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{{For|his second son and former actor|Mason Alan Dinehart}} |
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{{Short description|American actor (1889–1944)}} |
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| name = Alan Dinehart |
| name = Alan Dinehart |
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| image = Alan Dinehart in Big Town Girl.jpg |
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| caption = Alan Dinehart in ''[[ |
| caption = Alan Dinehart in ''[[Big Town Girl]]'' (1937) |
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| birth_name = Harold Alan Dinehart |
| birth_name = Harold Alan Dinehart |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1889|10|3}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date|1889|10|3}} |
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| birth_place = [[St. Paul, Minnesota]], U.S. |
| birth_place = [[St. Paul, Minnesota]], U.S. |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|1944|7|18|1889|10|3}} |
| death_date = {{death date and age|1944|7|18|1889|10|3}} |
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| death_place = [[Hollywood, California]], U.S. |
| death_place = [[Hollywood, California]], U.S. |
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| resting_place = [[Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale]] |
| resting_place = [[Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale]] |
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| other_names = Allan Dinehart<br />Mason Alan Dinehart |
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| occupation |
| occupation = Actor |
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| years_active = 1931–1944 |
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| spouse = Louise Dyer Dinehart |
| spouse = {{Marriage|Louise Dyer Dinehart|1912|1932|reason=div}}<br />{{Marriage|[[Mozelle Britton]]|1933}} |
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| children = |
| children = 3, including [[Mason Alan Dinehart]] |
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'''Mason Alan Dinehart Sr.''' (born '''Harold Alan Dinehart''' |
'''Mason Alan Dinehart Sr.''' (born '''Harold Alan Dinehart'''; October 3, 1889 – July 18, 1944) was an American actor, director, writer, and stage manager. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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[[File:Alan Dinehart in The First Hundred Years 05.png|thumb|left|Dinehart in ''[[The First Hundred Years (film)|The First Hundred Years]]'' (1938)]] |
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Dinehart initially studied to be a priest, but he turned to the theater instead. His first acting experience came at Missoula University in Montana. He was active in Vaudeville before moving into other areas of entertainment.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news|title=Alan Dinehart, Successful in "The Mirage," Has Not Given Up His Vaudeville Connections|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11304796/newyork_tribune/|work=New-York Tribune|date=November 14, 1920|location=New York, New York City|page=40|via = [[Newspapers.com]]| |
Dinehart initially studied to be a priest, but he turned to the theater instead. His first acting experience came at Missoula University in Montana. He was active in Vaudeville before moving into other areas of entertainment.<ref name="nyt">{{cite news|title=Alan Dinehart, Successful in "The Mirage," Has Not Given Up His Vaudeville Connections|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11304796/newyork_tribune/|work=New-York Tribune|date=November 14, 1920|location=New York, New York City|page=40|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|access-date = May 26, 2017}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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He left school to appear on stage with a [[repertory company]] and had no screen experience when he signed a contract with [[Fox Entertainment Group|Fox]] in May 1931. He became a [[character actor]] and supporting player in at least eighty-eight films between 1931 and 1944. Earlier, he appeared in more than twenty [[Broadway (theatre)|Broadway]] plays. |
He left school to appear on stage with a [[repertory company]] and had no screen experience when he signed a contract with [[Fox Entertainment Group|Fox]] in May 1931. He became a [[character actor]] and supporting player in at least eighty-eight films between 1931 and 1944. Earlier, he appeared in more than twenty [[Broadway (theatre)|Broadway]] plays. |
