Owen Davis Jr.

Acting

Owen Davis Jr.

Born October 6, 1907 · New York City, New York, USA

Died May 21, 1949 · aged 41

Owen Gould Davis Jr. (October 6, 1907 – May 21, 1949) was an American actor known primarily for his work in film. He also performed in the theatre, making his Broadway debut in the play Carry On (1928), which his father, Owen Davis, had written.

Known For

All Quiet on the Western FrontAll Quiet on the Western Front · 1930
All Quiet on the Western Front
★ 7.81930
MovieDramaWar
When a group of idealistic young men join the German Army during the Great War, they are assigned to the Western Front, where their patriotism is destroyed by the harsh realities of combat.
Knute Rockne All AmericanKnute Rockne All American · 1940
Knute Rockne All American
★ 6.11940
MovieDrama
The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.
Touchdown, ArmyTouchdown, Army · 1938
Touchdown, Army
★ 7.51938
MovieDramaComedy
Prep football star Jimmy Howal gets a reception far different from what he expected when he enters West Point.
Murder on a Bridle PathMurder on a Bridle Path · 1936
Murder on a Bridle Path
★ 5.41936
MovieComedyMystery
When the body of Violet Feverel is discovered on the Central Park bridle path, Inspector Oscar Piper presumes her death was accidental, until his friend, amateur detective Hildegarde Withers, locates Violet’s horse and discovers it is streaked with blood.
The Luck of Roaring CampThe Luck of Roaring Camp · 1937
The Luck of Roaring Camp
★ 5.21937
MovieWesternAdventure
When the miners of Roaring Camp become Godfathers to a motherless baby, they name the boy Luck and promise to set aside money for him from their diggings. But when they strike it rich the money is gambled away instead.
These Glamour GirlsThese Glamour Girls · 1939
These Glamour Girls
★ 5.91939
MovieComedyDrama
A drunken college student invites a dance hostess to the big college dance and then forgets he asked her. When she shows up at school, he tries to get rid of her, but she won't leave. Instead, she stays and shows up both him and his classmates' snooty dates.
It Could Happen to YouIt Could Happen to You · 1937
It Could Happen to You
★ 3.01937
MovieDrama
A politically charged story about a man who dabbles in crime, with disastrous results, to gain the capital he needs to purchase a school where immigrants are prepared for American citizenship. The school's European teacher dreams of a fascist America. Based on a story by Nathanael West and Samuel Ornitz, who was one of the Hollywood Ten blacklisted during the McCarthy Era.
The Plot ThickensThe Plot Thickens · 1936
The Plot Thickens
★ 6.31936
MovieMysteryComedy
A priceless Cellini silver cup is stolen from a local museum with both Hildegarde and Oscar on the case.

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