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Johnny Arthur (born John Lennox Arthur Williams; May 20, 1883 – December 31, 1951) was an American stage and motion picture actor. Early years. Born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Arthur was a veteran of 25 years on stage before he made his screen debut in 1923's The Unknown Purple.
Johnny Arthur. Actor: The Ghost Walks. American actor who specialized in timid or whiny characters. He appeared on the stage in England and in the USA, and performed in musical comedy. He began his film work in silents and often worked in the films of Hal Roach.
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Johnny Arthur. Actor: The Ghost Walks. American actor who specialized in timid or whiny characters. He appeared on the stage in England and in the USA, and performed in musical comedy. He began his film work in silents and often worked in the films of Hal Roach.
- May 20, 1883
- December 31, 1951
May 20, 2016 · Whining, whimpering, simpering Johnny Arthur (John Lennox Arthur Williams, 1883-1951) is best known to classic comedy fans today for playing Darla's father in several Our Gang shorts in the 1930s.
Actor who specialized in meek, beset-upon characters, memorably as Darla's father in Our Gang's FEED 'EM AND WEEP (1938). Frequently worked at the Hal Roach Studio, appearing with Laurel & Hardy, Our Gang, Thelma Todd & Patsy Kelly, Charley Chase, etc.
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Johnny tries to be more like the exciting film stars that his girl has taken a liking to. Johnny played the whiny Dad in several Our Gang films.Music provide...
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