Charles Cane (actor)

Charles Cane
Born
Charles Radford Cannefax Jr.

(1899-04-18)April 18, 1899
Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 1973(1973-11-30) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Forever Cemetery
Other namesCharlie Cannefax
OccupationActor
Years active1924–1961

Charles Radford Cannefax Jr.[1] (April 18, 1899 – November 30, 1973)[2] billed initially as Charlie Cannefex but known from the mid-1930s on as Charles Cane,[3] was an American character actor, singer and vaudeville performer. He was perhaps best known for his role in the film Bells of Capistrano.[4][3] He was the younger brother of billiard champion Bob Cannefax.[5]

Early life and career

Born in Springfield, Missouri, Cannefax was the son of Martha (née Chambers, later Mrs. E. H. McEwen[6][7]) and Charles Radford Cannefax.[1] Following his parents' divorce in 1907, he was raised by his mother in St. Louis.[8] There, he attended the Marquette School, where, in 1914, he received an award for his work as a catcher in the Post-Dispatch Public School Baseball League.[9]

Around 1920, Cannefax - who would later be dubbed a "tasty baritone"[6] - moved to New York to further his musical education and hone his skills as a vocalist.[10][11] Following his 1924 Broadway debut in the revue Artists and Models, he continued working in vaudeville for over a decade, about half that time - September 1926 to February 1932 - devoted to his partnership with veteran performer Gracie Deagon, billed as Deagon & Cannefax.[12][13] Prior to that, he had worked briefly with Florence Fair,[14] and before that, Peggy Fears.[15]

Following his years with Deagon, Cannefax worked in vaudeville primarily as an M.C., most notably throughout the summer of 1933, when, as the "madcap master of monkey business", he co-hosted Long Branch, New Jersey's annual Walkathon Dance Marathon.[16][17][18]

On April 7, 1934, the Long Branch Daily Record reported that, in addition to providing pre-screening live entertainment at Long Branch's Paramount Theatre (and serving as M.C. both before and after), Cannefax would be appearing onscreen in that evening's short subject, Come to Dinner, Vitaphone's much-touted Dinner at Eight parody, in which an uncredited assortment of lesser-known talent stands in for Dinner's all-star cast.[19] For his part, Cannefax—as Dr. Wayne Talcum—requires but three letters tweaked to send up Edmund Lowe's Dr. Talbot.[20][21]

In the winter of 1941, following a near seven-year absence from stage or screen,[a] the actor, now named Charles Cane, made his official stage debut as part of the touring company of William Saroyan's The Time of Your Life, a well-received performance that also served to jump-start Cane's screen acting career.[23][24][25] It also may have sparked a friendship between Cane and his Time co-star 'Bill' Bendix,[b] as he appeared in at least six subsequent Bendix films, most notably in the injury-riddled 1944 filming of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape.[27][28] The others include Don Juan Quilligan (1944),[29] as well as Duffy's Tavern (1944), The Dark Corner (1946), Kill the Umpire (1950), and Dangerous Mission (1954).[30][31] During World War II, he participated in USO shows, alongside performers such as Albert Dekker, Adele Mara, Frank Mitchell, and Joe DeRita.[32][33]

Personal life and death

Cane was married at least once.[34]

Cane was a prominent member of both the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals and Hollywood's American Legion Post 43.[35][36]

Cane died November 30, 1973, at age 74,[2] at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, where he had been brought after suffering an apparent stroke.[37] Eight days later, his remains were interred at Hollywood Memorial Park.[38][37]

Selected filmography

Notes

  1. ^ The sole exceptions being his alleged bits in two considerably more obscure short subjects, Dublin in Brass (1935) and 1940's Sucker List (regarding each of which, as of August 2025, IMDb appears to be the only cited source), as well as his once-reported-and-never-again-referenced addition to the cast of an unspecified weekly radio show on WOR, hosted by the young Benny Rubin.[22]
  2. ^ Bendix portrayed officer Krupp to Cane's McCarthy, the longshoreman.[26]

