Acting

Theodore von Eltz

Born November 4, 1893 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died October 6, 1964 · aged 70

No biography available.

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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.

Since You Went Away · 1944

Since You Went Away

★ 6.61944

MovieDrama

In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.

Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.

Marie Antoinette · 1938

Marie Antoinette

★ 6.61938

MovieDramaHistory

The young Austrian princess Marie Antoinette is arranged to marry Louis XVI, future king of France, in a politically advantageous marriage for the rival countries. The opulent Marie indulges in various whims and flirtations. When Louis XV passes and Louis XVI ascends the French throne, his queen's extravagant lifestyle earns the hatred of the French people, who despise her Austrian heritage.

A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.

Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.

In 1921, British Lord Athleigh arrives in Dublin with his daughter, Helen, to engage in peace talks. As wanted Irish rebel leader Dennis Riordan is not recognized in public, he is able to move about freely and saves the Athleighs from an assassination attempt by a radical faction. Dennis and Helen meet again and, unaware of his position, Helen falls in love with him. Later when Dennis admits his identity, Helen must make a fateful decision.

A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.

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Arthur Gwynn Geiger (uncredited)

Since You Went Away · 1944

Since You Went Away

★ 6.61944

MovieDrama

In 1943, several people enter, re-enter, and exit the difficult life of a Midwestern family whose patriarch has been called up to war, leaving behind his wife and two teen daughters.

Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Hotel Manager

Marie Antoinette · 1938

Marie Antoinette

★ 6.61938

MovieDramaHistory

Officer in Entrance Hall (uncredited)

A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.

Radio Voice (uncredited)

Prison Camp Commander (uncredited)

Sean O'Brian

A young woman runs away from an abusive home and pre-arranged marriage only to be frustrated in her attempts to find happiness with a handsome engineer.

Kemper (uncredited)

The Unholy Wife · 1957

The Unholy Wife

★ 4.71957

MovieThrillerCrime

A woman marries a man for his wealth, then concocts a plan to kill him, take his money, and run off with her lover. Things go wrong when they accidentally kill the wrong person.

McNeil (uncredited)

Love Before Breakfast · 1936

Love Before Breakfast

★ 6.11936

MovieComedyRomance

Scott is a very rich businessman who hangs out with a snooty, silly Countess, but has the hots for Kay who is already engaged to Bill. Scott pursues Kay like crazy, going so far as to buy Bill's oil company so that he can banish him to Japan, leaving Kay unmoored.

Clerk (uncredited)

The Great Man's Lady · 1941

The Great Man's Lady

★ 6.31941

MovieWesternDrama

In Hoyt City, a statue of founder Ethan Hoyt is dedicated, and 100 year old Hannah Sempler Hoyt (who lives in the last residence among skyscrapers) is at last persuaded to tell her story to a 'girl biographer'. Flashback: in 1848, teenage Hannah meets and flirts with pioneer Ethan; on a sudden impulse, they elope. We follow their struggle to found a city in the wilderness, hampered by the Gold Rush, star-crossed love, peril, and heartbreak. The star "ages" 80 years.

Hank Allen (uncredited)

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle · 1939

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

★ 7.01939

MovieMusicRomance

In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.

(uncredited)

A spirited heiress wishing to break into theatre on her own merit arrives at a boardinghouse where aspiring young actresses and showgirls are brought together through their cynicism and disappointments.

Elsworth (uncredited)

The Son of Monte Cristo · 1940

The Son of Monte Cristo

★ 6.21940

MovieActionAdventure

Rightful owner of the kingdom, the Duchess of Zona, is engaged in a power struggle with the evil General Gurko. Edmond, the son of Monte Cristo, dons many disguises to come to the aid of the Duchess.

Captain

A hard-working, white-collar girl falls in love with a young socialite, but meets with his family's disapproval.

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Behind the Green Lights · 1935

Behind the Green Lights

★ 8.01935

MovieCrimeDrama

A police detective's (Norman Foster) lawyer girlfriend (Judith Allen) works for a crooked criminal lawyer (Sidney Blackmer).

John C. Owen

Rhapsody in Blue · 1945

Rhapsody in Blue

★ 6.61945

MovieMusicRomance

Fictionalized biography of George Gershwin and his fight to bring serious music to Broadway.

Foley

Painting the Clouds with Sunshine · 1951

Painting the Clouds with Sunshine

★ 6.01951

MovieMusic

The story of three gold-digging ladies searching for millionaires. A loose remake of Gold Diggers of 1933.

Whiteside (uncredited)

Saratoga Trunk · 1945

Saratoga Trunk

★ 6.11945

MovieDramaRomance

An opportunistic Texas gambler and the exiled Creole daughter of an aristocratic family join forces to achieve justice from the society that has ostracized them.

Hotel Manager (uncredited)

The Road to Glory · 1936

The Road to Glory

★ 6.51936

MovieDramaWar

The story of trench life during World War I through the lives of a French regiment. As men are killed and replaced jaunty Lt. Denet becomes more and more somber. His rival for the affection of nurse Monique is Capt. La Roche.

Major

The Adventures of Marco Polo · 1938

The Adventures of Marco Polo

★ 6.21938

MovieRomanceAdventure

The Venetian traveler Marco Polo meets Kublai Khan and foils a plotter with fireworks in medieval China.

Venetian Business Man (uncredited)

The Secret Six · 1931

The Secret Six

★ 5.61931

MovieCrimeDrama

Bootlegger/cafe owner, Johnny Franks recruits crude working man Scorpio to join his gang, masterminded by crooked criminal defense lawyer Newton. Scorpio eventually takes over Frank's operation, beats a rival gang, becomes wealthy, and dominates the city for several years until a secret group of six masked businessmen have him prosecuted and sent to the electric chair.

District Attorney Keeler

Legion of Lost Flyers · 1939

Legion of Lost Flyers

★ 5.01939

MovieComedyAction

A group of pilots, because of unsavory or unearned reputations, establish an outpost squadron of their own, led by "Loop" Gillian, running charter-flights and hauling supplies in the frozen wastelands of Alaska. The operation does not go without misadventures, foul-ups, and a bit of treachery tossed in.

Bill Desert

Mind Your Own Business · 1936

Mind Your Own Business

★ 10.01936

MovieComedy

Nature reporter Orville Shanks retreats to the woods for material for his "Our Wild Friends" column and to volunteer for his favorite cause, the Boy Scouts. When Orville's editor, Crane, orders him to spice up his column, Orville's wife Melba writes a gossip column using animals as metaphors for people. Crane loves Melba's article and gives Orville a raise, and the column becomes a hit.

District Attorney Adams

Telephone Time · 1956

Telephone Time

★ 6.51956

SeriesDrama

Telephone Time is an American anthology drama series that aired on CBS in 1956, and on ABC from 1957 to 1958. The series features plays by John Nesbitt who hosted the first season. Frank C. Baxter hosted the 1957 and 1958 seasons. The program was directed by Arthur Hiller.

The Abbott and Costello Show · 1952

The Abbott and Costello Show

★ 7.21952

SeriesComedy

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

Henry Dunn

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok · 1951

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

★ 5.31951

SeriesWestern

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok is an American Western television series which ran for eight seasons from 1951 through 1958. The Screen Gems series began in syndication, but ran on CBS from 1955 through 1958, and, at the same time, on ABC from 1957 through 1958.