George B. French
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George B. French was an American film actor. He appeared in 92 films between 1915
and 1943
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He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa
and died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack
.
1915 in film
The year 1915 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 8 : D.W Griffith's The Birth of a Nation premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks box office and film length records, running at a total length of 3 hrs 10 minutes.* June 18 : The Motion Picture Directors...
and 1943
1943 in film
The year 1943 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* January 3 - 1st missing persons telecast * February 20 - American film studio executives agree to allow the Office of War Information to censor films....
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He was born in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake is a city in Buena Vista County, Iowa, United States. The population was 10,600 in the 2010 census, an increase from 10,076 in the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Buena Vista County. Storm Lake is home to Buena Vista University, originally Buena Vista College...
and died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
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Selected filmography
- Tarzan of the ApesTarzan of the Apes (film)Tarzan of the Apes is a 1918 American action/adventure silent film directed by Scott Sidney starring Elmo Lincoln, Enid Markey, George B. French and Gordon Griffith. The movie was the first Tarzan movie ever made, and is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' original novel Tarzan of the Apes...
(1918) - Tire TroubleTire TroubleTire Trouble is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 21st Our Gang short subject released.-Plot:The gang are running their own taxi service, and come across Ernie and Farina delivering laundry to J. William McAllister, the wealthiest man in town...
(1924) - Commencement DayCommencement DayCommencement Day is a 1924 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 25th Our Gang short subject released.-Plot:...
(1924) - Boys Will Be JoysBoys Will Be JoysBoys Will Be Joys is a 1925 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 41st Our Gang short subject released.-Cast:* Mickey Daniels - Mickey* Allen Hoskins - Farina* Joe Cobb - Joe* Jackie Condon - Jackie...
(1925) - Thundering FleasThundering FleasThundering Fleas is a 1926 Our Gang film featuring Oliver Hardy and directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 51st Our Gang short subject released...
(1926) - Shivering SpooksShivering SpooksShivering Spooks is a 1926 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 52nd Our Gang short subject released.-Cast:* Allen Hoskins - Farina* Joe Cobb - Joe* Scooter Lowry - Skooter* Mary Kornman - Mary* Johnny Downs - Johnny...
(1926) - Ten Years OldTen Years OldTen Years Old is a 1927 short silent comedy film directed by Robert A. McGowan. It was the 58th Our Gang short subject released. It was remade as Birthday Blues in 1932.-Cast:* Joe Cobb - Joe* Allen Hoskins - Farina* Jannie Hoskins - Mango...
(1927) - The Battle of the CenturyThe Battle of the CenturyThe Battle of the Century is a 1927 Hal Roach two-reeler starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, who, although just teamed, had yet to take on their recognisable Stan and Ollie characters on a more or less permanent basis. A young Lou Costello can be seen in an early scene as a member of the...
(1927) - The Smile WinsThe Smile WinsThe Smile Wins is a 1928 short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 72nd Our Gang short subject released.-Cast:* Allen Hoskins - Farina* Jannie Hoskins - Mango* Joe Cobb - Joe* Jackie Condon - Jackie* Jay R. Smith - Jay...
(1928) - Won in the CloudsWon in the CloudsWon in the Clouds is a 1928 American film directed by Bruce M. Mitchell and starring Al Wilson.- Cast :*Al Wilson as Art Blake*Helen Foster as Grace James*Frank Rice as Percy Hogan*George B. French as Dr...
(1928) - Barnum & Ringling, Inc.Barnum & Ringling, Inc.Barnum & Ringling, Inc. is a 1928 Our Gang short silent comedy film directed by Robert F. McGowan. It was the 74th Our Gang short that was released and the first to have a synchronized musical and sound-effects track.-Cast:* Jean Darling - Jean...
(1928) - Man on the Flying TrapezeMan on the Flying TrapezeMan on the Flying Trapeze is a 1935 comedy film starring W. C. Fields as a henpecked husband. As with his other roles of this nature, Fields is put-upon throughout the film, but triumphs in the end.-Plot:...
(1935)