Archie Twitchell
Acting
Biography
No biography available for Archie Twitchell.
Born: November 28, 1906
Known For
Sunset Boulevard
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum
A wax museum run by a demented doctor contains statues of such crime figures as Jack the Ripper and Bluebeard. In addition to making wax statues the doctor performs plastic surgery. It is here that an arch fiend takes refuge.
Out of the Past
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
The Gunfighter
The fastest gun in the West tries to escape his reputation.
Kansas City Confidential
An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
Fort Apache
Owen Thursday sees his new posting to the desolate Fort Apache as a chance to claim the military honour which he believes is rightfully his. Arrogant, obsessed with military form and ultimately self-destructive, he attempts to destroy the Apache chief Cochise after luring him across the border from Mexico, against the advice of his subordinates.
Behind the News
As suggested by its title, Behind the News was a "stop the presses!" yarn set in a big-city newsroom. Lloyd Nolan is top-billed as a cynical reporter with a penchant for sticking his neck out too far. Frank Albertson costars as a cub reporter fresh out of journalism school, whose presence is resented by Nolan and his fellow workers. But it is Albertson who, after running afoul of the law, is instrumental in breaking up a ring of racketeers. Behind the News was remade by Republic as Headline Hunters (55).
The Fleet's In
Shy sailor Casey Kirby suddenly becomes known as a sea wolf when his picture is taken with a famous actress. Things get complicated when bets are placed on his prowess with the ladies.
The Major and the Minor
Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
Saboteur
Aircraft factory worker Barry Kane flees across the United States after he is wrongly accused of starting the fire that killed his best friend.
Filmography
as Mr. Manning (uncredited)
as Harrison
as Police Dispatcher (uncredited)
as Sheriff
as Mack
as Interlocutor
as Governor Tom Emery
as Barney Malone
as Mike Carver (uncredited)
as Ernie Medford
as Salesman at Men's Shop (uncredited)
as Saloon Tough
as Johnny (uncredited)
as Reporter
as Dixon (as Michael Branden)
as Mr. Maddox
as Newspaper Man (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Rafferty (uncredited)
as Barker
as Jim Prescott
as Ramsey, Meteorologist
as Freddie Francher
as Roger Alison (as Michael Branden)
as Captain Jergens
as [as Michael Brandon] Sheriff Rucker
as Police Sergeant (uncredited)
as George Mitchell
as Murdock (as Michael Branden)
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
as Jimmy Trigg (uncredited)
as Cadet Sergeant (uncredited)
as Steve Farley
as Motorcycle Cop (voice) (uncredited)
as Henry Carney
as Petty Officer
as 'Doc' Taylor (uncredited)
as Suspicious Cafe Waiter
as Radio Announcer (voice)
as Tom Reilly
as Barton
as Cavalry Lieutenant
as Joe Martin
as Motorcycle Officer
as Lt. Clarkton
as Reporter
as Ross
as Mountie
as Phillip
as Carter Lane
as Bates
as Mac - Attendant
as Joe
as General's Orderly
as Jim Winton
as Lieutenant Fox
as (uncredited)
as Shelby, the Bus Driver
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Interne
as Co-Pilot (uncredited)
as Bank Teller
as Elevator Operator
as Duke
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Nelson
as Telegraph Operator
as Salesman (uncredited)
as Radio Station Technician
as Roy Atkins
as Hensler
as Man with Paper
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Jerry Abbott
as Photographer
as Clerk