Irving Bacon, born in 1893, was a character actor whose career spanned over four decades, making a significant impact in cult cinema. In They Made Me a Criminal (1939), he embodies the comical yet earnest spirit of the average man, a role that resonates with his frequent portrayals of flustered characters. Bacon also appears in The Oklahoma Kid (1939), where his comedic timing adds depth to the film's narrative. His extensive experience in both film and television, including roles in series like I Love Lucy, highlights his versatility and enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
They Made Me a Criminal
Johnnie is a boxer. The same evening he won the world championship, he is charged for the murder of a reporter and is taken for dead. Running away from New York, he ends up in a ranch in Arizona, run by an old lady as a work farm for delinquent teenagers. He falls in love with Peggy and became the teenagers’ hero. But there is that New York Detective, Phelan, that does not believe he is dead and is chasing him.
