People
Emory Parnell
Acting · follow into films and chains
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emory Parnell (December 29, 1892 – June 22, 1979) was an American vaudeville performer and actor who appeared in over 250 films in his 36-year career. He was nicknamed "The Big Swede" and was sometimes credited as "Emery" or "Parnel". Seeking better opportunities in Hollywood, Parnell and his wife moved to Los Angeles, California, where, helped by his red-faced Irish look of frustration, he immediately began to appear in films in a variety of role, such as policemen, doormen, landlords, and small town businessmen. One of his first films was Doctor Rhythm (1938). Although his appearances were often in "B" films, such as the Ma and Pa Kettle series, he also made credible showings in "A" films as well. One notable part was as a Paramount studio executive who sang about avoiding libel suits to open 1941's Louisiana Purchase. Parnell was also part of writer-director Preston Sturges' unofficial "stock company" of character actors in the 1940s, appearing in five of Sturges' films, including The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, where he played the crooked banker, "Mr. Tuerck", the chief antagonist of William Demarest's "Constable Kockenlocker". He also made a memorable appearance as grumpy socialite Ajax Bullion in the Three Stooges short subject All the World's a Stooge.
Notable films
Where to start
Highlights from credits and KinoChain journeys.
The Maltese Falcon
As Ship's Mate (uncredited)
Sabrina
As Charles (uncredited)
Angels with Dirty Faces
Actor
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
As Mr. PeDelford
Rancho Notorious
As Sheriff (uncredited)
The Outlaw
As Dolan (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent
As 'Mohican' Captain
Arabian Nights
As Harem Sentry
Chains
KinoChain journeys
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Collaborators & neighbours
Acted
Sabrina
1954 · Charles (uncredited)
Rancho Notorious
1952 · Sheriff (uncredited)
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
1948 · Mr. PeDelford
Casanova Brown
1944 · Frank, the Bell Captain
The Outlaw
1943 · Dolan (uncredited)
Arabian Nights
1942 · Harem Sentry
The Maltese Falcon
1941 · Ship's Mate (uncredited)
Foreign Correspondent
1940 · 'Mohican' Captain
Angels with Dirty Faces
1938