Biography
From Wikipedia Richard Talmadge (Sylvester Alphonse Metz, Camburg, Germany, December 3, 1892 – January 25, 1981) was a German-born American actor, stuntman and film director. Alberta Vaughn and Richard Talmadge share a cigar in The Live Wire (1935) When he arrived in Hollywood in 1910, he began his career as a stuntman for Douglas Fairbanks, before becoming an actor himself. His films include American Manners, Dancing Dynamite, Speed Madness, and the Pirate Treasure series. He was the lead in The Cavalier (1928), film released by Tiffany Pictures with only a music and sound effects soundtrack. He never got rid of his German accent, so with the advent of the talkies, he started working behind the cameras - as assistant director, stunt coordinator and director. His later work included How the West Was Won, The Greatest Story Ever Told and Casino Royale. He was also the stepfather of legendary polo player Sue Sally Hale.
Movies & TV Shows
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Hitler's Madman (1943)
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Step on It (1936) — Larry Evans
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Pirate Treasure (1934) — Dick Moreland
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Never Too Late (1935) — Det. Dick Manning
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Redhead from Manhattan (1943) — Fisherman
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Let's Go (1923) — Barry Macklin
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The Live Wire (1935) — 2nd Mate Dick Nelson
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On Your Guard (1933) — The Frisco Kid
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The Speed Reporter (1936) — Dick Lawrence
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Get That Girl (1932) — Dick Bartlett
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Laughing at Danger (1924) — Alan Remington
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The Fighting Pilot (1935) — Hal Foster
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The Isle of Hope (1925) — Robert MacKay
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Black Eagle (1948) — Mort
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Now or Never (1935) — Dick Rainey / Norman Gray
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Speed King (1923) — Jimmy Martin / King Charles
- Yankee Don (1931) — Dick Carsey
- The Mysterious Stranger (1925) — Paul Lesage
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Speed Madness (1932) — Bob Stuart
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The Blue Streak (1926) — Richard Manley
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Lucky Legs (1942) — Sam
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The Cavalier (1928) — El Caballero
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Danger Ahead (1923) — Bruce Randall
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The Fighting Demon (1925) — John Drake
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The Better Man (1926) — Lord Hugh Wainwright
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In Fast Company (1924) — Perry Whitman Jr.
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Tearing Through (1925) — Richard Jones
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On Time (1924) — Harry Willis
- Ethel's Roof Party (1914)
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Youth and Adventure (1925) — Reggie Dillingham
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American Manners (1924) — Roy Thomas
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The Night Patrol (1926) — Tom Collins
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The Broadway Gallant (1926) — Monty Barnes
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The Prince of Pep (1925) — Dr. James Leland
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Thru the Flames (1923) — Dan Merrill
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Watch Him Step (1922) — Dick Underwood
- The Poor Millionaire — Sidney Thomas/Putt Magee