References

  1. ^ a b "California, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940–1947", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QGFW-T5WB : Fri Apr 04 01:39:47 UTC 2025), Entry for Charles Radford Cannefax and Stuart Stewart, 15 Feb 1942.
  2. ^ a b Benjamin, Ruth (2006). Who Sang What on Broadway, 1866–1996. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Company. p. 117. ISBN 0-7864-2189-4. "1417. Charles Cannefax (Apr. 18, 1899— Nov. 30, 1973) B: Missouri. Artists and Models of 1924 (Astor > Casino, revue, Oct. 15, 1924): Artists and Models/W: Sam Coslow, Clifford Grey, M: Sigmund Romberg — Who's the Lucky Fellow?/ W: ?, M: J. Fred Coots."
  3. ^ a b Regan, Kid (August 26, 1942). "Kid Regan's Column". The St. Louis Star and Times. p. . "Movie publicists tout another St. Louisan. Charles Cannefax, brother of the late Bob, former champion of the billiards world, has been clicking with his singing character roles in screen epics like 'Big Street,' 'My Favorite Blond,' 'Bells of Capistrano' and others on the silver sheet as Charles Cane."
  4. ^ a b "REPUB. 'CAPISTRANO' IN THE SUCCESSFUL AUTRY GROOVE: Grey Production Will Please Fans". The Hollywood Reporter. September 14, 1942. p. 3. ProQuest 2297908019. Virginia Grey brings a charming and competent presence to her role of the owner of the struggling rodeo. [...] Lucien Littlefield and Claire DuBrey are her devoted employees, and there is an especially vital job of the straw boss by Charlie Cane for a standout.
  5. ^ Gillette, Don Carle (November 15, 1924). "Musical Comedy". The Billboard. p. 22. "Charles Cannefax, of Artists and Models of 1924, is a brother of Bob Cannefax, the billiard champion." See also:
  6. ^ a b Regan, Kid (July 24, 1935). "Round the Town with Regan". The St. Louis Star and Times. p. 1. "Mrs. E. H. McEwen, former social worker in this district, mother of the late Bob Cannefax, former billiard champ, and Charles Cannefax, a tasty baritone who served with 'Artists and Models,' 'No, No, Nanette,' and other musical shows, is in the city visiting friends"
  7. ^ "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800–1991", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6DLQ-BN4X : Sun Mar 10 08:11:55 UTC 2024), Entry for Edward H McEwen and Martha M Chambers, 2 Jan 1911.
  8. ^ "Divorced People Marry". Springfield Leader and Press. February 27, 1917. p. . "Charles R. Cannefax, whose wife secured a divorce in five minutes Monday, yesterday married Mrs. H. Swingler, who was divorced in record breaking time a week ago, and last night they went to St. Louis to live. [...] Monday Mrs. Cannefax did the same thing and she likewise obtained her freedom in double quick time. [...] Cannefax was a brakeman for -the Frisco but severed his connection with the road several days ago. He and his new wife will make their home in St. Louis, accompanied by Mrs. Swingler's children."
  9. ^ "GOLD MEDALS ARE PRESENTED TO THE MARQUETTE TEAM; George S. Johns Addresses Victors in Post-Dispatch Public School Ball League.; PLAYERS CONGRATULATED; Boys Are Advised to Display Skill, Endurance, Will and Team Work in Life Career". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. June 6, 1914. p. 2. "The gold medals offered by the Post-Dispatch to the winning team in the Post-Dispatch Public School Baseball League were presented to ten of the victorious players of the Marquette School, Friday afternoon, by George S. Johns of the Post-Dispatch [...] The medals were then presented to the following players: John Brockschmitt, pitcher; Charles Cannefax, catcher; Emil Schmitt, first base;"
  10. ^ "Society News". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. August 28, 1921. p. 26. "Charles C. Cannefar[sic], Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. McEwen of North Kingshighway, who has been studying vocal music in New York, and visiting his brother in Washington, D. C., is expected home this week."
