Nat Carr

Acting

Nat Carr

Born August 12, 1886 · Poltava, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]

Died July 6, 1944 · aged 57

Nat Carr (born Natan Krechevsky; August 12, 1886 – July 6, 1944) was an American character actor of the silent and early talking picture eras. During his eighteen-year career, Carr appeared in over 100 films, most of the features.

Known For

The Roaring TwentiesThe Roaring Twenties · 1939
The Roaring Twenties
★ 7.51939
MovieCrimeDrama
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
Sergeant YorkSergeant York · 1941
Sergeant York
★ 7.21941
MovieWarDrama
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
The Jazz SingerThe Jazz Singer · 1927
The Jazz Singer
★ 6.11927
MovieDramaMusic
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
Dodge CityDodge City · 1939
Dodge City
★ 6.91939
MovieWestern
In this epic Western, Wade Hatton, a wagon master turned sheriff, tames a cow town at the end of a railroad line.
Dark VictoryDark Victory · 1939
Dark Victory
★ 6.91939
MovieDramaRomance
Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.
Castle on the HudsonCastle on the Hudson · 1940
Castle on the Hudson
★ 7.01940
MovieCrimeDrama
A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.
The Return of Doctor XThe Return of Doctor X · 1939
The Return of Doctor X
★ 6.01939
MovieScience FictionHorror
When news reporter Walter Garrett arrives at the hotel room of bombshell actress Angela Merrova to conduct an interview, he finds her dead from multiple stab wounds. He returns with the police to find the hotel empty and the body vanished. Garrett writes about the incident but is fired when Merrova, alive and well, goes to the paper to complain. Now his only chance to get his job back is to find the truth, which involves the grisly scheme of a madman.
Dust Be My DestinyDust Be My Destiny · 1939
Dust Be My Destiny
★ 6.51939
MovieCrimeDrama
Embittered after serving time for a burglary he did not commit, Joe Bell is soon back in jail, on a prison farm. His love for the foreman's daughter leads to a fight between them, leading to the older man's death due to a weak heart. Joe and Mabel go on the run as he thinks no-one would believe a nobody like him.

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