Adolph Faylauer was an American actor who is best known for The Dream Melody, Casablanca, and North by Northwest. He was born on November 16, 1882, in Toledo, Ohio, and passed away on January 11, 1961, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Adolph Faylauer, originally named Adolph Fehlauer, led a life dedicated to acting. Details about his family are scarce, but he became a gold card holder of the Screen Actors Guild, which reflects his long-standing involvement in the film industry. He was known for taking on various roles, often as an uncredited actor.
Death and Legacy
Adolph Faylauer died from a heart attack on January 11, 1961, while he was in a drugstore. His contributions to film dating back to the silent era left a mark, even though many of his roles were uncredited. Despite this, he is remembered for his appearances in several classic films throughout his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Heartbeat | 1946-05-01 | Ball Guest (uncredited) |
| Casablanca | 1943-01-15 | Gambler at Rick’s (uncredited) |
| Navy Blues | 1929-12-20 | Cabaret Dancer |
| Indiscreet | 1931-04-25 | Ship’s Passenger (uncredited) |
| Shanghai | 1935-07-19 | Night Club Patron |
| Fury | 1936-06-05 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| North by Northwest | 1959-07-08 | Bald Bidder (uncredited) |
| Inherit the Wind | 1960-07-07 | Courtroom Reporter (uncredited) |
| Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | 1936-04-09 | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Arise, My Love | 1940-11-08 | Man at Railway Station (uncredited) |
| Around the World in Eighty Days | 1956-10-17 | Parade Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Seven Thieves | 1960-03-11 | Casino Patron |
| Charlie Chan at the Opera | 1936-12-04 | Opera Spectator (uncredited) |
| Mission to Moscow | 1943-04-29 | German Diplomat at Train Station (uncredited) |
| Johnny O’Clock | 1947-01-07 | Hotel Guest |
| Little Caesar | 1931-01-25 | New Year’s Celebrant (uncredited) |
| The Naughty Flirt | 1930-12-17 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Ten Thousand Bedrooms | 1957-04-03 | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Dishonored | 1931-04-04 | |
| It Happened on Fifth Avenue | 1947-04-17 | Executive (uncredited) |
| The Unknown Man | 1951-11-09 | |
| The Dream Melody | 1929-01-25 | Signor Malesco |
| The Harder They Fall | 1956-05-08 | Fight Crowd Spectator (uncredited) |
| Guys and Dolls | 1955-12-23 | Tourist with Camera (uncredited) |
| An Affair to Remember | 1957-07-11 | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Hollywood or Bust | 1956-12-06 | Man at Movie Premiere |
| Ladies of the Chorus | 1948-12-30 | |
| The Bishop’s Wife | 1947-12-25 | Churchgoer (uncredited) |
| The Stranger | 1946-07-02 | War Crimes Commission Member (uncredited) |
| Take One False Step | 1949-08-14 | Bald Man at Lecture (uncredited) |
| Illegal | 1955-10-09 | Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) |
| The Lady Gambles | 1949-05-20 | Horse Player (uncredited) |
| Gentlemen Prefer Blondes | 1953-07-14 | Man at Airport (uncredited) |
| Woman in Hiding | 1950-01-06 | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Auntie Mame | 1958-12-04 | Sleeping Man in Audience (uncredited) |
| The Titanic Incident | 1955-12-28 | Passenger (uncredited) |