Acting
Tom Fadden
Born January 6, 1895 · Bayard, Iowa, USA
Died April 14, 1980 · aged 85
Tom Fadden (January 6, 1895 – April 14, 1980) was an American actor. He performed on the legitimate stage, vaudeville, in films and on television during his long career. He would make his film debut with a small role in 1939's I Stole a Million. He would have his first memorable bit in his next film, Destry Rides Again, where in the opening scene he is playing cards, and is cheated when the chara…
Known For
It's a Wonderful Life · 1946It's a Wonderful Life
★ 8.31946
MovieDramaFamily
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
The Big Sleep · 1946The Big Sleep
★ 7.61946
MovieMysteryCrime
Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Edge of Eternity · 1959Edge of Eternity
★ 6.71959
MovieThrillerCrime
Helped by socialite Janice Kendon and barkeeper Scott O'Brien, Arizona deputy sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts leads to the killer fleeing with Janice as a hostage and a chase by car and helicopter lead to a climax on a miner's bucket on cables a mile above the canyon floor.
The Glass Key · 1942The Glass Key
★ 6.71942
MovieCrimeMystery
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
The Tall Men · 1955The Tall Men
★ 6.41955
MovieWesternAdventure
Two brothers discharged from the Confederate Army join a businessman for a cattle drive from Texas to Montana where they run into raiding Jayhawkers, angry Sioux, rough terrain and bad weather.
In Society · 1944In Society
★ 5.81944
MovieComedyAction
Two bumbling plumbers are hired by a socialite to fix a leak. A case of mistaken identity gets the pair an invitation to a fancy party and an entree into high society. As expected, things don't go too smoothly.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers · 1956Invasion of the Body Snatchers
★ 7.51956
MovieScience FictionHorror
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
The Shepherd of the Hills · 1941The Shepherd of the Hills
★ 6.61941
MovieDramaWestern
Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.
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The Glass Key · 1942The Glass Key
★ 6.71942
MovieCrimeMystery
A crooked politician finds himself being accused of murder by a gangster from whom he refused help during a re-election campaign.
Basement Club Waiter (uncredited)
The Tall Men · 1955The Tall Men
★ 6.41955
MovieWesternAdventure
Two brothers discharged from the Confederate Army join a businessman for a cattle drive from Texas to Montana where they run into raiding Jayhawkers, angry Sioux, rough terrain and bad weather.
Hank - Livery Stable Owner (uncredited)
Dark Passage · 1947Dark Passage
★ 7.31947
MovieThrillerMystery
A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
Diner Counterman Serving Parry (uncredited)
Flaming Star · 1960Flaming Star
★ 6.51960
MovieWestern
Pacer Burton, a young man of mixed Kiowa and white heritage, is caught between two worlds as conflict erupts between Native Americans and white settlers in Texas.
Man #1 at Crossing (uncredited)





































