Corsair (film)
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Corsair is a 1931 American film directed by Roland West
. The film is based on the novel Corsair by Walton Green.
Roland West
For the basketball player, see Roland West Roland West was a Hollywood director known for his innovative film noir movies of the 1920s and early 1930s.-Biography:...
. The film is based on the novel Corsair by Walton Green.
Cast
- Chester MorrisChester MorrisChester Morris was an American actor, who starred in the Boston Blackie detective series of the 1940s.-Career:...
as John Hawks - Thelma ToddThelma ToddThelma Alice Todd was an American actress. Appearing in about 120 pictures between 1926 and 1935, she is best remembered for her comedic roles in films like Marx Brothers' Monkey Business and Horse Feathers, a number of Charley Chase's short comedies, and co-starring with Buster Keaton and Jimmy...
as Alison Corning - Fred KohlerFred KohlerFred Kohler was an American actor known for his "heavy" style of character.-Career:Fred Kohler was born in Kansas City, Missouri. As a teen, he began to pursue a career in vaudeville, but worked other jobs to support himself. He lost part of his right hand in a mining accident during this time...
as Big John - Ned SparksNed SparksNed Sparks was a Canadian character actor. Sparks was well known for his deadpan expression and deep, gravelly voice.-Early life and career:...
as Slim - Emmett Corrigan as Stephen Corning
- William Austin as Richard Bentinck
- Frank McHughFrank McHughFrancis Curray "Frank" McHugh was an American film and television actor.Born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, McHugh came from a theatrical family. His parents ran a stock theatre company and as a young child he performed on stage...
as 'Chub' Hopping - Frank RiceFrank RiceFrank Rice was an American film actor. He appeared in over 120 films between 1912 and 1936.He was born in Muskegon, Michigan, and died in Los Angeles, California of hepatitis.-Selected filmography:...
as Fish Face - Mayo MethotMayo MethotMayo Methot , also known as Mayo Methot Bogart, was an American film and theater actress.-Biography:Methot was born in Portland, Oregon. A petite brunette, she became a popular actress on Broadway during the 1920s where she was admired for both her acting and singing ability...
as Sophie - Gay SeabrookGay Seabrook-Career:Seabrook was teamed with comedian Emerson Treacy to form the double-act Treacy and Seabrook. The team was very successful on radio and in theater during the early 1930s, with routines similar to those of real husband-and-wife team Burns and Allen....
as Susie Grenoble - Addie McPhailAddie McPhailAddie McPhail was an American film actress. She appeared in 64 films between 1927 and 1941. She was the third and final wife of Fatty Arbuckle....
as Jean Phillips - Al HillAl Hill (actor)Al Hill was an American film character actor who appeared in over 320 films between 1927 and 1954, including the 1951 film The Girl on the Bridge.Hill died in 1954 on his 62nd birthday.-References:...
- Pat HartiganPat HartiganPat Hartigan is a former Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club South Liberties and with the Limerick senior inter-county team in the 1970s. He is regarded as one of Limerick’s greatest-ever players.-Early & private life:...
- Sidney D'Albrook