Jim Corey was an American actor known for his roles in The Border Legion (1924), Gold Mine in the Sky (1938), and The Lost Jungle (1934).
Personal and Family Life
Jim Corey, originally named Arthur Harrison Corey, was born in Buffalo, New York, on March 22, 1889. He was married to Sylvia Frey, and they had three children together before they got divorced. Information about Corey’s family life is limited, but he made a significant impact during his acting career.
Death and Legacy
Jim Corey passed away on March 26, 1950, in Burbank, California, due to complications from surgery. His contributions to the film industry are remembered through various profiles, including one in George A. Katchmer’s book, which highlights the lives of silent film stars. Although not widely known today, Corey played memorable roles in many films of his time.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind Horseman | April 29, 1938 | Jack |
| The Calgary Stampede | November 1, 1925 | Fred Burgess |
| Guns in the Dark | May 13, 1937 | Jim Badger |
| Gold Mine in the Sky | July 4, 1938 | Henchman Chet |
| Brothers of the West | June 29, 1937 | Larry |
| Heroes of the Alamo | August 7, 1937 | Hank Hunter |
| Empty Holsters | July 10, 1937 | Rider (uncredited) |
| The Feud of the Trail | March 1, 1937 | Holcomb Brother |
| Tide of Empire | March 23, 1929 | Raider |
| Partners of the Plains | January 14, 1938 | Dialogue Gunman at Cabin Shootout |
| Beyond the Rockies | July 8, 1932 | Sherman Henchman Pete (uncredited) |
| Six Shootin’ Sheriff | May 20, 1938 | Gambler |
| Frontier Town | March 4, 1938 | Barfly |
| Western Frontier | August 7, 1935 | Henchman |
| The Luck of Roaring Camp | November 17, 1937 | Starbottle |
| Saga of Death Valley | November 17, 1939 | Henchman |
| The Lone Ranger Rides Again | February 25, 1939 | Burning Wagon Raider |
| Borderland | February 26, 1937 | Barfly |
| The Oregon Trail | July 4, 1939 | Pioneer at Wagon Train Camp |
| Code of the Cactus | February 25, 1939 | Henchman |
| Rough Riders’ Round-up | March 13, 1939 | Henchman |
| Southward Ho! | March 19, 1939 | Phoney Soldier Jones |
| Silver on the Sage | March 31, 1939 | Baker |