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| name = Kane Richmond
| name = Kane Richmond
| image = Kane Richmond.jpg
| image = Kane Richmond in The Reckless Way.jpg
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| caption = Richmond in ''[[The Reckless Way]]'' (1936)
| birth_date = {{birth date|1906|12|23}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1906|12|23}}
| birth_place = [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], U.S.
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| height = 6 ft
| death_date = {{death date and age|1973|3|22|1906|12|23}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1973|3|22|1906|12|23}}
| death_place = [[Corona Del Mar, California]], U.S.
| death_place = [[Corona Del Mar, California]], U.S.
| birth_name = Frederick William Bowditch
| birth_name = Frederick William Bowditch
| resting_place = [[Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City|Holy Cross Cemetery]], [[Culver City, California]]
| spouse = [[Marion Burns]] (1934–1973) (his death) 2 children
| spouse = [[Marion Burns]] (1934–1973) (his death)
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| occupation = Actor
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| years_active = 1929–1948
| years_active = 1929–1948
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'''Kane Richmond''' (born '''Frederick William Bowditch''', December 23, 1906 – March 22, 1973) was an American film actor of the 1930s and 1940s, mostly appearing in [[cliffhanger]]s and [[Serial (film)|serials]]. He is best known today for his portrayal of the character [[Lamont Cranston]] in ''[[The Shadow]]'' films in addition to his leading role in the successful serials ''[[Spy Smasher (serial)|Spy Smasher]]'' and ''[[Brick Bradford (serial)|Brick Bradford]]''.
'''Kane Richmond''' (born '''Frederick William Bowditch''', December 23, 1906 – March 22, 1973) was an American film actor of the 1930s and 1940s, mostly appearing in [[cliffhanger]]s and [[Serial (film)|serials]]. He is best known today for his portrayal of the character [[Lamont Cranston]] in ''[[The Shadow]]'' films in addition to his leading role in the successful serials ''[[Spy Smasher (serial)|Spy Smasher]]'' and ''[[Brick Bradford (serial)|Brick Bradford]]''.


==Early years==
==Early years==
Richmond was born in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], the son of Pearlie Watkins Bowditch and Mary Elizabeth (Waters) Bowditch. He had a sister, Marie, and a brother, Russell.<ref name=fga>{{cite journal|last1=Wagner|first1=Laura|title=Gentleman of Poverty Row|journal=Films of the Golden Age|date=Summer 2016|issue=85|pages=20–40}}</ref> He attended [[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|St. Thomas College]] and the University of Minnesota, playing football at both schools.<ref>{{cite news|title=3 All-Americans, 10 Other Grid Stars in Cast of 'Knute Rockne'|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6348573/the_logan_daily_news/|work=The Logan Daily News|date=November 14, 1940|location=Ohio, Logan|page=10|via=Newspapers.com|accessdate=August 13, 2016}} {{Open access}}</ref> He moved to [[Hollywood, California|Hollywood]] in the late 1920s to pursue a career in acting.
Richmond was born in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]], the son of Pearlie Watkins Bowditch and Mary Elizabeth (Waters) Bowditch. He had a sister, Marie, and a brother, Russell.<ref name=fga>{{cite journal|last1=Wagner|first1=Laura|title=Gentleman of Poverty Row|journal=Films of the Golden Age|date=Summer 2016|issue=85|pages=20–40}}</ref> He attended [[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|St. Thomas College]] and the University of Minnesota, playing football at both schools.<ref>{{cite news|title=3 All-Americans, 10 Other Grid Stars in Cast of 'Knute Rockne'|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6348573/the_logan_daily_news/|work=The Logan Daily News|date=November 14, 1940|location=Ohio, Logan|page=10|via=Newspapers.com|access-date=August 13, 2016}} {{Open access}}</ref> He moved to [[Hollywood, California|Hollywood]] in the late 1920s to pursue a career in acting.


