Mystery & Crime Series 30's & 40's (1 Viewer)

[Mysto]

Great character actor profiles, Marv - nice work!

I really envy you guys residing Stateside who have access to TCM. The print(s) used in that Boston Blackie promo look pristine! No TCM or equivalent here, alas.

Thanks for the nice words.
TCM is the vintage film lovers paradise. We often forget how lucky we are to have it.

 

[Robert Crawford]

We've been busy with some other projects and trying to catch up on some TV and newer movies so I am behind on reviews for this thread. So in the mean time here is another character actor piece.
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George E Stone (Gerschon Lichtenstein)
Born 1903 (other sources vary from 1900 – 1903) Lodz Poland
Died 1967 L.A. California - complications from a stroke

IMDB describes him as a Runyon-esque minor prototype with his dees, dems, and dos style and associates and it fits. It turns out he was, in fact, a close friend of Damon Runyon. At five foot three inches he was not destined to be a lead actor but another of the wonderful character actors that formed the glue that held many a production together. His diminutive form made him perfect for the second guy, the sidekick, the henchman.

He started out in 1927 in the silent film Seventh Heaven where his character was named the Sewer Rat. He continued to be cast as crooks, thugs, and gangster types for most of his career with names like Velvet Smith, Slinky, Dippy, Tough Tony and Toothpick Charlie and, of course, the Runt. He was Polish and Jewish so in true Hollywood style he played a lot of Italian, New York, mob types. He could play both sides of this characterization though. In many, he was a slime-ball, sometimes the craven coward, sometimes one to be feared. In fact, in many movies he wound up dead before the end and no one cried. But he also could invoke a wonderful comedic side and be amiable and even endearing as when he played the Runt in the Boston Blackie movies. In many of these George would dress as a kid or a lady or some other silly situation. He was versatile and could play dialects and even did some dancing in vaudeville and on Broadway. These talents kept him very busy during the 30’s and 40’s.

I’ll always associate him with Boston Blackie but for most he may be best remembered as Rico’s (Edward G. Robinson) right hand man Otero in Little Ceasar.

George makes it into this thread with many entries:

Philo Vance
Dragon Murder Case

Torchy Blane
Adventurous Blonde

Mr. Moto
Mr. Moto’s Gamble

Boston Blackie
Confessions of Boston Blackie
Alias Boston Blackie
Boston Blackie Goes Hollywood
After Midnight
Chance of a Lifetime
One Mysterious Night
BB Booked on Suspicion
BB Rendezvous
A Close Call for BB
The Phantom Thief
BB and the Law

As with so many of our B movie stars, the roles started to thin out and he went to television for work. Series included: Mr. & Mrs. North – The Falcon- Superman – Perry Mason – 77 Sunset Strip.

His eyesight was failing and by the late 1950’s he was almost blind but many friends saw that he got minor roles in various TV productions. You’ll see him as a clerk in several Perry Mason episodes. The cast and crew would have to lead him around the set and see that he got the part and paid – their tribute to a beloved actor.

Clerk in Perry Mason

Here's a short trailer for Boston Blackie with a couple of shots of George.

I just watched him last week on TCM in "Bullets or Ballots" with Edward G. and Bogie. I've always liked that film, but the film's title is sorely lacking.

 

[Rustifer]

Thanks for the nice words.
TCM is the vintage film lovers paradise. We often forget how lucky we are to have it.

That's for sure! If it wasn't for TCM-- I could not participate in this thread.

 

[Rustifer]

Film Commentary
Philo Vance
"The Garden Murder Case" (MGM 1936)

As I mentioned in my post above--if it wasn't for TCM, I wouldn't have the means to do any of these classic mystery crime commentaries. I am not a collector of DVDs (preferring to spend money on good vodka and bourbon), so I rely on the fine programming folks at TCM to throw at me whatever they've got. Lately, it's been a spate of Philo Vance movies. I put the blame on Marv for re-igniting my interest in these dusty old films.