  11. ^ "Social Items". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. January 24, 1922. p. 15. "Charles R. Cannefax, son of Mrs. E. H. McEwen of 830 North King's highway, departed Sunday for New York, where he will take a post-graduate course in voice."
  12. ^ B.B. (October 1, 1926). "Vaudeville Personalities". The Vaudeville News and New York Star. p. 18. "GRACIE DEAGON has a new associate. He is Charley Cannefax, brother of Bob Cannefax, the billiard champion. The act, which had a break-in last week, is being booked by Chas. Morrison, of the Ray Hodgdon office."
  13. ^ "Two Big Shows in One". The Hazleton Plain Speaker. February 25, 1932. p. 4. "Grace Deagon & Chas. Cannefad [sic] direct from the talkies"
  14. ^ "Added to Cast". New York Daily News. July 14, 1925. p. 24. "Florence Fair, Charles Cannefax and Clifford O'Rourke have been added to 'Greenwich Village Scandals,' music for which has been written by Alfred Goodman, Maurie Rubens and J. Fred Coots."
  15. ^ "Vaudeville Personalities". The Vaudeville News. July 31, 1924. p. 9. "HARRY MILLER and PEGGY FEAR are readying a new act furnished by Eugene Conrad with scenery by Mabel Buell. Charles Cannefax has been engaged as their leading man."
  16. ^ "Here Again: Starting Thursday June 15th". Asbury Park Press. June 14, 1933. p. 4. "Repeating Monmouth County's Original International Championship. WALKATHON DANCE MARATHON – Bigger and Better Than Last Year. FEATURING: EDDIE GILMARTIN, Renowned Master of Ceremonies; CHARLIE CANNEFAX, The Madcap Master of Monkey Business."
  17. ^ "52 COUPLES START WALKATHON DANCE; Couples Introduced To Fans At Opening Of Marathon Here ". The Long Branch Daily Record. June 16, 1933. p. 12. "Dancers from all over the country started in one of the hardest Walkathon dance marathons ever held in the east at the Recreation Pier last night. At 9:30 each couple made their way to the dance floor and danced as Eddie Gilmartin and Charlie Cannefax introduced couples to fans."
  18. ^ "The Original Treadmill Walkathon". Asbury Park Press. August 25, 1933. p. 5. "THE THRILLING DRAMA OF ENDURANCE NOW GOING ON 1656 HOURS, 69 DAYS. 'UNCLE JIM' HARKINS, 'CHARLIE' CANNEFAX, TEX SWAN URGING THEM ON."
  19. ^ "Charlie Cannefax Plays at Paramount; Comedian Appearing at Local Theater, In Person, On Screen". Long Branch Daily Record. p. 4. "Charlie Cannefax, the star who entertained so lavishly on the Long Branch Pier all last summer, is playing a vaudeville engagement at the Paramount today and tomorrow. [...] He also serves as master of ceremonies for the remainder of the show. Cannefax is also seen in the same show on the screen in 'Come To Dinner,' a burlesque Vitaphone playlet on 'Dinner At Eight.' Amazing doubles appear in this new film. For Beery, Barrymore, Dressler, Billie Burke, and Harlow; and Cannefax [is] seen as the double for Edmund Lowe."
  20. ^ Kelley, Andrew R. (February 20, 1934). "Gable as Reporter: Adventures on Bus Trip Offer Exciting Fun and Adventure in 'It Happened One Night' Who Burlesques Who". Washington Times. p. 6. "For those who enjoyed "Come to Dinner" and might be interested in knowing who was burlesquing who, I append this casting: Jean Harlow—Played by Leda Lee. Marie -Played by Flavia Arcaro. Lionel Barrymore -Played by Herschel Mayall. John Barrymore – Played by John Bohn. Wallace Beery-Played by Curtis Karpe. Billie Burke -Played by Ninon Bunyoa. Madge Evans Played by Margot Stevenson. Edmund Lowe Played by Charles Cannefax."
  21. ^ Rutigliano, Jake (2019). Come to Dinner (1934). DailyMotion.
  22. ^ "Burly Briefs". The Billboard. September 26, 1936. p. 31. "Charlie Cane now on the air over WOR every Sunday evening with Benny Rubin on the Feenamint program."