== Film ==
== Film ==
Before becoming an actor, Richmond (then still known as Fred Bowditch) was a film salesman.<ref name="sr">{{cite news|last1=Keavy|first1=Hubbard|title=Screen Life in Hollywood|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6353286/the_sandusky_register/|work=The Sandusky Register|date=December 6, 1930|location=Ohio, Sandusky|page=11|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|accessdate = August 24, 2016}} {{Open access}}</ref> In its entry on Richmond, ''The Film Encyclopedia'' relates: "[H]e was on a business trip to Hollywood when a Universal executive asked him to test for the lead in ''[[The Leather Pushers]]'' two-reel action series. He got the part and went on to appear in many other films through the late 40s."<ref name=fe>Katz, Ephraim (1979). ''The Film Encyclopedia: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume''. Perigee Books. {{ISBN|0-399-50601-2}}. Pp. 972-973.</ref>
Before becoming an actor, Richmond (then still known as Fred Bowditch) was a film salesman.<ref name="sr">{{cite news|last1=Keavy|first1=Hubbard|title=Screen Life in Hollywood|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6353286/the_sandusky_register/|work=The Sandusky Register|date=December 6, 1930|location=Ohio, Sandusky|page=11|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|access-date = August 24, 2016}} {{Open access}}</ref> In its entry on Richmond, ''The Film Encyclopedia'' relates: "[H]e was on a business trip to Hollywood when a Universal executive asked him to test for the lead in ''[[The Leather Pushers]]'' two-reel action series. He got the part and went on to appear in many other films through the late '40s."<ref name=fe>Katz, Ephraim (1979). ''The Film Encyclopedia: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume''. Perigee Books. {{ISBN|0-399-50601-2}}. Pp. 972–973.</ref>


He received his first film roles in 1929, appearing in ''[[Song of Love (1929 film)|Song of Love]]'', followed by ''[[Their Own Desire]]'', both of which were uncredited. In 1930 he had two more uncredited roles, then landed the lead role in the [[boxing]] serial ''[[The Leather Pushers]]'', an 11-film series that ran into 1931. Richmond did all of the fight scenes in the serial himself and suffered a broken nose (twice) and a broken ankle as a result.<ref name=sr/> From the remainder of 1931 through 1939 Richmond appeared in fifty films, many of which were cliffhangers, serials, and [[B-movies]].
He received his first film roles in 1929, appearing in ''[[Song of Love (1929 film)|Song of Love]]'', followed by ''[[Their Own Desire]]'', both of which were uncredited. In 1930, he had two more uncredited roles, then landed the lead role in the [[boxing]] serial ''[[The Leather Pushers]]'', an 11-film series that ran into 1931. Richmond did all of the fight scenes in the serial himself and suffered a broken nose (twice) and a broken ankle as a result.<ref name=sr/> From the remainder of 1931 through 1939, Richmond appeared in 50 films, many of which were cliffhangers, serials, or [[B-movies]].


In ''The Devil Tiger'' (1934), Director [[Clyde E. Elliott]] allowed his star, Richmond, to fight a 25-foot python. Richmond hated doubles and had insisted on playing the scene himself. The actor succeeded in holding the snake's snapping mouth away from his face while struggling to free himself from the triple coils around his body. At the height of the struggle, the heroine, Marion Burns, runs in and saves the hero from the python. Burns had to fight the snake too, in order to get at Richmond's pistol, with which she was supposed to shoot the python.
In ''The Devil Tiger'' (1934), director [[Clyde E. Elliott]] allowed his star, Richmond, to fight a 25-foot python. Richmond hated doubles and had insisted on playing the scene himself. The actor succeeded in holding the snake's snapping mouth away from his face while struggling to free himself from the triple coils around his body. At the height of the struggle, the heroine, Marion Burns, runs in and saves the hero from the python. Burns had to fight the snake, too, to get at Richmond's pistol, with which she was supposed to shoot the python.


In the serial ''[[Spy Smasher]]'' for [[Republic Studios]] Richmond played not only the title character, but his twin brother (a character not present in the comic book).
In the serial ''[[Spy Smasher]]'' for [[Republic Studios]], Richmond played not only the title character, but also his twin brother (a character not present in the comic book).


