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name: "Harry C. Bradley"
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born: "15 April 1869"
died: "18 October 1947"
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average_fi1m_score: 82
average_over: 6
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# Harry C. Bradley

Actor. Born 15 April 1869 in San Francisco, California, USA. Died 18 October 1947.

## Details

- **Born:** 15 April 1869, San Francisco, California, USA
- **Died:** 18 October 1947
- **Also known as:** Harry Bradley Cockrill, Harry Bradley, Harry S. Bradley, Harry Charles Bradley Cockrill
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 80 (5), 1940s 90 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 85 to 84 across 3 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 5, Romance 5, Drama 2, Crime 1
- **Screen time:** 10 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $7m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_C._Bradley_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18638524, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0103249/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/948509

## Biography

Harry C. Bradley (born Harry Charles Bradley Cockrill) was an American actor. Born in San Francisco, he died in Hollywood in 1947. His screen career, almost entirely in uncredited roles, ran from 1930 to 1946.

Before films, Bradley had a long stage career, including a notable run as Father Whelan in the original Broadway production of *Abie's Irish Rose*. He appeared in more than 200 films, among them *It Happened One Night* (1934), *Mr. Deeds Goes to Town* (1936), *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939) and *His Girl Friday* (1940).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, catalog.afi.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *His Girl Friday* (1940), Fi1m 90, as Insurance Doctor (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/his-girl-friday.md)
- *A Star Is Born* (1937), Fi1m 78, as Niles' Assistant (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-star-is-born-1937.md)
- *Libeled Lady* (1936), Fi1m 77, as Justice of Peace (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/libeled-lady.md)
- *It Happened One Night* (1934), Fi1m 88, as Henderson (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/it-happened-one-night.md)
- *Lady for a Day* (1933), Fi1m 78, as Hotel Mail Clerk Lloyd (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/lady-for-a-day.md)
- *The Smiling Lieutenant* (1931), Fi1m 78, as Count Von Holden (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-smiling-lieutenant.md)

