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Charles Lane

Charles Lane

Charles Lane (born Charles Gerstle Levison; January 26, 1905 – July 9, 2007) was an American character actor and centenarian whose career spanned 77 years. Lane gave his last performance at the age of 101 as a narrator in 2006. Lane appeared in many Frank Capra films, including You Can't Take It With You (1938), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), It's a Wonderful Life (1946) and Riding High (1950). He was a favored supporting actor of Lucille Ball, who often used him as a no-nonsense authority figure and comedic foe of her scatterbrained TV character on her TV series I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour and The Lucy Show. His first film of more than 250 was as a hotel clerk in Smart Money (1931) starring Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney.

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    Average Rating
    7.3
    5255 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 24, 1970
    56 years ago
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    Played Real Estate Salesman

    Average Rating
    8.3
    4658 votes
    Release Date
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    80 years ago
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    Played Nosey

    Average Rating
    7.8
    1135 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 19, 1939
    87 years ago
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    Played Reporter at Marriage License Office

    Average Rating
    7.6
    993 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 01, 1944
    82 years ago
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    Played Airport Manager

    Average Rating
    7.0
    645 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 07, 1963
    63 years ago
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    Played Henderson

    Average Rating
    7.5
    427 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 01, 1938
    88 years ago
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    Played Hallor (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.5
    391 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 09, 1936
    91 years ago
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    Average Rating
    7.3
    228 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 02, 1941
    85 years ago
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    Average Rating
    6.9
    206 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 11, 1933
    94 years ago
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    Average Rating
    7.1
    187 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 19, 1962
    64 years ago
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    Average Rating
    6.7
    180 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 16, 1966
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    Average Rating
    6.7
    166 votes
    Release Date
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    79 years ago
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    Average Rating
    7.2
    166 votes
    Release Date
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    94 years ago
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    Played Producer (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.4
    121 votes
    Release Date
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    77 years ago
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    Average Rating
    6.8
    109 votes
    Release Date
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    93 years ago
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    Average Rating
    6.3
    106 votes
    Release Date
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    89 years ago
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    Played Man at Train Station (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.4
    100 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 12, 1930
    97 years ago
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    Played Whitlow

    Average Rating
    6.7
    97 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 20, 1966
    61 years ago
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    Played Roy

    Average Rating
    6.8
    97 votes
    Release Date
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    69 years ago
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    Played Sargent's Lawyer Gould Beaton

    Average Rating
    6.3
    96 votes
    Release Date
    May 01, 1942
    85 years ago
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    Played Reporter

    Average Rating
    6.9
    83 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 27, 1939
    87 years ago
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    Played Growley

    Average Rating
    5.7
    81 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 28, 1940
    86 years ago
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    Played Prof. Hollister

    Average Rating
    4.8
    81 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 16, 1983
    43 years ago
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    Played Landlord (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.0
    80 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 17, 1947
    80 years ago
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    Played Loud Drunk at Club

    Average Rating
    6.6
    77 votes
    Release Date
    May 09, 1952
    74 years ago
  • I Wake Up Screaming

    I Wake Up Screaming

    Played Keating- Florist

    Average Rating
    6.9
    73 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 31, 1941
    85 years ago
  • The Big Store

    The Big Store

    Played Finance Company Man (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.2
    73 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 20, 1941
    86 years ago
  • Moonrise

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    Played Mr. Chandler

    Average Rating
    6.2
    72 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 01, 1948
    78 years ago
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    Played Amos Abbott

    Average Rating
    6.1
    71 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 25, 1985
    40 years ago
  • State of the Union

    State of the Union

    Played Blink Moran

    Average Rating
    6.6
    70 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 30, 1948
    79 years ago
  • Strange Behavior

    Strange Behavior

    Played Donovan

    Average Rating
    5.4
    67 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 16, 1981
    45 years ago
  • The Gnome-Mobile

    The Gnome-Mobile

    Played Dr. Scoggins

    Average Rating
    6.2
    66 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 19, 1967
    59 years ago
  • Flying Tigers

    Flying Tigers

    Played Repkin (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.2
    53 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 08, 1942
    84 years ago
  • Good Neighbor Sam

    Good Neighbor Sam

    Played Jack Bailey

    Average Rating
    6.5
    51 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 22, 1964
    62 years ago
  • Blonde Crazy

    Blonde Crazy

    Played Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.0
    44 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 16, 1931
    95 years ago
  • The Carpetbaggers

