Noah Young

Acting

Noah Young

Born January 31, 1887 · Cañon City, Colorado, USA

Died April 18, 1958 · aged 71

Noah Young Jr. joined the Hal Roach studios as an actor, mainly playing comic villains. He appeared in several Laurel and Hardy comedies but was more notable as a foil for Harold Lloyd, whom he supported in over 50 films.

Known For

Safety Last!Safety Last! · 1923
Safety Last!
★ 7.71923
MovieComedyRomance
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
The Battle of the CenturyThe Battle of the Century · 1927
The Battle of the Century
★ 6.91927
MovieComedy
Fight manager takes out an insurance policy on his puny pugilist and then proceeds to try to arrange for an accident so that he can collect.
The Further Perils of Laurel and HardyThe Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy · 1967
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
★ 7.01967
MovieComedy
Film historian Robert Youngson presents a feature-length anthology of rarely seen silent films by comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Along with clips from many of the shorts that made the duo stars, it includes clips from a 1918 comedy starring Laurel on his own as well as scenes from three shorts Hardy made in 1917 and '18 with his original comedy partner, Billy West. To put the duo's work in context, the film briefly features other comedians who worked with producer Hal Roach.
Gun GospelGun Gospel · 1927
Gun Gospel
★ 10.01927
MovieWestern
From Death Valley in the Mojave Desert to Mount Whittier, the outlaw gangs are wreaking havoc on the gold and money shipments from the mines and ranches. Wells Fargo organizes an express service that will insure the shipments and ensure a guaranteed delivery. Granger Hume is hired to help Wells-Fargo deliver on their promise.
Sugar DaddiesSugar Daddies · 1927
Sugar Daddies
★ 6.01927
MovieComedy
After a night of carousing, a rich oil tycoon awakes to find that he was married the night before. He calls in his lawyer to straighten things out.
Welcome DangerWelcome Danger · 1929
Welcome Danger
★ 4.91929
MovieComedy
A gentle botany student has to toughen up to replace his father as chief of police.
Bumping Into BroadwayBumping Into Broadway · 1919
Bumping Into Broadway
★ 6.91919
MovieComedy
A young playwright spends his last cent to pay the past-due rent for the pretty dancer who's his boarding house next-door neighbor. Soon after, he winds up at a gambling club, where he wins big - just before a police raid.
Captain Kidd's KidsCaptain Kidd's Kids · 1919
Captain Kidd's Kids
★ 6.21919
MovieComedyFantasy
After a wild bachelor party, our hero finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures. In a dream sequence, he fantasizes that the ship is seized by a band of female pirates.

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