George Humbert
Acting
Biography
George Humbert (born Umberto Gianni; July 29, 1880 – May 8, 1963) was an Italian-born American actor who appeared in more than 100 films between 1918 and the 1950s. He emigrated to the United States as a steerage passenger on board the Italian steamer Sannio, which sailed from Genoa, Italy and arrived at the Port of New York in June 1907; he was examined by the U.S. immigration service on Ellis Island and allowed to enter the United States legally. He became a United States citizen in 1933.
Born: July 29, 1880
Place of Birth: Pisa, Tuscany, Italy
Known For
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.
Gilda
A gambler discovers an old flame while in Argentina, but she's married to his new boss.
Trouble in Paradise
Thief Gaston Monescu and pickpocket Lily are partners in crime and love. Working for perfume company executive Mariette Colet, the two crooks decide to combine their criminal talents to rob their employer. Under the alias of Monsieur Laval, Gaston uses his position as Mariette's personal secretary to become closer to her. However, he takes things too far when he actually falls in love with Mariette, and has to choose between her and Lily.
Desirable
A man meets the daughter of his lover and they begin to fall in love.
Hellzapoppin'
Olsen and Johnson, a pair of stage comedians, try to turn their play into a movie and bring together a young couple in love, while breaking the fourth wall every step of the way.
The Mayor of Hell
Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
Blondie
Blondie and Dagwood are about to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary but this happy occasion is marred when the bumbling Dagwood gets himself involved in a scheme that is promising financial ruin for the Bumstead family.
Dead End
The lives of a young man and woman, an infamous gangster and a group of street kids converge one day in a volatile New York City slum.
The Public Pays
In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, a protection racket preying on milk distribution is broken through the persistence of law enforcement and the courage of a local businessman.
The California Trail
Santa Fe Stuart, leading a relief train bringing food to the peasants, gets caught up in the Commandante and his brother the Mayor's effort to starve out the peasants. Thrown in jail and about to be hung, he escapes and joins the peasants in their fight against the brothers and their troops...
Filmography
as Pop Mangiacavallo (uncredited)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Italian Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
as Luigi (uncredited)
as Italian Man (uncredited)
as Pete
as Barber (uncredited)
as Organ Grinder
as Gardener (uncredited)
as Andy Panopolos
as Joe Maggotti
as Tony
as Club Manager
as Chef with Bread (uncredited)
as Eric
as Pancho
as Texas Tommy Cafe Proprietor
as Giuseppi - Barnstead's Cook (uncredited)
as Ice Cream Vendor (uncredited)
as Martinez (uncredited)
as Organ Grinder's Shill (uncredited)
as Chef
as Sylvester Gallupi
as Tony
as Hotel Manager
as Mario - Saloon Owner
as Tony - Pushcart Vendor and Clinic Supporter (uncredited)
as Italian Deli Manager
as Luigi
as Nick - Cafe Owner
as Luigi (uncredited)
as Mercantonio
as Vendor at Pier (uncredited)
as Cortesi
as Manuel Lopez
as Pietro
as Stage Manager (uncredited)
as Del Rio
as Pie Salesman (uncredited)
as Restaurant Owner
as Lupo
as Organ Grinder
as Trompas
as Buenocasa
as Pet Shop Proprietor
as Chef
as Giovanni
as Toni
as Nick
as Organ Grinder
as Pascagli
as Romano
as Tony - Nightclub Owner (uncredited)
as Café Proprietor (uncredited)
as Barber (uncredited)
as Tony
as Mr. Spinelli (uncredited)
as Mike Allegretti
as Junkman (uncredited)
as Cook
as Jules
as Tony aka Lucia
as Italian Milk Dealer Simonelli (uncredited)
as Johnny 'Hop-Scotch'
as Socrates
as Cafe Manager
as Head Waiter (uncredited)
as Head Waiter
as Photographer
as Luigi
as Popcorn Man (uncredited)
as Hotel Clerk
as Italian
as Ice Cream Vendor
as Pasquale
as Italian (uncredited)
as Mario - the Maitre D'
as Felix (uncredited)
as Papa Vinocchio
as Louie
as Niccoli
as Tony
as Mr. Bonelli
as Caponelli
as Mike Marinello
as Louis Papolita
as Beverage Vendor
as Mr. Carmonotti
as Tony Silva
as Hotel Metropole Waiter #1 (uncredited)
as Alberto
as Waiter in Venice (uncredited)
as Tony
as Antonio 'Tony' Theodolphulus (uncredited)
as Italian Uncle (uncredited)
as Filippo Fiorentino
as Macedonian Waiter (uncredited)
as Albert Calmette
as Señor Del Castillo