Acting
Julius Tannen
Born May 16, 1882 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Died January 3, 1965 · aged 82
Julius Tannen was one of the first vaudeville stand-up comedians. He never used props, sets, costumes or stooges. He just put on his hat, walked on stage, took it off, and did his monologue, then put his hat on again and walked off. This was rather revolutionary in his day and Tannen paved the way for many stand-ups to come, such as Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Frank Faye and Jack Benny. Julius Tannen …
Known For
Singin' in the Rain · 1952Singin' in the Rain
★ 8.11952
MovieComedyRomance
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
The Mortal Storm · 1940The Mortal Storm
★ 7.31940
MovieDrama
The Roth family leads a quiet life in a small village in the German Alps during the early 1930s. After the Nazis come to power, the family is divided and Martin Breitner, a family friend, is caught up in the turmoil.
The Ghost of Frankenstein · 1942The Ghost of Frankenstein
★ 5.81942
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Frankenstein's unscrupulous colleague, Dr. Bohmer, plans to transplant Ygor's brain so he can rule the world using the monster's body, but the plan goes sour when he turns malevolent and goes on a rampage.
The Lady Eve · 1941The Lady Eve
★ 7.31941
MovieComedyRomance
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
Christmas in July · 1940Christmas in July
★ 7.01940
MovieComedyRomance
An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
Clash by Night · 1952Clash by Night
★ 6.71952
MovieDramaRomance
An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.
Love Is News · 1937Love Is News
★ 6.31937
MovieRomanceComedy
When a crafty reporter uses false pretenses to get a story out of heiress Tony Gateson, she turns the tables on him, telling the press that they are engaged. Suddenly he's front page news, every salesman is at his doorstep, and he loses his job. A series of misadventures ensues with him alternately back on his job and fired and her ex-fiancé showing up.
The Last Hurrah · 1958The Last Hurrah
★ 7.21958
MovieDrama
In a changing world where television has become the main source of information, Adam Caulfield, a young sports journalist, witnesses how his uncle, Frank Skeffington, a veteran and honest politician, mayor of a New England town, tries to be reelected while bankers and captains of industry conspire in the shadows to place a weak and manageable candidate in the city hall.
Filmography
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Singin' in the Rain · 1952Singin' in the Rain
★ 8.11952
MovieComedyRomance
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
Man in Talking Pictures Demonstration (uncredited)
Clash by Night · 1952Clash by Night
★ 6.71952
MovieDramaRomance
An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.
Waiter (uncredited)
A Scandal in Paris · 1946A Scandal in Paris
★ 6.41946
MovieCrimeRomance
A smooth-talking French thief wangles his way into an important position as prefect of police.
Bank of Paris Manager
The Big Street · 1942The Big Street
★ 5.81942
MovieRomanceDrama
Meek busboy Little Pinks is in love with an extremely selfish nightclub singer who despises and uses him.
Judge Bamberger (uncredited)
Stranded · 1935Stranded
★ 6.01935
MovieRomanceDrama
A Traveler's Aid worker who delights in solving people's problems gets mixed up with gangsters.
Man at Train Terminal (uncredited)
Collegiate · 1935Collegiate
★ 7.01935
MovieComedyMusic
A Broadway playboy inherits an almost bankrupt girls' school and tries to save it by a big show.
Detective Browning











