Gus Leonard
Acting
Biography
Gus "Pop" Leonard (February 4, 1859 – March 27, 1939) was an American film actor.
Born: February 2, 1859
Place of Birth: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
Known For
Exit Smiling
The travails of a third-rate traveling theatre company and its wardrobe lady / maid who dreams of stepping in as their melodramatic production's (Flaming Women) female lead.
Safety Last!
When a store clerk organizes a contest to climb the outside of a tall building, circumstances force him to make the perilous climb himself.
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.
The Wind
When Letty Mason relocates to West Texas, she finds herself unsettled by the ever-present wind and sand. Arriving at her new home at the ranch of her cousin, Beverly, she receives a surprisingly cold welcome from his wife, Cora. Soon tensions in the family and unwanted attention from a trio of suitors leave Letty increasingly disturbed.
Speedy
A hapless young man living in New York City rallies to save his girlfriend's grandfather's horse-drawn trolley, the last in the city, from being put out of business by a railroad company.
The Petrified Forest
Gabby, the waitress in an isolated Arizona diner, dreams of a bigger and better life. One day penniless intellectual Alan drifts into the joint and the two strike up a rapport. Soon enough, notorious killer Duke Mantee takes the diner's inhabitants hostage. Surrounded by miles of desert, the patrons and staff are forced to sit tight with Mantee and his gang overnight.
Dad's Choice
Eddie wants to marry a girl, but her father is strongly opposed to it. For her sake, she convinces him to at least meet Eddie.
The Freshman
An unathletic college freshman ridiculed by his peers for his mannerisms strives to become popular by making the football team.
Teacher's Beau
The gang tries to dissuade their teacher from getting married.
The Lucky Corner
The gang help Scotty and his grandfather after an obnoxious lunch counter owner forces them to move their lemonade stand.
Filmography
as Eiffel Tower Elevator Operator (uncredited)
as Grandpa Gus
as Jim (uncredited)
as Elderly Party Guest
as Muscian (uncredited)
as Cap
as Nosey Townsman (uncredited)
as Desk Clerk (Uncredited)
as Jailer
as Elderly Servant (uncredited)
as Janitor (Uncredited)
as Art School Concierge (uncredited)
as Abraham
as Mr. Tuttle - Railroad Stationmaster
as Violinist at Birthday Party (uncredited)
as Townsman / Customer
as Pet Shop Owner (uncredited)
as Shop Owner (uncredited)
as Old Man at Boarding House (uncredited)
as Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
as Mr. Berry from Walla Walla
as Uncle (uncredited)
as Bit Role (uncredited)
as Manager of Belgian Theater Troup (uncredited)
as Old Man at Dance Hall (uncredited)
as Civil War Veteran (uncredited)
as Jingles Wellman
as The Butler (uncredited)
as Barber
as Audience Member (uncredited)
as General Store Owner (uncredited)
as Waiter Who Takes Harold's Pants (uncredited)
as Gabe Gooch
as The Constable
as Office Worker (uncredited)
as Neighbor Perkins
as Jennifer Kimball
as Butler
as Old man
as The Grocer
as The Doctor
as King Razzamatazz / Bolshevik orator
as Desperate Spinster / Bouncer at Stage Door (uncredited)
as Old Man
as The Butler
as Ivan Whiski Broomsky - the Girl's Father (uncredited)
as Old man in park
as Old man playing checkers
as Bearded Actor
as Musician
as (uncredited)
as The Girl's Father
as Bebe's Father
as Bearded man
as Old Man
as (uncredited)
as Boxing Instructor (uncredited)
as Professor Spoofledoo
as Gabe