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Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) -- Nancy Drew, reporter for the school newspaper, clears a girl of murder charges.
The Big Sleep (1946) -- Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love.
The Big Sleep (1946) -- Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a rich family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love.
The Big Sleep (1946) -- AllTrailers.net - Trailer (Flash)

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Date of Death:
18 January 1968, New York City, New York, USA more
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John Ridgely was a versatile character actor who made over 100 films at... more
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Alternate Names:
John Ridgeley | John Ridgley

Filmography

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Actor:
  1. "Woman with a Past" (1954) TV series
  2. Off Limits (1953) .... Lt. Cmdr. Parnell
    ... aka Military Policemen (UK)
  3. "Your Favorite Story" .... John Page (1 episode, 1953)
        - The Magician (1953) TV episode .... John Page
  4. "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1 episode, 1952)
    ... aka Herald Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Schlitz Playhouse (USA: new title)
    ... aka The Playhouse (USA: syndication title)
        - Dress in the Window (1952) TV episode
  5. The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1952) (uncredited) .... Bill Akeley
  6. "Dangerous Assignment" .... Allen / ... (2 episodes, 1952)
        - The Black Hood Story (1952) TV episode (as John Ridgeley) .... Allen
        - The Venetian Story (1952) TV episode .... Sanders
  7. "Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" .... Lawyer Downey (1 episode, 1952)
        - Photographer Story (1952) TV episode .... Lawyer Downey
  8. "Rebound" .... Niles (1 episode, 1952)
        - The Prize (1952) TV episode .... Niles
  9. Fort Osage (1952) .... Henry Travers
  10. The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) .... Assistant manager
    ... aka Cecil B. DeMille's The Greatest Show on Earth (USA: complete title)
  11. Room for One More (1952) .... Harry Foreman
    ... aka The Easy Way
  12. The Congregation (1952)
  13. The Blue Veil (1951) (uncredited) .... The Doctor
  14. As You Were (1951) .... Captain
    ... aka Present Arms (USA: alternative title)
  15. When Worlds Collide (1951) (uncredited) .... Chief Customs Inspector
  16. A Place in the Sun (1951) .... Coroner
  17. When the Redskins Rode (1951) .... Christopher Gist
  18. Half Angel (1951) .... Timothy 'Tim' McCarey
  19. Thunder in God's Country (1951) .... Bill Stafford
  20. The Last Outpost (1951) .... Sam McQuade
    ... aka Cavalry Charge (USA: reissue title)
  21. Pal's Gallant Journey (1951) .... Gary's Father
  22. Al Jennings of Oklahoma (1951) .... Railroad Detective Dan Hanes
  23. Saddle Tramp (1950) .... Slim Stevens
  24. Pal, Canine Detective (1950) .... Gary's Father
  25. Rookie Fireman (1950) .... Harry Williams
  26. South Sea Sinner (1950) .... Don Williams
    ... aka East of Java (UK)
  27. The Petty Girl (1950) .... Patrolman
    ... aka Girl of the Year (UK)
  28. Edge of Doom (1950) .... 1st Detective
    ... aka Stronger Than Fear (UK)
  29. The Lost Volcano (1950) .... Fred Barton
  30. Beauty on Parade (1950) .... Jeffrey Woodstock
  31. Backfire (1950) .... Plainclothesman