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Dinehart co-wrote and starred in the Broadway play ''Separate Rooms'', which opened on March 23, 1940 at the [[Maxine Elliott Theatre]] and ran for 613 performances.<ref>{{cite book | title=It's a Hit! | last=Sheward | first=David | year=1994 | publisher=Watson-Guptill Publications | isbn=0823076369 |page=54}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Dinehart's likeness was drawn in caricature by [[Alex Gard]] for [[Sardi's]], the [[New York City]] theater district restaurant. The picture is now part of the collection of the [[New York Public Library]].<ref>[http://www.nypl.org/research/manuscripts/the/thesardis.xml The New York Public Library Inventory of Sardi's Caricatures]</ref> |
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⚫ | Dinehart's likeness was drawn in caricature by [[Alex Gard]] for [[Sardi's]], the [[New York City]] theater district restaurant. The picture is now part of the collection of the [[New York Public Library]].<ref>[http://www.nypl.org/research/manuscripts/the/thesardis.xml The New York Public Library Inventory of Sardi's Caricatures], nypl.org. Accessed May 17, 2024.</ref> |
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Dinehart's second son, [[Mason Alan Dinehart]], was cast in several 1950s [[television series]], including the role of a young [[Bat Masterson]] in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]/[[Desilu Studios]] [[Western (genre)|western]], ''[[The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp]]'', starring [[Hugh O'Brian]] in the title role. |
Dinehart's second son, [[Mason Alan Dinehart]], was cast in several 1950s [[television series]], including the role of a young [[Bat Masterson]] in the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]/[[Desilu Studios]] [[Western (genre)|western]], ''[[The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp]]'', starring [[Hugh O'Brian]] in the title role. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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In 1936, Dinehart had his name legally changed to Mason Alan Dinehart. He had been baptized Harold Alan Dinehart, but his wife explained that the change would permit their son to be legally named Alan Dinehart III.<ref name="jcpt">{{cite news|title=Gets Legal Name|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11305026/jefferson_city_posttribune/|work=Jefferson City Post-Tribune|date=August 3, 1936|location=Missouri, Jefferson City|page=3|via = [[Newspapers.com]]| |
In 1936, Dinehart had his name legally changed to Mason Alan Dinehart. He had been baptized Harold Alan Dinehart, but his wife explained that the change would permit their son to be legally named Alan Dinehart III.<ref name="jcpt">{{cite news|title=Gets Legal Name|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/11305026/jefferson_city_posttribune/|work=Jefferson City Post-Tribune|date=August 3, 1936|location=Missouri, Jefferson City|page=3|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|access-date = May 27, 2017}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Dinehart |
Dinehart died of [[heart disease]] on July 18, 1944. He was 54 years old.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=Fr8DH2VBP9sC&dat=19440721&printsec=frontpage&hl=en The Gazette, Montreal], July 21, 1944, p. 3</ref> |
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==Selected filmography== |
==Selected filmography== |
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*''[[Street of Women]]'' (1932) - Lawrence 'Larry' Baldwin |
*''[[Street of Women]]'' (1932) - Lawrence 'Larry' Baldwin |
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*''[[Bachelor's Affairs]]'' (1932) - Luke Radcliff |
*''[[Bachelor's Affairs]]'' (1932) - Luke Radcliff |
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*''[[Almost Married (1932 film)|Almost Married]]'' (1932) - |
*''[[Almost Married (1932 film)|Almost Married]]'' (1932) - Inspector Slante |
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*''[[Okay, America!]]'' (1932) - Roger Jones |
*''[[Okay, America!]]'' (1932) - Roger Jones |
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*''[[Washington Merry-Go-Round (film)|Washington Merry-Go-Round]]'' (1932) - Norton |
*''[[Washington Merry-Go-Round (film)|Washington Merry-Go-Round]]'' (1932) - Norton |
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*''[[The Devil Is Driving (1932 film)|The Devil Is Driving]]'' (1932) - Jenkins |
*''[[The Devil Is Driving (1932 film)|The Devil Is Driving]]'' (1932) - Jenkins |
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*''[[Lawyer Man]]'' (1932) - Granville Bentley |
*''[[Lawyer Man]]'' (1932) - Granville Bentley |
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*''[[As the Devil Commands]]'' (1932) - Robert Waldo |
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*''[[Sweepings]]'' (1933) - Thane Pardway |
*''[[Sweepings]]'' (1933) - Thane Pardway |
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*''[[Supernatural (film)|Supernatural]]'' (1933) - Paul Bavian |