The local Steeplechase is featuring some of wealthy Edmund Lowe Hammle's horses. As the races progress, Hammle (Gene Lockhart) displays his general dickishness by belittling his private box seat guests who include his niece Zalia (Virgina Bruce), the Fennicke-Ralstons (H.B. Warner, Frieda Inescort) and their jockey Floyd Garden (Douglas Walton). Floyd is dispirited and appears to have swallowed about 15 Pabst Blue Ribbons, and mumbling he's going to break his neck. Not a particularly winning attitude considering he's about to ride in the next race.
Phil Vance (Edmund Lowe) is on hand to witness Floyd take a tumble and eat about ten solid yards of Steeplechase dirt. Yep, broken neck it is. Did he commit suicide by horse?

Edmund Lowe, Virginia Bruce, Gene Lockhart, Nat Pendleton

We next find ourselves in the swank penthouse of Edmund Hammle, with guests swarming around the buffet table that includes a veritable punchbowl of Beluga caviar. Probably cost upwards of $26 in 1936. Among the guests is nurse Gladys Beeton (Benita Hume) who is caretaker to Hammle's elderly mother--a foul-mouthed, vinegary wastrel of a woman. We see where Hammle gets all his charm. Adding to this sour brew, Gladys is blackmailing Hammle for previous indiscretions that seemingly include some illicit donut-dunking between the two.
A shot rings out, and Hammle is found dead in his study. Always a downer at a party. When Philo is informed that Hammle has killed himself, he chirps "Decent of him to do so." Suicide by antique gun. Investigating the event is clueless-as-a-shoehorn Sgt. Heath (Nat Pendleton) in another one of his perennial dumb cop roles.

Well, heck--turns out old Major Fennicke-Ralston has been using his hypnotism talents to cause suicides. He even goads his wife into falling off a moving bus (a fairly inelegant way to cease existence) when he discovers she had been boinking Floyd the jockey. The Major tries to pull the same shenanigan on Philo, who convincingly plays along and perches on the edge of a high-up parapet. Does he fall to his death. What do you think?

I like Edmund Lowe in this role. He's a handsome suave dude that, unfortunately, when smiling--displays teeth that have the sheen only achieved by 3-packs-a-day Chesterfields and paint thinning alcohol. Still, a good whodunnit movie and worth watching. Thanks, Marv!

Randoms:
Virginia Bruce was a multi-marriage gal, having first wed screen lover John Gilbert, whom she quickly divorced on cruelty charges. She followed up with director J. Walter Rueben, who dropped dead on her 5 years later. She then decided to change husbands geographically by marrying a Turkish screenwriter, who eventually gets tossed in an Istanbul jail for freighter theft--apparently a crime not smiled upon by Turkish authorities. Wedded bliss seems to have escaped Virginia.

Benita Hume must've been some hot stuff, having been married to Ronald Colman, then George Sanders.

Benita and Ronald, who truly abhors the flavor of the ice cream he bought; Benita and George discussing carpeting needs

 

[Mysto]

Film Commentary
Philo Vance
"The Garden Murder Case" (MGM 1936)

As I mentioned in my post above--if it wasn't for TCM, I wouldn't have the means to do any of these classic mystery crime commentaries. I am not a collector of DVDs (preferring to spend money on good vodka and bourbon), so I rely on the fine programming folks at TCM to throw at me whatever they've got. Lately, it's been a spate of Philo Vance movies. I put the blame on Marv for re-ingniting my interest in these dusty old films.

The local Steeplechase is featuring some of wealthy Edmund Lowe Hammle's horses. As the races progress, Hammle (Gene Lockhart) displays his general dickishness by belittling his private box seat guests who include his niece Zalia (Virgina Bruce), the Fennicke-Ralstons (H.B. Warner, Frieda Inescort) and their jockey Floyd Garden (Douglas Walton). Floyd is dispirited and appears to have swallowed about 15 Pabst Blue Ribbons, and mumbling he's going to break his neck. Not a particularly winning attitude considering he's about to ride in the next race.
Phil Vance (Edmund Lowe) is on hand to witness Floyd take a tumble and eat about ten solid yards of Steeplechase dirt. Yep, broken neck it is. Did he commit suicide by horse?

