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Maurice Black

Maurice Black

1891 – 1938·Queens, New York, USA

Maurice Black (January 14, 1891 – January 18, 1938) was an American character actor known for his portrayal of mobsters. He appeared in more than 100 films from 1928 to 1938, when he died of pneumonia, four days after his 47th birthday. He was married to Edythe Raynore.

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Filmography

Lonely Wives

Lonely Wives

1931Taxi Driver
A Shriek in the Night

A Shriek in the Night

1933Josephus Martini (uncredited)
I Cover the Waterfront

I Cover the Waterfront

1933Ortegus