  23. ^ Soanes, Wood (March 14, 1935). "Saroyan Play Draws Well At Opening; 'Time of Your Life' Presents Characters Of S.F. Saloon". Oakland Tribune. p. 35. "Of the supporting players, I liked Arthur Junnicutt character blended of Lightnin' Bill Jones and any W. C. Fields monologue; Ann Brady, who gave the play a terrific first act boost with a laughing scene; Leo Chalzel, an outspoken bartender who was interesting despite his over-acting; John Farrell, an old vaudeville performer who did a hilarious drunk; and Charles Cane, whose philosophic stevedore was excellent, and William Bendix, an unhappy cop."
  24. ^ Scofield, Ronald D. (April 10, 1941). "Time Of Your Life Has Two Strong Scenes, No Pattern". The Sacramento Bee. p. 11. "McCarthy, a burly, educated longshoreman and pal of Krupp, is another excellent, colorful and credible bit, as played by Charles Cane."
  25. ^ "Cane Is Selected for 'New York Story'". Lansing State Journal. August 10, 1941. p. 16. "Charles Cane, New York stage actor, most recently with Eddie Dowling in 'The Time of Your Life,' is the choice of director Mervyn Le Roy and producer Sam Marks for the police inspector in 'The New York Story,' at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He has never appeared before on the screen. Case joins Edward G. Robinson, Edward Arnold."
  26. ^ "The Time of Your Life". San Francisco Examiner. March 21, 1941. p. 16. "Grover Burgess of the Vice Squad, representing Vice in person, leers in from the left on Saroyan's Good People, currently booked for disorderly conduct at the Curran.... That's bartender Leo Chalzel, just to the right, and Pinball Addict Ross Bagdasarian below him.... Cop Bill Bendix is arguing with Longshoreman Charlie Cane;"
  27. ^ "Stage Stars Cast in Leading Roles of 'The Hairy Ape". Casper Star Tribune. February 20, 1945. p. 5. "Bendix, who plays the title role in the film now being shown at the Rialto theater, starred in the Broadway production of Saroyan's 'Time of Your Life' [...] Charlie Cane was in the cast of 'Time of Your Life' and worked with Mr. Bendix in New York. He plays with Bendix again as rival in the stokehole in 'The Hairy Ape.'"
  28. ^ "Many Injured in Fight Scene During Making of Albee Film". The Brooklyn Citizen. October 6, 1944. p. 10. "Most serious of the many injuries happened to William Bendix, male lead in the Eugene O'Neill drama. During the fight, which takes place in a cafe in Lisbon, Bendix takes a swing at Charles Cane. One time, during rehearsal, he landed too realistically on Cane's chin. Cane went down and out. Not really hurt but knocked out cold. Bendix, on the other hand, came away with a badly sprained right thumb with the ligaments torn from the bone. He was able to return to the set with a taped hand after X-rays."
  29. ^ "JOAN BLONDELL". Los Angeles Daily News. July 6, 1945. p. 25. "Blondell defends William Bendix, who is threatened with arrest for bigamy by Charles Cane, John Russell and B. S. Pulley in 'Don Juan Quilligan,' United Artists"
  30. ^ "Charles Pine Filmography". American Film Indstitute.
  31. ^ "William Bendix Filmography". American Film Institute.
  32. ^ "19 Given Tasks by Victory Committee". Hollywood Citizen-News. February 3, 1943. p. 2. "Albert Dekker, Marian Martin, Mary Walker, Vicki Campbell and Charles Cane will entertain at the Los Angeles Naval Armory."
  33. ^ "Actress to Tour With USO Unit". Hollywood Citizen-News. February 11, 1943. p. 10. "At San Pedro tonight, Joe De Rita, Benny Burt, Charles Cane, Penny Parker, Adele Mara, Doris Burness, and Frank Mitchell will appear on a USO show."
  34. ^ "United States, Census, 1950", FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6XGC-89VM : Wed Mar 20 14:48:46 UTC 2024), Entry for Charles R Cannefax and Martha McEwen, 1 April 1950.
  35. ^ "Labor Chief Is President of Motion Picture Alliance". Los Angeles Mirror. January 2, 1953. p. 34. "Other newly elected officers include: Charles Coburn, 1st vice president; Cedric Gibbons, 2nd vice-president; Mabel Walker Willebrant, 3rd vice-president; Ward Bond, secretary; Kane Richmond, treasurer, and Charles Cane, assistant treasurer."
