Robert Middlemass

Acting

Robert Middlemass

Born September 3, 1883 · New Britain, Connecticut, USA

Died September 10, 1949 · aged 66

Robert Middlemass (3 September 1883, New Britain, Connecticut – 10 September 1949, Los Angeles, California) was an American playwright and stage actor, and later character actor with over 100 film appearances. usually playing detectives or policemen. Middlemass graduated from Harvard University in 1909 and initially went into the insurance business, but soon went on the stage, joining the Castle …

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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.
A Day at the RacesA Day at the Races · 1937
A Day at the Races
7.11937
MovieComedyMusic
Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's sanitarium by winning a big race with a finicky horse owned by Judy's boyfriend Gil. There are a few problems. Hackenbush, who was recently put in charge of the sanitarium, isn't really a doctor, he's a veterinarian.
BombardierBombardier · 1943
Bombardier
5.71943
MovieDramaWar
A documentary/drama about the training of bombardiers during WWII. Major Chick Davis proves to the U.S. Army the superiority of high altitude precision bombing, and establishes a school for bombardiers. Training is followed in semi-documentary style, with personal dramas in subplots. The climax is a spectacular sequence.
Lady ScarfaceLady Scarface · 1941
Lady Scarface
5.41941
MovieCrime
A Chicago gang led by Slade carries out an audacious brokerage robbery. Lieutenant Bill Mason takes the case, continuing his friendly-enemy relationship with crime reporter Ann Rogers. One gang member is caught; eventually, others follow. But Mason hasn't a clue to Slade, principally because he's unaware she's a woman.
Idiot's DelightIdiot's Delight · 1939
Idiot's Delight
6.11939
MovieComedyDrama
A group of disparate travelers are thrown together in a posh Alpine hotel when the borders are closed at the start of WWII.
The Last Train from MadridThe Last Train from Madrid · 1937
The Last Train from Madrid
4.81937
MovieActionAdventure
The story of seven people: their lives and love affairs in Madrid during the Civil War.
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.
Tarnished AngelTarnished Angel · 1938
Tarnished Angel
5.31938
MovieDrama
A showgirl with a dubious reputation flees the cops and transforms herself into a phony evangelist offering "cures" to the sick and disabled.

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The Black RoomThe Black Room · 1935
The Black Room
6.51935
MovieHorrorCrime
In a 16th-century European town, the ruling family has been given a prophecy that, should there ever be twin boys born, the younger will murder the older; so is dismayed when twins are born to the popular baron. The older grows to be a selfish, slovenly man, who inherits the castle at his father's death and becomes ruler over the formerly happy villagers. He enjoys his power until he learns his younger brother is returning from abroad and, afraid of the prophecy, he determines to murder his sibling, hide his body in the "black room" - an old torture chamber sealed away behind the fireplace - and then impersonate him, right down to his withered arm. In this way he hopes to not only avoid the prophecy, but also escape consequences of his other criminal deeds and obtain marriage to a local girl of the nobility...

The Prosecutor