Richmond appeared in several ''[[Charlie Chan]]'' films, and in 1940 landed a main supporting role in ''[[Knute Rockne All American]]'', which starred [[Pat O'Brien (actor)|Pat O'Brien]], [[Gale Page]], and [[Ronald Reagan]]. From 1940 through 1946 he appeared in thirty films, including his best known roles today, three films in ''[[The Shadow]]'' series, starring opposite [[Barbara Read]]. Following these films, his movie career declined considerably, with only three film roles in 1947 and 1948. During the 1950s and 1960s he appeared on several [[television series]]' until 1966 when he retired. Richmond was residing in [[Corona Del Mar, California]], at the time of his death at the age of 66.
Richmond appeared in several ''[[Charlie Chan]]'' films, and in 1940 landed a main supporting role in ''[[Knute Rockne All American]]'', which starred [[Pat O'Brien (actor)|Pat O'Brien]], [[Gale Page]], and [[Ronald Reagan]]. From 1940 through 1946, he appeared in 30 films, including his best-known roles today, three films in ''The Shadow'' series, starring opposite Barbara Read. Following these films, his movie career declined considerably, with only three film roles in 1947 and 1948. During the 1950s and '60s. he appeared on several [[television series]] until 1966, when he retired.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Richmond was married in 1934 to actress [[Marion Burns]]. The marriage lasted until his death. They had 2 children.
Richmond was married in 1934 to actress [[Marion Burns]]. The marriage lasted until his death. They had two children. Richmond was residing in [[Corona Del Mar, California]], at the time of his death at the age of 66. He was buried in [[Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City|Holy Cross Cemetery]], [[Culver City, California]].<ref>Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.</ref>


