Irvin S. Cobb
Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (June 23, 1876 – March 11, 1944) was an American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky who relocated to New York in 1904, living there for the remainder of his life. He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as Self (archive footage)This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including...
Movie pageSteamboat Round the Bend
as Captain EliA Louisiana con man enters his steamboat into a winner-take-all race with a rival while trying...
Movie pageThe Young in Heart
as Senator Albert JenningsA family of confidence tricksters sets their sights on a very rich, very lonely old lady named...
Movie pageHawaii Calls
as Captain O'HareAfter being nabbed while trying to stow away on board an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, young...
Movie pageA Dream Comes True
as Himself (uncredited)A promotional short to hype the production of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1935).
Movie pageThe Arkansas Traveler
as Town ConstableThe Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save The Daily...
Movie pagePepper
as John WilkesYoung Pepper Jolly enters the life of sour old millionaire John Wilkes. She convinces him to...
Movie pageThe Ballad of Paducah Jail
as Fictional Irvin S. CobbKentucky humorist Irvin S. Cobb hunts for an escaped felon, but the tables are turned when the...
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