Clifford Dempsey

Acting

Clifford Dempsey

Born July 11, 1863 · Connecticut, USA

Died September 4, 1938 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

Blonde VenusBlonde Venus · 1932
Blonde Venus
6.81932
MovieDrama
In an effort to be able to afford expensive treatment for her gravely ill American husband, a retired German entertainer returns to the cabaret as Blonde Venus and catches the eye of a wealthy politician.
Happy DaysHappy Days · 1929
Happy Days
6.31929
MovieMusic
In Fox's contribution to the all-star revue cycle of early talkies, showboat singer Margie, hearing that the show is in arrears, goes to New York to gather all of the former stars to stage a minstrel show as a benefit.
SaluteSalute · 1929
Salute
6.01929
MovieDramaRomance
A comedy-romance about rival brothers attending a military academy.
Only Saps WorkOnly Saps Work · 1930
Only Saps Work
6.01930
MovieComedyCrime
Rubber-legged comedian Leon Errol made his talkie starring bow in Paramount's Only Saps Work. Based on a play by Owen Davis Sr., the film casts Errol as James Wilson, a kleptomaniac who starts with picking pockets and ends up robbing a bank. Wilson's friend Lawrence Payne (Richard Arlen) inadvertently aids our hero during one of his heists, ending up in deep doo-doo with the law. Before Wilson is able to extricate Payne from his dilemma for the sake of heroine Barbara Tanner (Mary Brian), he pauses long enough to pose as a private eye -- and even gives bellboy Oscar (Stu Erwin) tips on how to spot a crook! If only all of Leon Errol's feature films had been as consistently hilarious as Only Saps Work.
The ValiantThe Valiant · 1929
The Valiant
6.11929
MovieDrama
A man condemned to execution tries to convince two women that he is not their son and brother, and that they must get on with their lives.
Soup to NutsSoup to Nuts · 1930
Soup to Nuts
5.91930
MovieComedyRomance
Mr. Schmidt's costume store is bankrupt because he spends his time on Rube Goldberg-style inventions; the creditors send a young manager who falls for Schmidt's niece Louise, but she'll have none of him. Schmidt's friends Ted, Queenie, and some goofy firemen try to help out; things come to a slapstick head when Louise needs rescuing from a fire.
Too Many CooksToo Many Cooks · 1931
Too Many Cooks
4.31931
MovieRomanceComedy
A young couple, soon to wed, begin building their dreamhouse, but their interfering relatives cause no end of trouble. Comedy.
The Ghost TalksThe Ghost Talks · 1929
The Ghost Talks
10.01929
MovieComedyCrime
Miriam Holt hopes to solve the disappearance of a million dollars in bonds allegedly stolen by her late uncle. A team of crooks is following her, though, in hopes she'll uncover the missing money and they can grab it from her. She checks into a hotel where Franklyn Green works as a desk clerk. Franklyn is learning to be a detective through a correspondence course, and he thinks he's just the guy to help Miriam solve her mystery. The fact that she's a very attractive lady doesn't hurt, either.

Filmography

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Only Saps WorkOnly Saps Work · 1930
Only Saps Work
6.01930
MovieComedyCrime
Rubber-legged comedian Leon Errol made his talkie starring bow in Paramount's Only Saps Work. Based on a play by Owen Davis Sr., the film casts Errol as James Wilson, a kleptomaniac who starts with picking pockets and ends up robbing a bank. Wilson's friend Lawrence Payne (Richard Arlen) inadvertently aids our hero during one of his heists, ending up in deep doo-doo with the law. Before Wilson is able to extricate Payne from his dilemma for the sake of heroine Barbara Tanner (Mary Brian), he pauses long enough to pose as a private eye -- and even gives bellboy Oscar (Stu Erwin) tips on how to spot a crook! If only all of Leon Errol's feature films had been as consistently hilarious as Only Saps Work.

Detective Smith (uncredited)