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Richard Cramer

1889 – 1960

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About Richard Cramer

Lived 1889 – 1960 (aged 71). Richard Cramer was an American stage actor and film actor.

Richard Earl Cramer (July 3, 1889 – August 9, 1960) was an American actor in films from the late 1920s to the early 1950s.

Cramer specialized in villainous roles in many low-budget westerns, but is today best remembered for his several appearances with Laurel and Hardy. He also appeared with W. C. Fields in his short film, The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933), which Mack Sennett produced.

He was sometimes billed as Rychard Cramer

Partial filmography

The Love Mart (1927) Sharp Shooters (1928) The Tiger's Shadow (1928) Kid Gloves (1929) The Lost Zeppelin (1929) Murder on the Roof (1930) Hell's Island (1930) Captain of the Guard (1930) Those Who Dance (1930) Big Money (1930) Night Beat (1931) The Pocatello Kid (1931) Hell-Bent for Frisco (1931) Lariats and Six-Shooters (1931) Is There Justice? (1931) The Last Parade (1931) The Painted Desert (1931) as Provney Scram! (1932) 45 Calibre Echo (1932) Lawless Valley (1932) Behind Jury Doors (1932) Pack Up Your Troubles (1932) The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) Alimony Madness (1933) The Cat's-Paw (1934) Western Racketeers (1934) The Law of the Wild (1934) Danger Ahead (1935) The Judgement Book (1935) Riddle Ranch (1935) A Scream in the Night (1935) The Outlaw Tamer (1935) Frontier Justice (1935) Sutter's Gold (1936) The Speed Reporter (1936) Where Trails Divide (1937) The Rangers' Round-Up (1938) Songs and Bullets (1938) Bad Boy (1939) The Flying Deuces (1939) Feud of the Range (1939) Arizona Frontier (1940) Pioneer Days (1940) Saps at Sea (1940) Double Trouble (1941) The Spoilers (1942) Rock River Renegades (1942) Boot Hill Bandits (1942) Scarlet Street (1945) Wild Country (1947) Santa Fe (1951) The Sellout (1952)

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Also known as
Rychard Cramer, Dick Cramer, Richard Earl Cramer

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Cramer?

actor (1889–1960)

When was Richard Cramer born?

Richard Cramer was born on 3 July 1889 in Bryan.

When did Richard Cramer die?

Richard Cramer died on 9 August 1960 in Los Angeles.

What was Richard Cramer's occupation?

Richard Cramer was a stage actor and film actor.

What nationality was Richard Cramer?

Richard Cramer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Cramer

· Wikidata: Q1597198

· DBpedia: Richard Cramer

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