  32. Border Incident (1949) .... Mr. Neley
  33. Dog of the Wild (1949) .... Gary's Father
  34. Once More, My Darling (1949) .... Burke
  35. Task Force (1949) .... Dixie Rankin
  36. Tucson (1949) .... Ben
  37. I Found a Dog (1949) .... The Minister
  38. Command Decision (1948) .... James Carwood
  39. Trouble Makers (1948) .... 'Silky' Thomas
  40. Sealed Verdict (1948) .... Capt. Lance Nissen
  41. Big Sister Blues (1948) .... Alec Saunders
    ... aka Musical Parade: Big Sister Blues (USA: series title)
  42. Luxury Liner (1948) .... Chief Officer Carver
  43. Night Wind (1948) .... Walters
  44. The Iron Curtain (1948) (uncredited) .... RCMP Officer Murphy
    ... aka Behind the Iron Curtain (USA: reissue title)
  45. Pal's Return (1948) .... Gary's Father
  46. High Wall (1947) .... Asst. District Attorney David Wallace
  47. Possessed (1947) .... Chief investigator of drowning
  48. Cry Wolf (1947) .... Jackson Laidell
  49. Cheyenne (1947) .... Chalkeye
    ... aka The Wyoming Kid (USA: reissue title)
  50. That's My Man (1947) .... Ramsey
    ... aka King of the Race Track (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Will Tomorrow Ever Come? (UK)
  51. Nora Prentiss (1947) .... Walter Bailey, Heart Patient
  52. That Way with Women (1947) .... Sam
  53. The Man I Love (1947) .... Roy Otis
  54. The Big Sleep (1946) .... Eddie Mars
  55. Two Guys from Milwaukee (1946) .... Mike Collins
    ... aka Royal Flush (UK)
  56. My Reputation (1946) .... Cary Abbott
  57. Danger Signal (1945) .... Thomas Turner
  58. Pride of the Marines (1945) .... Jim Merchant
    ... aka Forever in Love (UK)
  59. God Is My Co-Pilot (1945) .... David 'Tex' Hill
  60. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) .... Saunders
    ... aka Frank Capra's 'Arsenic and Old Lace' (USA: complete title)
  61. The Doughgirls (1944) .... Julian Cadman
  62. Destination Tokyo (1943) .... Reserve Officer Raymond
  63. Northern Pursuit (1943) .... Jim Austin
  64. Air Force (1943) .... Pilot
  65. Secret Enemies (1942) .... Agent John Trent
  66. Wings for the Eagle (1942) .... Alec Johnson
  67. The Big Shot (1942) .... Tim
  68. Bullet Scars (1942) .... Hank O'Connor
  69. The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) .... Westcott - Radio Man
  70. Dangerously They Live (1941) .... John, Nazi Henchman
  71. Steel Against the Sky (1941) (uncredited) .... Joe, Policeman
  72. They Died with Their Boots On (1941) (uncredited) .... 2nd Lt. Davis
  73. At the Stroke of Twelve (1941) (uncredited) .... Reporter
    ... aka Broadway Brevities: At the Stroke of Twelve (USA: series title)
  74. Nine Lives Are Not Enough (1941) (uncredited) .... Mechanic
  75. Navy Blues (1941) .... Jersey
  76. Those Good Old Days (1941) (uncredited) .... Joe La Rue Jr., Gloria's Father