  36. ^ "Barbour to Take Over Hollywood Legion Post". Los Angeles Evening Citizen News. July 9, 1953. p. 20. "Six Hollywood Legionnaires elected to the post's executive committee included: Dr. Donald C. Collins, Dick Bonner, J. E. (Ed) Johnson, Maurice Weene, Charles Cane and Rex Burnett."
  37. ^ a b "Funeral Services Held for Actor Charles Cane". The Valley Times. December 9, 1973. p. 20-A. "Born Charles R. Cannejax Jr.. 11 Springfield, Mo., Mr. Cane played on the stage in New York before coming to Hollywood, Mr. Cane leaves no known survivors. His brother Robert Cannefax was a former world champion three-cushion billiard player. Services were conducted jointly by the Masonic Lodge and Hollywood Post 43, American Legion."
  38. ^ "Charles R. Cannefax Memorial information". Hollywood Forever.
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  41. ^ Masters Dorothy (November 25, 1943). "Adlrich in Dutch Over Murder Case". New York Daily News. p. C14.
  42. ^ "Many Injured in Fight Scene During Making of Albee Film". The Brooklyn Citizen. October 6, 1944. p. 10. "The bitter waterfront saloon brawl In Jules Levey's production, 'The Hairy Ape,' now showing at the RKO Albee Theatre, developed with such realism during filming of the picture that the services of several doctors were needed. Most serious of the many injuries happened to William Bendix, male lead in the Eugene O'Neill drama. During the fight, which takes place in a cafe in Lisbon, Bendix takes a swing at Charles Cane. One time, during rehearsal, he landed too realistically on Cane's chin. Cane went down and out, not really hurt but knocked out cold. Bendix, on the other hand, came away with a badly sprained right thumb with the ligaments torn from the bone. He was able to return to the set with a taped hand after X-rays."
  43. ^ "'QUILLIGAN' HILARIOUS FARCE: LeBaron-Tuttle Duo Score; Bendix Great". The Hollywood Reporter. June 6, 1945. p. 3. ProQuest 2320707436. Joan Blondell, John Russell, B. S. Pully and Charles Cane as one set of in-laws are just fine, to say nothing of Mary Treen and Helen Freeman as the other family tie.
  44. ^ "Goldwyn Signs Cane". The Hollywood Reporter. June 13, 1945. p. 5. ProQuest 2320386202. Samuel Goldwyn has engaged Charles Cane for the role of a reporter in 'The Kid From Brooklyn,' Technicolor comedy starring Danny Kaye.
  45. ^ "'DEAD RECKONING' SURE HIT; 'MACOMBER' MISSES BULLSEYE: Bogart And Scott Red-Hot Star Team". The Hollywood Reporter. January 17, 1947. p. 3. ProQuest 2338155284. The supporting cast is distinguished by several highlights, chiefly those delivered by Morris Carnovsky as the gambler, Marvin Miller as the hood who is his muscle man, and Wallace Ford terrific as an ex-safe cracker. William Prince appears briefly as the missing buddy, and Charlie Cane is excellent as a police lieutenant.
  46. ^ "The Shadow Stage: 'The Guilt of Janet Ames'". Photoplay. May 1947. p. 14. "GUILT OF JANET AMES, THE—Columbia: Janet Ames, Rosalind Russell; Smithfield Cobb, Melvyn Douglas; Sammy Weaver, Sid Caesar; Katie, Betsy Blair; Susie Pierson, Nina Foch; Walker, Charles Cane; Carter, Harry Von Zell; Junior, Bruce Harper; Nelson, Arthur Space; Joe Burton, Richard Benedict; Danny, Frank Orth; Sidney, Ray Walker; Emmy Merino, Doreen McCann; Frank Merino, Hugh Beaumont; Police Sergeant, Thomas Jackson; Surgeon, Edwin Cooper; Susie's Father, Emory Parnell."
  47. ^ a b c d Silver, Alain (1992). Film Noir : An Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style. Woodstock, N.Y. : Overlook Press. pp. 29, . ISBN 0-87951-479-5.
  48. ^ "'FIGHTING' SLICK BUDGETER: Latest Film Best Of 'Palooka' Series". The Hollywood Reporter. January 22, 1948. p. 3. ProQuest 2320422501. Patricia Dane shows a svelte figure and there is good work by Wally Vernon, Charles Kane [sic] and Frank Hyers.
