Orville Caldwell
Orville Caldwell (February 8, 1896–September 24, 1967)[citation needed] was an American actor of the stage and screen and a politician later in life.
Orville Caldwell | |
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Caldwell in 1922 | |
| Born | Orville Robert Caldwell February 8, 1896 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1967 (aged 71) Santa Rosa, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1923–1938, 1942-1951 |
| Spouse | Audrey Anderson (m. 1917-1967) |
Film
Caldwell appeared in 21 films between 1923 and 1938, but was inactive for 7 years starting in 1928 during the transition from silent film to sound film.[citation needed] He is best known for his role as Tony in The Patsy (1928) costarring with Marion Davies.[1] Most of his starring roles are lost today, and most of his talking roles were uncredited.[citation needed]
Following his departure from film, Caldwell transitioned to politics, serving as the first Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles from 1942 to 1951.[2]
Politics
Caldwell served as Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles from 1942 to 1951.[citation needed]
In response to an influx of migration of African Americans to Los Angeles during the Second World War, Caldwell proposed a ban on African American immigration into California.[3]
Filmography
Silent films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | The Lonely Road | Warren Wade |
| 1923 | The Scarlet Lily | Lawson Dean |
| 1923 | The French Doll | Wellington Wick |
| 1923 | The Six-Fifty | Dan Taylor |
| 1924 | Daughters of the Night | Billy Roberts |
| 1925 | Sackcloth and Scarlet | Stephen Edwards |
| 1926 | The Wives of the Prophet | Howard Brice |
| 1926 | Flame of the Argentine | Dan Prescott |
| 1927 | Judgment of the Hills | Brant Dennison |
| 1927 | The Harvester | David Langston |
| 1928 | The Little Yellow House | Rob Hollis |
| 1928 | The Patsy | Tony Anderson |
Sound films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | His Family Tree | Julius - Mayor's Henchman | |
| 1935 | Three Kids and a Queen | Detective | uncredited |
| 1937 | She's No Lady | Inspector | uncredited |
| 1937 | Big City | Comet Cab Driver | uncredited |
| 1937 | The Last Gangster | Guard | uncredited |
| 1937 | Mannequin | Stage Manager | uncredited |
| 1938 | Boys Town | Warden | uncredited |
| 1938 | Just Around the Corner | Henshaw Assistant | uncredited |
| 1938 | The Last Warning | Inspector Wilson |
References
- ^ "Orville Caldwell". Obscure Hollywood. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
- ^ "City of Los Angeles Elected Officials". Retrieved 2016-01-07.
- ^ Josh Sides (12 June 2006). L.A. City Limits: African American Los Angeles from the Great Depression to the Present. University of California Press. pp. 52–. ISBN 978-0-520-24830-4.
External links
- Orville Caldwell at IMDb
- Orville Caldwell at the Internet Broadway Database