Henry O'Neill

Henry O'Neill Trailers

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Henry O'Neill (1891–1961) was an American film actor known for playing gray-haired fathers, lawyers, and similarly roles during the 1930s and 1940s. O'Neill began his acting career on the stage, after dropping out of college to join a traveling theatre company. He served in the military in World War I, then returned to the stage. In the early 1930s he began appearing in films, including The Big Shakedown, Santa Fe Trail, Anchors Aweigh, The Green Years, and The Reckless Moment. His last film was The Wings of Eagles. Henry O'Neill died in 1961 at the age of 69.

Most Popular Henry O'Neill Trailers

Total trailers found: 170

Wells Fargo Trailer (1937)

31 December 1937

In the 1840s, Ramsey MacKay, the driver for the struggling Wells Fargo mail and freight company, will secure an important contract if he delivers fresh oysters to Buffalo from New York City.

This Man's Navy Trailer (1945)

04 January 1945

During World War II, Chief Aviation Pilot Ned Trumpet is in charge of an airship at Lakehurst, New Jersey naval base.

Billy the Kid Trailer (1941)

30 May 1941

Billy Bonney is a hot-headed gunslinger who narrowly skirts a life of crime by being befriended and hired by a peaceful rancher, Eric Keating.

Personal Maid's Secret Trailer (1935)

26 October 1935

A longtime maid for New York socialites watches from afar as the daughter she once gave up is raised by others.

The Walking Dead Trailer (1936)

01 March 1936

Down-on-his-luck John Ellman is framed for a judge's murder. After he's convicted and sentenced to death, witnesses come forth and prove his innocence.

A Guy Named Joe Trailer (1943)

24 December 1943

A cocky Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female flier. After he's killed on a mission, he is sent back to Earth by heavenly General with a new assignment.

Journal of a Crime Trailer (1934)

10 March 1934

A woman murders her husband's mistress and someone else gets accused of the crime.

Bullets or Ballots Trailer (1936)

06 June 1936

After Police Captain Dan McLaren becomes police commissioner, former detective Johnny Blake publicly punches him, convincing rackets boss Al Kruger that Blake is sincere in his effort to join the mob.

Untamed Trailer (1955)

01 March 1955

When the great potato famine hits Ireland, the diaspora begins as thousands emigrate. Among those leaving the Emerald Isle is Katie O'Neill and her husband, who decide that the promised land is South Africa and make their way there.

Knute Rockne All American Trailer (1940)

05 October 1940

The story of legendary Notre Dame football player and coach Knute Rockne.

Dinky Trailer (1935)

11 May 1935

A mother sends her young son to military school so he won't find out she's been sentenced to a prison term on a framed fraud charge.

Flirtation Walk Trailer (1934)

01 December 1934

A private stationed in Hawaii gets involved with the general's engaged daughter. In order to avoid a scandal, the pair break up, but meet again years later when he's at West Point producing the annual play that turns out to star her.

Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet Trailer (1940)

23 February 1940

True story of the doctor who considered it was not immoral to search for a drug that would cure syphilis.

Now I'll Tell Trailer (1934)

07 June 1934

A two-bit gambler somehow claws his way to the top. His love for riches is only matched by his love for his wife, but he is sometimes confused by which he loves most.

Two Against the World Trailer (1936)

11 July 1936

Searching for ratings at any cost, an unscrupulous radio-network owner forces his program manager to air a serial based on a past murder, tormenting a woman involved.

Bedside Trailer (1934)

27 January 1934

Bob Brown uses his bedside manner to charm his patients while his partner makes the actual diagnoses.

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse Trailer (1938)

20 July 1938

A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself.

The Flying Missile Trailer (1950)

24 December 1950

A Navy commander experiments with launching missiles from submarines.

The Virginian Trailer (1946)

05 May 1946

Arriving at Medicine Bow, eastern schoolteacher Molly Woods meets two cowboys, irresponsible Steve and the "Virginian," who gets off on the wrong foot with her.

Stranded Trailer (1935)

29 June 1935

A Traveler's Aid worker who delights in solving people's problems gets mixed up with gangsters.

The Milkman Trailer (1950)

17 October 1950

A dairy owner's son takes a job as milkman with a rival company.

Honky Tonk Trailer (1941)

01 October 1941

Fast-talking con-man and grifter Candy Johnson rises to be the corrupt boss of Yellow Creek, but his wife's alcoholic father tries to set things right.

Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case Trailer (1943)

08 May 1943

In this 13th entry to the Dr. Kildare series, the medical staff of Blair General hospital are challenged with further dilemmas, not the least of which includes a prison inmate who Dr.

Brother Rat Trailer (1938)

29 October 1938

Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.

The Fighting 69th Trailer (1940)

27 January 1940

Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.

Convicted Trailer (1950)

01 August 1950

A prison warden fights to prove one of his inmates was wrongly convicted.

Lucky Night Trailer (1939)

05 May 1939

Cora, an heiress who gives it all up for the excitement of looking for a job and living on her own, meets up with unemployed and flat broke Dick.

