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James Donlan
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James Donlan

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1888 – 1938 · San Francisco, California, USA · Active 1929–1939

James Donlan, an American actor active in the early 1930s, made his mark in the comedy genre with his performance in What! No Beer? (1933). Known for his stage and screen work, Donlan appeared in over 100 films during his career, reflecting the vibrant cinematic landscape of the time. His role in What! No Beer? captures the playful spirit of early sound films, contributing to the era's exploration of humor and social commentary.

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Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

1933 ★ 6.5
as Morgue Attendant (Uncredited)

A wax sculptor opens a new museum years after he is severely injured during a fire that destroyed his original collection. The disappearance of both people and corpses coincides with this grand reopening and leads a reporter to start investigating.

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What! No Beer? (1933) Movie Poster - SassyFlix
What! No Beer?
1933 · ★8.0
Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Design for Living (1933)
Design for Living
1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)
Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933
The Front Page (1931)
The Front Page
1931
The Whole Town's Talking (1935)
The Whole Town's Talking
1935
A Free Soul (1931)
A Free Soul
1931
Five Star Final (1931)
Five Star Final
1931

Filmography

69 credits
1930s 65 credits
1939
Babes in Arms as Fred (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1938
Professor Beware as Man Reported at Museum
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
It Happened in Hollywood as Shorty
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
This Is My Affair as Reporter
Movie ★ 7.3
1937
Music for Madame as Suspect with Cold (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1937
Borrowing Trouble as Casey
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Exclusive Story as Managing Editor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1936
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1936
The Plot Thickens as Jim
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Boulder Dam as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1936
Crash Donovan as Smokey
Movie ★ 8.0
1936
Murder on a Bridle Path as Detective Kane
Movie ★ 5.4
1935
The Whole Town's Talking as Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe
Movie ★ 6.9
1935
Dr. Socrates as Salesman in Car
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
We're Only Human as Casey
Movie ★ 7.3
1935
Under Pressure as Corky
Movie ★ 5.2
1935
Here Comes the Band as Joe (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Traveling Saleslady as Andy McNeill
Movie ★ 6.1
1935
The Daring Young Man as Captain of the Prison Guard
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
Life Begins at Forty as Farmer
Movie ★ 10.0
1935
The Case of the Curious Bride as Detective Fritz
Movie ★ 6.0
1935
Hot Tip as Bill - Racetrack Bettor
Movie ★ 7.5
1934
Belle of the Nineties as Kirby (Tiger Kid's manager)
Movie ★ 6.1
1934
Dark Hazard as Man Advising Jim at Dog Track
Movie ★ 5.7
1934
A Very Honorable Guy as Mr. O'Toole
Movie ★ 6.0
1934
Hi, Nellie! as Evans (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1934
Now I'll Tell as Honey Smith
Movie ★ 5.1
1934
Paris Interlude as Jones - Times Reporter
Movie ★ 4.0
1933
The Mayor of Hell as Sam (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1933
I Loved a Woman as Voting Returns Announcer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1933
The Nuisance as Photographer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1933
College Humor as Marcus Lafflin
Movie ★ 5.6
1933
What! No Beer?● as Al (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1933
Design for Living as Fat Man with Ring (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1933
Pilgrimage
Movie ★ 7.1
1933
Doctor Bull as Harry Weems
Movie ★ 6.7
1933
The Working Man as Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum● as Morgue Attendant (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1933
The Avenger as Durant
Movie ★ 8.0
1932
Thirteen Women as Mike, Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
The Penguin Pool Murder as Security Guard Fink
Movie ★ 5.9
1932
Big Dame Hunting as Getchel
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Just a Pain in the Parlor as Mr. Smith
Movie ★ 5.5
1932
Back Street as Profhero
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
20,000 Years in Sing Sing as First Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
Huddle as Heckler at Game (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
The Final Edition as Freddie
Movie ★ 6.5
1932
The Death Kiss as Max Hill
Movie ★ 5.3
1932
Air Mail as Passenger Passing Out Cigars (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1931
The Good Bad Girl as Police Sgt. Donovan
Movie ★ 6.5
1931
Sporting Blood as Jim, a Trainer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1931
Danger Lights as Picnic Barker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1931
Five Star Final
Movie ★ 6.6
1931
Men of Chance as Clark
Movie ★ 6.0
1931
The Painted Desert as Steve - Ore Wagon #2 Shotgun Rider
Movie ★ 5.2
1931
Daybreak as Drunk Inviting Laura to Dance
Movie ★ 4.3
1931
A Free Soul as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1931
Dance, Fools, Dance as Clinton (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1931
The Front Page as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1930
The Fall Guy as The Bill Collector
Movie ★ 6.3
1930
Remote Control as Blodgett
Movie ★ 5.4
1930
The Sins of the Children as Bide Taylor
Movie ★ 4.7
1930
Mothers Cry as City Editor
Movie ★ 7.0
1930
Beau Bandit as Buck
Movie ★ 4.3
1930
Night Work as Mr. McEvoy
Movie ★ 6.3
1920s 4 credits
1929
Wise Girls as Ben Wade
Movie ★ 5.4
1929
Copy as Adams
Movie ★ 8.0
1929
The Bishop Murder Case as Ernest Heath
Movie ★ 5.4
1929
Big News as Deke
Movie ★ 4.5