Philip Davis was an American actor who is best known for Horsefeathers, The Beef-Steaks, and Money Balks.
Personal and Family Life
Philip Davis was born on September 11, 1889, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He married Dolores Le Normand, and they were together until her passing in February 1973. Philip had a younger brother, Eddie Davis, who co-owned the Midtown Manhattan nightclub “Leon and Eddie’s” where Philip later worked as a manager.
Death and Legacy
Philip Davis passed away on January 16, 1974, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His career in vaudeville and film left a mark in the entertainment industry, and he is remembered for his contributions as an actor in early cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Horsefeathers | Spark Plug |
| 1928 | The Beef-Steaks | Spark Plug |
| 1928 | Money Balks | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | Slide, Sparky, Slide | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | The Pace That Thrills | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | Just a Stall | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | A Horse on Barney | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | Neigh, Neigh, Spark Plug | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | Sunshine’s Dark Moment | Spark Plug |
| 1929 | Runnin’ Through the Rye | Spark Plug |
| 1928 | T-Bone Handicap | Spark Plug |
| 1928 | OK MNX | Spark Plug |