I've Got Your Number Trailer (1934)

24 February 1934

Two telephone repairmen have many adventures and romance a pair of blondes.

Special Agent Trailer (1935)

14 September 1935

Newspaperman Bill Bradford becomes a special agent for the tax service trying to end the career of racketeer Nick Carston.

Boulder Dam Trailer (1936)

07 March 1936

Fate brings a job at Boulder Dam and romance with a saloon singer into the life of a young man on the run.

Sons of Liberty Trailer (1939)

20 May 1939

Set during the American Revolution, this colorful 2 reel short tells the story of Haym Salomon, American patriot and financier of the American Revolution.

Fog Over Frisco Trailer (1934)

02 June 1934

Val takes the assistance of a society reporter and a journalist to investigate the disappearance of her half-sister Arlene, a wealthy socialite who is involved in criminal activities.

Dr. Socrates Trailer (1935)

19 October 1935

Dr. Socrates gave up his brilliant career as surgeon in a prominent hospital because his betrothed died under his knife.

Big Hearted Herbert Trailer (1934)

06 October 1934

After cantankerous and miserly Herbert Kalness insults his daughter's fiance and prospective in-laws at a dinner party, Mrs.

Calling Philo Vance Trailer (1940)

03 February 1940

Philo is in Vienna working for the US Government to see if Archer Coe is selling aircraft designs to foreign powers.

While the Patient Slept Trailer (1935)

09 March 1935

A murder happens when greedy relatives gather to await the demise of their wealthy and very ill family patriarch.

Bright Lights Trailer (1935)

27 July 1935

Husband-and-wife vaudeville stars separate when success goes to his head.

Lady Killer Trailer (1933)

09 December 1933

An ex-gang member tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal influence after he suddenly becomes a Hollywood movie star.

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air Trailer (1937)

11 August 1937

A country bumpkin becomes a singing sensation on the radio.

The Get-Away Trailer (1941)

13 June 1941

A jailed cop befriends a mob chieftain and stages a breakout with him.

The Family Secret Trailer (1951)

21 October 1951

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

Yellow Jack Trailer (1938)

19 May 1938

A fairly accurate historical account of Walter Reed's search for the cause of "Yellow Jack" or Yellow Fever and those who risked their lives in the pursuit.

Keep Your Powder Dry Trailer (1945)

01 April 1945

A debutante, a serviceman's bride and a girl from a military family join the Women's Army Corps.

The Sun Shines Bright Trailer (1953)

02 May 1953

With the election approaching, a judge in a Southern town at the turn of the 20th century is involved variously in revealing the real identity of a young woman, reliving his Civil War memories, and preventing the lynching of an African youth.

Submarine D-1 Trailer (1937)

27 November 1937

Butch Rogers and Sock McGillis are old submarine hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer.

The Reckless Moment Trailer (1949)

09 December 1949

After discovering the dead body of her teenage daughter's lover, a housewife takes desperate measures to protect her family from scandal.

You're My Everything Trailer (1949)

22 July 1949

In 1924, stage-struck Boston blueblood Hannah Adams picks up musical star Tim O'Connor and takes him home for dinner.

The Go-Getter Trailer (1937)

22 May 1937

A Navy veteran with one leg fights to make himself a success.

Tortilla Flat Trailer (1942)

21 May 1942

Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends.

Bordertown Trailer (1935)

23 January 1935

An ambitious Mexican-American gets mixed up with the neurotic wife of his casino boss.

Castle on the Hudson Trailer (1940)

17 February 1940

A hardened crook behind bars comes up against a reform-minded warden.

Blossoms in the Dust Trailer (1941)

15 August 1941

Edna marries Texan Sam Gladney, operator of a wheat mill. They have a son, who is killed when very young.

Dark Shadows Trailer (1944)

16 December 1944

A police psychiatrist is enlisted to catch a killer.

White Cargo Trailer (1942)

12 December 1942

In Africa early in World War II, a British rubber plantation executive reminisces about his arrival in the Congo in 1910.

We're in the Money Trailer (1935)

17 August 1935

Ginger and Dixie are process servers for goofy lawyer Homer Bronson. The two friends want to quit, but they're offered a thousand dollars to serve four subpoenas in a breach of promise suit against rich C.

Invisible Stripes Trailer (1939)

30 December 1939

A gangster is unable to go straight after returning home from prison.

Gold Is Where You Find It Trailer (1938)

12 February 1938

Colonel Ferris, a wealthy farmer in northern California, is strongly opposed to hydraulic mining, a new method developed during the gold rush of the 1870's, which is flooding the area's prosperous farmlands.

Dangerous Partners Trailer (1945)

07 June 1945

A young couple's accident could make them rich, if they can evade a Nazi spy ring.

Down in San Diego Trailer (1941)

01 August 1941

A group of neighborhood teenagers discover some suspicious goings-on near a naval base in San Diego, and suspect that a foreign espionage ring is at work trying to find out military secrets.

The Beginning or the End Trailer (1947)

19 February 1947

The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.