Paul Norby

Born: 1 July 1904, Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Died: 6 December 1970, Los Angeles, California, USA

The Gay Falcon (1941) as Cigar clerk (uncredited)

The man behind the counter is stated as being Paul Norby, but is unlikely to be him. The policeman is Frank O'Connor.
















The Falcon Takes Over (1942) as Detective (uncredited)

Paul Norby is on the far right of this picture, guarding the door. Seated is Allen Jenkins.

















Gang Busters: Alvin Karpis (1952) (Season 1, Episode 3) as Landlord

Paul Norby looks a lot older here, standing with a cigarette near his mouth. In the background is Paul Dubov and Aline Towne.

Tex Palmer

Born: 31 July 1904, Xenia, Ohio, USA

Died: 22 March 1982, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

 

A stuntman and small role player in nearly 300 films.

 

Riders of Destiny (1933) as Henchman (uncredited)

 

Tex Palmer is on the left, with Yakima Canutt. Both actors were also stuntmen in this film.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Law Rides (1936) as Henchman

 

Tex is on the right, with Barney Furey on the left and Blackie Whiteford in the centre.

Marked Trails (1944) as Barfly (uncredited)

I think Tex Palmer is standing nearest to us at the bar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackie Whiteford

Born: 27April 1889, New York City, New York, USA

Died: 21 March 1962, Hollywood, California, USA

 

Blackie Whiteford appeared in over 350 films in mainly uncredited bit parts. 

 

The Code of Honor (1930) as Blackie - Card Player (uncredited)

 

Blackie Whiteford is on the right. I haven't identified the other actor yet.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Narcotic (1933) as Dennison (uncredited)

 

Blackie Whiteford is seated on the right, with Herman Hack.















The Law Rides (1936) as Henchman

Centre, with Barney Furey on the left and Tex Palmer on the right.

















A Hit with a Miss (1945) as Fighter (uncredited)

Knock On Any Door (1949) as Suspect without shirt

Dragged into the police van.

Art Dillard

Born: 20 February 1907, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA

Died: 30 March 1960, Chatsworth, California, USA

 

Actor and stunt man. Dillard has appeared in over 250 films and many film serials.

Rainbow Valley (1935) as Townsman (uncredited)

Art Dillard is on the left, with Frank Ball in the middle and an unidentified man on the right.

The Law Rides (1936) as Henchman

 

Art Dillard is the one sitting on the right. Blackie Whiteford is seated on the left and Charles King is standing between the two of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dick Morehead

Born: unknown
Died: unknown

A bit part player who occasionally got a small credited part.

The Law Rides (1936) as Deputy (uncredited)

Left, with Jack Rockwell.

















The Mystery of Mr. Wong (1939) as Police detective

Dick Morehead is on the left behind Boris Karloff. On the right is Grant Withers. This was one of Morehead's few credited roles. He has quite a few lines to say in the absence of his superior (Withers).

Ted Mapes

Born: 25 November 1901, St Edward, Nebraska, USA
Died: 9 September 1984, Burbank, California, USA

Ted Mapes was a top stunt man who was usually given an acting part in the films he did stunts for. He doubled for many famous actors including James Stewart and Charles Starrett, but was used most frequently, 17 times, as a double for Gary Cooper because of his uncanny resemblance to the actor on camera.

The Law Rides (1936) as Ed, a ranch hand

With Harley Wood. This was as close to the camera as he got in this film.

















The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) as Highpockets (uncredited)

Ted Mapes is in the centre of this shot, standing up to make his point. Denver Pyle is standing just behind him to his right.