Acting
Tenen Holtz
Born February 17, 1887 · Volin - Russia
Died July 1, 1971 · aged 84
Elihu "Elye" Tenenholtz was born in the Russian hamlet of Azran, near the city of Rovne, in 1887 and came to the US at the age of ten. His first appearance in amateur Yiddish theatricals occurred in 1903, in staged readings of the works of Yiddish author Sholom Aleichem, the first person to do that. He augmented his theater appearances by writing for and editing a Yiddish satirical magazine under …
Known For
Hollywood Mystery · 1934Hollywood Mystery
★ 5.81934
Movie
A PR man for a low-budget movie studio comes up with what he believes is the perfect gimmick--to make a gangster picture with a real mobster in the lead role.
Faithless · 1932Faithless
★ 7.01932
MovieDrama
Socialite Carol Morgan romps through the Depression and her wealth while breaking up with Bill Wade and getting back together with him.
Dinner at Eight · 1933Dinner at Eight
★ 6.81933
MovieComedyDrama
An ambitious New York socialite plans an extravagant dinner party as her businessman husband, Oliver, contends with financial woes, causing a lot of tension between the couple. Meanwhile, their high-society friends and associates, including the gruff Dan Packard and his sultry spouse, Kitty, contend with their own entanglements, leading to revelations at the much-anticipated dinner.
Nothing Sacred · 1937Nothing Sacred
★ 6.31937
MovieComedyRomance
When a small-town girl is incorrectly diagnosed with a rare, deadly disease, an unknowing newspaper columnist turns her into a national heroine.
Show People · 1928Show People
★ 7.11928
MovieComedyRomance
Hollywood hopeful Peggy Pepper arrives at a major studio, from Georgia, to become a great dramatic star. Things don't go entirely according to plan.
British Agent · 1934British Agent
★ 5.81934
MovieRomanceDrama
In the days leading up to the Russian Revolution, Stephen Locke, a minor British diplomat in St Petersburg, falls in love with a Russian spy.
The Notorious Sophie Lang · 1934The Notorious Sophie Lang
★ 6.71934
MovieComedyCrime
After an extended stay in England, Sophie Lang returns to America. She is beautiful, sophisticated--and a notorious jewel thief. A New York police detective who's been trying to nail her finally comes up with what seems a foolproof scheme--to catch her off guard by having her fall for a handsome and suave jewel thief who happens to be in the U.S. traveling under an assumed name.
The Chief · 1933The Chief
★ 5.51933
MovieComedy
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
Filmography
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Nothing Sacred · 1937Nothing Sacred
★ 6.31937
MovieComedyRomance
When a small-town girl is incorrectly diagnosed with a rare, deadly disease, an unknowing newspaper columnist turns her into a national heroine.
Tearful Waiter (uncredited)
The Chief · 1933The Chief
★ 5.51933
MovieComedy
The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.
Bald Henchman at Cabin
Bombshell · 1933Bombshell
★ 6.51933
MovieComedyRomance
A glamorous film star rebels against the studio, her pushy press agent and a family of hangers-on.
White - Lola's Agent (uncredited)
Hard to Handle · 1933Hard to Handle
★ 6.91933
MovieComedyCrime
A hustling public relations man promotes a series of fads.
Tailor (uncredited)
Salome of the Tenements · 1925Salome of the Tenements
★ 10.01925
MovieDramaRomance
A young East Side Jewish reporter gets into a sticky situation when she finds that her new beau is indicting a banker she owes money to.
Banker Ben (as Elihu Tenenholz)
Henry Goes Arizona · 1939Henry Goes Arizona
★ 6.21939
MovieDramaWestern
A New Yorker moves West when he inherits an Arizona ranch.
Boris - a Ranch Hand (uncredited)
