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Walter Connolly

Walter Connolly is known for It Happened One Night (1934), Libeled Lady (1936), Nothing Sacred (1937).

Biography

Walter Connolly (April 8, 1887 – May 28, 1940) was an American actor. While some film historians complain that a number of his performances were annoying or overbaked, he was for the most part applauded for his zesty contributions to a number of comedy classics. Frank Capra's Lady for a Day (1933), Broadway Bill (1934) and It Happened One Night (1934), as well as the Carole Lombard/Fredric March screwball farce Nothing Sacred (1937) as news reporter March's hot-headed editor boss are sure-fire examples.

The son of the head of the Western Union relay office, he attended St. Xavier College and the University of Dublin in Ireland before making his New York debut in 1910 in an outdoor presentation of "As You Like It". For the next year or so he was a member of E.H. Sothern's touring company and played supporting roles in a number of Shakespearean shows on the road. After a few silent pictures left him unimpressed with film-making, he turned to the Broadway stage in the 1920s and scored quite well. Somewhat short and tubby, it was not difficult for the jowly, mustachioed actor to seize laughs and he found his share in such outings as "The Talking Parrot" (1923), "Applesauce" (1925), "The Springboard" (1927), "The Happy Husband" (1928), "Stepping Out" (1929), "Your Uncle Dudley" (1930), "Anatol" (1931), "Six Characters in Search of an Author" (1931), "The Good Fairy" (1932) and "The Late Christopher Bean" (1932).

Questions about Walter Connolly

How many Walter Connolly films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 39 films with Walter Connolly, from 1932 to 1975.

What is the best rated Walter Connolly film?

The best rated Walter Connolly film in the catalogue is It Happened One Night (1934), rated 7.8.

What was the first Walter Connolly film?

The first Walter Connolly film in the catalogue is The Bitter Tea of General Yen, from 1932.

Who has Walter Connolly worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Walter Connolly shares the most credits with Frank Capra (3 films), Gene Havlick (3 films) and Joseph Walker (3 films).

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Nedda Harrigan

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Full filmography

49 films — 39 in the catalogue

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