David Rollins
American actor and later farmer · United States · On the map · Actors · Lived 1907 to 1997 · aged 89
David Jerome Rollins was an American actor and later farmer who had a short but prolific career in films, including at least 16 full-length films between 1927 and 1932.
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1997Died6 August 19971932Love PainsFilm, Dave
ProbationFilm, 1932Alec
The Phantom ExpressFilm, 1932Jackie Nolan1931
Mama Loves PapaFilm, Dave Culpepper
Morals for WomenFilm, 1931William "Bud" Hutson1930
City GirlFilm, Reaper (uncredited)1929
Fox Movietone Follies of 1929Film
Happy DaysFilm, 1929Minstrel Show Performer
The Black WatchFilm, 1929Lieutenant Malcolm King
Why Leave Home?Film, 1929Oscar1928
Prep and PepFilm, Cyril Reade
Riley the CopFilm, 1928David 'Davy' Collins
The Air CircusFilm, 1928Buddy Blake1927
High School HeroFilm, Allen Drew1907Born2 September 1907
ProbationFilm, 1932AlecThe Phantom ExpressFilm, 1932Jackie Nolan1931Mama Loves PapaFilm, Dave CulpepperMorals for WomenFilm, 1931William "Bud" Hutson1930City GirlFilm, Reaper (uncredited)1929Fox Movietone Follies of 1929FilmHappy DaysFilm, 1929Minstrel Show PerformerThe Black WatchFilm, 1929Lieutenant Malcolm KingWhy Leave Home?Film, 1929Oscar1928Prep and PepFilm, Cyril ReadeRiley the CopFilm, 1928David 'Davy' CollinsThe Air CircusFilm, 1928Buddy Blake1927High School HeroFilm, Allen Drew1907Born2 September 1907People around David
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Sue Carol Also in The Air Circus and Win That Girl
John Darrow Also in High School Hero and Prep and Pep
Winfield Sheehan Produced The Black Watch (1929)
Nick Stuart Also in High School Hero and Why Leave Home?
John Ford Directed The Black Watch (1929)
Sally Blane Also in Probation and The Phantom Express
Lina Basquette Also in Morals for Women and The Phantom Express
George Jessel Also in Happy Days and Love, Live & Laugh
Dixie Lee Also in Happy Days and Why Leave Home?
El Brendel Also in Happy Days and The Big Trail
Nancy Drexel Also in Prep and Pep and Riley the Cop
Also in Français
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About this person
His time in Hollywood straddled the shift from silent to talking pictures, with most of his roles being in silent movies, many now considered lost films. His most notable role came in the 1930 talkie The Big Trail, which featured John Wayne's first performance.
Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1997 · aged 89
