Lee Shumway was an American actor who is best known for The Bat, Go-Get-‘Em, Haines, and Buffalo Bill Rides Again. Born on March 4, 1884, in Salt Lake City, Utah, he had a long career in film and theater, especially in westerns and serials.
Personal and Family Life
Lee Shumway married Lucille Elizabeth Stanhope on January 18, 1913. They remained together until his death in 1959. Throughout his career, Shumway was known for his work both on stage and in films, transitioning to movies in 1909.
Death and Legacy
Lee Shumway passed away on January 4, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to early cinema, particularly in the western genre, left a lasting impact on the film industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Bat | 1926-03-14 | The Unknown |
| Show Girl in Hollywood | 1930-04-20 | Kramer |
| Women in Prison | 1938-03-02 | Detective |
| Ghost Town | 1936-02-15 | Boss Morrell |
| The Widow from Chicago | 1930-11-23 | Johnston / Chris Johnson |
| Oregon Trail | 1945-07-14 | Captain Street – U. P. Detective |
| Buffalo Bill Rides Again | 1947-04-18 | Steve Harrington |
| Go-Get-‘Em, Haines | 1936-06-16 | John Graham, posing as Frank Marion |
| The Grapes of Wrath | 1940-03-15 | Deputy (uncredited) |