Maurice Cass
Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia Maurice Cass was a character actor in numerous films and television shows. Born in Lithuania, he came to the US to pursue an acting career. His slight build, frizzy hair and pince-nez glasses cast him as the "absent minded professor" or eccentric scientist type in many of his films, such as the character who discovers the element kryptonite in Adventures of Superman. He is best remembered for his role as Professor Newton in the 1954 TV science fiction series Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.
Born: October 12, 1884
Place of Birth: Vilna, Russian Empire [now Vilnius, Lithuania]
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.
Danger – Love at Work
A New York City lawyer finds himself falling in love with the daughter of a screwball South Carolina family.
This Is My Affair
President McKinley asks Lt. Richard L. Perry to go underground to identify some obviously very well briefed Mid-Western bank robbers based in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Give Us This Night
After being introduced to the world of opera, a fisherman (Jan Kiepura) falls for a woman (Swarthout) whose guardian is a noted composer (Philip Merivale). They met when the fisherman evaded the police by seeking refuge in the village church. While there, they are each captivated by hearing the other singing Mass. The beautiful woman falls in love with the fisherman with the wonderful voice.
Charlie Chan at the Opera
A dangerous amnesiac escapes from an asylum, hides in the opera house, and is suspected of getting revenge on those who tried to murder him 13 years ago.
Something to Live For
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
Week-End in Havana
A ship company employee, Jay Williams, is sent to Florida where one of the company cruise ships is stuck on a reef off of the coast. He obtains waivers from all of the passengers with the exception of Nan Spencer, a department store salesgirl who wants her vacation now, not later. Jay is instructed to take Nan to Havana, set her up in the best hotel, and keep her entertained. She visits a nightclub where the star attraction is Rosita Rivas and meets Rosita's worthless manager, Monte Blanca, who makes a play for her. Trouble also comes in the form of Jay's fiancée, Terry McCracken, when a romance develops between Nan and Jay.
Adventures of Superman
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.
Two for Tonight
A songwriter has to come up with a full-length theatrical piece within a few days.
Josette
Two young men try to wrest their father from the clutches of a gold digger but by mistake think the woman is a young nightclub singer with whom they both fall in love.
Filmography
as Prof. Newton
as Professor Newton
as Prof. Newton
as Meldini
as Professor Newton
as Prof. Newton
as Professor Newton
as Professor Newton
as Meldini
as Radio Station Organist (uncredited)
as Critic (uncredited)
as Dr. Grasser
as Book store proprietor
as Psychiatrist (uncredited)
as Mr. Merkle
as Ballet Master
as Tony - the Waiter
as Music Teacher 2
as Lucius (uncredited)
as Dr. Bender
as Music Master (uncredited)
as Paul de Roche
as Asst. Hotel Mgr. (uncredited)
as Patriot
as Signor Giuseppe Morello
as Woolens
as Papa
as Mr. Pudge
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
as Dr. Jones
as Yugoslavian President (uncredited)
as Dr. Hamilton
as Dean who gets Tackled
as Flute Player
as Tailor
as Octogenarian
as El Milquetoast
as Art Critic
as Max, Tailor
as Scenic Artist (uncredited)
as James McGillicuddy
as Mayor
as Jeweler at Martier's
as Franklin Jefferson
as (uncredited)
as Little Man (uncredited)
as Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
as Alex Blank
as Mr. Maurice, First Witness (uncredited)
as Mr. Mok
as E. Prescott Furbush
as Children's Society Report Writer
as Aloysius J. Meggs
as Dr. Rubnick (uncredited)
as Dornay
as Dr. Merton
as Mr. Vail
as Ed, the Furrier
as Alfonse Fromont - Hotel Manager
as Phillips
as Edgar Kerr
as Mr. Wentwhistle
as Radio Announcer
as Hotel Manager
as Mr. Huff
as Omar
as Dean Moss
as Uncle Goliath
as Pompout
as Music Professor (uncredited)
as Monsieur Cheval
as Fingerprint Expert
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Judge
as Jeweler
as Caldwell
as Hugo
as Judge (uncredited)
as Mr. Arnold
as Royal C. Cummings (uncredited)
as Doctor
as Prompter (uncredited)
as Principal (uncredited)
as Mr. Schultz, Handwriting Expert (uncredited)
as Dr. Phillips
as Guido
as The Tailor (uncredited)
as Grocer at Deli
as Monsieur Le Noir
as Alexander
as C. Luddington Colfax
as Madam's Impresario (uncredited)
as Dr. David Turet (uncredited)