Arthur Lake

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Characters played by Arthur Lake

Dagwood — Blondie (1938)

Shortened name for the bumbling husband, central to early film installments.

Elevator Boy — Topper (1937)

Hotel staff member operating elevators for guests.

Harold — On With the Show! (1929)

Leading male actor in the theater troupe. Participates in musical numbers and a fox hunting scene where he falls off his horse and blacks out. He is mesmerized by the Phantom Sweetheart and ultimately marries her on stage during the finale.

Bill — Tanned Legs (1929)

Peggy's boyfriend. They share the only healthy relationship in the family. He witnesses Janet sneaking into Darrow's room but misinterprets her intentions. Overwhelmed by the family's chaotic behavior, he initially leaves Peggy but reconciles with her by the film's conclusion.

Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — Blondie Has Servant Trouble (1940)

Clumsy, well-meaning husband and office worker prone to comedic mishaps.

Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — Blondie's Lucky Day (1946)

Well-meaning but clumsy architect whose constant misunderstandings drive the comedic plots.

Pete — 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)

Initially works as a photographer capturing images of locals for major magazines. Later joins Alex's crew, taking on the role of ship's cook during the sponge diving operations.

Bobby Barnes — Girl o' My Dreams (1934)

Another of Larry's friends who shares the group's frustration with his swollen head. He actively participates in the scheme to rig the college contest and humble Larry, later helping to support the team.

Flash Fisher — There Goes My Heart (1938)

Bill’s pal at the newspaper who becomes an unwitting link between the newsroom and Cyrus W. Butterfield. When Gramps calls the paper to locate Joan, Flash reveals that Bill has taken her to the island cabin, enabling Gramps and his staff to arrive before Bill returns.

Sanford "Sandy" Elliott — The Big Show-Off (1945)

Sandy is a nightclub pianist who is deeply in love with June Mayfield, though she initially ignores him and prefers Wally Porter. After discovering June's enthusiasm for professional wrestling, he becomes involved in Joe's plan to win her attention. Joe's secret is that Sandy is also the masked wrestler known as "The Devil."

Dagwood " Dag " Bumstead — Blondie Takes a Vacation (1939)

Well-meaning but clumsy architect and husband, often caught in comedic workplace and domestic mishaps.

Dagwood Bumstead — Blondie Meets the Boss (1939)

Standard spelling variant of the main male lead, often featured in workplace plots.

Career Overview

Arthur Lake has 90 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Blondie with 28 titles. Signature works include Blondie Goes to College, Blondie, Tanned Legs. 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
90
Birth Date
1905-04-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
Corbin, Kentucky, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q462769), public domain (CC0).