Acting
Dave O'Brien
Born May 31, 1912 · Big Spring, Texas, USA
Died November 8, 1969 · aged 57
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dave O'Brien (born David Poole Fronabarger, May 31, 1912 – November 8, 1969) was an American film actor, director, and writer. O'Brien was best known to movie audiences in the 1940s as the hero of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy short film series Pete Smith Specialties narrated by Pete Smith. O'Brien wrote and directed many of these subjects under the name Da…
Known For
The Sign of the Cross · 1932The Sign of the Cross
★ 6.41932
MovieDramaHistory
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
That's Entertainment, Part II · 1976That's Entertainment, Part II
★ 7.01976
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
Rasputin and the Empress · 1932Rasputin and the Empress
★ 5.51932
MovieDramaHistory
The story of corrupt, power-hungry, manipulative Grigori Rasputin's influence on members of the Russian Imperial family and others, and what resulted.
Devil and the Deep · 1932Devil and the Deep
★ 5.11932
MovieDrama
Naval commander Charles Sturm has made life miserable for his wife Diana due to his insane jealousy over every man she speaks to. His obsessive behavior soon drives her to the arms of a handsome lieutenant. When Charles learns of their affair, he plots revenge.
42nd Street · 193342nd Street
★ 6.91933
MovieComedyDrama
Broadway director Julian Marsh needs just one more hit show so he can retire and recover his health. It looks like he just may pull it off until temperamental star Dorthy Brock breaks her ankle on the eve of the show's premiere and has to be replaced by her understudy Peggy.
Kiss Me Kate · 1953Kiss Me Kate
★ 6.51953
MovieMusicComedy
A pair of divorced actors are brought together to participate in a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play, and they must work together when mistaken identities get them mixed up with the mafia.
Music in the Air · 1934Music in the Air
★ 5.61934
MovieComedyRomance
A songwriter's young daughter (June Lang) begins to dream of stardom when she's offered the lead role in a new operetta.
Spooks Run Wild · 1941Spooks Run Wild
★ 5.11941
MovieComedyHorror
A group of delinquents on their way to summer camp get stuck in a haunted house.
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The Sign of the Cross · 1932The Sign of the Cross
★ 6.41932
MovieDramaHistory
A Roman soldier becomes torn between his love for a Christian woman and his loyalty to Emperor Nero.
Christian on Stairway (uncredited)
That's Entertainment, Part II · 1976That's Entertainment, Part II
★ 7.01976
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
(archive footage) (uncredited)
Music in the Air · 1934Music in the Air
★ 5.61934
MovieComedyRomance
A songwriter's young daughter (June Lang) begins to dream of stardom when she's offered the lead role in a new operetta.
Karl Roder (singing voice) (uncredited)
Gift of Gab · 1934Gift of Gab
★ 5.21934
MovieMusicComedy
Conceited radio announcer irritates everyone else at the station.
Dancer (uncredited)
Flaming Bullets · 1945Flaming Bullets
★ 6.01945
MovieWestern
Bullets fly as the Texas rangers fight an outlaw gang.
Dave Wyatt / Steve Carson
Hot Saturday · 1932Hot Saturday
★ 6.51932
MovieDramaRomance
A pretty but virtuous small-town bank clerk is the victim of a vicious rumor from an unsuccessful suitor that she spent the night with a notorious womanizer.
Party Guest (Uncredited)
The Big Parade of Comedy · 1964The Big Parade of Comedy
★ 7.21964
MovieComedyDocumentary
Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.
Actor in the Pete Smith Shorts (archive footage)













