Arthur Housman

Arthur Housman

From Wikipedia Arthur Housman (October 10, 1889 – April 8, 1942) was an American actor in films during both the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood. Initially as a leading man, Housman later became known as Hollywood's most familiar comic drunkard in films of the 1930s, usually playing cameo parts in features but with better opportunities in short films. His best remembered roles...

Known For

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

as The Obtrusive Gentleman

The Flying Deuces

as Drunk Legionnaire

Cast Credits

A Hit with a Miss

as Fight Timekeeper (archive footage) (uncredited)

Escort Girl

as Al, the Drunk (as Arthur Houseman)

Billy the Kid

as Saloon Janitor (uncredited)

Go West

as Drunk in Saloon

The Villain Still Pursued Her

as Mr. McGillicuddy - Drunk (uncredited)

City for Conquest

as Radio Listener (uncredited)

No Time for Comedy

as Drunk Wanting Directions (uncredited)

The Flying Deuces

as Drunk Legionnaire

Blondie Takes a Vacation

as Drunk on Train (uncredited)

Stronger Than Desire

as Reporter (uncredited)

Ex-Champ

as Drunk in Barroom

Broadway Serenade

as Jonathan (uncredited)

Navy Secrets

as Phoney Drunk

They Made Me a Criminal

as Drunk Next to Grandma (uncredited)

Hard to Get

as Drunk on Subway (uncredited)

Youth Takes a Fling

as First Communist

Where the West Begins

as Beano, Jack's Cellmate

Man-Proof

as Drunk Sourpuss with Capon (uncredited)

With Love and Kisses

as Gilbert Holbrook

Am I Having Fun!

as 'Scoop' McGoogle

Riffraff

as 'Ratsy'

Crew Credits