    The Carpetbaggers

    Played Eugene Denby

    Average Rating
    5.8
    37 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 08, 1964
    62 years ago
  • City for Conquest

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    Played Al - Dance Team Manager (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.8
    34 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 21, 1940
    86 years ago
  • Golden Boy

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    Played Reporter Drake

    Average Rating
    6.4
    32 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 05, 1939
    87 years ago
  • Backfire

    Backfire

    Played Dr. Nolan (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.8
    30 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 26, 1950
    77 years ago
  • The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

    The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes

    Played Regent Yarborough

    Average Rating
    4.5
    28 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 18, 1995
    31 years ago
  • Smart Money

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    Played Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.9
    27 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 11, 1931
    96 years ago
  • Pardon My Sarong

    Pardon My Sarong

    Played Bus Company Superintendent (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.5
    27 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 07, 1942
    84 years ago
  • Employees' Entrance

    Employees' Entrance

    Played Shoe Salesman (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.1
    26 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 11, 1933
    94 years ago
  • Ride 'Em Cowboy

    Ride 'Em Cowboy

    Played Martin Manning (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.9
    25 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 17, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Edison, the Man

    Edison, the Man

    Played Second Lecturer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    25 votes
    Release Date
    May 10, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Fifth Avenue Girl

    Fifth Avenue Girl

    Played Union Representative (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.9
    24 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 22, 1939
    87 years ago
  • Primrose Path

    Primrose Path

    Played Mr. Smith (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.6
    24 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 22, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Private Detective 62

    Private Detective 62

    Played Process Server (Uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.9
    23 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 10, 1933
    94 years ago
  • Broadway Bill

    Broadway Bill

    Played Morgan's Henchman (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.0
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 30, 1934
    92 years ago
  • Get to Know Your Rabbit

    Get to Know Your Rabbit

    Played Mr. Beeman

    Average Rating
    4.9
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 07, 1972
    54 years ago
  • Movie Movie

    Movie Movie

    Played Judge / Mr. Pennington

    Average Rating
    6.0
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 01, 1978
    48 years ago
  • The Wheeler Dealers

    The Wheeler Dealers

    Played Judge (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.2
    20 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 14, 1963
    63 years ago
  • The Milky Way

    The Milky Way

    Played Willard

    Average Rating
    6.0
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 07, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Ali Baba Goes to Town

    Ali Baba Goes to Town

    Played Doctor

    Average Rating
    5.9
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 29, 1937
    89 years ago
  • The Milky Way

    The Milky Way

    Average Rating
    6.0
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 07, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Race Street

    Race Street

    Played Switchboard Operator Clerk (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.8
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 11, 1948
    78 years ago
  • Johnny Apollo

    Johnny Apollo

    Played Assistant D.A.

    Average Rating
    6.8
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 19, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Bury Me Dead

    Bury Me Dead

    Played Brighton

    Average Rating
    4.6
    18 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 18, 1947
    79 years ago
  • The Rage of Paris

    The Rage of Paris

    Played Department Head (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.8
    18 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 09, 1938
    89 years ago
  • Mission to Moscow

    Mission to Moscow

    Played Man in Kitchenin Montage (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.3
    18 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 29, 1943
    84 years ago
  • Mysterious Intruder

    Mysterious Intruder

    Played Detective Burns

    Average Rating
    5.9
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 11, 1946
    81 years ago
  • Internes Can't Take Money

    Internes Can't Take Money

    Played Grote

    Average Rating
    6.3
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 16, 1937
    90 years ago
  • Here Comes the Groom

    Here Comes the Groom

    Played FBI Agent Ralph Burchard (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.2
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 20, 1951
    75 years ago
  • Blondie Johnson

    Blondie Johnson

    Played Cashier (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.8
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 25, 1933
    94 years ago
  • Union Depot

    Union Depot

    Played Luggage Checkroom Clerk (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.8
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 14, 1932
    95 years ago
  • Miracles for Sale

    Miracles for Sale

    Played Fleetwood Apartments Desk Clerk

    Average Rating
    6.4
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 10, 1939
    87 years ago
  • Papa's Delicate Condition

    Papa's Delicate Condition

    Played Mr. Cosgrove

    Average Rating
    5.4
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 06, 1963
    64 years ago
  • My Dog, the Thief

