Richard Carle

Richard Carle

Deceased · Born: Jul 7, 1871 · Died: Jun 28, 1941

Personal Details

BornJul 7, 1871 Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Laura Casner

    ( Oct 27, 1927 to Jun 28, 1941 )
  • Ella Samantha Clifford

    ( Jan 21, 1892 to Jan 16, 1925 )

Biography

Richard Carle, a renowned thespian and scribe, entered this world on July 7, 1871, in the charming town of Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, a place that would forever hold a special significance in his life.

As a multifaceted individual, Carle effortlessly transitioned between the realms of acting and writing, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. His impressive repertoire of works includes iconic films such as Seven Sinners (1940),The Ghost Walks (1934),and the timeless classic Ninotchka (1939),each one showcasing his remarkable talent and versatility.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Carle's personal life was filled with love and companionship. He was twice blessed in matrimony, first to the lovely Laura Casner and later to the enchanting Ella Samantha Clifford.

Sadly, Richard Carle's time on this earth came to an end on June 28, 1941, in North Hollywood, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this very day.

Career

1964
The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy as Actor Outside Theater (archive footage) (uncredited)
Buy Me That Town
Buy Me That Town as Judge Paradise
My Life with Caroline
My Life with Caroline as Reverend Dr. Curtis
A Dangerous Game
A Dangerous Game as Agatha - alias Mooseface Hogarty
New Wine
New Wine as Karl Hasslinger
Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby as George the butler
Las Vegas Nights
Las Vegas Nights as Judge Elkins
1940
Seven Sinners
Seven Sinners as District Officer
The Ghost Comes Home
The Ghost Comes Home as John Reed Thomas
Parole Fixer
Parole Fixer as Gustav Kalkus
The Great McGinty
The Great McGinty as Dr. Jonas J. Jarvis - Card Player in Cantina (uncredited)
1939
Remember?
Remember? as Mr. Piper
Maisie
Maisie as Lawyer Roger Bannerman
Undercover Doctor
Undercover Doctor as Elmer Porter
It's a Wonderful World
It's a Wonderful World as Major I. E. Willoughby
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Gaston
1937
It's All Yours
It's All Yours as Judge Reynolds
She's Dangerous
She's Dangerous as Henchman Kegley
Champagne Waltz
Champagne Waltz as Messenger
Merry-Go-Round of 1938
Merry-Go-Round of 1938 as Col. J. Addison Frooks
1936
Anything Goes
Anything Goes as Bishop Dobson
Three of a Kind
Three of a Kind as F. Thorndyke Penfield
The Little Red Schoolhouse
The Little Red Schoolhouse as The Professor, a Hobo
Drift Fence
Drift Fence as Sheriff Bingham
The Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers as Casper Johnson
The Arizona Raiders
The Arizona Raiders as Boswell Albernathy, Justice of the Peace
One Rainy Afternoon
One Rainy Afternoon as Minister of Justice
Small Town Girl
Small Town Girl as Jeffers Cass, J.P. (uncredited)
College Holiday
College Holiday as Judge Bent (uncredited)
1935
Nevada
Nevada as Judge Franklidge
The Bride Comes Home
The Bride Comes Home as Frank - Butler
Night Life of the Gods
Night Life of the Gods as Grandpa Lambert
Dangerous
Dangerous as Pitt Hanley
Life Returns
Life Returns as A.K. Arnold
Baby Face Harrington
Baby Face Harrington as Judge Forbes
I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much as Snobbish Critic (uncredited)
1934
Wake Up and Dream
Wake Up and Dream as Roger Babcock
The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour as Lew Ellinger
The Ghost Walks
The Ghost Walks as Herman Wood
The Old Fashioned Way
The Old Fashioned Way as Sheriff from Barnesville
Caravan
Caravan as Majordomo
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
1933
Diplomaniacs
Diplomaniacs as Ship's Captain
Morning Glory
Morning Glory as Henry Lawrence
No Marriage Ties
No Marriage Ties as Elderly Escort
1932
One Hour with You
One Hour with You as Henri Dornier - Private Detective
Rockabye
Rockabye as Doc (uncredited)
Hat Check Girl
Hat Check Girl as Professor
1931
Flying High
Flying High as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
1930
Sin Takes a Holiday
Sin Takes a Holiday as Wedding Minister (uncredited)
1929
Madame X
Madame X as Perissard
So This Is College
So This Is College as Professor (uncredited)
1928
Habeas Corpus
Habeas Corpus as Professor
1925
Zander the Great
Zander the Great as Mr. Pepper
The Coming of Amos
The Coming of Amos as David Fontenay
1932