Story of South American mail pilots, and the dangers they face flying at night.
Flying Down to Rio · 1933Flying Down to Rio
★ 6.31933
MovieComedyRomance
An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.
Filmography
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Scarface · 1932Scarface
★ 7.41932
MovieCrimeAction
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
Little Caesar · 1931Little Caesar
★ 6.91931
MovieDramaCrime
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Little Arnie Lorch
Night Flight · 1933Night Flight
★ 5.61933
MovieDrama
Story of South American mail pilots, and the dangers they face flying at night.
Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
Captain Swagger · 1928Captain Swagger
★ 7.01928
Movie
Hugh Drummond goes broke living too high and turns to crime in order to pay his bills.
Manager, Viennese Club
Picture Snatcher · 1933Picture Snatcher
★ 6.91933
MovieComedyCrime
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)
The Keyhole · 1933The Keyhole
★ 5.01933
MovieComedyDrama
A private eye specializing in divorce cases falls for the woman he's been hired to frame.
Cuban Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
Sixteen Fathoms Deep · 1934Sixteen Fathoms Deep
★ 4.01934
MovieAction
A sponge diver hopes to make enough money to buy his own boat and marry his girlfriend. A rival diver, however, has other plans for him.
Nick - Henhman / Crewman
Tiger Shark · 1932Tiger Shark
★ 6.51932
MovieDramaRomance
A Portuguese tuna fisherman catches his bride with his first mate.
Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)










