Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Norris Goff

Born: 30 May 1906, Cove, Arkansas, USA
Died: 7 June 1978, Palm Desert, California, USA

Most famous for portraying the character 'Abner Peabody' in the series 'Lum and Abner' on local and national radio in the US with his friend and partner Chester Lauck. They later transferred their radio success into the making of seven 'Lum and Abner' films.

Two Weeks to Live (1943) as Abner Peabody (Credited as Abner)

















Chester Lauck

Born: 9 February 1902, Allene, Arkansas, USA
Died: 21 February 1980, Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Most famous for portraying the character 'Lum Edwards' in the series 'Lum and Abner' on local and national radio in the US with his friend and partner Norris Goff. They later transferred their radio success into the making of seven 'Lum and Abner' films.

Two Weeks to Live (1943) as Lum Edwards (Credited as Lum)

















Evalyn Knapp

Born: 17 June 1906, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Died: 12 June 1981, Los Angeles, California, USA

Evalyn Knapp began her film career at the end of the silent era in 1929, appearing several short films. She was quickly elevated in the business to leading lady, starring alongside John Wayne, James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson. She was also successful in the 1933 film serial 'The Perils of Pauline'. Although a star for more than a decade, her popularity quickly faded and by the end of 1943 Evalyn Knapp's film career was over.

Hollywood on Parade No. A-9 (1933) as Herself

Evalyn was chosen to be a 'WAMPAS Baby Star' of 1932 and appeared in this short.


















Two Weeks to Live (1943) as Miss Morris, Dr. O'Brien's Secretary (uncredited)

With Franklin Pangborn.














Harry Tenbrook

Born: 9 October 1887, Oslo, Norway
Died: 14 September 1960, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
 
Men Without Women (1930) as Dutch Winkler
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stagecoach (1939) as Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
 
Harry Tenbrook is seated on the far left. Also in this scene are Walter McGrail, Chief John Big Tree, Tim Holt and Yakima Canutt.
















Two Weeks to Live (1943) as Man Pushing Wheelchair (uncredited)

With Franklin Pangborn and Rosemary La Planche.












Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Michael Voysey

Born: 1920, Grimsby, Humberside, England, UK
Died: 1987, Colchester, Essex, England, UK

Michael Voysey was a writer for television.

My Death is a Mockery (1952) as 2nd Customs Officer

Michael Voysey is in the middle of Christopher Quest on the left and Donald Houston. This was Michael Voysey's only screen appearance.












Christopher Quest

Born: 6 March 1913, Dunga Gali, Pakistan
Died: 23 June 1969, Bendinat, Mallorca, Spain

My Death is a Mockery (1952) as 1st Customs Officer

Christopher Quest is on the left, with Michael Voysey and Donald Houston.












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