Creighton Hale
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Creighton Hale (24 May 1888 — 9 August 1965) was an Irish-American theatre, film, and television actor whose career extended more than a half-century, from the early 1900s to the end of the 1950s. Born Patrick Fitzgerald in County Cork, Ireland, he was educated in Dublin and London, and later attended Ardingly College in Sussex. He immigrated to America in his early twenties, traveling with a troupe of actors. While starring in Charles Frohman's Broadway production of Indian Summer, Hale was spotted by a representative of the Pathe Film Company. He eventually became known professionally as Creighton Hale, although the derivation of those names remains unknown. His first movie was The Exploits of Elaine in 1914. He starred in hit films such as Way Down East, Orphans of the Storm, and The Cat and the Canary. When talkies came about, his career declined. He made several appearances in Hal Roach's Our Gang series (School's Out, Big Ears, Free Wheeling), and also played unbilled bits in major talking films such as Larceny, Inc., The Maltese Falcon, and Casablanca. He died in the Los Angeles County city of South Pasadena and was buried at Duncans Mills Cemetery in Northern California.
Born: May 24, 1888
Place of Birth: County Cork, Ireland
Known For
Sunset Boulevard
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Casablanca
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Wine of Youth
Based on a play be Rachel Crothers, WINE OF YOUTH is a solid drama about "the modern young generation" and how they think they know it all. It's also a play about love and marriage.
Free Wheeling
Stymie takes Dickie for a ride in his runaway car and cures his stiff neck.
The Maltese Falcon
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
The Roaring Twenties
After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
The Thin Man
A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.
All This, and Heaven Too
When lovely and virtuous governess Henriette Deluzy comes to educate the children of the debonair Duc de Praslin, a royal subject to King Louis-Philippe and the husband of the volatile and obsessive Duchesse de Praslin, she instantly incurs the wrath of her mistress, who is insanely jealous of anyone who comes near her estranged husband. Though she saves the duchess's little son from a near-death illness and warms herself to all the children, she is nevertheless dismissed by the vengeful duchess. Meanwhile, the attraction between the duke and Henriette continues to grow, eventually leading to tragedy.
Sergeant York
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.
Filmography
as Irritated Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
as Heavenly Judge
as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
as Man Driving Car (uncredited)
as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Concierge's Husband (uncredited)
as Army Doctor (uncredited)
as Carson
as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
as Newspaperman (uncredited)
as Father in Silent Movie (uncredited)
as Railroad Backer (uncredited)
as Griswolds' Butler (Uncredited)
as Creighton Hale (uncredited)
as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
as Townsman with Glasses
as Gus
as Court Clerk (uncredited)
as Glorietta Desk Clerk
as Cockney (uncredited)
as Bailiff (uncredited)
as Blackjack Player (uncredited)
as Eric, Turner's Butler (uncredited)
as Mr. Wickersham the Father of Twin Boys (uncredited)
as Dr. Reynolds (uncredited)
as Man Taking Tour (uncredited)
as Marcelled Leading Man
as Secretary at Inquest (uncredited)
as Tom - the Wyngate Butler (uncredited)
as Second Tout (uncredited)
as Captain of Waiters at The Sea Gull (uncredited)
as Concert Spectator (uncredited)
as Professor (uncredited)
as Reporter
as Man in Pub (uncredited)
as Horace Grayson (uncredited)
as Casey (uncredited)
as Dr. Carter
as Engineer (uncredited)
as Sparks (uncredited)
as Luke
as Constable Fletcher
as Customer (uncredited)
as Championship Fight Spectator (uncredited)
as The Coroner (uncredited)
as Newspaper Employee Taking Notes (uncredited)
as Reporter
as Uncle Ed (uncredited)
as Mr. Carmichael
as Ritter - Warden's Secretary
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Judd, the druggist
as Radio Man (uncredited)
as Jim (uncredited)
as Church Usher (uncredited)
as Stenographer (uncredited)
as Associated Press Man (uncredited)
as Mahan - Police Fingerprint Expert (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Bank Representative
as Headline Printer (uncredited)
as Mr. Harlan (uncredited)
as Rosie's Fiancee (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited)
as Mr. Barnstorm (uncredited)
as Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
as Reporter Eddie (uncredited)
as Lawrence - Bower's Accountant (uncredited)
as Casino Floor Man (uncredited)
as Callahan's Secretary (uncredited)
as Desk Clerk
as Mack, Bank Customer (uncredited)
as Thompson - Music Co. Clerk (uncredited)
as Ship's Officer (uncredited)
as Reporter at Train Station (uncredited)
as Reporter #3 (uncredited)
as Stamp Collecting Mailman (uncredited)
as Announcer
as Cashier (uncredited)
as Shell Person
as Du Bois - Fingerprint Man
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
as Hotel Manager
as Doctor Telling Cadets 'No Visitors' (uncredited)
as Man Answering Telephone at Lessernan's Gymnasium (uncredited)
as Customer (uncredited)
as First Stage Manager
as Nick's Second Customer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Reporter
as New York Congressman
as Hotel Desk Clerk
as Racetrack Official
as Broadcaster
as Man in Sheriff's Office
as Draftsman (uncredited)
as Bank Teller (uncredited)
as Clerk
as Desk Man
as Reporter (uncredited)
as G-Man
as Bell Captain
as Bailiff (uncredited)
as Creighton Hale - Actor at Trocadero Bar
as Ticket Agent
as Thomas Neville
as Hank
as Groom
as British Officer (uncredited)
as Curley Chandler
as Drug Clerk
as Newspaper Reporter
as Wedding Guest
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Theatre Treasurer (uncredited)
as Funeral Attendee (uncredited)
as Chief
as Bobby Blessington
as Fred Barrett
as Dickie's Father
as Wedding Supervisor
as Play Co-star
as Wheezer's father
as Jack Crabtree
as Pete Hedges
as Edgar Blossom
as Harvey Baremore
as Riley
as Etienne Doray
as Paul Jones
as Donald
as Becky's Boyfriend
as The Gentleman Crook
as Billy Dodd
as Wellington Kingston
as Prince Oscar
as Danny Kester
as Arnold Cheney
as George Walters
as Billy Craig
as Bobby Bleedon
as St. Jimmy
as Richard (1897 prologue
as Johnny aka Information Kid
as Billy Breese
as Dr. Gustav Mueller
as Alick Gell
as Art Binger
as Little Billee
as An Outcast
as The Boy
as Ted Harper
as Carlos de Lisa (her brother)
as Picard
as Harold Van Zandt
as Professor Sterling
as Charles Stoddard
as Walter Kincaid
as Andrew MacTavish Ferguson
as George Bevan
as Henry Calvin
as Willy Grosby
as George Budd
as Conrad Le Brett
as Frank Brooks
as Robert Gibbs
as Harry Drake
as Prince Florimon
as Jimmie Fleming (Mary's brother)
as Davey
as Walter Jameson
as Walter Jameson
as Young Man at Wild Party (uncredited)
as Walter Jameson (Ep. 1, 2, 3, 6)
as Office Clerk
as Gang Member