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Edmund Lowe, Virginia Bruce, Gene Lockhart, Nat Pendleton

We next find ourselves in the swank penthouse of Edmund Hammle, with guests swarming around the buffet table that includes a veritable punchbowl of Beluga caviar. Probably cost upwards of $26 in 1936. Among the guests is nurse Gladys Beeton (Benita Hume) who is caretaker to Hammle's elderly mother--a foul-mouthed, vinegary wastrel of a woman. We see where Hammle gets all his charm. Adding to this sour brew, Gladys is blackmailing Hammle for previous indiscretions that seemingly include some illicit donut-dunking between the two.
A shot rings out, and Hammle is found dead in his study. Always a downer at a party. When Philo is informed that Hammle has killed himself, he chirps "Decent of him to do so." Suicide by antique gun. Investigating the event is clueless-as-a-shoehorn Sgt. Heath (Nat Pendleton) in another one of his perennial dumb cop roles.

Well, heck--turns out old Major Fennicke-Ralston has been using his hypnotism talents to cause suicides. He even goads his wife into falling off a moving bus (a fairly inelegant way to cease existence) when he discovers she had been boinking Floyd the jockey. The Major tries to pull the same shenanigan on Philo, who convincingly plays along and perches on the edge of a high-up parapet. Does he fall to his death. What do you think?

I like Edmund Lowe in this role. He's a handsome suave dude that, unfortunately, when smiling--displays teeth that have the sheen only achieved by 3-packs-a-day Chesterfields and paint thinning alcohol. Still, a good whodunnit movie and worth watching. Thanks, Marv!

Randoms:
Virginia Bruce was a multi-marriage gal, having first wed screen lover John Gilbert, whom she quickly divorced on cruelty charges. She followed up with director J. Walter Rueben, who dropped dead on her 5 years later. She then decided to change husbands geographically by marrying a Turkish screenwriter, who eventually gets tossed in an Istanbul jail for freighter theft--apparently a crime not smiled upon by Turkish authorities. Wedded bliss seems to have escaped Virginia.

Benita Hume must've been some hot stuff, having been married to Ronald Colman, then George Sanders.

Benita and Ronald, who truly abhors the flavor of the ice cream he bought; Benita and George discussing carpeting needs

Ah! Once again you've put that warped twisted brain to work on a delightful review. Frequently prevocative, often perceptive, and always entertaining.
Your Bourbon would be in the mail but it evaporated on the way to the package.

We salute you!

 

[Jeff Flugel]

Film Commentary
Philo Vance
"The Garden Murder Case" (MGM 1936)

As I mentioned in my post above--if it wasn't for TCM, I wouldn't have the means to do any of these classic mystery crime commentaries. I am not a collector of DVDs (preferring to spend money on good vodka and bourbon), so I rely on the fine programming folks at TCM to throw at me whatever they've got. Lately, it's been a spate of Philo Vance movies. I put the blame on Marv for re-igniting my interest in these dusty old films.

The local Steeplechase is featuring some of wealthy Edmund Lowe Hammle's horses. As the races progress, Hammle (Gene Lockhart) displays his general dickishness by belittling his private box seat guests who include his niece Zalia (Virgina Bruce), the Fennicke-Ralstons (H.B. Warner, Frieda Inescort) and their jockey Floyd Garden (Douglas Walton). Floyd is dispirited and appears to have swallowed about 15 Pabst Blue Ribbons, and mumbling he's going to break his neck. Not a particularly winning attitude considering he's about to ride in the next race.
Phil Vance (Edmund Lowe) is on hand to witness Floyd take a tumble and eat about ten solid yards of Steeplechase dirt. Yep, broken neck it is. Did he commit suicide by horse?

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Edmund Lowe, Virginia Bruce, Gene Lockhart, Nat Pendleton

We next find ourselves in the swank penthouse of Edmund Hammle, with guests swarming around the buffet table that includes a veritable punchbowl of Beluga caviar. Probably cost upwards of $26 in 1936. Among the guests is nurse Gladys Beeton (Benita Hume) who is caretaker to Hammle's elderly mother--a foul-mouthed, vinegary wastrel of a woman. We see where Hammle gets all his charm. Adding to this sour brew, Gladys is blackmailing Hammle for previous indiscretions that seemingly include some illicit donut-dunking between the two.
A shot rings out, and Hammle is found dead in his study. Always a downer at a party. When Philo is informed that Hammle has killed himself, he chirps "Decent of him to do so." Suicide by antique gun. Investigating the event is clueless-as-a-shoehorn Sgt. Heath (Nat Pendleton) in another one of his perennial dumb cop roles.

