Walter Shumway was an American actor and director, best known for his roles in What Becomes of the Children? (1918), What Becomes of the Children? (1936), and Catch-As-Catch-Can (1927).
Personal and Family Life
Walter Shumway was born on October 26, 1884, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was married to Corra Beach and they shared their lives together until his passing.
Death and Legacy
Walter Shumway passed away on January 13, 1965, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, due to heart disease. His contributions to film and theater have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his diverse roles in early cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind Horseman | 1938-04-29 | Sheriff Blake |
| The Night Rider | 1932-08-22 | Sheriff Lynn Ricker |
| Six-Gun Rhythm | 1939-02-17 | Henchman Bart |
| Outlaw Justice | 1932-10-01 | Sheriff Tom Rankin |
| Ball of Fire | 1941-12-02 | Garbage Man (uncredited) |
| A Wanderer of the West | 1927-11-06 | |
| The Showdown | 1940-03-08 | Snell |
| Wrangler’s Roost | 1941-06-04 | Grover (Wells Fargo Chief) |
| The Return of Grey Wolf | 1926-01-01 | Gaston Pacot |
| North West Mounted Police | 1940-10-22 | Farrier |
| Mary Burns, Fugitive | 1935-11-15 | G-Man (uncredited) |
| Girls of the Big House | 1945-11-02 | Policeman |
| It Can’t Last Forever | 1937-07-15 | Cop |
| King of the Arena | 1933-06-01 | Man with Governor |
| The Avenging Rider | 1943-05-20 | First Deputy |
| Pacific Blackout | 1941-12-31 | Bomb Shelter Official |
| Pretty Baby | 1950-09-16 | Waiter (uncredited) |
| The Mystery Rider | 1928-11-25 | Norman Wentworth |
| Pretty Ladies | 1925-09-06 | Mr. Gallagher |
| Ghost City | 1932-01-02 | Henchman |
| Spell of the Circus | 1930-11-13 | George Wallace |
| Headin’ North | 1930-11-01 | Arnold – aka Stanton |
| Hi-Jacking Rustlers | 1926-11-30 | Sheriff |
| The Thief Trapper | 1927-03-31 | Bob Duncan |
| Wine | 1924-08-31 | Revenue officer |