  49. ^ [ "Guide for Film Fans: Fighting Mad"]. The Sutton and Cheam Advertiser. December 16, 1948. p. 2. "[L]atest of the Joe Palooka series of boxing epics […] is up to the standard of its predecessors, which is not saying a lot but does at least imply diverting entertainment of a vigorous sort. […] The film is a genial blend of comedy, romance and fisticuffs and should please all but the most fastidious. Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood, Elyse Knox and Charles Cane do all possible with their parts."
  50. ^ "'Bandit' Actionful Race Bookie Yarn: "THE BLONDE BANDIT" (Republic)". The Hollywood Reporter. January 4, 1950. p. 14. ProQuest 2339693670. [I]t is Gerald Mohr who is most outstanding as the tough gambler, a nice chap at heart and willing to make any sacrifice for the girl he loves. Larry J. Blake and Charles Cane are good as the corrupt police officers and the members of the supporting cast are all adequate.
  51. ^ "'WARDEN' FAIR CRIME STORY: Action Lacking In Prison Life Drama". The Hollywood Reporter. October 14, 1949. p. 3. ProQuest 2322751206. Harlan Wade makes much of his interesting part of the convicted man, and Charles Cane, Reginald Sheffield, Harry Antrim and Frank Richards do good work in support.
  52. ^ Brog (October 11, 1950). "Film Reviews: Southside 1–1000". Variety. pp. 8, 20. ProQuest 1286085626. Cast is adequate. The two stars are excellent, and first-rate support comes from George Tobias, Barry Kelley, Morris Ankrum, Robert Osterloh and Charles Cane.
  53. ^ a b Eisner, Joel (1959). Television Comedy Series : An Episode Guide to 153 TV Sitcoms in Syndication. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland. pp. 6, 7. ISBN 0-89950-088-9. "The Politician GS: Joan Shawlee, Selena Walters, Charles Cane, John Shoemaker. Lou runs for office, but causes trouble when he gives a speech in the park. [...] Amnesia GS: Kathrine Sheldon, Charles Cane, Joel Mulhall. Bud tries to break up Lou's marriage to his lovelorn pen pal by making him think he has amnesia.
  54. ^ (June 21, 2016). "The Abbott and Costello Show Season 1 Episode 16 The Politician". YouTube.
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  56. ^ "Cane Argentine Bound". The Hollywood Reporter. March 29, 1950. p. 6. ProQuest 2322738122. Charles Cane, character actor, planes out tomorrow for Buenos Aires to play a leading role in 'Native Son,' from the novel and stage play by Richard Wright, being filmed by the Argentine Sono Film company. Cane is one of five Hollywood personalities chosen by Sono for the film.
  57. ^ "TV Film Reviews: Miracle in the Night". The Hollywood Reporter. August 17, 1953. p. 10. ProQuest 2338399830. Miss Harding turn[s] in an outstanding job, appearing first as her charming self to introduce the story, then enacting the role of an elderly, flint-hearted dowager who worships an invaluable jewel, largest and rarest of its kind in the world. [...] But she firmly departs, wearing her gem, hails a cab, and quickly makes the cabbie, warmly played by Charles Cane, her mentor and escort for the rest of the evening.
  58. ^ Luban, Milton (December 8, 1954). "TV Review: Medic ('The Wild Intruder')". The Hollywood Reporter. p. 14. ProQuest 2322742259. Miss Miles turns in a superb portrayal, demonstrating anew that she is a remarkably talented actress. Allen was outstanding as the young groom-to-be, with James Logan as the operating surgeon. Sam Gilman as the legless ex-surgeon, and Charles Cain as Miss Miles' father, all excellent.
  59. ^ "Tuesday June 28". TV Guide – Chicago. June 25, 1955. p. A-30. "'An Argument with Death.' A hired killer accidentally shoots himself while on the way to carry out an 'assignment.' He's helped by the homesteader he was supposed to murder. Set in the Old West. Cast: Charlie – Kenneth Tobey; Nancy – Sally Brophy; Johnny – Rudy Lee; Spud – John Dennis; Cates – Charlie Cane; Dr. Billings – Arthur Space."
  60. ^ "A Day of Fury (1956) – Credits". American Film Institute.
  61. ^ "Friday, June 22". The Philadelphia Inquirer. June 17, 1956. p. TV-7.