## Complete filmography (119)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Riding High* (1950), as Howard's Bookkeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)
- *Belle of the Yukon* (1944), as Saloon Patron with Hat (uncredited)
- *Make Your Own Bed* (1944), as Mr. Brookin
- *Mr. Skeffington* (1944), as Rector (uncredited)
- *Princess O'Rourke* (1943), as Matilda's Husband (uncredited)
- *Top Man* (1943), as Teacher
- *Family Troubles* (1943), as Mr. Jones
- *The Payoff* (1942), as Dr. Steele (as Harry Bradley)
- *Get Hep to Love* (1942), as Music Judge
- *Busses Roar* (1942), as Mr. Henry Dipper
- *Frisco Lil* (1942), Actor
- *Blondie Goes to College* (1942), as Professor
- *New York Town* (1941), as Spectator (uncredited)
- *They Dare Not Love* (1941), as Prof. Keller
- *The Black Cat* (1941), as Coroner (uncredited)
- *The Monster and the Girl* (1941), as Rev. Russell (uncredited)
- *Golden Hoofs* (1941), as Critt
- *The Invisible Woman* (1940), as Want-Ad Clerk (uncredited)
- *Behind the News* (1940), as Justice of the Peace
- *One Night in the Tropics* (1940), as Mr. Moore's Doctor (uncredited)
- *The Ape* (1940), as Quinn
- *Spring Parade* (1940), as Mandate
- *Stranger on the Third Floor* (1940), as Court Clerk (uncredited)
- *Those Were the Days!* (1940), as Conductor
- *Queen of the Mob* (1940), as Lawyer
- *Edison, the Man* (1940), as Preacher
- *The Doctor Takes a Wife* (1940), as Dapper Salesman (uncredited)
- *Road to Singapore* (1940), as Secretary (uncredited)
- *Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe* (1940), as Keedish
- *Danger On Wheels* (1940), as Jones
- *His Girl Friday* (1940), as Insurance Doctor (uncredited) — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/his-girl-friday.md)
- *City of Chance* (1940), as Gambling House Patron
- *The Roaring Twenties* (1939), as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939), as Arthur Kim (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-smith-goes-to-washington.md)
- *Our Leading Citizen* (1939), as Director
- *When Tomorrow Comes* (1939), as Reverend Mr. Morris (uncredited)
- *I Stole a Million* (1939), as Sexton (uncredited)
- *The Chump Takes a Bump* (1939), as Mr. Davidson
- *The Kid From Texas* (1939), as Appleby - on Telephone (voice)
- *East Side of Heaven* (1939), as James Travers (uncredited)
- *Let Us Live* (1939), as Hijacked Motorist (uncredited)
- *Panama Patrol* (1939), as Clerk
- *The Lady Objects* (1938), as Prof. Fenner
- *A Criminal Is Born* (1938), as Druggist (uncredited)
- *The Jury's Secret* (1938), as Jury Foreman
- *Trouble at Midnight* (1937), as Doctor
- *Ever Since Eve* (1937), as Purity League Manager (uncredited)
- *New Faces of 1937* (1937), as Moody's Secretary
- *Riding on Air* (1937), as Mayor
- *Let Them Live* (1937), as Train Conductor
- *A Star Is Born* (1937), as Niles' Assistant (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/a-star-is-born-1937.md)
- *Gold Diggers of 1937* (1936), as Dr. Henry
- *The Accusing Finger* (1936), as Senator
- *Come and Get It* (1936), as Thomas Gubbins (uncredited)
- *The Public Pays* (1936), as Grocer (uncredited)
- *Libeled Lady* (1936), as Justice of Peace (uncredited) — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/libeled-lady.md)
- *Wedding Present* (1936), Actor
- *Murder with Pictures* (1936), as Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)
- *Wives Never Know* (1936), as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- *The Gorgeous Hussy* (1936), as President's Secretary (uncredited)
- *Yours for the Asking* (1936), as Art Dealer (uncredited)
- *Rhythm on the Range* (1936), as Minister
- *Three of a Kind* (1936), as Mr. Fash
- *Florida Special* (1936), as Conductor (uncredited)
- *Mr. Deeds Goes to Town* (1936), as Anderson (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-deeds-goes-to-town.md)
- *The Country Doctor* (1936), as Clergyman (uncredited)
- *Don’t Get Personal* (1936), as Foreman (Uncredited)
- *Dancing Feet* (1936), as Hotel Assistant Manager
- *White Lies* (1935), as Davis (uncredited)
- *Stars Over Broadway* (1935), as Man in Church
- *Personal Maid's Secret* (1935), as Candlesticks Salesman
- *Rendezvous* (1935), as Cashier (uncredited)
- *Way Down East* (1935), as Mr. Peabody
- *I Live My Life* (1935), as Museum Curator (Uncredited)
- *Diamond Jim* (1935), as Brady's Secretary
- *China Seas* (1935), as Ship Passenger (uncredited)
- *Woman Wanted* (1935), as Third Juror Talking to Mike (uncredited)
- *Front Page Woman* (1935), as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- *Stranded* (1935), as Train Conductor (uncredited)
- *Private Worlds* (1935), as Johnson's Father
- *Baby Face Harrington* (1935), as Bank Cashier (uncredited)
- *A Night at the Ritz* (1935), as Dining Banker (uncredited)
- *Caravan* (1934), as Priest (Uncredited)
- *Broadway Bill* (1934), as Morgan's Bookkeeper (uncredited)
- *Cheating Cheaters* (1934), as Hanley (uncredited)
- *Our Daily Bread* (1934), as Professor (uncredited)
- *Among the Missing* (1934), as Alvin Abbott
- *The Human Side* (1934), as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- *Beyond the Law* (1934), as Professor Bennett
- *The Merry Frinks* (1934), as Dr. Shinliver
- *Hell Bent for Love* (1934), as Professor
- *Change of Heart* (1934), as Graduation Speaker (uncredited)
- *Sadie McKee* (1934), as Dr. Taylor (uncredited)
- *The Last Gentleman* (1934), as Prof. Schumaker
- *The Line-Up* (1934), as Mr. Hamilton (uncredited)
- *City Limits* (1934), as Dr. Stafford
- *House of Mystery* (1934), as Horatio Potter
- *Heat Lightning* (1934), as 'Popsy'
- *It Happened One Night* (1934), as Henderson (uncredited) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/it-happened-one-night.md)
- *As the Earth Turns* (1934), as Elder
- *Cross Country Cruise* (1934), as First Dodd's Salesman (Uncredited)
- *Convention City* (1933), as Graham
- *Lady Killer* (1933), as Man with Purse (uncredited)
- *Lone Cowboy* (1933), as First Station Agent (uncredited)
- *Bureau of Missing Persons* (1933), as Mr. Newberry (uncredited)
- *Lady for a Day* (1933), as Hotel Mail Clerk Lloyd (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/lady-for-a-day.md)
- *The Stranger's Return* (1933), as Minor Role
- *The Working Man* (1933), as Reeves Company Board Member (uncredited)
- *Central Airport* (1933), as Doctor (uncredited)
- *Girl Missing* (1933), as Station Master (Uncredited)
- *Mystery of the Wax Museum* (1933), as Reporter (Uncredited)
- *Ladies They Talk About* (1933), as Attendee at Revival Meeting (uncredited)
- *Parachute Jumper* (1933), as Man in Society for Prohibition Enforcement Office (uncredited)
- *If I Had a Million* (1932), as Uniformed Bank Guard (uncredited)
- *70,000 Witnesses* (1932), as Train Conductor (uncredited)
- *American Madness* (1932), as Sampson (uncredited)
- *The Dark Horse* (1932), as Blue Ribbon Man
- *Beauty Parlor* (1932), as Henry Mason
- *The Smiling Lieutenant* (1931), as Count Von Holden (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/the-smiling-lieutenant.md)

## Gallery

- ![Harry C. Bradley](https://film.one/media/person/405163/gallery-8e6f467c38b0.jpg) Harry C. Bradley — Nast, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/Harry_C_Bradley%2C_stage_actor_%28SAYRE_15361%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Harry C. Bradley, stage actor Subjects: actors, plays (1903)](https://film.one/media/person/405163/gallery-78fd7a4c1bda.jpg) Harry C. Bradley, stage actor Subjects: actors, plays (1903) — Nast, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/Harry_C_Bradley%2C_stage_actor_%28SAYRE_15094%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Bartlett Springs, stage actor Subjects: actors (1904)](https://film.one/media/person/405163/gallery-d382483760d6.jpg) Bartlett Springs, stage actor Subjects: actors (1904) — Burton M. Hodson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/24/Bartlett_Springs%2C_stage_actor_%28SAYRE_1097%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Harry C. Bradley](https://film.one/media/person/405163/gallery-54d35c12ea37.jpg) Harry C. Bradley — Image via TMDB

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