Theodore Lorch
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Theodore Lorch was an American film actor. He appeared in 146 films between 1908
and 1947
.
Lorch is notable for his commanding performances in several Three Stooges
comedies. He was the suspicious Major "Bloodhound" Filbert in Uncivil Warriors
, the snooty psychologist Professor Sedlitz in Half-Wits Holiday
, and General Muster in Goofs and Saddles
. He also excelled in performing tiny bit roles, such as the butler in If a Body Meets a Body
and Micro-Phonies
.
Lorch died on November 12, 1947. His final Stooge film, The Hot Scots
, was released posthumously in 1948. His interment was located in Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
.
1908 in film
The year 1908 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Thomas Edison formed the Motion Picture Patents Company, with goals of controlling production and distribution, raising theater admission prices, cooperating with censorship bodies, and preventing film stock from getting into the hands...
and 1947
1947 in film
The year 1947 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May 22 - Great Expectations is premiered in New York.*November 24 : The United States House of Representatives of the 80th Congress voted 346 to 17 to approve citations for contempt of Congress against the "Hollywood Ten".*November 25...
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Lorch is notable for his commanding performances in several Three Stooges
Three Stooges
The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy act of the early to mid–20th century best known for their numerous short subject films. Their hallmark was physical farce and extreme slapstick. In films, the Stooges were commonly known by their first names: "Moe, Larry, and Curly" and "Moe,...
comedies. He was the suspicious Major "Bloodhound" Filbert in Uncivil Warriors
Uncivil Warriors
Uncivil Warriors is the eighth short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
, the snooty psychologist Professor Sedlitz in Half-Wits Holiday
Half-Wits Holiday
Half-Wits Holiday is the 97th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
, and General Muster in Goofs and Saddles
Goofs and Saddles
Goofs and Saddles is the 24th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
. He also excelled in performing tiny bit roles, such as the butler in If a Body Meets a Body
If a Body Meets a Body
If a Body Meets a Body is the 86th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
and Micro-Phonies
Micro-Phonies
Micro-Phonies is the 87th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
.
Lorch died on November 12, 1947. His final Stooge film, The Hot Scots
The Hot Scots
The Hot Scots is the 108th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
, was released posthumously in 1948. His interment was located in Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale
Forest Lawn Memorial Park is a privately owned cemetery in Glendale, California. It is the original location of Forest Lawn, a chain of cemeteries in Southern California. The land was formerly part of Providencia Ranch.-History:...
.
Selected filmography
- The Last of the Mohicans (1920)
- Gasoline GusGasoline GusGasoline Gus is a 1921 comedy film starring Fatty Arbuckle.-Cast:* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle - Gasoline Gus* Lila Lee - Sal Jo Banty* Charles Ogle - Nate Newberry* Theodore Lorch - Dry Check Charlie* Wilton Taylor - Judge Shortridge...
(1921) - The Galloping GhostThe Galloping Ghost (serial)The Galloping Ghost is a Mascot movie serial. The title is actually the nickname of the star, American football player Harold 'Red' Grange.-Plot:...
(1931) - The Lightning WarriorThe Lightning WarriorThe Lightning Warrior is a 1931 American Mascot movie serial starring Rin Tin Tin in his last role. It is regarded as one of the better Mascot serials.-Plot:...
(1931) - Uncivil WarriorsUncivil WarriorsUncivil Warriors is the eighth short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(1935) - The New FrontierThe New Frontier (film)The New Frontier is a 1935 Western film starring John Wayne.-Cast:* John Wayne - John Dawson* Muriel Evans - Hanna Lewis* Warner Richmond - Ace Holmes* Al Bridge - Kit* Sam Flint - Milt Dawson* Murdock MacQuarrie - Tom Lewis...
(1935) - Flash GordonFlash Gordon (serial)Flash Gordon is a 1936 science fiction film serial. Told in 13 installments, it was the first screen adventure for the comic-strip character Flash Gordon, and tells the story of his first visit to the planet Mongo and his encounter with the evil Emperor Ming the Merciless. Buster Crabbe, Jean...
(1936) - Dick TracyDick Tracy (serial)Dick Tracy is a 15-Chapter Republic movie serial starring Ralph Byrd based on the Dick Tracy comic strip by Chester Gould. It was directed by Alan James and Ray Taylor.-Synopsis:...
(1937) - Goofs and SaddlesGoofs and SaddlesGoofs and Saddles is the 24th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(1937) - We Want Our MummyWe Want Our MummyWe Want Our Mummy is the 37th short subject starring American slapstick team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:Two museum curators We Want Our Mummy is the 37th short subject starring American slapstick team the Three Stooges....
(1939) - Spook LouderSpook LouderSpook Louder is the 69th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(1943) - If a Body Meets a BodyIf a Body Meets a BodyIf a Body Meets a Body is the 86th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(1945) - Half-Wits HolidayHalf-Wits HolidayHalf-Wits Holiday is the 97th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(1947) - The Hot ScotsThe Hot ScotsThe Hot Scots is the 108th short subject starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges. The trio made a total of 190 shorts for Columbia Pictures between 1934 and 1959.-Plot:...
(1948)