==Selected filmography==
==Selected filmography==
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*''Trial Marriage'' (1929) - Party Guest (uncredited)
*''Trial Marriage'' (1929) – Party Guest (uncredited)
*''[[Song of Love (1929 film)|Song of Love]]'' (1929) - Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
*''[[Song of Love (1929 film)|Song of Love]]'' (1929) – Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
*''[[Their Own Desire]]'' (1929) - Man at the Resort (uncredited)
*''[[Their Own Desire]]'' (1929) – Man at the Resort (uncredited)
*''[[The Ship from Shanghai]]'' (1930) - Shanghai Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
*''[[The Ship from Shanghai]]'' (1930) – Shanghai Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
*''[[For the Defense (1930 film)|For the Defense]]'' (1930) - Young Man at Speakeasy (uncredited)
*''[[For the Defense (1930 film)|For the Defense]]'' (1930) – Young Man at Speakeasy (uncredited)
*''[[Good News (1930 film)|Good News]]'' (1930) - Student (uncredited)
*''[[Good News (1930 film)|Good News]]'' (1930) – Student (uncredited)
*''The Leather Pushers'' (1930) - Kane Halliday aka Kid Roberts
*''The Leather Pushers'' (1930) – Kane Halliday aka Kid Roberts
*''[[Strangers May Kiss]]'' (1931) - 1st Admirer (uncredited)
*''[[Strangers May Kiss]]'' (1931) – 1st Admirer (uncredited)
*''[[Stepping Out (1931 film)|Stepping Out]]'' (1931) - Hal Rogers
*''[[Stepping Out (1931 film)|Stepping Out]]'' (1931) – Hal Rogers
*''[[Politics (1931 film)|Politics]]'' (1931) - Nifty Morgan
*''[[Politics (1931 film)|Politics]]'' (1931) – Nifty Morgan
*''Cavalier of the West'' (1931) - Lieutenant Wilbur Allister
*''[[Cavalier of the West]]'' (1931) – Lieutenant Wilbur Allister
*''[[West of Broadway (1931 film)|West of Broadway]]'' (1931) - Reggie (uncredited)
*''[[West of Broadway (1931 film)|West of Broadway]]'' (1931) – Reggie (uncredited)
*''[[Huddle (film)|Huddle]]'' (1932) - Tom Stone
*''[[Huddle (film)|Huddle]]'' (1932) – Tom Stone
*''[[Let's Fall in Love (film)|Let's Fall in Love]]'' (1933) - Ray (uncredited)
*''[[Let's Fall in Love (film)|Let's Fall in Love]]'' (1933) – Ray (uncredited)
*''[[Caravan (1934 film)|Caravan]]'' (1934) - Young Officer at Beer Garden (uncredited)
*''[[Caravan (1934 film)|Caravan]]'' (1934) – Young Officer at Beer Garden (uncredited)
*''[[Devil Tiger]]'' (1934) - Robert 'Bob' Eller
*''[[Devil Tiger]]'' (1934) – Robert 'Bob' Eller
*''[[Coming Out Party]]'' (1934) - Party Guest (uncredited)
*''[[Coming Out Party]]'' (1934) – Party Guest (uncredited)
*''[[Voice in the Night (film)|Voice in the Night]]'' (1934) - Jack
*''[[Voice in the Night (film)|Voice in the Night]]'' (1934) – Jack
*''[[The Crime of Helen Stanley]]'' (1934) - Lee Davis
*''[[The Crime of Helen Stanley]]'' (1934) – Lee Davis
*''[[Private Scandal]]'' (1934) - Buddy - Party Boy (uncredited)
*''[[Private Scandal]]'' (1934) – Buddy – Party Boy (uncredited)
*''[[I Can't Escape]]'' (1934) - Bob, college boy at club
*''[[I Can't Escape]]'' (1934) – Bob, college boy at club
*''[[The Age of Innocence (1934 film)|The Age of Innocence]]'' (1934) - Dallas Archer (uncredited)
*''[[The Age of Innocence (1934 film)|The Age of Innocence]]'' (1934) – Dallas Archer (uncredited)
*''[[Death on the Diamond]]'' (1934) - Man on Ticket Line (uncredited)
*''[[Death on the Diamond]]'' (1934) – Man on Ticket Line (uncredited)
*''[[Forsaking All Others]]'' (1934) - Party Guest (uncredited)
*''[[Forsaking All Others]]'' (1934) – Party Guest (uncredited)
*''[[The Lost City (1935 serial)|The Lost City]]'' (1935, Serial) - Bruce Gordon
*''[[The Lost City (1935 serial)|The Lost City]]'' (1935, Serial) – Bruce Gordon
*''Circus Shadows'' (1935) - Dale Wentworth
* ''[[Circus Shadows]]'' (1935) – Dale Wentworth
*''[[The Adventures of Rex and Rinty]]'' (1935, Serial) - Frank Bradley
*''[[The Adventures of Rex and Rinty]]'' (1935, Serial) – Frank Bradley
*''[[Confidential (film)|Confidential]]'' (1935) - J.W. 'Jack' Keaton, Jr.
*''[[Confidential (1935 film)|Confidential]]'' (1935) – J.W. 'Jack' Keaton, Jr.
*''The Silent Code'' (1935) - NWMP Cpl. Jerry Hale