Well, heck--turns out old Major Fennicke-Ralston has been using his hypnotism talents to cause suicides. He even goads his wife into falling off a moving bus (a fairly inelegant way to cease existence) when he discovers she had been boinking Floyd the jockey. The Major tries to pull the same shenanigan on Philo, who convincingly plays along and perches on the edge of a high-up parapet. Does he fall to his death. What do you think?

I like Edmund Lowe in this role. He's a handsome suave dude that, unfortunately, when smiling--displays teeth that have the sheen only achieved by 3-packs-a-day Chesterfields and paint thinning alcohol. Still, a good whodunnit movie and worth watching. Thanks, Marv!

Randoms:
Virginia Bruce was a multi-marriage gal, having first wed screen lover John Gilbert, whom she quickly divorced on cruelty charges. She followed up with director J. Walter Rueben, who dropped dead on her 5 years later. She then decided to change husbands geographically by marrying a Turkish screenwriter, who eventually gets tossed in an Istanbul jail for freighter theft--apparently a crime not smiled upon by Turkish authorities. Wedded bliss seems to have escaped Virginia.

Benita Hume must've been some hot stuff, having been married to Ronald Colman, then George Sanders.

Benita and Ronald, who truly abhors the flavor of the ice cream he bought; Benita and George discussing carpeting needs

Good stuff per usual, Russ! This one is in that Philo Vance 6-movie set from Warner Archives. Might have to give it a spin later, just to see how Edmund Lowe does as Vance. (Just have to put the thoughts of William Powell as Vance out of my mind).

Good to see ol' Nat Pendleton's on the case again. Am always happy to see that big lug's face gracing one of these mystery flicks.

 

[Matt Hough]

Good to see ol' Nat Pendleton's on the case again. Am always happy to see that big lug's face gracing one of these mystery flicks.

I agree. I love to see him pop up in films of the 1930s and 1940s.

 

[Mysto]

I was going to post a review next but seeing as you two started it here is another:

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Nat Pendleton – Born 1895 Died 1967

He was the loveable lug, the big palooka with a soft heart. He could probably take you out with one punch but he would rather be friends and despite his formidable size, was usually comic relief. Girls could easily make him blush. He looked like a wrestler because in real life he was a wrestler. He was the winner of the heavyweight wrestling silver medal at the 1920 Olympics in Belgium. (Many say he was robbed and should have won the gold.) He went pro for a couple of years but couldn’t move into the big time. That was lucky for us, because he decided to go into acting making his debut in Hoosier Schoolmaster in 1924. He also appeared on the Broadway stage in the 1920’s but in the 30’s his movie career really took off. Nat played a lot of roles based on his large frame, football players and coaches, as well as wrestlers, but I remember him best as the ambulance driver in the Dr. Kildare series.

Nat appears in this thread for several entries in the 30’s and 40’ mystery series where, in most cases, he played a not too smart cop.
Thin Man
The Thin Man
Another Thin Man

Philo Vance
The Garden Murder Case

Arsene Lupin
Arsene Lupin Returns

Joel & Garda Sloane – Fast Series
Fast Company

He may have played a lovable lummox but he was a graduate of Columbia with a degree in economics and he could speak four languages fluently. It is always a treat when he is on the screen.

 

[Rustifer]

He may have played a lovable lummox but he was a graduate of Columbia with a degree in economics and he could speak four languages fluently.

Now that's an interesting tidbit, Marv! I never looked up any stuff on Nat to find that morsel. Seems that despite the fact that he appeared in over 100 films, all his bios lead off with his wrestling prowess. Being an Ivy Leaguer makes it even more captivating. It's fascinating that a fair portion of athletes in that era went on to Hollywood--some more successful than others. I wonder if it was just easier in filmdom's early Golden Age for aspiring wanna-be's to get a foothold into acting. If one had good looks, could speak passably enough, and the discipline to show up on time---you might just get a part.
Even if your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth, life may turn out to be all peanut butter for you.

 

[Jeff Flugel]

I was going to post a review next but seeing as you two started it here is another:

Sidekicks

Nat Pendleton – Born 1895 Died 1967

He was the loveable lug, the big palooka with a soft heart. He could probably take you out with one punch but he would rather be friends and despite his formidable size, was usually comic relief. Girls could easily make him blush. He looked like a wrestler because in real life he was a wrestler. He was the winner of the heavyweight wrestling silver medal at the 1920 Olympics in Belgium. (Many say he was robbed and should have won the gold.) He went pro for a couple of years but couldn’t move into the big time. That was lucky for us, because he decided to go into acting making his debut in Hoosier Schoolmaster in 1924. He also appeared on the Broadway stage in the 1920’s but in the 30’s his movie career really took off. Nat played a lot of roles based on his large frame, football players and coaches, as well as wrestlers, but I remember him best as the ambulance driver in the Dr. Kildare series.

