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Robert Middlemass
★ Acting

Robert Middlemass

1883 – 1949 · New Britain, Connecticut, USA · Active 1929–1945

Born in 1883 in New Britain, Connecticut, Robert Middlemass transitioned from a career in insurance to the stage, eventually debuting on Broadway in 1914. By the 1930s, he had moved to Los Angeles, where he became a familiar face in films, often portraying authoritative figures. In Air Hawks (1935), he embodies the role of a commanding officer, adding depth to the film's narrative. His extensive background in theater enriched his performances, making him a notable presence in the realm of early American cinema.

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Air Hawks

Air Hawks

1935 ★ 6.0
as Drewen

A small, independent air delivery service is menaced by a mad scientist with a death ray machine that blows up planes in mid-flight.

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Filmography

83 credits
1940s 18 credits
1945
A Sporting Chance as William Reardon
Movie ★ 10.0
1945
Main Street After Dark as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.5
1945
Hold That Blonde! as Police Captain (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1944
Lady in the Death House as State's Attorney
Movie ★ 5.7
1943
The Black Raven as Tim Winfield
Movie ★ 5.4
1943
Bombardier as Officer
Movie ★ 5.7
1942
The Payoff as Lester Norris
Movie ★ 5.9
1942
Klondike Fury as Sam Armstrong
Movie ★ 5.1
1942
Movie ★ 5.6
1942
Torpedo Boat as Mr. Townsend
Movie ★ 7.5
1941
No Hands on the Clock as Police Chief Bates
Movie ★ 5.6
1941
Lady Scarface as Police Captain Lovell
Movie ★ 5.4
1941
Road to Zanzibar as Police Inspector
Movie ★ 6.4
1940
The Saint Takes Over as Captain Wade
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
Little Old New York as Nicholas Roosevelt
Movie ★ 5.0
1940
Abe Lincoln in Illinois as Minor Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1940
Pop Always Pays as Mr. Oberton
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Gold Rush Maisie as Charlie, Camp Owner (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1930s 64 credits
1939
Blondie Brings Up Baby as Abner Cartwright
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Movie ★ 5.6
1939
Hotel Imperial as General Von Schwartzberg
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
The Amazing Mr. Williams as Police Commissioner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Idiot's Delight as Hospital Commandant
Movie ★ 6.1
1939
Coast Guard as Capt. Lyons
Movie ★ 6.0
1939
Movie ★ 6.4
1939
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Radio Announcer #2 (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1939
Slightly Honorable as Sen. Berry
Movie ★ 5.1
1939
Blackmail as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Espionage Agent as Militant American Tourist
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
The Arizona Kid as General Stark
Movie ★ 6.1
1939
Maisie as Doctor (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1939
Movie ★ 9.0
1939
Drunk Driving as Inspector Doyle (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1938
The Cowboy and the Lady as Newspaper Chief (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1938
I Am the Law as Moss Kitchell
Movie ★ 7.1
1938
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Miracle Money as Hartney Drew
Movie ★ 6.0
1938
I Stand Accused as Norman L. Mitchell
Movie ★ 9.0
1938
Love Is a Headache as Police Commissioner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1938
Tarnished Angel as Police Chief Thomas
Movie ★ 5.3
1938
Arsène Lupin Returns as Sergeant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1938
Kentucky as Track Official
Movie ★ 6.1
1938
Highway Patrol as J.W. Brady
Movie ★ 9.0
1938
Blondes at Work as Boylan - Editor
Movie ★ 6.4
1938
The Mad Miss Manton as District Attorney (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
Movie ★ 7.1
1937
Movie ★ 5.5
1937
Madame X as Prefect of Police
Movie ★ 6.1
1937
Navy Blue and Gold as Academy Superintendent
Movie ★ 5.8
1937
The Last Train from Madrid as Militiaman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.5
1937
Trapped as Sol Rothert
Movie ★ 9.0
1936
Hideaway Girl as Capt. Dixon
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Movie ★ 7.2
1936
Cain and Mabel as Cafe Proprietor
Movie ★ 6.4
1936
You May Be Next! as Dan McMahon
Movie ★ 4.8
1936
Hats Off as Tex Connelly
Movie ★ 5.0
1936
F-Man as Chief Cartwright
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Guns of the Pecos as Judge L.F. Blake
Movie ★ 6.9
1936
Frankie and Johnnie as Undetermined Supporting Role
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
Movie ★ 4.0
1936
Two Against the World as Bertram C. Reynolds
Movie ★ 6.2
1936
General Spanky as Overseer
Movie ★ 5.7
1936
Muss 'em Up as Inspector Brock
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Grand Exit as Fire Chief Mulligan
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Air Hawks as Drewen
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
Atlantic Adventure as Harry Van Dieman
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
The Lone Wolf Returns as Chief of Detectives McGowan
Movie ★ 6.1
1935
Party Wire as Judge Stephen Stephenson
Movie ★ 8.3
1935
Movie ★ 6.5
1935
Movie ★ 9.0
1935
She Couldn't Take It as Desk Sergeant
Movie ★ 5.3
1935
If You Could Only Cook as Chief Inspector (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
The Black Room as The Prosecutor
Movie ★ 6.5
1935
Super Speed as Wilson Gale
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Unknown Woman as Hammacher
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
The Studio Murder Mystery as Boris Seminoff
Movie ★ 7.5
Crew Credits
1920s 1 credit
1929
The Valiant Theatre Play
Movie ★ 6.1