
Acting
Billy McClain
Born — Died
1866-10-12 — 1950-01-19
Place of birth
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
11 titles
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William C. ("Billy") McClain (12 October 1866 – 19 January 1950) was an African-American acrobat, comedian and actor who starred in minstrel shows before World War I. He wrote, produced and directed several major stage and outdoor extravaganzas, and wrote a number of popular songs. He was influential in extending the range of minstrel shows far beyond the traditional conventions of the time, giving them appeal to much wider audiences. He toured in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. Later he promoted boxing and played several minor roles in movies. In 1931 McClain moved to Los Angeles and obtained a position with the Pasadena police department as a …
Known for
5.9After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.
Undercurrent
1946
5.5A woman returning to her island birthplace finds herself drawn to a voodoo cult.
Black Moon
1934
5.7A French doctor sentenced for treason performs brain surgery on the prison commandant's daughter.
Devil's Island
1939
6.5A loose biopic based on the life of Gilded Age tycoon "Diamond" Jim Brady.
Diamond Jim
1935
6.3When Barry Corvall discovers that his new bride is a possible enemy agent, he resigns from the diplomatic service to go undercover to route out an espionage ring planning to destroy American industrial capability.
Espionage Agent
1939
6.1Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.
Kentucky
1938
Film credits
1930s · 10 titles
5.5A woman returning to her island birthplace finds herself drawn to a voodoo cult.
Black Moon
1934
5.7A French doctor sentenced for treason performs brain surgery on the prison commandant's daughter.
Devil's Island
1939
6.5A loose biopic based on the life of Gilded Age tycoon "Diamond" Jim Brady.
Diamond Jim
1935
6.3When Barry Corvall discovers that his new bride is a possible enemy agent, he resigns from the diplomatic service to go undercover to route out an espionage ring planning to destroy American industrial capability.
Espionage Agent
1939
6.1Young lovers Jack and Sally are from families that compete to send horses to the 1938 Kentucky Derby, but during the Civil War, her family sided with the South while his sided with the North--and her Uncle Peter will have nothing to do with Jack's family.
Kentucky
1938
9.0The fate of a city hangs upon the innocence of a girl charged with murder. A young, inexperienced, but adventurous newspaper reporter is bent on clearing her name by ripping the lid off a corrupt government machine.
Name the Woman
1934
8.0A doctor searches for the cure for nagana, the sleeping sickness caused by the tsetse fly.
Nagana
1933
6.6Dimples Appleby lives with her pick-pocket grandfather in 19th century New York City. She entertains the crowds while he works his racket. A rich lady makes it possible for the girl to go legit.
Dimples
1936
5.6When Len Stoddard wins Ted Ames ranch in a poker game he sends his brother Jake along with Ted to take over the ranch. When Jake is found murdered he offers a reward for the capture of Ted who now is believed to be a member of the Black Aces gang. Ted finds the probable location of the gang's hideout and sets out to clear himself.
Black Aces
1937
7.0The gang help Scotty and his grandfather after an obnoxious lunch counter owner forces them to move their lemonade stand.
The Lucky Corner
1936
