Acting
Otto Yamaoka
Born April 25, 1904 · Seattle, Washington, USA
Died June 5, 1967 · aged 63
Otto Yamaoka was one of the few people of Japanese decent working in Hollywood during the 1930s. He is known mostly for comic character actor roles.
Known For
Morning Glory · 1933Morning Glory
★ 6.21933
MovieDramaRomance
Wildly optimistic chatterbox Eva Lovelace is a would-be actress trying to crash the New York stage. She attracts the interest of a paternal actor, a philandering producer, and an earnest playwright. Is she destined for stardom, or will she fade like a morning glory after its brief blooming?
The Letter · 1940The Letter
★ 7.31940
MovieCrimeDrama
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Libeled Lady · 1936Libeled Lady
★ 7.31936
MovieComedyRomance
When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
The Benson Murder Case · 1930The Benson Murder Case
★ 6.11930
MovieCrimeMystery
A ruthless, crooked stockbroker is murdered at his luxurious country estate, and detective Philo Vance just happens to be there; he decides to find out who killed him.
We're Rich Again · 1934We're Rich Again
★ 6.21934
MovieComedy
A polo-playing grandmother and her broke brood get back in the money with a Wall Street bet.
Westward Passage · 1932Westward Passage
★ 6.31932
MovieRomanceDrama
A struggling writer divorces his wife to pursue his career without interference, but they meet in Europe years later after she has remarried.
Before Midnight · 1933Before Midnight
★ 4.61933
MovieAdventureCrime
A detective tries to figure out who killed a man who predicted his own death.
Two Girls on Broadway · 1940Two Girls on Broadway
★ 7.01940
MovieRomance
Eddie Kerns sells his song to a Broadway producer and also lands a job dancing in the musical. He sends for his dance partner-fiancée Molly Mahoney who brings her younger sister Pat. Upon seeing Molly and Pat dance, the producer picks Pat for the show and gives Molly a job selling cigarettes. A wealthy friend of the producer named "Chat" Chatsworth also has his eye on Pat. Pat is teamed with Eddie in the specialty number as Kerns and Mahoney. Pat and Eddie soon realize that they are in love and must tell Molly. Pat balks at hurting Molly and goes out with Chat who already has five ex-wives. Remake of The Broadway Melody (1929).
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The Letter · 1940The Letter
★ 7.31940
MovieCrimeDrama
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
Bartender at Party (uncredited)