*''[[The Silent Code]]'' (1935) – NWMP Cpl. Jerry Hale
*''[[Forced Landing (1935 film)|Forced Landing]]'' (1935) - Jimmy Stafford
*''[[Forced Landing (1935 film)|Forced Landing]]'' (1935) – Jimmy Stafford
*''Thunderbolt'' (1935) - Jack Hall
*''Thunderbolt'' (1935) – Jack Hall
*''The Reckless Way'' (1936) - Jim Morgan
*''[[The Reckless Way]]'' (1936) – Jim Morgan
*''[[The Country Doctor (1936 film)|The Country Doctor]]'' (1936) - Logger Paying Doctor (uncredited)
*''[[The Country Doctor (1936 film)|The Country Doctor]]'' (1936) – Logger Paying Doctor (uncredited)
*''[[Private Number (1936 film)|Private Number]]'' (1936) - Joe
*''[[Private Number (1936 film)|Private Number]]'' (1936) – Joe
*''Born to Fight'' (1936) - Tom 'Bomber' Brown / Tom Hayes
*''[[Born to Fight (1936 film)|Born to Fight]]'' (1936) – Tom 'Bomber' Brown / Tom Hayes
*''Racing Blood'' (1936) - Clay Harrison
*''[[Racing Blood (1936 film)|Racing Blood]]'' (1936) – Clay Harrison
*''[[With Love and Kisses]]'' (1936) - Don Gray
*''[[With Love and Kisses]]'' (1936) – Don Gray
*''[[The Devil Diamond]]'' (1937) - Jerry Carter
*''[[Headline Crasher]]'' (1936) – Larry Deering
*''[[Nancy Steele Is Missing!]]'' (1937) - Tom - Steele's Chauffeur
*''[[Robin Hood, Jr.]]'' (1936)
*''Headline Crasher'' (1937) - Lawrence 'Larry' Deering
*''[[The Devil Diamond]]'' (1937) – Jerry Carter
*''[[Tough to Handle]]'' (1937) - Joe MacIntyre
*''[[Nancy Steele Is Missing!]]'' (1937) – Tom – Steele's Chauffeur
*''Anything for a Thrill'' (1937) - Cliff Mallory
*''[[Tough to Handle]]'' (1937) – Joe MacIntyre
*''Young Dynamite'' (1937) - Tom Marlin
*''[[Anything for a Thrill]]'' (1937) – Cliff Mallory
*''[[Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars]]'' (1938, Serial) - Pilot Captain
*''[[Young Dynamite]]'' (1937) – Tom Marlin
*''[[Letter of Introduction (film)|Letter of Introduction]]'' (1938) - Pedestrian Who Repeats 'Money in the Bank' (uncredited)
*''[[Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars]]'' (1938, Serial) – Pilot Captain
*''[[Letter of Introduction (film)|Letter of Introduction]]'' (1938) – Pedestrian Who Repeats 'Money in the Bank' (uncredited)
*''[[I Am the Law (1938 film)|I Am the Law]]'' (1938) - Law Student (uncredited)
*''[[I Am the Law (1938 film)|I Am the Law]]'' (1938) – Law Student (uncredited)
*''[[Three Loves Has Nancy]]'' (1938) - Jack's Friend (uncredited)
*''[[Three Loves Has Nancy]]'' (1938) – Jack's Friend (uncredited)
*''[[Boys Town (film)|Boys Town]]'' (1938) - Jackson - Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
*''[[Boys Town (film)|Boys Town]]'' (1938) – Jackson – Newspaper Reporter (uncredited)
*''[[The Affairs of Annabel]]'' (1938) - Detective (uncredited)
*''[[The Affairs of Annabel]]'' (1938) – Detective (uncredited)
*''[[Juvenile Court (film)|Juvenile Court]]'' (1938) - Bradley (uncredited)
*''[[Juvenile Court (film)|Juvenile Court]]'' (1938) – Bradley (uncredited)
*''[[The Little Adventuress (1938 film)|The Little Adventuress]]'' (1938) - Jack Smith (uncredited)
*''[[The Little Adventuress (1938 film)|The Little Adventuress]]'' (1938) – Jack Smith (uncredited)
*''[[Tail Spin]]'' (1939) - Lt. Dick 'Tex' Price
*''[[Tail Spin]]'' (1939) – Lt. Dick 'Tex' Price
*''[[Winner Take All (1939 film)|Winner Take All]]'' (1939) - Paulie Mitchell
*''[[Winner Take All (1939 film)|Winner Take All]]'' (1939) – Paulie Mitchell
*''[[The Return of the Cisco Kid]]'' (1939) - Alan Davis
*''[[The Return of the Cisco Kid]]'' (1939) – Alan Davis
*''[[Charlie Chan in Reno]]'' (1939) - Curtis Whitman
*''[[Charlie Chan in Reno]]'' (1939) – Curtis Whitman
*''[[Chicken Wagon Family]]'' (1939) - Matt Hibbard
*''[[Chicken Wagon Family]]'' (1939) – Matt Hibbard
*''[[The Escape (1939 film)|The Escape]]'' (1939) - Eddie Farrell
*''[[The Escape (1939 film)|The Escape]]'' (1939) – Eddie Farrell
*''[[20,000 Men a Year]]'' (1939) - Al Williams
*''[[20,000 Men a Year]]'' (1939) – Al Williams
*''[[Charlie Chan in Panama]]'' (1940) - Richard Cabot
*''[[Charlie Chan in Panama]]'' (1940) – Richard Cabot
*''[[Sailor's Lady]]'' (1940) - Lt. Wood
*''[[Sailor's Lady]]'' (1940) – Lt. Wood
