John Roche

Acting

John Roche

Born February 6, 1893 · Penn Yan, New York, USA

Died November 10, 1952 · aged 59

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Roche (February 6, 1893 – November 10, 1952) was an American actor of the stage and screen. Roche was born in the small village of Penn Yan, New York, on February 6, 1893. He graduated from the University of Rochester, after which he began his acting career touring with stock companies during the 1910s and early 1920s. In 1922, he broke into the film in…

Known For

The Spider WomanThe Spider Woman · 1943
The Spider Woman
7.01943
MovieMysteryCrime
Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider.
Beauty for SaleBeauty for Sale · 1933
Beauty for Sale
7.21933
MovieDramaRomance
A beautiful woman lands a job at an exclusive salon that deals with the wives of wealthy businessmen. Her contact with these men leads to a series of affairs.
Diamond HandcuffsDiamond Handcuffs · 1928
Diamond Handcuffs
10.01928
MovieDrama
In South Africa, a worker in a diamond mine is sentenced to death for stealing a huge diamond he found in the mine. Before he dies he passes the stone to a local girl, Musa. Known as the "Shah" diamond, it eventually winds up in New York City. Complications ensue, involving a wealthy society matron, her jealous husband, a gang of vicious jewel thieves and a brutal gangster who owns a nightclub. A lost film.
Kid GalahadKid Galahad · 1937
Kid Galahad
7.11937
MovieCrimeDrama
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
Lady with a PastLady with a Past · 1932
Lady with a Past
6.31932
MovieComedyDrama
A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.
K - The UnknownK - The Unknown · 1924
K - The Unknown
7.01924
MovieMystery
Sidney Page is a beautiful young nurse, the object of the romantic attentions of several young men in her small town. One of them, a mysterious fellow known as K, suddenly finds that the life of his rival for Sidney's hand depends upon his revealing the secret of his own past.
RecompenseRecompense · 1925
Recompense
8.01925
MovieDrama
Clergyman Peter leaves the pulpit to enter World War I to be near Julie, the woman he loves. They are separated, but after the war she nurses him through a long illness. He will not marry her because it would hinder the humanitarian work that he plans. She keeps her faith in him, which prompts him to return to her and marry her. A lost film.
Monte CarloMonte Carlo · 1930
Monte Carlo
6.51930
MovieComedyMusic
A countess fleeing her husband mistakes a count for her hairdresser at a Monte Carlo casino.

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