Wallis Clark

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Characters played by Wallis Clark

William Burnette — Star Reporter (1939)

William Burnette is the district attorney and Barbara's father. John has faith in him and throws the full weight of his newspaper behind him while hoping to track down his own father's killer. His position connects the investigation to the effort to bring the case to justice.

Judge — Penny Serenade (1941)

The Judge hears Roger's plea after Roger loses his newspaper and can no longer meet the income requirement to adopt the baby. Roger tells him that he considers the child his own and asks to keep her. The Judge awards custody, allowing Roger and Julie to raise their daughter.

Henry W. Philpot (uncredited) — Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)

Local resident or extra.

Judge Moore — Murder by Invitation (1941)

Judge Moore is the judge involved in the relatives' effort to have Cassie declared unable to manage her finances. That attempt fails, leaving Garson responsible for handling the petition and setting in motion his decision to summon Bob and Nora to the estate.

Reach — Champagne for Breakfast (1935)

A businessman who intends to develop the Morton sisters' avocado farm into a racetrack. Initially skeptical of Bob's claims about Osborne's fraud, he ultimately takes the evidence at face value and purchases the farm after the criminals are apprehended.

Postmaster General — Double Harness (1933)

The Postmaster General is a government official and a good friend of Colonel Sam Colby. Joan invites him to dinner because she hopes his presence may help John obtain a government contract for the struggling shipping company. His role connects Joan's family relationships with her effort to advance John's business.

Dr. Elton (uncredited) — The Casino Murder Case (1935)

Physician attending to patients or injuries.

Judge — Crime Doctor (1943)

Presiding official who sentences Ordway with clemency.

Dr. Veith — Luxury Liner (1933)

A ship's doctor assigned to the Germania, Veith resents having to sail because he would rather remain at home with his family. He is friends with Baron von Luden and comments that nurse Morgan seems isolated. When his old friend Dr. Bernhard desperately needs passage, Veith arranges for Bernhard to take his place.

Dr. Lorenz — My Pal, the King (1932)

Dr. Lorenz is the tutor of the young King Charles V and is kidnapped alongside him by Count DeMar and the Dowager Queen. In the dungeon, the count suggests that Lorenz kill Charles and then take his own life. Tom Reed later rescues Lorenz and the king from the fortress.

Mr. Rodney — Big Business (1937)

Local figure, interacts with family during business dealings.

Career Overview

Wallis Clark has 116 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Crime Doctor Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Uncertain Glory, Star Reporter, I Promise to Pay. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
116
Birth Date
1882-03-01
Birth Place
Essex, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7963129), public domain (CC0).