*''[[Knute Rockne All American]]'' (1940) - Elmer Laydon - One of The Four Horsemn
*''[[Knute Rockne All American]]'' (1940) – Elmer Laydon – One of The Four Horsemn
*''[[Murder Over New York]]'' (1940) - Ralph Percy
*''[[Murder Over New York]]'' (1940) – Ralph Percy
*''[[Play Girl]]'' (1941) -Don Shawhan
*''[[Play Girl (1941 film)|Play Girl]]'' (1941) – Don Shawhan
*''[[Double Cross (1941 film)|Double Cross]]'' (1941) - Jim Murray
*''[[Double Cross (1941 film)|Double Cross]]'' (1941) – Jim Murray
*''Mountain Moonlight'' (1941) - Paul Conrad
*''[[Mountain Moonlight]]'' (1941) – Paul Conrad
*''[[Riders of the Purple Sage (1941 film)|Riders of the Purple Sage]]'' (1941) - Adam Dyer
*''[[Riders of the Purple Sage (1941 film)|Riders of the Purple Sage]]'' (1941) – Adam Dyer
*''[[Great Guns]]'' (1941) - Capt. Baker
*''[[Great Guns]]'' (1941) – Capt. Baker
*''[[Hard Guy]]'' (1941) - Steve Randall
*''[[Hard Guy]]'' (1941) – Steve Randall
*''[[The Bugle Sounds]]'' (1942) - Captain (uncredited)
*''[[The Bugle Sounds]]'' (1942) – Captain (uncredited)
*''[[A Gentleman at Heart]]'' (1942) - Steve - Detective
*''[[A Gentleman at Heart]]'' (1942) – Steve – Detective
*''[[Spy Smasher (serial)|Spy Smasher]]'' (1942, Serial) - Alan Armstrong / Spy Smasher / Jack Armstrong
*''[[Spy Smasher (serial)|Spy Smasher]]'' (1942, Serial) – Alan Armstrong / Spy Smasher / Jack Armstrong
*''[[Action in the North Atlantic]]'' (1943) - Ensign Wright (uncredited)
*''[[Action in the North Atlantic]]'' (1943) – Ensign Wright (uncredited)
*''[[There's Something About a Soldier (1943 film)|There's Something About a Soldier]]'' (1943) - Sgt. Cummings (uncredited)
*''[[There's Something About a Soldier (1943 film)|There's Something About a Soldier]]'' (1943) – Sgt. Cummings (uncredited)
*''[[Three Russian Girls]]'' (1943) - Sergei
*''[[Three Russian Girls]]'' (1943) – Sergei
*''[[Ladies Courageous]]'' (1944) - Alex Anderson
*''[[Ladies Courageous]]'' (1944) – Alex Anderson
*''[[Bermuda Mystery]]'' (1944) - Frank Martin
*''[[Bermuda Mystery]]'' (1944) – Frank Martin
*''[[Roger Touhy, Gangster]]'' (1944) - Mason
*''[[Roger Touhy, Gangster]]'' (1944) – Mason
*''[[Haunted Harbor]]'' (1944, Serial) - Jim Marsden
*''[[Haunted Harbor]]'' (1944, Serial) – Jim Marsden
*''[[Brenda Starr, Reporter (film)|Brenda Starr, Reporter]]'' (1945, Serial) - Lt. Larry Farrell
*''[[Brenda Starr, Reporter (film)|Brenda Starr, Reporter]]'' (1945, Serial) – Lt. Larry Farrell
*''[[Jungle Raiders (serial)|Jungle Raiders]]'' (1945, Serial) - Bob Moore
*''[[Jungle Raiders (serial)|Jungle Raiders]]'' (1945, Serial) – Bob Moore
*''[[The Tiger Woman (1945 film)|The Tiger Woman]]'' (1945) - Jerry Devery
*''[[The Tiger Woman (1945 film)|The Tiger Woman]]'' (1945) – Jerry Devery
*''[[Black Market Babies]]'' (1945) - Eddie Condon
*''[[Black Market Babies]]'' (1945) – Eddie Condon
*''[[The Shadow Returns]]'' (1946) - Lamont Cranston
*''[[The Shadow Returns]]'' (1946) – Lamont Cranston
*''[[Passkey to Danger]]'' (1946) - Tex Hanlon
*''[[Passkey to Danger]]'' (1946) – Tex Hanlon
*''[[Behind the Mask (1946 film)|Behind the Mask]]'' (1946) - The Shadow / Lamont Cranston
*''[[Behind the Mask (1946 film)|Behind the Mask]]'' (1946) – The Shadow / Lamont Cranston
*''[[Don't Gamble with Strangers]]'' (1946) - Mike Samo
*''[[Don't Gamble with Strangers]]'' (1946) – Mike Samo
*''[[Traffic in Crime]]'' (1946) - Sam Wire
*''[[Traffic in Crime]]'' (1946) – Sam Wire
*''[[The Missing Lady]]'' (1946) - Lamont Cranston [The Shadow]
*''[[The Missing Lady]]'' (1946) – Lamont Cranston (The Shadow)
*''[[Black Gold (1947 film)|Black Gold]]'' (1947) - Stanley Lowell
*''[[Black Gold (1947 film)|Black Gold]]'' (1947) – Stanley Lowell
*''[[Brick Bradford (serial)|Brick Bradford]]'' (1947, Serial) Brick Bradford
*''[[Brick Bradford (serial)|Brick Bradford]]'' (1947, Serial) – Brick Bradford
*''[[Stage Struck (1948 film)|Stage Struck]]'' (1948) - Nick Mantee (final film role)
*''[[Stage Struck (1948 film)|Stage Struck]]'' (1948) – Nick Mantee (final film role)
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Kane Richmond
Richmond in The Reckless Way (1936)
Born
Frederick William Bowditch