Nat appears in this thread for several entries in the 30’s and 40’ mystery series where, in most cases, he played a not too smart cop.
Thin Man
The Thin Man
Another Thin Man

Philo Vance
The Garden Murder Case

Arsene Lupin
Arsene Lupin Returns

Joel & Garda Sloane – Fast Series
Fast Company

He may have played a lovable lummox but he was a graduate of Columbia with a degree in economics and he could speak four languages fluently. It is always a treat when he is on the screen.

Lots of great info there, Marv - cheers! I figured, like most actors who often play "dumb," that Pendleton was probably quite intelligent in real life. That was obviously the case.

Haven't seen any of those Dr. Kildare movies. Need to remedy that someday...

 

[Matt Hough]

I didn't know ANY of that stuff about Nat except that he had a wrestling background. Thanks so much for the GREAT post!

 

[Mysto]

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

This was the final outing for Bonita Granville’s Nancy Drew series. She changed studios ending a fun series that was getting better with time. This is my personal favorite of the four.

The movie starts out with reporters at the door of Nancy’s house trying to get information on the new bequest from the Trumble sisters. It’s seems with Nancy’s help the sisters are giving their estate to the Children’s Hospital. Turns out there’s a catch (isn’t there always). The will from their father states that they lose the house (to the city) if at least one of the sisters does not stay over night in the house for twenty years. They still have two weeks to go. What could possible go wrong? Nancy’s attorney dad forgetfully leaves his briefcase behind with all the affidavits that prove the ladies have occupied the house for the 19 + years. A man comes to the door and forcibly pushes Nancy out of the way searching for the papers. Nancy tries to hide the bootie with her bootie but the crook is too smart. Nancy quick of thought has already set up a rescue by putting an "ice needed" sign in the window for the new ice man (sometimes boyfriend always stooge Ted Nickerson). (For those of you youngun’s - before refrigerators, people had ice delivered for their ice boxes – hence the slang term for a fridge). Ted comes in and (literally) trips the crook up with a block of ice.

Word comes in that the police have been called. The Trumbull's chauffeur is dead. It’s either suicide or murder. When Nancy gets there with her unwilling sidekick Ted, Captain Tweedy (the dumbest police Captain in the entire universe) is arguing with the D.A. He says suicide, they say murder. If its murder, the Trumbull old maids won’t stay in the house and the estate will be forfeit. What is Nancy to do? She has Ted unknowingly fake a suicide note for the police to find (well she drops it and a can on the Captain’s foot – the only way he could find anything). Nancy, now that the police are satisfied and have left, proves it’s a murder by finding an empty shell casing on the scene. (The police were oh so thorough) In order to measure distance Nancy wants to borrow Ted’s belt and he gets to utter that famous line, “If I give you my belt, I’ll be wearing my pants like a pair of spats!”

For you young people spats are… uh… just Google it.

Lots of fun ensues, with plenty of ice, Ted losing his job (wow, what a surprise), Ted in a dress (don't ask) and secret doors and tunnels. Good performances from all.

From left to right – Bonita Granville as Nancy Drew – Frankie “Tom Corbett” Thomas as Ted Nickerson – John Litel as Carson Drew, Nancy’s lawyer father and finally Frank Orth (Remember him from Boston Blackie TV?) as Captain Tweedy

All in all a lively and fun hour.



We’ll have to see how this compares to the upcoming 2019 release with Sophia Lillis.

 

[Matt Hough]

Great job, Marv! Not only was this my favorite, like you, of this series, but the book it was derived from was my favorite of the dozens of books I read growing up. I used to grade each book on the flyleaf, and this book was the ONLY one in the series I gave an A+ to. (Password to Larkspur Lane, which one of the other movies was thinly based on, was my second favorite with an A).

