Maurice Black
Acting
Biography
Maurice Black (January 14, 1891 – January 18, 1938) was an American character actor known for his portrayal of mobsters. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1928 to 1938, when he died of pneumonia, four days after his 47th birthday. He was married to Edythe Raynore. Description above from the Wikipedia article Maurice Black, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Born: January 13, 1891
Place of Birth: Queens, New York, USA
Known For
Silly Billies
The boys are a dentist and his assistant traveling to the Old West to open a new practice. Once in town, they buy a business--only to wake up the next day and see that the entire population of this bustling town had left for the California gold fields early that morning! Then, they discover an evil plot to sell out these settlers to some hostile Indians, so they spring to the rescue.
Bride of Frankenstein
Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive after being attacked by an angry mob. The now-chastened scientist attempts to escape his past, but a former mentor forces him to assist with the creation of a new creature.
Scarface
In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.
Smart Money
Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.
Little Caesar
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?
Picture Snatcher
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
Street of Chance
'Natural' Davis (William Powell) is a respected gambler who follows a ruthless code of honor with those who cheat against him. His wife, Alma (Kay Francis), wants to divorce him because of his addiction and lifestyle, but they agree on a reconciliation and second honeymoon together and 'Natural' promises to give up gambling. However, his plans change when his brother, 'Babe' (Regis Toomey), arrives in town looking to score big, and 'Natural' has to devise a plan quickly to put him off gambling forever.
Bonnie Scotland
Stan and Ollie stow away to Scotland expecting to inherit the MacLaurel estate. When things don't quite turn out that way, they unwittingly enlist in the Scottish army and are posted to India.
Exclusive Story
A reporter and his newspaper's attorney try to gather evidence that will put a notorious gangster behind bars.
The Front Page
Hildy Johnson is an investigative reporter looking for a bigger paycheck. When an accused murderer escapes from custody, Hildy sees an opportunity for the story of a lifetime. But when he finds the criminal, he learns that the man may not be guilty. With the help of his editor, Hildy attempts to hide the convict, uncover the conspiracy and write the scoop of his career.
Filmography
as Norton
as Scarpuss
as Blackie
as Pigeon Vendor (uncredited)
as Jeff
as Pancho
as General Pancho Villa
as Bandit with Toothache
as Tony Martin
as Martinello (uncredited)
as Jim Flugel
as Khan Mir Jutra
as Florist
as Gypsy (uncredited)
as Shorty Evans
as Tom Romero
as Joe Spilatti (uncredited)
as Pierre, the Headwaiter
as Mike
as Nick - Henhman / Crewman
as Blackie Atwater
as One of the Three Greeks
as Feets
as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
as George Spinoli
as Josephus Martini (uncredited)
as Henchman
as Ortegus
as Speakeasy Proprietor (uncredited)
as Dice Dealer (uncredited)
as Nick (uncredited)
as Cuban Jewelry Salesman (uncredited)
as Tony (uncredited)
as Cesar Vanzetti
as Jean Fernandez, a Shipwrecked Crewman (uncredited)
as Philip Scott
as Roca
as Jim, the Headwaiter (uncredited)
as Blix
as Max
as Pete
as Greek Barber
as Nightclub Manager (uncredited)
as Diamond Louie
as Taxi Driver
as Little Arnie Lorch
as Happy
as Conspirator (uncredited)
as Cafe Manager (uncredited)
as Giuseppe Michaelo Lorenzo
as Rudy
as Lou Rinaldo
as 'Red' Dugan
as Actor in Scene
as Bing Murdock
as Nick
as Joe
as Beefy Barker
as Nick Stepanos
as Nate/Club Manager
as Hook
as Tony
as Vaudeville Performer
as Manager, Viennese Club