Edgar Dearing

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Characters played by Edgar Dearing

Bill (uncredited) — After the Thin Man (1936)

Local resident or associate.

Policeman at Hotel (uncredited) — Blondie (1938)

Law enforcement officer maintaining order.

Speakeasy Bartender (uncredited) — Horse Feathers (1932)

Drink server at the illicit college hangout.

Policeman (uncredited) — Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

Cameo role maintaining order or appearing in street scenes.

Policeman — Edison, the Man (1940)

An unnamed police officer appearing briefly in Edison, the Man.

Constable Balk (uncredited) — Eskimo (1933)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable who accompanies Sergeant Hunt to track down Mala. He survives a blizzard, pursues Kripik across the ice, and ultimately acknowledges the traders' crimes, allowing Kripik to escape.

Randolph Dike — Raiders of Tomahawk Creek (1950)

A former Indian agent responsible for murders and robberies who frames Steve to conceal his crimes.

Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) — On the Front Page (1926)

A traffic officer who pursues Young Hornby through Los Angeles. He endures being pelted with female clothing, gets rear-ended by the speeding car, rides in the back seat, and later chases the fleeing butler and Young Hornby before departing.

Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited) — Up Goes Maisie (1946)

Traffic officer directing vehicles

Motorcycle Officer Corrigan — The Gracie Allen Murder Case (1939)

Traffic or patrol officer responding to incidents.

Motorcycle Policeman (Uncredited) — Maisie Was a Lady (1941)

Traffic officer who stops and arrests Maisie for using Bob's car.

Jim Simmons — Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite (1939)

A San Francisco policeman who follows Steve McBride and Gahagan after their suspicious arrival while pursuing Denver Eddie. He initially believes they may be criminals, but Steve persuades him that they are operating undercover. His involvement places local law enforcement around the final capture operation.

Career Overview

Edgar Dearing has 186 screen credits in a career dating back to 1926. Their work spans 18 cinematic universes — most prominently The Durango Kid Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Eskimo, Raiders of Tomahawk Creek, A Quiet Fourth. 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
186
Birth Date
1893-05-03
Birth Place
Ceres, California, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 18 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q5337205), public domain (CC0).