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Ned Sparks is a Actor Canadien born on 18 november 1883 at Guelph (Canada)

Ned Sparks

Ned Sparks
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Birth name Edward Arthur Sparkman
Nationality Canada
Birth 18 november 1883 at Guelph (Canada)
Death 3 april 1957 (at 73 years) at Victorville (USA)

Ned Sparks (November 19, 1883 – April 3, 1957) was a Canadian-born character actor of the American stage and screen. Sparks was known for his deadpan expression and deep, gravelly voice.

Best films

Lady for a Day (1933)
(Actor)
The Devil's Holiday (1930)
(Actor)

Usually with

Max Rée
Max Rée
(5 films)
Tom Kennedy
Tom Kennedy
(7 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Ned Sparks (62 films)

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Actor

Magic Town
Magic Town (1947)
, 1h43
Directed by William A. Wellman
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors James Stewart, Jane Wyman, Kent Smith, Ned Sparks, Wallace Ford, Ann Doran
Roles Ike
Rating64% 3.2000453.2000453.2000453.2000453.200045
Lawrence "Rip" Smith (James Stewart) is a former basketball player and ex-military who now runs a company that perform polls and consumer surveys. Lately he has started obsessing about being able to find a perfect mathematical "miracle" formula to perform the perfect survey, and compete for real with his rival companies. Because he lacks funds, he is far behind his number one rival George Stringer.
Stage Door Canteen, 2h12
Directed by Frank Borzage
Origin USA
Genres War, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Politique, Musical films, Political films
Actors Cheryl Walker, Lon McCallister, Tallulah Bankhead, Kenny Baker, Margaret Early, Ralph Bellamy
Roles Ned Sparks
Rating62% 3.1485953.1485953.1485953.1485953.148595
The storyline of the film follows several women who volunteer for the Canteen and who must adhere to strict rules of conduct, the most important of which is that while their job is to provide friendly companionship to and be dance partners for the (often nervous) men who are soon to be sent into combat, no romantic fraternization is allowed. One volunteer who confesses to only becoming involved in the Canteen in order to be discovered by one of the Hollywood stars in attendance, ultimately finds herself falling in love with one of the soldiers.
For Beauty's Sake, 1h1
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Ned Sparks, Marjorie Weaver, Joan Davis, Pierre Watkin, Richard Lane, Lotus Long
Roles Jonathan B. Sweet
Rating70% 3.5187853.5187853.5187853.5187853.518785
The Star Maker, 1h34
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, Hal Walker
Origin USA
Genres Biography, Comedy, Musical
Actors Bing Crosby, Ned Sparks, Laura Hope Crews, Janet Waldo, Thurston Hall, Clara Blandick
Roles 'Speed' King
Rating60% 3.046063.046063.046063.046063.04606
Larry Earl est un compositeur ambitieux mais fauché; sa femme Mary persuade un directeur de théâtre de le laisser monter un spectacle avec des enfants. Mais une nouvelle loi interdit aux enfants de travailler après 10H du soir.
One in a Million, 1h35
Directed by Sidney Lanfield
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Musical films, Children's films
Actors Adolphe Menjou, Jean Hersholt, Ned Sparks, Don Ameche, Arline Judge, Bess Flowers
Roles Danny Simpson
Rating60% 3.0017553.0017553.0017553.0017553.001755
American showman Thadeus Spencer (Adolphe Menjou) is stuck without money in the Swiss Alps with his wife (Arline Judge), a girls' band, a comedy trio (The Ritz Brothers) and a recent harmonica-playing discovery (Borrah Minevitch) when the group learns that the Grand Palace Hotel in Ardetz, where they were to perform, has burned down. Upon seeing Greta Muller (Sonja Henie), an innkeeper's daughter, ice-skate, Spencer has a vision of her performing with a skating ballet that will make him millions. Spencer arranges for her to skate in a tryout performance at a St. Moritz casino for which he will get paid 950 francs.
This Way Please, 1h13
Directed by Robert Florey
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Buddy Rogers, Betty Grable, Ned Sparks, Marian Driscoll Jordan, Porter Hall, Lee Bowman
Roles Inky Wells
Rating60% 3.046463.046463.046463.046463.04646
Betty Grable plays young Jane Morrow, who applies for the job of a theater usherette, and encounters her matinée idol. After he takes a liking to her, he arranges for her to audition in front of an audience. Jane is a hit, making her idol less favorable. Jane soon finds herself engaged to another man, so a battle of romantic wits ensues.
Wake Up and Live, 1h31
Directed by Sidney Lanfield
Origin USA
Genres Musical
Themes Musical films
Actors Ben Bernie, Walter Winchell, Alice Faye, Patsy Kelly, Ned Sparks, Jack Haley
Roles Steve Cluskey
Rating66% 3.323733.323733.323733.323733.32373
The Bride Walks Out, 1h21
Directed by Leigh Jason
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romance
Actors Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Raymond, Robert Young, Ned Sparks, Helen Broderick, Willie Best
Roles Paul Dodson
Rating57% 2.851962.851962.851962.851962.85196
Carolyn Martin has expensive tastes despite husband Michael not earning much money. They split up and she is wooed by a millionaire.
George White's 1935 Scandals, 1h24
Directed by James Tinling, Harry Lachman
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Alice Faye, James Dunn, Cliff Edwards, Arline Judge, Lyda Roberti, Ned Sparks
Roles Elmer
Rating58% 2.907062.907062.907062.907062.90706
The film centers on real-life stage and screen producer George White as he gathers acts for his new Broadway revue. At the top of his list is blonde Alice Faye. Also appearing in the film was James Dunn and Cliff Edwards.
Sweet Music, 1h40
Directed by Alfred E. Green
Origin USA
Genres Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Rudy Vallée, Ann Dvorak, Ned Sparks, Helen Morgan, Robert Armstrong, Allen Jenkins
Roles 'Ten Percent' Nelson
Rating59% 2.957092.957092.957092.957092.95709
Imitation of Life, 1h51
Directed by John M. Stahl
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Melodrama, Romance
Actors Claudette Colbert, Warren William, Rochelle Hudson, Ned Sparks, Louise Beavers, Fredi Washington
Roles Elmer Smith
Rating74% 3.744573.744573.744573.744573.74457
White widow Bea Pullman (Claudette Colbert) and her daughter Jessie (Juanita Quigley as a toddler, Marilyn Knowlden as an eight-year-old) take in black housekeeper Delilah Johnson (Louise Beavers) and her daughter Peola (Sebie Hendricks), whose fair complexion reveals her mixed-race ancestry. Bea exchanges room and board for work, although struggling to make ends meet. Delilah and Peola quickly become like family to Jessie and Bea. They particularly enjoy Delilah's pancakes, made from a special family recipe. Five years later, Jessie and Peola prove to be challenging children to raise: Jessie is demanding, not particularly studious, relying instead on her charm. She is the first person to call Peola "black" in a hurtful way, making it clear that their childhood idyll is doomed. Peola does not tell her classmates at school that she is "colored" and is humiliated when her mother shows up one day, revealing her secret.
Marie Galante, 1h28
Directed by Henry King
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Spencer Tracy, Ketti Gallian, Ned Sparks, Leslie Fenton, Helen Morgan, Sig Ruman
Roles Plosser
Rating56% 2.8042052.8042052.8042052.8042052.804205
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