Joe Cunningham

Joe Cunningham was an American actor and writer best known for his roles in Torchy Runs for Mayor (1939), Kid Galahad (1937), and Torchy Gets Her Man (1938). He was born on June 22, 1890, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away on April 3, 1943, in Los Angeles, California.

Personal and Family Life

Joe Cunningham’s early life details are scarce, but he was known to have a passion for the performing arts from a young age. He eventually moved to California to pursue his acting career, which led him to work in various films throughout the 1930s and early 1940s.

Career

Joe had a successful career in Hollywood, appearing in numerous films that showcased his talent. He often played supporting roles, including characters like Joe Taylor in Kid Galahad and Maxie in the Torchy series. His versatility and charm helped him become a recognizable face in the film industry.

Death and Legacy

Joe Cunningham died on April 3, 1943, from coronary occlusion. His contributions to the film industry in the late 1930s and early 1940s remain appreciated, with several of his films still being recognized for their entertainment value.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
The Talk of the Town	1942-08-20	McGuire (uncredited)
Kid Galahad	1937-05-29	Joe Taylor
Blackwell’s Island	1939-01-24	Ben Rawden
Tom, Dick and Harry	1941-06-13	Pop
Torchy Blane.. Playing with Dynamite	1939-08-12	Maxie
Country Gentlemen	1936-11-08	Chuck
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine	1942-03-27	Charles Stanley
The Rebel Son	1938-02-02	Sachka
Going Places	1938-12-31	Night Clerk
Zenobia	1939-04-21	Townsman
Fugitive in the Sky	1936-11-28	Spike
Secret Service of the Air	1939-03-04	Agent Dawson
Exclusive	1937-08-06	Editor
On The Night Of The Fire	1939-10-26
They Made Me a Criminal	1939-01-21	Columnist (uncredited)
The Flying Irishman	1939-04-07	Second Man Grounding Doug in New York
Women in the Wind	1939-04-15	Telegraph Office Attendant (uncredited)
Invitation to Happiness	1939-06-07	Announcer (uncredited)
It’s in the Air	1938-11-01	Flight Sergeant
Midnight Court	1937-03-06	Reporter
Torchy Blane in Panama	1938-05-07	Maxie
Torchy Blane in Chinatown	1939-02-02	Editor Maxie (uncredited)
Torchy Runs for Mayor	1939-05-13	Maxie – Editor
Sensation	1936-12-16	D.D.I. Proctor
Knute Rockne All American	1940-10-05	Reporter on Train (uncredited)
The Boys from Syracuse	1940-07-30	Jury Foreman
The Captain’s Kid	1936-11-14	Jury Foreman
Over the Wall	1938-04-02	Robeck’s Handler
Dudes Are Pretty People	1942-03-13	Joe
Atlantic Ferry	1941-09-06	Capt. Slade
Smart Blonde	1937-01-02	City Editor (uncredited)
The Flying Squad	1932-07-20	Simmonds
Lord Babs	1932-02-01	Chief Steward
About Face	1942-04-16	Col. Gunning
Blondes at Work	1938-02-05	Maxie (uncredited)
Torchy Gets Her Man	1938-11-12	Maxie
The Jury’s Secret	1938-01-16	Reporter
They Drive by Night	1938-12-01	Detective Pryor
China Clipper	1936-08-11	Jack – a Weatherman (uncredited)
Four Daughters	1938-08-09	Waiter (uncredited)
Four’s a Crowd	1938-08-04	Young