    ... aka Melody Masters: Those Good Old Days (USA: series title)
  77. International Squadron (1941) .... Bill Torrence
  78. Highway West (1941) .... Alex, armored car guard
  79. Throwing a Party (1941)
  80. Million Dollar Baby (1941) .... Ollie Ward, Bandleader
  81. The Wagons Roll at Night (1941) .... Arch
  82. Strange Alibi (1941) .... Tex Alexander (prisoner)
  83. Knockout (1941) .... Pat Martin
    ... aka Right to the Heart
  84. Here Comes Happiness (1941) .... Jim
  85. The Great Mr. Nobody (1941) .... Eddie Williams
  86. Honeymoon for Three (1941) (uncredited) .... Tomahawk Inn Desk Clerk
  87. Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra (1941) (uncredited) .... Assistant
    ... aka Melody Masters: Skinnay Ennis and His Orchestra (USA: series title)
  88. March On, Marines (1940) .... Hap
  89. Lady with Red Hair (1940) (uncredited) .... Actor Playing Paul
  90. The Letter (1940) (uncredited) .... Driver
  91. Father Is a Prince (1940) .... 'Mac' McCarthy, Jiffy Vacuum Salesman
    ... aka Big-Hearted Herbert
    ... aka Father Knows Best
  92. Alice in Movieland (1940) (uncredited) .... Bill - Extra in Uniform
    ... aka Broadway Brevities: Alice in Movieland (USA: series title)
  93. Knute Rockne All American (1940) (scenes deleted) .... Reporter
    ... aka A Modern Hero (UK)
  94. No Time for Comedy (1940) (uncredited) .... Cashier
    ... aka A Guy with a Grin (USA: reissue title)
  95. Service with the Colors (1940) (uncredited) .... Army Lieutenant
  96. Money and the Woman (1940) (uncredited) .... Doctor
  97. River's End (1940) .... Constable Jeffers
    ... aka Double Identity (USA: TV title)
  98. They Drive by Night (1940) (uncredited) .... Hank Dawson
    ... aka The Road to Frisco (UK)
  99. Pony Express Days (1940) (uncredited) .... Telegraph Operator, Sacramento
  100. The Man Who Talked Too Much (1940) .... Assistant District Attorney Brooks
    ... aka Broadway Lawyer
    ... aka The Sentence
  101. Gambling on the High Seas (1940) (uncredited) .... Harbor Police Radio Operator
  102. Brother Orchid (1940) .... Texas Pearson
  103. Flight Angels (1940) .... Lt. Parsons
  104. Torrid Zone (1940) .... Gardner
  105. Saturday's Children (1940) (voice) (uncredited) .... Mr. MacReady
  106. 'Til We Meet Again (1940) (uncredited) .... Junior Officer
  107. The Singing Dude (1940) (uncredited) .... Cowhand
  108. Three Cheers for the Irish (1940) (uncredited) .... Photographer
  109. Teddy the Rough Rider (1940) (uncredited) .... Reporter
  110. Castle on the Hudson (1940) (uncredited) .... Intake Guard
    ... aka Years Without Days (UK)
  111. The Fighting 69th (1940) (uncredited) .... Moran
  112. Spills for Thrills (1940) .... Movie director

