John Hamilton
Acting
Biography
John Rummel Hamilton was an American actor, who played in many movies and television programs. He is probably best remembered for his role as the blustery newspaper editor Perry White for the 1950s television program “Adventures of Superman.”
Born: January 16, 1887
Place of Birth: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Hi, Beautiful
Part of the series of Universal B-musicals teaming Martha O'Driscoll and Noah Beery Jr., this film is also a remake of the 1937 comedy Love in a Bungalow. Patty Callahan (O'Driscoll) offers residence in a model home to soldier Jeff (Beery) and soon falls in love with him. Although the pair are unmarried, they enter a marital contest intended to celebrate the "Happiest G.I. Couple." Winning the contest brings on all sorts of farcical troubles until the couple are able to be united for real. Songs include "Don't Sweetheart Me" and "Best of All."
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Superman and the Jungle Devil
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episodes #39 ("Machine That Could Plot Crimes"), #40 ("Jungle Devil"), and #31 ("Shot in the Dark").
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.
You Can't Take It with You
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
Superman and Scotland Yard
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episodes #34 ("A Ghost for Scotland Yard"), #49 ("Lady in Black"), and #38 ("Panic in the Sky").
Superman Flies Again
Compilation of 3 episodes of the "Adventures of Superman" TV show: episodes #30 ("Jet Ace"), #35 ("The Dog Who Knew Superman"), and #42 ("The Clown Who Cried").
Superman in Exile
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episode #33 ("Superman in Exile"), 36 ("The Face and the Voice"), and #51 ("The Whistling Bird").
Meet John Doe
As a parting shot, fired reporter Ann Mitchell prints a fake letter from unemployed "John Doe," who threatens suicide in protest of social ills. The paper is forced to rehire Ann and hires John Willoughby to impersonate "Doe." Ann and her bosses cynically milk the story for all it's worth, until the made-up "John Doe" philosophy starts a whole political movement.
Filmography
as Emory Morgan - Attorney (uncredited)
as Stearns - Goodwin's Associate (uncredited)
as Mr. Campo (uncredited)
as Perry White
as Perry White
as Perry White
as Perry White
as Ulysses S. Grant
as Perry White
as 'Jeroboam' Captain
as Clifton Staley
as Perry White
as Mr. Cornwall
as Mr. McNish (uncredited)
as Charlie
as Mr. Harvester
as Circuit Judge
as Col. Cornish
as Stover - Prison Warden
as Sen. Holbrook (uncredited)
as Senator Holbrook
as Father Studebaker
as Colonel Norton
as Porter
as Perry White
as Dr. Lansing
as George Morton (uncredited)
as Bailey
as Sour Puss
as "Jeroboam" Captain
as Police Captain Loomis
as Police Inspector Morgan
as The Marshal
as Judge Backus
as Senator
as Second Senator
as Mayor Grant McDowall
as Judge (uncredited)
as John Deming (uncredited)
as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
as Dan Parker
as Jonathan Diggers
as Ship Captain (uncredited)
as "Henry Miller"
as Police Captain (uncredited)
as Judge Ralph Townsend
as Col. Pollard
as Man with Bracelet
as Employee at Meeting (uncredited)
as Police Commissioner Bronson
as Lon Royer [Ch.1]
as John Turner
as Marshal
as Isaac Cody, Bill's father
as Pere Lacomb
as Lt. Edwards
as Prison Warden
as Land Agent
as Judge
as G.W. Hunter
as Marcus Anson
as Speaker of the House
as Czar
as Police Surgeon (uncredited)
as Diner on Train (uncredited)
