James Craig

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Characters played by James Craig

"Honest" Harry Kritzer — While the City Sleeps (1956)

"Honest" Harry Kritzer heads Kyne Inc.'s television division and competes for Walter Kyne's new Executive Director position. He is having a secret affair with Walter's wife, Dorothy, who acts as his confidante and persuades her husband on his behalf. Kritzer initially wins the promotion through the threat of blackmail, but the affair is exposed and he is later removed from the position.

Maj. Clay Clayburn — Drums in the Deep South (1951)

A Confederate field artillery major and one of Will Denning’s closest friends since their West Point days, Clay is known for surviving dangerous missions. He leads the effort to place guns atop Devil’s Mountain and uses them to attack Union trains and a naval gun. He loves Kathy, his friend Braxton’s wife, and stays with her as she dies.

Osceola — Naked In The Sun (1957)

Osceola is the Seminole leader whose homeland and people face pressure from white settlers, slave catchers, and federal forces. When Wilson raids Seminole territory and captures Chechotah, Osceola's wife, he rallies his people and builds alliances with escaped enslaved Black people who found refuge among the Seminoles, leading resistance into open conflict.

Ep Clark — Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)

A powerful local businessman who controls the mayor and sheriff and uses his gang to rob westbound pioneers and drive rival traders out of business. He is tied to the defective ammunition that killed Devlin's brother and becomes Devlin's enemy; their final fight ends with Clark's death.

Mark — Kitty Foyle (1940)

Poor doctor (Dr. Mark Eisen) who attends to Kitty when she fakes fainting at her workplace. He playfully blackmails her into a first date. Kitty reconnects with him years later while dealing with her pregnancy and heartbreak. Kitty ultimately decides to marry him, choosing a stable and promising life over her past romance.

Handy Clem — Taming of the West (1939)

A handy and clever cowboy, skilled in fixing things and finding practical solutions to problems.

Delwyn 'Sonny' Johnson — The Strip (1951)

A powerful Los Angeles mobster involved in gambling rackets, Sonny hires Stanley to make book after Stanley loses his car and drums in an accident. He dates Jane after Stanley introduces them, then tries to remove Stanley from the picture with a lucrative job offer in Phoenix. When Stanley threatens him, Sonny has him beaten; Jane later confronts Sonny, and he is accidentally shot during their struggle.

Party Guest (uncredited) — The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt (1939)

Attendee at the masquerade party.

(uncredited) — Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)

Unnamed background extra.

Lloyd Richland aka Rich Williams — Gentle Annie (1944)

A U.S. Marshal who enters town in disguise to discover the truth about the train robbery. He is taken in by the Goss family and keeps watch on Sheriff Tatum while also looking after Mary, a stranded woman staying with the family.

Steve Canfield — She Went to the Races (1945)

A race horse owner who becomes romantically involved with Dr. Ann Wotters after she persuades him to share a hotel suite. He owns Mr. McGillicudy, the horse his colleagues bet on, and later faces a love triangle with Hilda Spotts. He ultimately saves the scientists with a bet and reunites with Ann.

Tom Sabin — Four Fast Guns (1960)

Tom Sabin is a wanted outlaw who rides into Purgatory, a town controlled by Hoag. He befriends Dipper and draws the interest of Hoag's wife, Mary. After defeating two hired gunmen, he refuses to face the third, Johnny Naco, because they are brothers and Tom once took the blame for Johnny's crime. When Johnny forces a final draw, Tom shoots him, then leaves town.

Career Overview

James Craig has 79 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Dr. Kildare Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Naked In The Sun, Drums in the Deep South, Phantasmatapes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
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Gender
male
Known Credits
79
Birth Date
1912-02-04
Birth Place
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1680220), public domain (CC0).