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Duke York is a Actor and Stunts American born on 17 october 1908 at Danby (USA)

Duke York

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Birth name Charles Everest Sinsabaugh
Nationality USA
Birth 17 october 1908 at Danby (USA)
Death 24 january 1952 (at 43 years) at Hollywood (USA)

Duke York (October 17, 1908 – January 24, 1952) was an American film actor and stuntman. Born in Danby, New York, York was born Charles Everest Sinsabaugh. He appeared in nearly 160 films between 1932 and 1952.

Biography

Duke York a tall actor at 7'0 in his private life however, was quite unlucky in love. He married in the 1930s to a movie stunt woman, Frances Miles, but the union was ended by divorce in 1941. Several years later, York was dating a Beverly Hills brunette named Catherine Moench. They planned to marry, but she called it off, saying that he was "quite jealous and had misunderstood various actions" of hers in the past. York eventually admitted to Moench that he was wrong, and wanted to get back together, but she didn't want to.

Usually with

Moe Howard
Moe Howard
(10 films)
Larry Fine
Larry Fine
(10 films)
Ted Mapes
Ted Mapes
(3 films)
Hugh McCollum
Hugh McCollum
(7 films)
Edmund F. Cobb
Edmund F. Cobb
(4 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Duke York (41 films)

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For Crimin' Out Loud
For Crimin' Out Loud (1956)

Directed by Jules White
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Emil Sitka, Duke York, Ralph Dunn
Rating69% 3.4794453.4794453.4794453.4794453.479445
The Stooges work for Miracle Detective Agency, and are hired by a middle-aged millionaire named John Goodrich (Emil Sitka) to track down some racketeers who have threatened his life. Upon arrival at Old Man Goodrich's mansion, the boys are quickly seduced by a beautiful blonde (Christine McIntyre) who puts a dose of poison in Shemp's drink. Moe and Larry revive Shemp and a spectacular chase ensues, culminating in a lights-out fight, with the Stooges coming out on top.
Of Cash and Hash
Of Cash and Hash (1955)