*''[[Supernatural (film)|Supernatural]]'' (1933) - Paul Bavian |
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*''The Road Is Open Again'' (1933, short subject, as [[George Washington]]) - George Washington |
*''The Road Is Open Again'' (1933, short subject, as [[George Washington]]) - George Washington |
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*''[[Dance Girl Dance]]'' (1933) - Wade 'Val' Valentine |
*''[[Dance Girl Dance]]'' (1933) - Wade 'Val' Valentine |
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*''As the Devil Commands'' (1933) - Robert Waldo |
*''[[As the Devil Commands]]'' (1933) - Robert Waldo |
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*''[[Bureau of Missing Persons]]'' (1933) - Therme Roberts |
*''[[Bureau of Missing Persons]]'' (1933) - Therme Roberts |
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*''[[Fury of the Jungle]]'' (1933) - Taggart |
*''[[Fury of the Jungle]]'' (1933) - Taggart |
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*''[[Charlie Chan at the Race Track]]'' (1936) - George Chester |
*''[[Charlie Chan at the Race Track]]'' (1936) - George Chester |
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*''[[Star for a Night (film)|Star for a Night]]'' (1936) - James Dunning |
*''[[Star for a Night (film)|Star for a Night]]'' (1936) - James Dunning |
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*''King of the Royal Mounted'' (1936) - Frank Becker |
*''[[King of the Royal Mounted (film)|King of the Royal Mounted]]'' (1936) - Frank Becker |
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*''[[Reunion (1936 film)|Reunion]]'' (1936) - Philip Crandell |
*''[[Reunion (1936 film)|Reunion]]'' (1936) - Philip Crandell |
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*''[[Born to Dance]]'' (1936) - McKay |
*''[[Born to Dance]]'' (1936) - McKay |
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*''[[Two Bright Boys]]'' (1939) - Bill Hallet |
*''[[Two Bright Boys]]'' (1939) - Bill Hallet |
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*''[[Everything Happens at Night]]'' (1939) - Fred Sherwood |
*''[[Everything Happens at Night]]'' (1939) - Fred Sherwood |
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*''[[Slightly Honorable]]'' (1939) - |
*''[[Slightly Honorable]]'' (1939) - Commissioner Joyce |
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*''[[Girl Trouble (1942 film)|Girl Trouble]]'' (1942) - Charles Barrett |
*''[[Girl Trouble (1942 film)|Girl Trouble]]'' (1942) - Charles Barrett |
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*''[[It's a Great Life (1943 film)|It's a Great Life]]'' (1943) - Collender Martin |
*''[[It's a Great Life (1943 film)|It's a Great Life]]'' (1943) - Collender Martin |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 09:51, 20 July 2024
Alan Dinehart | |
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Born | Harold Alan Dinehart October 3, 1889 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Died | July 18, 1944 Hollywood, California, U.S. | (aged 54)
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
Other names | Allan Dinehart Mason Alan Dinehart |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1931–1944 |
Spouse(s) |
Louise Dyer Dinehart
(m. 1912; div. 1932) |
Children | 3, including Mason Alan Dinehart |
Mason Alan Dinehart Sr. (born Harold Alan Dinehart; October 3, 1889 – July 18, 1944) was an American actor, director, writer, and stage manager.
Biography
[edit]Dinehart initially studied to be a priest, but he turned to the theater instead. His first acting experience came at Missoula University in Montana. He was active in Vaudeville before moving into other areas of entertainment.[1]
He left school to appear on stage with a repertory company and had no screen experience when he signed a contract with Fox in May 1931. He became a character actor and supporting player in at least eighty-eight films between 1931 and 1944. Earlier, he appeared in more than twenty Broadway plays.
Dinehart co-wrote and starred in the Broadway play Separate Rooms, which opened on March 23, 1940 at the Maxine Elliott Theatre and ran for 613 performances.[2]
Dinehart's likeness was drawn in caricature by Alex Gard for Sardi's, the New York City theater district restaurant. The picture is now part of the collection of the New York Public Library.[3]
Dinehart's second son, Mason Alan Dinehart, was cast in several 1950s television series, including the role of a young Bat Masterson in the ABC/Desilu Studios western, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, starring Hugh O'Brian in the title role.
Personal life
[edit]In 1936, Dinehart had his name legally changed to Mason Alan Dinehart. He had been baptized Harold Alan Dinehart, but his wife explained that the change would permit their son to be legally named Alan Dinehart III.[4]