  62. ^ "Avenges a Policeman". St. Joseph News-Press. June 7, 1958. p. 8. "David Janssen stars as Richard Diamond. Regis Toomey is seen in his regular role as Lt. McGough. Charlie Cane portrays Kevin Anders, Jess Kirkpatrick is Ray, Bob Gist plays Joe Quincy and Chris Alcaide and Saul Gorss are the two thugs." See also:
    • "Thursday Program Listings". Washington Evening Star. p. TV-24. "9-Richard Diamond. Mystery. Diamond investigates a murder on his own when a policeman friend is slain while patrolling his beat. David Janssen, Charlie Cane."
    • "June 12 Program Listings". Lancaster Sunday News TV Week. p. 27. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective (Mystery): When a policeman is killed while patrolling his beat, Diamond decides to investigate the case, on his own time. David Janssen, Charlie Cane and Chris Alcaide."
    • "Talent Showsheet and Script Report – June 9 – June 15: Thursday June 12". Ross Reports on Television. June 9, 1958. p. B. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective CBS 8pm: with regulars & Charlie Cane, Jess Kirkpatrick, Bob Gist, Chris Alcaide, Saul Gorss, Peggy Maley, Kipp Hamilton, Grant Richards, Clegg Hoyt; (SW&SD)".
    • "Today's Television Schedule". Brooklyn Eagle. April 17, 1963. p. 17. "8:30 P.M. […] 5 – CALL MR. D.: "One Foot In the Grave." David Jansen, Charlie Cane"
    • "Tuesday (Afternoon-Evening), July 13, 1965". TV Guide. July 10, 1965. p. A-49. "Call Mr. D (Mystery): A policeman friend of Diamond's is murdered while patrolling his beat. David Janssen. Kevin Anders: Charlie Cane. Ray: Jess Kirkpatrick."
  63. ^ "Acting". The Modesto Bee. November 20, 1960. p. G-6. "When Ed Mallory play acts the role of an interne for a proposed television series, and Elaine Stritch takes to a stretcher for the cause, they are intercepted by a real policeman (Charles Cane) in Eileen And The Interne on My Sister Eileen Wednesday at 9 PM on CBS-TV."
  64. ^ "Newsman Digs for Slayer of Fellow Scribe". The Morning Union. December 4, 1960. p. D1. "Several eye-witnesses to the slaying of a veteran reporter by mobster Eugene Jarech (Joe Mantell) successively meet with disaster. Newsman Scott Norris (Rex Reason) digs for the story [...] The Charleston Club's aged doorman, Harry Taylor (Charles Cane) confides to Norris that he had witnessed the killing but then dies of a heart attack before he can make a statement to police."
  65. ^ "Reviews for Showmen: The Stranger Wore a Gun". Kine Weekly. March 16, 1961. p. 10. ProQuest 2859070192. Case becomes a dealer in a saloon run by Kelly Barnum, an unscrupulous Irishman, and discovers that Kelly and his cronies, Tray Het and Rebe Larkin, have been using the Donovan ranch as a hideout for stolen cattle. The rogues were responsible for Bill's death and they frame Case for Jud's murder, but finally get there just desserts. [...] Picture keeps no aces up its sleeves, but romance, comedy and villainy nevertheless alternate in circumstances that promote morally sound and lively 'horse opera.' James Davis does a workmanlike job as Case, Merry Anders pleases as Sharon, Mark Allen is a forthright Dex, and Charles Case displays a sense of humor as the crafty Kelly. The staging is more than adequate, the photography cannot be faulted, and no words are wasted.

Further reading

  • Mason, Arthur (June 1937). "Radio Ramblings: Concerning celebrities of the air, and their comings and goings in broadcastland". Radio Stars. p. 16. "Long before Gracie Allen had begun her career as an amusingly silly girl of vaudeville, another of vaudeville's comical girls had the same character established as one of the standard vaudeville attractions. Gracie Deagon was her name and often she is pointed out as the example that Gracie Allen followed in framing her own style of comedy. Miss Deagon stayed in vaudeville and did not get around to trying radio until recently [...] She auditioned for a large midwestern station and was condemned as an imitator of Gracie Allen—and Gracie Allen had probably imitated the Deagon character in the first place."
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