George Houston

Acting

George Houston

Born January 11, 1896 · Hampton, New Jersey, USA

Died November 12, 1944 · aged 48

George Houston, having success on the Broadway stage, was enticed to Hollywood for some singing work in musicals in the mid 1930s. Hired by Grand National Studios, he appeared in the lead role for the tuneful seafaring yarn Captain Calamity (1936) and as Wild Bill Hickcock in Frontier Scout (1938). With the success of singing cowboys in motion pictures, he was signed at MGM, starring in The Great …

Known For

Marie AntoinetteMarie Antoinette · 1938
Marie Antoinette
★ 6.61938
MovieDramaHistory
The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.
ConquestConquest · 1937
Conquest
★ 6.61937
MovieHistoryDrama
A Polish countess is dispatched by her country to become Napoleon Bonaparte's mistress at the urging of Polish leaders, who feel she might influence him to support Polish independence.
The Lone Rider Rides OnThe Lone Rider Rides On · 1941
The Lone Rider Rides On
★ 9.01941
MovieWestern
Tom Cameron is searching for the outlaws who ambushed a wagon train, murdered his parents and stole the deed to their land. Though he was only a child at the time, he vividly remembers the scar on the ringleader's face -- and Tom will stop at nothing until he brings him to justice … and exacts vengeance.
The Lone Rider in CheyenneThe Lone Rider in Cheyenne · 1942
The Lone Rider in Cheyenne
★ 8.01942
MovieWestern
Tom Cameron must prove himself innocent after he is wrongfully charged with the murder of a prison guard.
Border RoundupBorder Roundup · 1942
Border Roundup
★ 8.01942
MovieWestern
In this " Lone Rider" B-Western series entry, Tom Cameron and his pal Fuzzy Jones are deputy sheriffs helping their friend Sheriff Smoky Moore rid the territory of a nasty claim jumper, Blackie.
Outlaws of Boulder PassOutlaws of Boulder Pass · 1942
Outlaws of Boulder Pass
★ 5.51942
MovieMusicWestern
Harkness controls Boulder Pass and his men are overcharging the ranches for its usage. When Tom Cameron steps in to rob the tollgate keepers and return the money to the ranchers, he gets caught.
Texas JusticeTexas Justice · 1942
Texas Justice
★ 9.01942
MovieWestern
Tom Cameron and Fuzzy Q. Jones come to the aid of their old friend Smoky, who is having trouble with power hungry cattle rancher Huxley.
The Lone Rider Fights BackThe Lone Rider Fights Back · 1941
The Lone Rider Fights Back
1941
MovieWestern
Opera star-cum-cowboy hero George Houston stars in PRC's The Lone Rider Fights Back. Appropriately enough, Houston disguises himself as a musician to get the goods on a gang of terrorists. The principal villain hopes to scare the local miners off their land, so he can move in and clean up.

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