  113. Invisible Stripes (1939) (uncredited) .... Employment clerk
  114. Private Detective (1939) .... Donald Norton
  115. A Child Is Born (1939) (uncredited) .... Intern Going to See Operation
  116. The Return of Doctor X (1939) .... Stanley Rodgers
  117. Kid Nightingale (1939) .... Whitey
  118. On Dress Parade (1939) (uncredited) .... Fort Lewis firing range sergeant
    ... aka Dead End Kids at Military School (USA: new title)
    ... aka The 'Dead End' Kids 'On Dress Parade' (USA: complete title)
  119. The Roaring Twenties (1939) (uncredited) .... Cabdriver at Grand Central
  120. Smashing the Money Ring (1939) (uncredited) .... Policeman
    ... aka Queer Money
  121. Slapsie Maxie's (1939) (uncredited) .... Reporter
  122. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939) .... Reporter
  123. The Angels Wash Their Faces (1939) (uncredited) .... Reporter at pillory
    ... aka Angels Wash Their Faces (USA: review title)
  124. Everybody's Hobby (1939) .... Ranger Mike Morgan
  125. The Bill of Rights (1939) (uncredited) .... Massachusetts Congressman
  126. Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite (1939) .... Reporter at the Wrestling Match
    ... aka Torchy Plays with Dynamite (USA: review title)
  127. The Cowboy Quarterback (1939) .... Mr. Walters
  128. Each Dawn I Die (1939) (uncredited) .... Reporter
    ... aka Killer Meets Killer
  129. Waterfront (1939) (uncredited) .... Orchestra Leader
  130. Indianapolis Speedway (1939) .... Ted Horn
    ... aka Devil on Wheels (UK)
  131. Quiet, Please (1939) (uncredited) .... Sears' Assistant
  132. Naughty But Nice (1939) (uncredited) .... Harry, Hudson's Assistant
  133. The Kid from Kokomo (1939) .... Sam, a 50% Owner
    ... aka Orphan of the Ring (UK)
  134. Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939) (uncredited) .... Photographer in Mayor's Office
  135. Confessions of a Nazi Spy (1939) (uncredited) .... Army hospital clerk
  136. Dark Victory (1939) (uncredited) .... Man making crack about Judith
  137. Women in the Wind (1939) (uncredited) .... Salesman
  138. On Trial (1939) (uncredited) .... Radio Announcer
  139. You Can't Get Away with Murder (1939) .... Gas Station Attendant
  140. The Adventures of Jane Arden (1939) .... Reporter
  141. Secret Service of the Air (1939) .... Joe LeRoy
  142. Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) (uncredited) .... Beldenburg Hotel Desk Clerk
  143. Wings of the Navy (1939) .... Dan Morrison
  144. Torchy Blane in Chinatown (1939) (uncredited) .... Submarine Officer
  145. They Made Me a Criminal (1939) .... Charles 'Charlie' Magee (reporter)
    ... aka I Became a Criminal
    ... aka They Made Me a Fugitive
  146. King of the Underworld (1939) .... Jerry
  147. Going Places (1938) .... Mayfield Inn Desk Clerk
  148. Nancy Drew -- Detective (1938) (uncredited) .... Radio Station Technician
  149. Torchy Gets Her Man (1938) .... Henchman Bugs
  150. Hard to Get (1938) .... Mr. Burke
  151. Broadway Musketeers (1938) (scenes deleted) .... Master of Ceremonies
  152. Garden of the Moon (1938) (uncredited) .... Sound Control Engineer
  153. Boy Meets Girl (1938) (uncredited) .... Simmons, Friday's film cutter
  154. Sons of the Plains (1938)
  155. Racket Busters (1938) (uncredited) .... Yellow Stripe Truck Driver
  156. Cowboy from Brooklyn (1938) (as John Ridgley) .... 'Beacon' reporter
    ... aka Romance and Rhythm (UK)
  157. My Bill (1938) .... Mr. Martin the Florist
  158. When Were You Born (1938) (uncredited) .... Crenshaw, Policeman
  159. Men Are Such Fools (1938) (uncredited) .... Jerry
  160. Little Miss Thoroughbred (1938) .... Jim aka Slug, Becker's Henchman
  161. Western Trails (1938) .... Ben McClure
  162. Crime School (1938) (uncredited) .... Reporter Covering 'Escape'
  163. Torchy Blane in Panama (1938) (as John Ridgeley) .... Sparks, Ship's Radio Officer
    ... aka Trouble in Panama (UK)
  164. He Couldn't Say No (1938) .... Ed, the Man-On-The-Street Radio Reporter
  165. Forbidden Valley (1938) .... Duke Lafferty
  166. Blondes at Work (1938) .... Police Officer Regan
  167. White Banners (1938) .... Charles Ellis
  168. The Invisible Menace (1938) (scenes deleted) .... Pvt. Innes
    ... aka Without Warning
  169. The Spy Ring (1938) (uncredited) .... Spy -Ring Member
  170. The Patient in Room 18 (1938) .... James 'Jim' Warren
  171. Hollywood Hotel (1937) (uncredited) .... Tall Hotel Desk Clerk
  172. Missing Witnesses (1937) (uncredited) .... Ticket clerk
  173. Submarine D-1 (1937) (uncredited) .... Lieutenant Junior Grade
  174. The Man Without a Country (1937) (uncredited) .... Ship's Officer
  175. They Won't Forget (1937) (uncredited) .... Boy in Pool Room
  176. Streamline Express (1935) (uncredited) .... 2nd Steward
Soundtrack:
  1. Brother Orchid (1940) (performer: "My Little Buckaroo" (uncredited)) ("My Little Buckaroo" (uncredited))

  2. Forbidden Valley (1938) (performer: "Get Along, Little Pony")
Self:
  1. Hollywood Canteen (1944) .... Himself

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