as Ben Shaw
as Premier Biscuit Board Member (uncredited)
as R. C. Hurlbert - Coroner (uncredited)
as Timothy X. 'Big Tim' Donlin
as Albert Payson
as Dr. Chalmers
as Forrest Hamilton (uncredited)
as Harper (uncredited)
as Mr. Davis
as George Boone
as Mr. Witherspoon (uncredited)
as McLaren aka Mac (uncredited)
as Judge
as Professor Cushman (uncredited)
as Police Capt. Edmonds
as Dr. Jones (uncredited)
as Commissioner Taylor (uncredited)
as State Official
as C.H. Metters (uncredited)
as Lambert
as Senator Williams
as John Owens
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Harbor Master (uncredited)
as Night Court Judge
as Dr. Stacey (uncredited)
as Mr. Smoothasilk (uncredited)
as Sheriff of Ironville (uncredited)
as Gov. Hanlon
as Coroner (uncredited)
as Dr. Burnell
as Homer Blackwell
as R.N. Swanson
as Board Member (uncredited)
as Mr. Gardner
as Mr. Walsh
as Harry Cashin
as Mr. Bradley, the Banker (uncredited)
as Judge Carter (Uncredited)
as Mr. Fellows
as Beau Richmond
as Legislator in Wilson's Office (uncredited)
as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
as Mr. Hamilton
as Man In Theatre Lobby (uncredited)
as General
as Irate Man (uncredited)
as Outraged Director
as Important banker
as Mr. Craig
as J.C. Allison
as Senator Garfield
as Charlie - American Newsman (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as John G. Harrison
as Court-Martial President
as Rafferty
as Judge
as Inspector (uncredited)
as Police Inspector Millett
as Judge
as Prison Warden
as District Attorney Stuart Drinkwater
as Police Captain
as William Brooks
as District Attorney
as Colonel (uncredited)
as Sen. Grant
as District Attorney Bryan
as Thomas - Headwaiter (uncredited)
as Mac - Studio Receptionist (uncredited)
as Police Chief (uncredited)
as James Sawyer (uncredited)
as Judge
as Jim (uncredited)
as Judge
as Pensacola Commander (uncredited)
as Dr. Jamison
as Defense Attorney Graham (uncredited)
as Frank Y. Carter
as Capt. Broad
as Gen. James Garfield
as McMasters' Defense Attorney (uncredited)
as Judge (uncredited)
as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
as Hargrave
as Chief Ferris
as Night Court Judge
as Professor Gordon
as Hirsch
as Judge
as Captain Johnson (uncredited)
as Doctor
as A Co. Maneuvers Colonel (uncredited)
as Judge
as Night Captain
as Code Room Instructor
as First Warden (uncredited)
as The Judge (uncredited)
as Officer H.A. Merton (uncredited)
as Colonel George Mason
as Detective (uncredited)
as Wilson
as Dr. May
as Second Trial Judge (uncredited)
as Warden
as FBI Chief (uncredited)
as Judge
as Jack Rogers aka 'Lefty'
as Harry - Conference Room Businessman
as Maj. White
as Warden Jackson
as Captain of Second Convict Ship
as Defense Attorney Brower
as Police Chief
as Simon Dayton
as Mr. Fairfield (uncredited)
as Prison Warden (uncredited)
as Kirby's Dining Guest (uncredited)
as Police Commissioner
as CommissionerPolice
as Insp. Bryce
as Philip Benton
as Warden Vance
as David Corning
as Police Chief Elmer H. Davis (uncredited)
as Governor
as Roberts
as Judge
as Warden
as Police Captain (uncredited)
as Judge
as Captain Carroll
as Warden
as Captain Wallace
as Gendarme
as Grover Wentworth
as Capt. Michael Karnahan (uncredited)
as Mr. Carlton
as Commissioner
as Desk Lieutenant at Police Station
as Cummings
as Purdy
as Detective (Uncredited)
as Frank Boyd
as Presidential Naval Aide
as Major in France Battlefield
as Detective
as Inspector Carr
as Insp. Carr
as Insp. Carr
as Inspector Carr
as Mr. Kelly - Molly's Father
as George Burke
as Capt. Whitney
as Grant