David Bruce

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Characters played by David Bruce

Joe Hanson — Prejudice (1949)

A Scandinavian-American Protestant who moves to Springville with his wife, Beth, and son, Joey, and becomes production manager at the Baker company. Though he claims not to be prejudiced, he fears Al Green may outshine him and suggests the company may not be comfortable with a Jewish employee, contributing to Al's transfer. After recognizing his own insecurity and prejudice, Joe asks for Al to be reinstated.

Arnold King — Cannibal Attack (1954)

Character in Devil Goddess, part of the Kirundi adventure team.

Cleve Blunt — Salome, Where She Danced (1945)

Cleve Blunt is an ex-Confederate soldier and the leader of the desperados who rob Anna Marie's first Western show. After the stolen money is recovered, he develops a romantic interest in her and accompanies her journey westward, becoming a personal link between her traveling performances and her new life in the United States.

Jeffrey Westcott — Susie Steps Out (1946)

Jeffrey is a popular singer represented by Mr. Starr's advertising agency and is attracted to Clara, who works there as a secretary. He goes to a nightclub with Starr, realizes that Susie is underage, and takes her home. He does not know that Susie is Clara's sister, and Clara mistakenly accuses him of improper behavior.

Latham — Can't Help Singing (1944)

Latham is a lieutenant in the U.S. cavalry and Caroline's beau at the beginning of the story. Senator Frost disapproves of their relationship and arranges for Latham to be posted to guard gold shipments from Carstairs's California mines. His posting separates him from Caroline while she travels west and eventually falls in love with Johnny.

Maj. Bolton — Pygmy Island (1950)

Military officer in Pygmy Island, coordinates with Jim on island operations.

Robert 'Bob' Duval — Calling Dr. Death (1943)

Patient or associate of Dr. Mark Steel, involved in hypnosis cases.

Paul Myron — The Smiling Ghost (1941)

Elinor's second former fiancé, paralyzed and confined to an iron lung after a car crash. He claims to have witnessed the ghost and is ultimately revealed as the true Smiling Ghost killer.

Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice) — The Mummy's Ghost (1944)

Voiceover broadcasting news or updates to the public.

Gerald Tyler — Christmas Holiday (1944)

Gerald Tyler is one of the jurors at Robert Manette's murder trial. After the jury reaches its decision, the verdict is polled and Gerald confirms that the jury finds Robert guilty. His brief but explicit role helps establish the outcome of the case that forms a major part of Abigail's story.

Larry O'Ryan — Gung Ho! (1943)

Volunteer marine and half-brother of Kurt Richter. Despite their personal battles, he joins the special unit, undergoes training, and participates in the Guadalcanal commando raid alongside his brother.

Balt — River's End (1940)

Balt is named as one of Talbot's associates, alongside Crandall, when Talbot worries that the supposed Mountie may have learned something incriminating from his dying prisoner. The plot summary provides no further actions or specific relationship for Balt, but identifies him as connected to Talbot's circle during the investigation into Cass's murder.

Career Overview

David Bruce has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Jungle Jim Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Prejudice, Susie Steps Out, Cannibal Attack. 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
56
Birth Date
1916-01-06
Birth Place
Kankakee, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3703117), public domain (CC0).