    My Dog, the Thief

    Played Mr. Pfeiffer

    Average Rating
    6.7
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 21, 1969
    57 years ago
  • The Mating Game

    The Mating Game

    Played Inspector General Bigelow

    Average Rating
    6.2
    13 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 29, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Kentucky

    Kentucky

    Played Auctioneer

    Average Rating
    5.8
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 30, 1938
    88 years ago
  • Let Us Live

    Let Us Live

    Played Auto Show Salesman (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.8
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 29, 1939
    88 years ago
  • Central Airport

    Central Airport

    Played Amarillo Radio Operator (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.1
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 15, 1933
    94 years ago
  • The Great Man's Lady

    The Great Man's Lady

    Played Pierce (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.3
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 31, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Back Street

    Back Street

    Played Reporter for Associated News

    Average Rating
    7.2
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 07, 1941
    86 years ago
  • The Road to Singapore

    The Road to Singapore

    Played Desk Clerk at Club (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.2
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 02, 1931
    95 years ago
  • The Juggler

    The Juggler

    Played Rosenberg

    Average Rating
    6.5
    11 votes
    Release Date
    May 11, 1953
    73 years ago
  • Billie

    Billie

    Played Coach Jones

    Average Rating
    4.7
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 13, 1965
    61 years ago
  • Lady in a Jam

    Lady in a Jam

    Played Government Man (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.3
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 19, 1942
    85 years ago
  • Birth of the Blues

    Birth of the Blues

    Played Wilbur - Bijou Theater Manager (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.0
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 07, 1941
    85 years ago
  • The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

    The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock

    Played Standard Bates

    Average Rating
    5.9
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 06, 1959
    67 years ago
  • I Can Get It for You Wholesale

    I Can Get It for You Wholesale

    Played Herman Pulvermacher (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.8
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 05, 1951
    76 years ago
  • The Bowery

    The Bowery

    Played Doctor (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.0
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 07, 1933
    93 years ago
  • The Mouthpiece

    The Mouthpiece

    Played Hotel Desk Clerk (Uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.9
    9 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 21, 1932
    95 years ago
  • She Had to Say Yes

    She Had to Say Yes

    Played Mr. Bernstein (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.2
    9 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 15, 1933
    94 years ago
  • John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

    John Goldfarb, Please Come Home!

    Played Editor

    Average Rating
    3.1
    9 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 24, 1965
    61 years ago
  • The Lady Is Willing

    The Lady Is Willing

    Played K.K. Miller

    Average Rating
    6.4
    9 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 12, 1942
    85 years ago
  • Blessed Event

    Blessed Event

    Played Kane

    Average Rating
    6.5
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 10, 1932
    94 years ago
  • But Not for Me

    But Not for Me

    Played Al Atwood

    Average Rating
    6.0
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 19, 1959
    67 years ago
  • What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

    What's So Bad About Feeling Good?

    Played Dr. Shapiro

    Average Rating
    6.6
    8 votes
    Release Date
    May 24, 1968
    58 years ago
  • Roses Are Red

    Roses Are Red

    Played Lipton

    Average Rating
    5.5
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 10, 1947
    79 years ago
  • My Woman

    My Woman

    Played Conn

    Average Rating
    3.6
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 04, 1933
    93 years ago
  • It's a Date

    It's a Date

    Played Mr. Horner (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.9
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 22, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Blondie

    Blondie

    Played Furniture Salesman (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    7.1
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 30, 1938
    88 years ago
  • The Doctor Takes a Wife

    The Doctor Takes a Wife

    Played Reporter (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    6.4
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 25, 1940
    87 years ago
  • They All Kissed the Bride

    They All Kissed the Bride

    Played Spotter

    Average Rating
    5.8
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 11, 1942
    85 years ago
  • Appointment for Love

    Appointment for Love

    Played Smith (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    5.4
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 31, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Three Loves Has Nancy

    Three Loves Has Nancy

    Played Cleaning Store Manager (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    3.8
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 02, 1938
    88 years ago
  • A Close Call for Boston Blackie

    A Close Call for Boston Blackie

    Played Hack Hagen (uncredited)

    Average Rating
    4.9
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 24, 1946
    81 years ago
  • Riding High

    Riding High

    Played Erickson

    Average Rating
    5.8
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 12, 1950
    77 years ago
  • They All Come Out

    They All Come Out

    Played Psychiatrist

    Average Rating
    5.6
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 04, 1939
    87 years ago
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