Maurice Black

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 FrankensteinBride of Frankenstein · 1935
Bride 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.
ScarfaceScarface · 1932
Scarface
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 CaesarLittle Caesar · 1931
Little Caesar
6.91931
MovieDramaCrime
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Bonnie ScotlandBonnie Scotland · 1935
Bonnie 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 PageThe Front Page · 1931
The 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 EndAdventure's End · 1937
Adventure'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 FlightNight Flight · 1933
Night Flight
5.61933
MovieDrama
Story of South American mail pilots, and the dangers they face flying at night.
Flying Down to RioFlying Down to Rio · 1933
Flying 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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The FireflyThe Firefly · 1937
The Firefly
6.51937
MovieHistoryMusic
Nina Maria Azara is the beautiful and alluring singing spy for Spain during the Napoleonic Wars. Her mission is to seduce French officers, in order for them to reveal Napoleon's intentions toward Spain. She is sent to Bayonne, France to gather military secrets. Prior to this, she meets Don Diego while performing at a club. Unknown to her, Don Diego is actually Captain Andre, who is sent to Spain to spy on her. While in France, Nina discovers Diego's true identity, only after she has fallen in love with him. Nina Maria outwits her potential captors, returns to Spain and goes into hiding. Napoleon's troops invade Spain, resulting in Nina's capture. In a strange twist of fate, Nina and Captain Andre are reunited, but the 2 nations are now at war...

Pigeon Vendor (uncredited)