Richard Dix

Acting

Richard Dix

Born July 18, 1893 · Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

Died September 20, 1949 · aged 56

Richard Dix was a major leading man at RKO Radio Pictures from 1929 through 1943. He was born Ernest Carlton Brimmer July 18, 1893, in St. Paul, Minnesota. There he was educated, and at the desires of his father, studied to be a surgeon. His obvious acting talent in his school dramatic club led him to leading roles in most of the school plays. At 6' 0" and 180 pounds, Dix excelled in sports, …

Known For

The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments · 1923
The Ten Commandments
6.51923
MovieDramaHistory
The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.
CimarronCimarron · 1931
Cimarron
5.51931
MovieWesternDrama
When the government opens up the Oklahoma territory for settlement, restless Yancey Cravat claims a plot of the free land for himself and moves his family there from Wichita. A newspaperman, lawyer, and just about everything else, Cravat soon becomes a leading citizen of the boom town of Osage. Once the town is established, however, he begins to feel confined once again, and heads for the Cherokee Strip, leaving his family behind. During this and other absences, his wife Sabra must learn to take care of herself and soon becomes prominent in her own right.
StingareeStingaree · 1934
Stingaree
6.11934
MovieComedyAdventure
A young lady named Hilda who works as a servant for the wealthy Clarksons, sheep farmers, and dreams of being a great singer. An upcoming visit by Sir Julian, a famous composer arriving from London, drives jealous Mrs. Clarkson (an interfering biddy who fancies she can sing - but can't) to send away Hilda, so he doesn't hear Hilda has a good voice. Meanwhile, an infamous outlaw named Stingaree has just arrived in town and kidnaps Sir Julian, then poses as him at the Clarksons, where he meets Hilda a few hours before she is to leave.
Shanghai BoundShanghai Bound · 1927
Shanghai Bound
10.01927
MovieAdventureDrama
Landing at a Chinese port, tough sea captain Bucklin and his passengers are threatened by a marauding war lord, who intends to kill the captain and hold the others hostage as part of his campaign of destruction against all white men.
Warming UpWarming Up · 1928
Warming Up
9.01928
MovieComedyRomance
Bert, a pitcher for a baseball team in a small town, is given the opportunity to try out for a team in the big leagues. Unfortunately, he incurs the enmity of McRae, the league's leading home-run hitter. In addition, he falls for the team owner's daughter, who McRae has designs on.
Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to DieTombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die · 1942
Tombstone: The Town Too Tough to Die
6.11942
MovieWestern
Uneven version of Wyatt Earp vs. the Clanton Gang with a little romance thrown in haphazardly.
Men Against the SkyMen Against the Sky · 1940
Men Against the Sky
4.61940
MovieDrama
A draftswoman, the sister of an aging, alcoholic pilot, secretly uses her brother's ideas to solve design problems for an experimental military plane in an attempt to save the company and salvage her brother's reputation.
The Stolen JoolsThe Stolen Jools · 1931
The Stolen Jools
5.61931
MovieComedy
Famous actress Norma Shearer's jewels are stolen… (Star-packed promotional short film intended to raise funds for the National Variety Artists Tuberculosis Sanatorium.)

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