 

[Rustifer]

Yay Marv! You've finally gotten into your "individual" film reviews! Did I detect a smidgen of Rustifer irony in your commentary? Good job!
I've always been a fan of Bonita Granville's Nancy Drew characterization, and I remember this particular one fondly. These films always had a great sense of mystery coupled with comedy that fit so well for the era. Now I want to see them all over again.

 

[Mysto]

Yay Marv! You've finally gotten into your "individual" film reviews! Did I detect a smidgen of Rustifer irony in your commentary? .

I study the master! But I will never equal him or even snatch the pebbles from his hand.
With the summaries - I wanted to play them mostly straight for people to decide on what they might like and create a history. But I can have some fun with the movie reviews. Let's face it - these B movies are not great art. They were intended to be entertaining fun and I think it's OK for reviews to reflect that.
My wife and I watched the Nancy Drew last night and find we still enjoy them after multiple watching.

 

[Rustifer]

But I can have some fun with the movie reviews.

And so you should, Marv! Some may say I overdo the "fun" part in my commentaries, but I think reviews need to reflect some personalized observations and attitudes of the writer. I prefer to let Wikipedia and IMDb handle the straight-forward stuff.

You do a great job in Marv-inizing your posts, dude. They are always a treat to read.

 

[Jeff Flugel]

Nice to see these individual movie reviews from you, Marv - good work! I like these Nancy Drew flicks, fun and fast-paced, as a good B-mystery should be. Bonita Granville treads that fine line between adorable and annoying, and I like Frankie Thomas as her put-upon boyfriend - though I wonder why they changed his name from "Ned" (as it is in the books) to "Ted." Maybe that was just one alliterative "N" too far?

I missed out on the original 4-movie DVD set release back when it was still in print and cheap. At least there's still a reasonably-priced Warner Archive version available.

 

[Rustifer]

This was the final outing for Bonita Granville’s Nancy Drew series. She changed studios ending a fun series that was getting better with time.

In 1948 Bonita became the second wife of John "Jack" Wrather, Jr., a hugely wealthy business tycoon. She gave up her career as an actress in order to become an executive in his widespread business empire---which included oil wells, the Muzak Corporation (maker of elevator music), the ocean liner Queen Mary, dry-docked off Long Beach, California, and the Disneyland hotel in Anaheim, California. The restaurant in the hotel was named Granville's.
Jack also owned the rights to the TV Lassie series, on which Bonita became a producer. Marrying a rich guy had some benefits. Stuck to him for 37 years.

A medium-rare ribeye the size of my back, please; Bonita and Jack Wrather

 

[Mysto]

We're on our way to Wally World for the next few days so I wanted to get something up before we left.

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Barton MacLane

Born Christmas 1902 and died Jan 1, 1969, his gruff, tough persona created an enigma. IMDB describes him as the raspy voice henchman, outlaw, the bad guy, but I remember him most as the man of authority. Policeman, Detective, Sheriff, Marshall, Senator, Congressman, or General, sometimes good sometimes bad, but he played them all with a self confidence and no-nonsense approach that worked well in the many, many films he appeared in. He is another of the many character actors that gave that expert support to move our stories along. In the case of the Torchy Blane movies he actually played the sidekick. They were a movie team. Although he was the Lieutenant on the police force he was the Yin to Torchie’s Yang trouble making, crime solving, reporter ways. But that was the fun along with a “romantic” relationship (as an early B movie – the only real sex would be if the word steak was a code word as that seems to be all that Torchy wanted from him).

He easily makes it into our thread with appearances in three of our mystery series:

Perry Mason

Case of the Curious Bride – Det. Lucas
Case of the Lucky Legs – Police Chief Bisonette

Torchy Blane

Smart Blonde – Lt. Steve McBride in all
Fly-Away Baby
Adventurous Blonde
Blondes at Work
Torchy Gets Her Man
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Torchy Runs for Mayor

Crime Doctor

Crime Doctor’s Strangest Case – Det. Rief


Here's a short clip of Barton in Torchy Blane

You may also remember him from the Maltese Falcon – Lt. Dundy

Like so many of these fine actors there were many hidden talents. He played several instruments including the violin, piano and guitar and was a published playwright.

Barton went on to play many parts on TV including appearances in 77 Sunset Strip, Perry Mason, and of course General Peterson in I Dream of Jeannie

 

[Matt Hough]

Have fun on your vacation! Thanks for another great recap of a fine character actor.