John Maxwell
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Maxwell (March 11, 1918 Spokane, Washington – July 18, 1982) was an American film and television actor who appeared in over 100 films of the 1940s and 1950s. Many times the actor appeared in films uncredited. Occasionally he played larger roles in films, such as in The Prowler. He was born in Spokane, Washington. His television guest appearances included The Lone Ranger, Lassie, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, The Rifleman and Bonanza. Maxwell also starred as Pappy Sawyer in Disneyland's television miniseries The Nine Lives of Elfego Baca.
The War of the Worlds
as Doctor (uncredited)The residents of a small town are excited when a flaming meteor lands in the hills, until they...
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The Bigamist
as JudgeSan Francisco businessman Harry Graham and his wife and business partner, Eve, are in the...
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The Asphalt Jungle
as Dr. SwansonRecently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo...
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The Enforcer
as uncreditedAfter years of investigation, Assistant District Attorney Martin Ferguson has managed to build a...
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Adam's Rib
as Court Clerk (uncredited)A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of...
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Mystery Street
as Detective Kilrain (uncredited)When a young woman's skeletal remains turn up on a Massachusetts beach, Barnstable cop Peter...
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Batman
as Sam FletcherJapanese master spy Daka operates a covert espionage-sabotage organization located in Gotham...
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The Damned Don't Cry
as Doctor (uncredited)Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
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Gentleman Jim
as Stockbroker (uncredited)As bare-knuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and...
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Young at Heart
as Doctor (uncredited)The lives and romances of three sisters in a musical family; the youngest daughter's life is...
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Backlash
as Colonel Welnick (uncredited)Jim Slater's father (whom he never knew) died in the Apache ambush at Gila Valley, and Jim is...
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The Paleface
as Village gossipBob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity...
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The Lineup
as Norm ThompsonIn San Francisco, a psychopathic gangster and his mentor retrieve heroin packages carried by...
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Lady in the Death House
as Richard SnellAs a woman walks the "last mile" to her execution she remembers back to the incidents that got...
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The Prowler
as Bud CrockerLos Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems,...
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Pretty Baby
as Simmons (uncredited)A young woman living in Manhattan pretends to be the mother of an infant in order to get a seat...
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Side Street
as PolicemanA struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of...
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Murder in the Big House
as Prison DoctorWhen a prisoner on Death Row is "accidentally" killed just before his execution, a reporter...
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Devil's Canyon
as Grocer (uncredited)An outlaw woman helps one Arizona convict stop another with a Gatling gun.
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Too Young to Kiss
as Detective (uncredited)Eric Wainwright, a busy impresario, is besieged by hordes of wannabe concert stars, eager for...
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Mission to Moscow
as Reporter at Train (uncredited)Ambassador Joseph Davies is sent by FDR to Russia to learn about the Soviet system and returns...
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Seven Sweethearts
as City Editor (uncredited)Little Delft, Michigan follows the customs of old-world Holland and is known for its Tulip...
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Man From Headquarters
as Managing Editor MarvinA police reporter solves a murder case in Chicago, then moves on to St. Louis-but not...
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Honky Tonk
as Dist. Atty. KendallFast-talking con-man and grifter Candy Johnson rises to be the corrupt boss of Yellow Creek, but...
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Francis in the Haunted House
as Edward RyanA Ha-Ha-Haunted House Has Got 'Em! ...and it's every ghost for himself!
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Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
as Ship's Doctor (uncredited)With the help of Pocahontas, Captain John Smith overcomes the treachery of some of his men and...
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Three Guys Named Mike
as Dr. Matthew HardyA stewardess becomes romantically involved with an airline pilot, a college professor, and a...
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A Strange Adventure
as Insurance Company RepresentativeA trio of thieves make their getaway by kidnapping a young hot-rodder, and take over a mountain...
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Dial 1119
as FrankA deranged killer escapes from a mental institution, intent on locating the psychiatrist whose...
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The Mystery of Marie Roget
as DetectiveA detective investigates the mysterious death of a young actress.
