Acting
Arthur Housman
Born October 8, 1889 · New York City, New York, USA
Died April 8, 1942 · aged 52
From Wikipedia Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 – April 8, 1942) was an American actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Initially as a leading man, Housman later became known as Hollywood's most familiar comic drunkard in films of the 1930s, usually playing cameo parts in features but with better opportunities in short films. His best remembered roles wer…
Known For
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans · 1927Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
★ 7.81927
MovieDramaRomance
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife.
City for Conquest · 1940City for Conquest
★ 6.91940
MovieRomanceDrama
The heartbreaking but hopeful tale of Danny Kenny and Peggy Nash, two sweethearts who meet and struggle through their impoverished lives in New York City. When Peggy, hoping for something better in life for both of them, breaks off her engagement to Danny, he sets out to be a championship boxer, while she becomes a dancer paired with a sleazy partner. Will tragedy reunite the former lovers?
Billy the Kid · 1941Billy the Kid
★ 5.31941
MovieDramaWestern
Billy "The Kid" Bonney is a hot-headed gunslinger who postpones his life of crime when he is befriended and hired by peaceful cattle rancher Eric Keating. When Keating is killed by a rival, Billy seeks revenge, even if it means opposing his old friend, Marshal Jim Sherwood.
Go West · 1940Go West
★ 6.61940
MovieComedyWestern
A con man heading west to search for gold teams up with a pair of scheming brothers along the way. The trio soon find themselves in the middle of a feud between two rival families and two underhanded land developers.
She Done Him Wrong · 1933She Done Him Wrong
★ 5.91933
MovieComedyCrime
New York singer and nightclub owner Lady Lou has more male friends than can be imagined. One is a vicious escaped criminal on the way to see 'his' girl, unaware she hasn't exactly been faithful in his absence. Help is at hand in the form of young Captain Cummings, a local temperance league leader.
The Merry Widow · 1934The Merry Widow
★ 6.81934
MovieComedyMusic
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
The Girl of the Golden West · 1930The Girl of the Golden West
★ 10.01930
MovieWestern
A hard-bitten saloon girl falls for a dashing outlaw, and tries to keep the local sheriff from catching him and sending him to prison.
Blondie Takes a Vacation · 1939Blondie Takes a Vacation
★ 6.31939
MovieComedyAdventure
Blondie and Dagwood are in charge of operations at a mountain motel. The elderly owners of the establishment are in danger of losing their life savings. Among other things, arson threatens.
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The Merry Widow · 1934The Merry Widow
★ 6.81934
MovieComedyMusic
A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Drunken Man (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal · 1939They Made Me a Criminal
★ 6.31939
MovieCrimeDrama
A boxer flees, believing he has committed a murder while he was drunk.
Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy · 1940No Time for Comedy
★ 5.31940
MovieRomanceComedy
An aspiring playwright finds himself an overnight Broadway success.
Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)













