Stagecoach
1939
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Actor. Years active. 1925–1942. George Bancroft (September 30, 1882 – October 2, 1956) was an American film actor, whose career spanned seventeen years from 1925 to 1942. He was cast in many notable films alongside major film stars throughout his Hollywood years.
George Bancroft was a versatile actor who starred in silent and sound films, from Westerns to gangsters to comedies. He worked with directors like Josef von Sternberg and John Ford, and was nominated for an Oscar for Thunderbolt (1929).
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George Bancroft - Turner Classic Movies. Actor. Overview. Biography. Filmography. Life Events. Photos & Videos. Family & Companions. About. Read More. Birth Place. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Born. September 30, 1882. Died. October 02, 1956. Biography. Read More.
Dec 16, 2018 · Sunday, December 16, 2018. George Bancroft: What a Star, What a Character! Big, blustery George Bancroft was in his mid-40s when he became a film star, breaking out in 1927 with a linchpin performance as mob boss "Bull Weed" in Underworld, Josef von Sternberg's prototypical gangster film.
Marshal Curley Wilcox (played by George Bancroft) and the stage driver Buck (Andy Devine) are responsible for overseeing the safety of an eclectic group of passengers that includes Dallas (Claire Trevor), a prostitute who is being evicted from town; Samuel Peacock (Donald Meek), a milquetoast whiskey salesman; Henry Gatewood (Berton….
Sep 30, 2012 · From vaudeville to dramatic stage actor to musical comedy singer to silent film star and finally into talkies. He was said to be successful in all phases, but while most likely remember him best for those supporting roles named above, George Bancroft’s peak came on the silent screen.
George Bancroft (September 30, 1882 – October 2, 1956) was an American movie actor. His career spanned seventeen years from 1925 to 1942. He was cast in many notable films alongside major movie stars throughout his Hollywood years. [1] He died October 2, 1956, two days after his 74th birthday.
