Mickey Rentschler was an American actor who is best known for His Private Secretary, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Radio Patrol. He was born on October 6, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on June 27, 1969, in Long Beach, California.
Personal and Family Life
Mickey Rentschler was born Milton Rentschler and grew up in a family that supported his interest in acting. Details about his family life and personal relationships are not widely documented. Nevertheless, he became a well-known child actor during the 1930s.
Career
Mickey Rentschler began his acting career in the early 1930s, gaining recognition for his roles in several films. His performances in classics like The Scarlet Letter and Boys Town showcased his talent as a young actor. Throughout his career, he played diverse characters, earning a spot in many beloved films of the time.
Death and Legacy
Mickey Rentschler died on June 27, 1969. Although his career was relatively short, he left a mark on Hollywood as one of the popular child actors of his era. His contributions to film continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Scarlet Letter | 1934-09-18 | Digerie Crakstone |
| Branded a Coward | 1935-07-01 | Young Johnny Hume |
| Follow Your Heart | 1936-08-10 | Tommy Forrester |
| Peck’s Bad Boy with the Circus | 1938-12-02 | Herman Boggs |
| The Brand of Hate | 1934-11-02 | Bud Larkins |
| Boys Town | 1938-09-08 | Tommy Anderson |
| Radio Patrol | 1937-10-03 | Pinky Adams |
| The Murder of Dr. Harrigan | 1936-01-11 | Nosy Boy |
| The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | 1939-02-10 | Harry (uncredited) |
| Made for Each Other | 1939-02-10 | Office Boy (uncredited) |
| His Private Secretary | 1933-06-10 | Joe Boyd |
| Sins of Man | 1936-06-19 | Gabriel Freyman as a Boy |
| A Modern Hero | 1934-04-21 | Young Pierre as a Child |
| Young Tom Edison | 1940-03-15 | Johnny, Joe’s Friend |
| Sergeant York | 1941-09-27 | Zeb’s Brother (uncredited) |
| Redhead from Manhattan | 1943-05-06 | Club Patron |
| The Adventures of Tom Sawyer | 1938-02-11 | Joe Harper |
| West of Cimarron | 1941-12-15 | Jimmy Conway |
| The Devil’s Party | 1938-06-02 | Young Marty |
| Destroyer | 1943-08-19 | J.V. Talker |
| You Only Live Once | 1937-01-23 | Ten-Year-Old Boy (uncredited) |
| An Evening with Edgar Guest | 1938-01-01 | Bill |
| I Married a Witch | 1942-10-30 |