Bill Burrud

Acting

Bill Burrud

Born January 12, 1925 · Hollywood, California, USA

Died June 12, 1990 · aged 65

William J. Burrud was a child actor, television host, and producer who starred in 22 roles. He is probably best remembered for his travel documentary work. Burrud passed away in 1990 in California

Known For

Captains CourageousCaptains Courageous · 1937
Captains Courageous
★ 7.41937
MovieAdventureDrama
Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.
It Happened in HollywoodIt Happened in Hollywood · 1937
It Happened in Hollywood
★ 6.31937
MovieDramaComedy
A silent Western star has trouble adjusting to the coming of sound.
Pride of the MarinesPride of the Marines · 1936
Pride of the Marines
★ 8.01936
MovieComedy
A Marine sacrifices his adopted son and his girlfriend so that they might find a new and more prosperous life.
3 Kids and a Queen3 Kids and a Queen · 1935
3 Kids and a Queen
★ 6.81935
MovieAdventureComedy
An eccentric, wealthy spinster, 'Queenie' Baxter is erroneously presumed to be kidnapped. She subsequently pretends to indeed be kidnapped, , in order to allow a reward of $50,000 to benefit an impecunious family headed by Tony Orsatti and his three sons, Blackie, Doc and Flash.
The Man in BlueThe Man in Blue · 1937
The Man in Blue
★ 10.01937
MovieActionCrime
A police officer who kills a thief during the commission of a robbery takes on the responsibility of raising the man's son.
Music in the AirMusic in the Air · 1934
Music in the Air
★ 5.61934
MovieComedyRomance
A songwriter's young daughter (June Lang) begins to dream of stardom when she's offered the lead role in a new operetta.
His Night OutHis Night Out · 1935
His Night Out
★ 7.01935
MovieAdventureComedy
When a meek purchasing agent is told by a quack doctor that he only has three months to live, he gets involved with a bank robbery and kidnapped by the gang.
Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere VoyageValley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage · 1967
Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage
★ 5.01967
MovieDocumentary
The maiden cruise of the ocean liner Italia travels from Italy to California for the premiere of the motion picture "Valley of the Dolls."

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The Night HawkThe Night Hawk · 1938
The Night Hawk
★ 10.01938
MovieCrimeDrama
Gangster Charlie McCormick despairs as his young brother Bobby lays near death and vows to break the quarantine of the ocean liner Pacific Queen in order to retrieve the iron lung Bobby needs. Meanwhile, newspaper editor Lonigan searches for reporter Slim Torrence, because Slim is friends with Tom Niles, the customs officer on the verge of cracking a whiskey smuggling case. Lonigan is about to send another reporter to cover the story when Della Parrish, the publisher's daughter, assures him that she can locate Slim. With the help of Slim's young photographer, Willie Sing, Della finds Slim in a waterfront dive, and Willie and Slim sneak aboard the Pacific Queen to find Niles. Niles hints that McCormick is the head of the smuggling ring and promises Slim an exclusive when he breaks the story the next day.

Bobby McCormick