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Terror at Midnight
as Capt. AllysonA newly promoted police sergeant discovers his girlfriend my be involved with a gang of car thieves.
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The Eternal Sea
as Adm. William F. 'Bull' HalseyBiography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
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Grand Central Murder
as Detective Strom (uncredited)Conniving Broadway starlet Mida King has plenty of enemies, so when she's found murdered at...
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Arson, Inc.
as DetectiveAn arson investigator goes undercover to break up a ring that sets fires in order to collect the...
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The Man Who Died Twice
as Chief SloaneAn innocent nightclub singer becomes mixed up in illegal drug dealings shortly after witnessing...
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Cage of Evil
as Insp. Daniel A. MelroseWhile investigating a diamond heist, disgruntled cop Harper falls for Holly, the top suspect's...
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The Unknown Man
as Dr. PalmerA scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.
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The Lone Prairie
as uncreditedHayden enters the lawless prairie in which criminals have had free reign to manipulate the...
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Night Into Morning
as Dr. HuntingtonBerkeley university professor adjusts (using alcohol) to tragic fire deaths of wife & son.
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Showdown at Abilene
as Frank ScovieJim Trask, former sheriff of Abilene, returns to the town after fighting for the Confederacy to...
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Meet Me at the Fair
as Mr. SpoonerIn 1904, Doc Tilbee, medicine show huckster and champion tall-tale teller, gives a ride to a...
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Alaska
as KallanA man who has been framed on a murder charge is placed in the custody of a crooked U.S. marshal,...
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Time Table
as Train ConductorAn insurance detective encounters numerous surprises when he is assigned to investigate a...
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Wild Bill Hickok Rides
as RancherThe Western hero takes on a ruthless land baron whose henchmen killed his best friend.
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The Male Animal
as Editor (uncredited)The trustees of Midwestern University have forced three teachers out of their jobs for being...
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The Omaha Trail
as CroupierThe coming of the railroad to the West triggers an Indian war.
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Without Warning!
as Fred SaundersLos Angeles is paralysed with terror when a lovesick murderer takes to the streets with a pair...
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Nine Lives Are Not Enough
as GillisA reporter is constantly in trouble for jumping to conclusions.
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Silver Skates
as BlakeThe management of touring ice show faces mounting debts.
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The Lady from Texas
as Mr. DeeversAn eccentric Civil War widow is accused of being insane.
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The Wayward Girl
as Parole AgentFramed by her stepmother for manslaughter, a convict turns to a parole racket.
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Spy Ship
as Ernie HaskellA radio reporter begins to suspect that a commentator at his station may be using her position...
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Arizona Terrors
as Madden, the CounterfeiterA crooked gambler poses as a descendant of a noble Spanish family has successfully secured court...
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You're in the Army Now
as Army DoctorIncompetent door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesmen become enlisted without their knowledge.
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False Faces
as Assistant District Attorney StewartA district attorney sets out to vindicate his son who's been accused of murdering a nightclub...
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Flying Cadets
as 'Pinkie' Taylor, FAA inspectorStory of test pilots at a school that trains new flyers.
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Borrowed Hero
as City EditorA struggling lawyer is named as special prosecutor in a racketeering case.
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Flood Tide
as John BrightonWhen the testimony of a crippled child sends a murder suspect to prison, a friend of the accused...
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Father Steps Out
as City Editor MacyStory concerns railroad tycoon J.B. Matthews (Jed Prouty) taking over a rival line, being sent...
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The Last Horseman
as Cash WatsonFormer Hopalong Cassidy sidekick Russell Hayden retains his nickname of Lucky in this average...
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One Step Beyond
as ConductorAlcoa Presents: One Step Beyond is an American anthology series created by Merwin Gerard. The...
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Johnny Ringo
as Doc BardellJohnny Ringo is an American Western television series starring Don Durant that aired on CBS from...
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Adventures of Superman
as Studio Police ChiefAnnouncer: "The Adventures of Superman. Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a...
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