Harry Cording, a British character actor born in the early 1900s, carved out a niche in Hollywood as a formidable presence in genre films. Known for his roles as henchmen and villains, Cording's work includes a notable performance in Each Dawn I Die (1939) where he embodies the menacing enforcer. His imposing stature made him a natural fit for roles in horror and adventure, such as in The Invisible Man Returns (1940) and The Spider Woman (1943). Cording's contributions to cult cinema resonate through his appearances in these films, showcasing the archetypal henchman in a variety of thrilling narratives.
California
"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
