Acting

John Cowell

Born March 4, 1880 · Pennsylvania, USA

Died September 19, 1963 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

Prison ShadowsPrison Shadows · 1936
Prison Shadows
★ 5.21936
MovieCrimeDrama
A boxer is framed for murder after an opponent dies in the ring.
Men of the PlainsMen of the Plains · 1936
Men of the Plains
★ 7.51936
MovieWestern
The Government sends Dean, Baxter, and Gordon to investigate a series of train holdups. Travis is behind the robberies and they are soon on his trail. When things get hot, Travis has a plan of double-crossing his own men that will enable him to keep not only his gold but also the money it is insured for.
A Face in the FogA Face in the Fog · 1936
A Face in the Fog
★ 6.01936
MovieMysteryCrime
A mysterious killer known as The Fiend uses an unusual bullet as his trademark for his murders.
I'll Name the MurdererI'll Name the Murderer · 1936
I'll Name the Murderer
★ 5.01936
MovieComedyCrime
Gossip columnist Tommy Tilton, who excels in slinging nonsense about, is not a timid bluffer when it comes to coaxing out a murderer.
Kelly of the Secret ServiceKelly of the Secret Service · 1936
Kelly of the Secret Service
★ 10.01936
MovieCrimeDrama
A secret apparatus that controls bombs by remote control is stolen from a laboratory. A federal agent is assigned to recover it, and his investigation leads him to a creepy mansion that is honeycombed with secret passage ways.
Bars of HateBars of Hate · 1935
Bars of Hate
★ 7.01935
MovieCrimeDrama
Ted Clark rescues pickpoket Danny from a mob, and restores Danny's loot, a pocketbook, to its owner Ann Dawson. She is carrying a letter that proves her brother, who is on death row, is innocent and Jim Grant is the guilty party. Ted and Danny help her escape from Grant's henchmen. They have several narrow escapes while on their way to give the proof to the Governor.
Shadow of ChinatownShadow of Chinatown · 1936
Shadow of Chinatown
★ 5.21936
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
A madman sets out to destroy a group of Chinatown merchants.
Too Much BeefToo Much Beef · 1936
Too Much Beef
★ 5.51936
MovieWestern
Someone is adding beef to Rocky Brown's herds and changing the brands to make it look like he is rustling. Then he is framed for murder and jailed. Johnny Argyle who has been sent to investigate believes he is innocent and sets out to prove it and starts with hides that have been rebranded.

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