Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

May 8, 1882

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Thurston Hall (May 10, 1882 – February 20, 1958) was an American film actor. He appeared in 250 films between 1915 and 1957 and is probably best remembered for his portrayal, during the later stages of his career, of often pompous or blustering authority figur…

Known For

18 titles
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The Band Wagon

The Band Wagon

1953 · 1h 52m · Movie

An aging movie star uncertain of his future teams up with a top ballerina to headline a new Broadway musical, but the pretentiously artistic goals of its director threaten to change it beyond recognition.

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2
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

1947 · 1h 50m · Movie

A clumsy daydreamer gets caught up in a sinister conspiracy.

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3
Sherlock Holmes in Washington

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

1943 · 1h 11m · Movie

Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson travel to Washington D.C. in order to prevent a secret document from falling into enemy hands.

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4
The Great Lie

The Great Lie

1941 · 1h 48m · Movie

After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.

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5
This Land Is Mine

This Land Is Mine

1943 · 1h 43m · Movie

A mild-mannered school teacher in a German-occupied town during World War II finds himself torn between collaboration and resistance.

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6
The Invisible Woman

The Invisible Woman

1940 · 1h 12m · Movie

An attractive model with an ulterior motive volunteers as guinea pig for an invisibility machine.

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7
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

1938 · 1h 27m · Movie

A brilliant Park Avenue doctor becomes a criminal in order to do research into the criminal mind.

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8
The Farmer's Daughter

The Farmer's Daughter

1947 · 1h 37m · Movie

After leaving her family's farm to study nursing in the city, a young woman finds herself on an unexpected path towards politics.

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9
City for Conquest

City for Conquest

1940 · 1h 44m · Movie

Danny is a content truck driver, but his girl Peggy shows potential as a dancer and hopes he too can show ambition. Danny acquiesces and pursues boxing to please her, but the two begin to spend more time working than time together.

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10
The Black Room

The Black Room

1935 · 1h 8m · Movie

Ignoring an ancient prophecy, evil brother Gregor seeks to maintain his feudal power on his his Tyrolean estate by murdering and impersonating his benevolent younger twin.

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11
Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

1935 · 1h 28m · Movie

A young man is haunted by the murder of a neighborhood pawn broker and hounded by the local police inspector who suspects that he is guilty.

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12
In Society

In Society

1944 · 1h 15m · Movie

Two bumbling plumbers are hired by a socialite to fix a leak. A case of mistaken identity gets the pair an invitation to a fancy party and an entree into high society. As expected, things don't go too smoothly.

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13
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

You Can't Cheat an Honest Man

1939 · 1h 19m · Movie

The owner of a debt-ridden circus contends with pursuing bill collectors and sheriffs, and his beloved daughter's relationships with one of his performers and a stuffy but wealthy young man.

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14
Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions

1945 · 1h 19m · Movie

Penniless WWII soldier Monty Brewster inherits $8 million but must spend $1 million in under two months before his 30th birthday to get the rest, leading to an outrageous spending spree and everyone thinking he's lost his mind.

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15
There's Always a Woman

There's Always a Woman

1938 · 1h 21m · Movie

An investigator for the district attorney and his amateur-sleuth wife compete to solve a murder mystery.

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16
The Great Man's Lady

The Great Man's Lady

1941 · 1h 30m · Movie

A 100-year-old pioneer woman tells her story in flashbacks.

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17
Welcome Stranger

Welcome Stranger

1947 · 1h 47m · Movie

The old-time town doctor of Fallbridge plans his first vacation in 30 years. But his dislike of, and frequent squabbles with his young interim replacement may jeopardize more than his vacation.

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18
Black Gold

Black Gold

1947 · 1h 30m · Movie

In the 1920s Texas, Indian farmer Charley Eagle is dreaming of winning the Kentucky Derby with his Black Hope horse but things change when oil is found on his land and the Black Gold colt is born.

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