Acting
James Donlan
Born July 23, 1888 · San Francisco, California, USA · Died June 7, 1938
Biography
James Donlan was an American stage and screen actor who appeared in over 100 films between 1929 and 1939.
Known for
80
7.4
Design for Living
Fat Man with Ring (uncredited)
636.8
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Morgue Attendant (Uncredited)
606.7
The Front Page
Reporter (uncredited)
797.3
The Whole Town's Talking
Detective Sergeant Patrick J. Howe
556.6
A Free Soul
Reporter (uncredited)
707.3
Five Star Final
1931 · Movie
616.8
20,000 Years in Sing Sing
First Reporter (uncredited)
576.3
Babes in Arms
Fred (uncredited)
486.3
Thirteen Women
Mike, Detective (uncredited)
6.0
The Death Kiss
Max Hill
6.9
The Mayor of Hell
Sam (uncredited)
6.9
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
6.3
Dance, Fools, Dance
Clinton (uncredited)
5.2
The Painted Desert
Steve - Ore Wagon #2 Shotgun Rider
6.6
The Case of the Curious Bride
Detective Fritz
6.7
The Cat's-Paw
Red - the Reporter
6.9
The Penguin Pool Murder
Security Guard Fink
7.2
Pilgrimage
1933 · Movie
6.1
Danger Lights
Picnic Barker (uncredited)
6.6
This Is My Affair
Reporter
Filmography
- 1939Babes in ArmsFred (uncredited)Movie
- 1938Professor BewareMan Reported at MuseumMovie
- 1937Borrowing TroubleCaseyMovie
- 1937Music for MadameSuspect with Cold (Uncredited)Movie
- 1937It Happened in HollywoodShortyMovie
- 1937This Is My AffairReporterMovie
- 1936The Plot ThickensJimMovie
- 1936Crash DonovanSmokeyMovie
- 1936The Ex-Mrs. BradfordTaxi Driver (uncredited)Movie
- 1936Murder on a Bridle PathDetective KaneMovie
- 1936Boulder DamNightclub Manager (uncredited)Movie
- 1936Exclusive StoryManaging Editor (uncredited)Movie
- 1935We're Only HumanCaseyMovie
- 1935Dr. SocratesSalesman in CarMovie
- 1935Here Comes the BandJoe (uncredited)Movie
- 1935Hot TipBill - Racetrack BettorMovie
- 1935The Daring Young ManCaptain of the Prison GuardMovie
- 1935The Case of the Curious BrideDetective FritzMovie
- 1935Traveling SalesladyAndy McNeillMovie
- 1935Life Begins at FortyFarmerMovie
- 1935The Whole Town's TalkingDetective Sergeant Patrick J. HoweMovie
- 1935Under PressureCorkyMovie
- 1934Belle of the NinetiesKirby (Tiger Kid's manager)Movie
- 1934The Cat's-PawRed - the ReporterMovie
- 1934Paris InterludeJones - Times ReporterMovie
- 1934Now I'll TellHoney SmithMovie
- 1934A Very Honorable GuyMr. O'TooleMovie
- 1934Dark HazardMan Advising Jim at Dog TrackMovie
- 1934Hi, Nellie!Evans (uncredited)Movie
- 1933Design for LivingFat Man with Ring (uncredited)Movie
- 1933I Loved a WomanVoting Returns Announcer (uncredited)Movie
- 1933Doctor BullHarry WeemsMovie
- 1933The AvengerDurantMovie
- 1933PilgrimageMovie
- 1933College HumorMarcus LafflinMovie
- 1933The Mayor of HellSam (uncredited)Movie
- 1933The NuisancePhotographer (uncredited)Movie
- 1933The Working ManHartland Company Salesman (uncredited)Movie
- 1933Mystery of the Wax MuseumMorgue Attendant (Uncredited)Movie
- 1933What! No Beer?Al (uncredited)Movie
- 193220,000 Years in Sing SingFirst Reporter (uncredited)Movie
- 1932The Penguin Pool MurderSecurity Guard FinkMovie
- 1932The Death KissMax HillMovie
- 1932Air MailPassenger Passing Out Cigars (uncredited)Movie
- 1932Thirteen WomenMike, Detective (uncredited)Movie
- 1932Back StreetProfheroMovie
- 1932HuddleHeckler at Game (uncredited)Movie
- 1932Just a Pain in the ParlorMr. SmithMovie
- 1932The Final EditionFreddieMovie
- 1932Big Dame HuntingGetchelMovie
- 1931Men of ChanceClarkMovie
- 1931Five Star FinalMovie
- 1931Sporting BloodJim, a Trainer (uncredited)Movie
- 1931A Free SoulReporter (uncredited)Movie
- 1931The Good Bad GirlPolice Sgt. DonovanMovie
- 1931DaybreakDrunk Inviting Laura to DanceMovie
- 1931The Front PageReporter (uncredited)Movie
- 1931Dance, Fools, DanceClinton (uncredited)Movie
- 1931The Painted DesertSteve - Ore Wagon #2 Shotgun RiderMovie
- 1931Danger LightsPicnic Barker (uncredited)Movie
- 1930Mothers CryCity EditorMovie
- 1930Remote ControlBlodgettMovie
- 1930Night WorkMr. McEvoyMovie
- 1930The Sins of the ChildrenBide TaylorMovie
- 1930The Fall GuyThe Bill CollectorMovie
- 1930Beau BanditBuckMovie
- 1929The Bishop Murder CaseErnest HeathMovie
- 1929CopyAdamsMovie
- 1929Wise GirlsBen WadeMovie
- 1929Big NewsDekeMovie