Lynton Brent

Acting

Lynton Brent

Born August 2, 1897 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died July 12, 1981 · aged 83

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lynton Brent (2 August 1897 – 2 July 1981) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 240 films between 1930 and 1950. Brent is best known for his prolific work with Columbia Pictures in the Three Stooges short subjects such as A Ducking They Did Go and From Nurse to Worse. In addition to his film career, Brent also wrote a number of literary works, no…

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington · 1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
★ 7.81939
MovieComedyDrama
After the death of a United States Senator, the idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. The naive and earnest new senator soon finds himself battling political corruption.
The Mad Miss MantonThe Mad Miss Manton · 1938
The Mad Miss Manton
★ 6.41938
MovieComedyCrime
When the murdered body discovered by beautiful, vivacious socialite Melsa Manton disappears, police and press label her a prankster until she and her group of friends prove them wrong.
BatmanBatman · 1943
Batman
★ 6.21943
MovieActionAdventure
Japanese master spy Daka operates a covert espionage-sabotage organization located in Gotham City's now-deserted Little Tokyo, which turns American scientists into pliable zombies. The great crime-fighters Batman and Robin, with the help of their allies, are in pursuit.
The Pride of the YankeesThe Pride of the Yankees · 1942
The Pride of the Yankees
★ 7.31942
MovieDramaFamily
The story of the life and career of the baseball hall of famer, Lou Gehrig.
The Story of Vernon and Irene CastleThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castle · 1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
★ 7.01939
MovieMusicRomance
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
Stage DoorStage Door · 1937
Stage Door
★ 7.21937
MovieComedyDrama
A spirited heiress wishing to break into theatre on her own merit arrives at a boardinghouse where aspiring young actresses and showgirls are brought together through their cynicism and disappointments.
Stranger on the Third FloorStranger on the Third Floor · 1940
Stranger on the Third Floor
★ 6.51940
MovieCrimeDrama
Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.
Twentieth CenturyTwentieth Century · 1934
Twentieth Century
★ 6.81934
MovieComedyRomance
A temperamental Broadway producer trains an untutored actress, but when she becomes a star, she proves a match for him.

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