Donald Cook

Acting

Donald Cook

Born September 26, 1901 · Portland, Oregon

Died October 1, 1961 · aged 60

Donald Cook (September 26, 1901 – October 1, 1961) was an American stage and film actor. Born in Portland, Oregon, he originally studied farming but later started business with a lumber company. He joined the Kansas Community Players and through this received an offer of stage work. He started screen work in "shorts" before going on to films. Cook was known for his portrayal of Mike Powers in th…

Known For

Baby FaceBaby Face · 1933
Baby Face
★ 7.31933
MovieDrama
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
The Public EnemyThe Public Enemy · 1931
The Public Enemy
★ 7.31931
MovieCrimeDrama
Two young Chicago hoodlums, Tom Powers and Matt Doyle, rise up from their poverty-stricken slum life to become petty thieves, bootleggers and cold-blooded killers. But with street notoriety and newfound wealth, the duo feels the heat from the cops and rival gangsters both. Despite his ruthless criminal reputation, Tom tries to remain connected to his family, however, gang warfare and the need for revenge eventually pull him away.
Here Come the Co-EdsHere Come the Co-Eds · 1945
Here Come the Co-Eds
★ 5.91945
MovieComedy
Molly, her brother, Slats, and his pal, Oliver, are taxi dancers at the Miramar Ballroom. As a publicity stunt, Slats plants an article about Molly claiming her ambition is to earn enough money to attend staid, all-girl Bixby College. Bixby's progressive dean offers Molly a scholarship. Molly accepts on the condition that Slats and Oliver come along too as campus caretakers. But the pompous Chairman threatens to foreclose on the school's mortgage if Molly isn't expelled. Together, the trio, with the help of some new friends, concocts a scheme to raise enough money to save the school. The plan involves a bet on the Bixby basketball team, which is playing in a game rated at 20 to 1 by the local bookie. But the bookie has other plans for their dough and hires a group of ringers to step in for the opponents. All is not lost, at least while Oliver has the chance to turn things around for his friends-one way or another.
Fugitive LadyFugitive Lady · 1934
Fugitive Lady
★ 8.01934
MovieDrama
In this thriller, a young woman marries a dashing young man who, unbeknownst to her, is a jewel thief.
Safe in HellSafe in Hell · 1931
Safe in Hell
★ 6.71931
MovieThrillerDrama
To avoid the rigors of the law, Gilda flees New Orleans and hides on a Caribbean island where the worst criminals can ask for asylum. Besieged by the scum of the earth, Gilda will soon find out that she has found refuge in hell.
The Kiss Before the MirrorThe Kiss Before the Mirror · 1933
The Kiss Before the Mirror
★ 5.61933
MovieMysteryThriller
When a famous doctor kills his adulterous wife, he is defended by his best friend, an attorney who suspects that his own wife is having an affair.
Viva Villa!Viva Villa! · 1934
Viva Villa!
★ 6.21934
MovieWestern
In this fictionalized biography, young Pancho Villa takes to the hills after killing an overseer in revenge for his father's death.
The Munsters' Scary Little ChristmasThe Munsters' Scary Little Christmas · 1996
The Munsters' Scary Little Christmas
★ 5.51996
MovieComedyFamily
The made for television movie Munster's Scary Little Christmas, created three decades after the demise of the original series, concerns son Eddie missing his home in Transylvania. Soon the entire family bands together to teach the young boy everything great about the holiday season.

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Here Come the Co-EdsHere Come the Co-Eds · 1945
Here Come the Co-Eds
★ 5.91945
MovieComedy
Molly, her brother, Slats, and his pal, Oliver, are taxi dancers at the Miramar Ballroom. As a publicity stunt, Slats plants an article about Molly claiming her ambition is to earn enough money to attend staid, all-girl Bixby College. Bixby's progressive dean offers Molly a scholarship. Molly accepts on the condition that Slats and Oliver come along too as campus caretakers. But the pompous Chairman threatens to foreclose on the school's mortgage if Molly isn't expelled. Together, the trio, with the help of some new friends, concocts a scheme to raise enough money to save the school. The plan involves a bet on the Bixby basketball team, which is playing in a game rated at 20 to 1 by the local bookie. But the bookie has other plans for their dough and hires a group of ringers to step in for the opponents. All is not lost, at least while Oliver has the chance to turn things around for his friends-one way or another.

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