Death
[edit]Dinehart died of heart disease on July 18, 1944. He was 54 years old.[5]
Selected filmography
[edit]- The Brat (1931) - MacMillan Forrester
- Wicked (1931) - Blake
- Girls About Town (1931) - Jerry Chase
- Good Sport (1931) - Rex Parker
- Disorderly Conduct (1932) - Fletcher
- Devil's Lottery (1932) - American (uncredited)
- The Trial of Vivienne Ware (1932) - Prosecutor
- Street of Women (1932) - Lawrence 'Larry' Baldwin
- Bachelor's Affairs (1932) - Luke Radcliff
- Almost Married (1932) - Inspector Slante
- Okay, America! (1932) - Roger Jones
- Washington Merry-Go-Round (1932) - Norton
- Rackety Rax (1932) - Counsellor Sultsfeldt
- The Devil Is Driving (1932) - Jenkins
- Lawyer Man (1932) - Granville Bentley
- As the Devil Commands (1932) - Robert Waldo
- Sweepings (1933) - Thane Pardway
- Supernatural (1933) - Paul Bavian
- A Study in Scarlet (1933) - Merrydew
- I Have Lived (1933) - Thomas Langley
- Her Bodyguard (1933) - Lester Cunningham
- No Marriage Ties (1933) - 'Perk' Perkins
- The Road Is Open Again (1933, short subject, as George Washington) - George Washington
- Dance Girl Dance (1933) - Wade 'Val' Valentine
- As the Devil Commands (1933) - Robert Waldo
- Bureau of Missing Persons (1933) - Therme Roberts
- Fury of the Jungle (1933) - Taggart
- The World Changes (1933) - Ogden Jarrett
- The Sin of Nora Moran (1933) - District Attorney John Grant
- Cross Country Cruise (1934) - Steve Borden
- The Crosby Case (1934) - Police Inspector Thomas
- Jimmy the Gent (1934) - Charles Wallingham
- A Very Honorable Guy (1934) - The Brain
- The Love Captive (1934) - Roger Loft
- Baby Take a Bow (1934) - Welch
- The Cat's-Paw (1934) - Mayor Ed Morgan
- Lottery Lover (1935) - Edward Arthur 'Tank' Tankersley
- $10 Raise (1935) - Fuller
- Dante's Inferno (1935) - Jonesy
- Redheads on Parade (1935) - George Magnus
- The Payoff (1935) - Marty
- Thanks a Million (1935) - Mr. Kruger
- In Old Kentucky (1935) - Slick Doherty
- Your Uncle Dudley (1935) - Charlie Post
- It Had to Happen (1936) - Rodman Dreke
- Everybody's Old Man (1936) - Frederick Gillespie
- The Country Beyond (1936) - Ray Jennings
- Human Cargo (1936) - Lionel Crocker
- Parole! (1936) - Richard Mallard
- The Crime of Dr. Forbes (1936) - Prosecuting Attorney
- Charlie Chan at the Race Track (1936) - George Chester
- Star for a Night (1936) - James Dunning
- King of the Royal Mounted (1936) - Frank Becker
- Reunion (1936) - Philip Crandell
- Born to Dance (1936) - McKay
- Woman-Wise (1937) - Richards
- Step Lively, Jeeves! (1937) - Hon. Cedric B. Cromwell
- Midnight Taxi (1937) - Philip Strickland
- This Is My Affair (1937) - Doc Keller
- Fifty Roads to Town (1937) - Jerome Kendall
- Dangerously Yours (1937) - Julien Stevens
- Danger – Love at Work (1937) - Allan Duncan
- Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) - Boland
- Big Town Girl (1937) - Larry Edwards
- Love on a Budget (1938) - Charles M. Dixon / Uncle Charlie
- The First Hundred Years (1938) - Samuel Z. Walker
- Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) - Purvis
- Up the River (1938) - Warden Clarence Willis
- Fast and Loose (1939) - Dave Hilliard
- King of the Turf (1939) - Nick Grimes
- Second Fiddle (1939) - George 'Whit' Whitney
- The House of Fear (1939) - Joseph Morton
- Hotel for Women (1939) - Stephen Gates
- Two Bright Boys (1939) - Bill Hallet
- Everything Happens at Night (1939) - Fred Sherwood
- Slightly Honorable (1939) - Commissioner Joyce
- Girl Trouble (1942) - Charles Barrett
- It's a Great Life (1943) - Collender Martin
- Fired Wife (1943) - Jerry Donohue
- Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) - Arthur Skinner
- The Heat's On (1943) - Forrest Stanton
- What a Woman! (1943) - Pat O'Shea
- The Whistler (1943) - Gorman
- Moon Over Las Vegas (1944) - Hal Blake
- Seven Days Ashore (1944) - Daniel Arland
- Johnny Doesn't Live Here Any More (1944) - Judge
- Minstrel Man (1944) - Lew Dunn
- Oh, What a Night (1944) - Detective Norris
- A Wave, a WAC and a Marine (1944) - R. J., the Producer (final film role)
References
[edit]- ^ "Alan Dinehart, Successful in "The Mirage," Has Not Given Up His Vaudeville Connections". New-York Tribune. New York, New York City. November 14, 1920. p. 40. Retrieved May 26, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sheward, David (1994). It's a Hit!. Watson-Guptill Publications. p. 54. ISBN 0823076369.
- ^ The New York Public Library Inventory of Sardi's Caricatures, nypl.org. Accessed May 17, 2024.
- ^ "Gets Legal Name". Jefferson City Post-Tribune. Missouri, Jefferson City. August 3, 1936. p. 3. Retrieved May 27, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Gazette, Montreal, July 21, 1944, p. 3
External links
[edit]- Alan Dinehart at IMDb
- Alan Dinehart at the Internet Broadway Database
- Alan Dinehart at AllMovie
- "Alan Dinehart". Find a Grave. Retrieved September 3, 2010.