Directed by Jules White
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Vernon Dent, Christine McIntyre, Kenneth MacDonald
Rating68% 3.4313153.4313153.4313153.4313153.431315
The Stooges are mistaken for three armored car thieves after getting caught in crossfire. Captain Mullin (Vernon Dent) gives the boys a lie detector test, but finds no reason to hold them. He releases them, and they return to work at their restaurant, the Elite Café. Friend Gladys Harmon (Christine McIntyre) stops by the restaurant just as one of the real armored car bandits flees the scene. They then chase the bandit to a spooky old mansion where they and their hideous hatchet man, Angel (Duke York), are hiding. When the mob abducts Gladys, the Stooges come to her rescue and retrieve the stolen money.
Confidence Girl
Confidence Girl (1952)
, 1h21
Directed by Andrew L. Stone
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Actors Tom Conway, Hillary Brooke, Jack Kruschen, Walter Kingsford, John Gallaudet, Aline Towne
Roles Nightclub Accomplice with Binoculars
Rating59% 2.9978752.9978752.9978752.9978752.997875
This script must be run from the command line
Carbine Williams
Carbine Williams (1952)
, 1h32
Directed by Richard Thorpe
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Crime
Themes Mafia films, Prison films, Gangster films
Actors James Stewart, John Smith, Jean Hagen, Wendell Corey, Carl Benton Reid, Paul Stewart
Rating68% 3.445463.445463.445463.445463.44546
The film follows the life of David Marshall Williams (James Stewart), who was a member of the Winchester team that invented the semi-automatic M1 Carbine used in World War II. Williams was found distilling illegal moonshine, and was held responsible for the death of a federal officer during a raid on his still. He was sentenced to thirty years hard labor. He cycled through the prison system, until a firm, but compassionate warden, H.T. Peoples (Wendell Corey), allowed him to work in a prison tool shop. There, he invented the gas system for his famous rifle. Williams was released from prison in 1929 and worked with Winchester Firearms on development of the M1 Carbine.
My Favorite Spy
My Favorite Spy (1951)
, 1h33
Directed by Norman Z. McLeod
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Comedy thriller, Action, Spy
Themes Films set in Africa, Spy films
Actors Bob Hope, Hedy Lamarr, Francis L. Sullivan, Arnold Moss, John Archer, Luis van Rooten
Rating64% 3.2455053.2455053.2455053.2455053.245505
A comedian poses as an international spy to recover mysterious microfilm.
Winchester '73
Winchester '73 (1950)
, 1h32
Directed by Anthony Mann
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Western
Actors James Stewart, Shelley Winters, Rock Hudson, Stephen McNally, Dan Duryea, Millard Mitchell
Roles Man (uncredited)
Rating75% 3.7971253.7971253.7971253.7971253.797125
In 1876, Lin McAdam (James Stewart) and friend 'High-Spade' Frankie Wilson (Millard Mitchell) pursue outlaw 'Dutch Henry' Brown (Stephen McNally) into Dodge City, Kansas. They arrive just in time to see a man forcing a saloon-hall girl named Lola (Shelley Winters) onto the stage leaving town. Once the man reveals himself to be Sheriff Wyatt Earp (Will Geer) Lin backs down. Earp informs the two men that firearms are not allowed in town and they must check them in with Earp's brother Virgil. Lin and Dutch Henry see each other in the saloon, but are unable to fight due to the presence of Earp. Lin enters a shooting competition, contending against Dutch Henry among others, that is held on the Fourth of July. They end up the two finalists for a prized one-of-one-thousand perfect Winchester rifle. Lin wins by betting that he can shoot through a stamp placed over the hole of round piece from an Indian necklace and then doing it. Dutch Henry claims that he is leaving town, but then goes to Lin's boarding house room and jumps Lin when he enters and steals the prize. He and his two cohorts leave town with Lin and High-Spade in hot pursuit.
Fortunes of Captain Blood
Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950)
, 1h31
Directed by Gordon Douglas
Origin USA
Genres Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Pirate films
Actors Louis Hayward, Patricia Medina, George Macready, Curt Bois, Dona Drake, Lowell Gilmore
Rating57% 2.857862.857862.857862.857862.85786
The film follows the standard story about Captain Blood. An Irishman banished for his treatment on a wounded rebel during the Monmouth Rebellion, Dr. Peter Blood has become a feared buccaneer on the high seas. King Charles II of Spain (Curt Bois) thus calls upon the Marquis de Riconete to capture the evasive Captain Blood and end his attacks upon Spanish ships. Blood is safe until he docks to resupply his crew; while his men are out they are betrayed by their supplier, the slave trader George Fairfax. Once captured, the pirates are tortured by the Marquis to find Blood's whereabouts.
The Gunfighter
The Gunfighter (1950)
, 1h25
Directed by Henry King
Origin USA
Genres Western
Actors Gregory Peck, Helen Westcott, Millard Mitchell, Jean Parker, Karl Malden, Verna Felton
Roles Pete's Pal (uncredited)
Rating76% 3.8455553.8455553.8455553.8455553.845555
A young, reckless cowboy named Eddie (Richard Jaeckel) deliberately provokes an argument with the notorious gunfighter Jimmy Ringo (Gregory Peck). Ringo is widely known as the fastest draw in the West, making him the perpetual target of every young gunslinger eager to become famous as "the man who shot Ringo". When Eddie ignores Ringo's warnings and draws his weapon, Ringo has no choice but to kill him. Eddie's three brothers pursue Ringo as he leaves town, seeking revenge, but Ringo ambushes them, takes their guns, and drives off their horses, leaving them to walk back to town.
Stampede
Stampede (1949)
, 1h16
Directed by Lesley Selander
Origin USA
Genres Action, Western
Actors Rod Cameron, Gale Storm, John Mack Brown, Donald Curtis, John Miljan, Jonathan Hale
Roles Maxie
Rating60% 3.00133.00133.00133.00133.0013
The plot revolves around two brothers: Mike McCall (Rod Cameron), and Tim McCall (Don Castle). The brothers own a large ranch in Arizona and sell some of their surplus grazing land to some settlers. When the settlers arrive they find the land bone dry because the McCall brothers have dammed the river and control all the water.
Who Done It?
Who Done It? (1949)

Directed by Edward Bernds
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Crime
Themes Buddy films
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Emil Sitka, Christine McIntyre, Ralph Dunn
Rating78% 3.9226153.9226153.9226153.9226153.922615
The Stooges are private eyes at the Alert Detective Agency who are called upon by the wealthy Mr. Goodrich (Emil Sitka). Goodrich reports that the Phantom Gang, of which his own niece (Christine McIntyre) is a member, has been murdering socialites, with Goodrich as their next target. By the time the Stooges arrive, Goodrich is out cold and locked away, with the butler (Charles Knight) (also a member of the Phantom Gang) greeting the trio. Goodrich's niece flirts with Shemp, ultimately trying to poison him. Finally, a towering goon named Nikko (Duke York) chases the Stooges from room to room. After Shemp knocks Nikko cold, he literally bumps into an unconscious Goodrich, who spills the Phantom Gang's plot. A fight then ensues with the lights out, and the Stooges ultimately get the baddies.
Shivering Sherlocks
Shivering Sherlocks (1948)

Directed by Del Lord
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Buddy films
Actors Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Shemp Howard, Vernon Dent, Christine McIntyre, Kenneth MacDonald
Rating70% 3.5362053.5362053.5362053.5362053.536205
The Stooges are mistaken for three armored car thieves. Captain Mullins (Vernon Dent) gives the boys a lie detector test, but finds no reason to hold them. The Stooges and Captain Mullins lie the lie detector test. He releases them, under protective custody, to Gladys Harmon (Christine McIntyre), owner of the Elite Café, who gives them an alibi. They try to return the favor by working at the Café, but have trouble with this.