(1906-12-23)December 23, 1906
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMarch 22, 1973(1973-03-22) (aged 66)
Corona Del Mar, California, U.S.
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
OccupationActor
Years active1929–1948
SpouseMarion Burns (1934–1973) (his death)
Children2

Kane Richmond (born Frederick William Bowditch, December 23, 1906 – March 22, 1973) was an American film actor of the 1930s and 1940s, mostly appearing in cliffhangers and serials. He is best known today for his portrayal of the character Lamont Cranston in The Shadow films in addition to his leading role in the successful serials Spy Smasher and Brick Bradford.

Early years[edit]

Richmond was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Pearlie Watkins Bowditch and Mary Elizabeth (Waters) Bowditch. He had a sister, Marie, and a brother, Russell.[1] He attended St. Thomas College and the University of Minnesota, playing football at both schools.[2] He moved to Hollywood in the late 1920s to pursue a career in acting.

Film[edit]

Before becoming an actor, Richmond (then still known as Fred Bowditch) was a film salesman.[3] In its entry on Richmond, The Film Encyclopedia relates: "[H]e was on a business trip to Hollywood when a Universal executive asked him to test for the lead in The Leather Pushers two-reel action series. He got the part and went on to appear in many other films through the late '40s."[4]

He received his first film roles in 1929, appearing in Song of Love, followed by Their Own Desire, both of which were uncredited. In 1930, he had two more uncredited roles, then landed the lead role in the boxing serial The Leather Pushers, an 11-film series that ran into 1931. Richmond did all of the fight scenes in the serial himself and suffered a broken nose (twice) and a broken ankle as a result.[3] From the remainder of 1931 through 1939, Richmond appeared in 50 films, many of which were cliffhangers, serials, or B-movies.

In The Devil Tiger (1934), director Clyde E. Elliott allowed his star, Richmond, to fight a 25-foot python. Richmond hated doubles and had insisted on playing the scene himself. The actor succeeded in holding the snake's snapping mouth away from his face while struggling to free himself from the triple coils around his body. At the height of the struggle, the heroine, Marion Burns, runs in and saves the hero from the python. Burns had to fight the snake, too, to get at Richmond's pistol, with which she was supposed to shoot the python.

In the serial Spy Smasher for Republic Studios, Richmond played not only the title character, but also his twin brother (a character not present in the comic book).

Richmond appeared in several Charlie Chan films, and in 1940 landed a main supporting role in Knute Rockne All American, which starred Pat O'Brien, Gale Page, and Ronald Reagan. From 1940 through 1946, he appeared in 30 films, including his best-known roles today, three films in The Shadow series, starring opposite Barbara Read. Following these films, his movie career declined considerably, with only three film roles in 1947 and 1948. During the 1950s and '60s. he appeared on several television series until 1966, when he retired.

Personal life[edit]

Richmond was married in 1934 to actress Marion Burns. The marriage lasted until his death. They had two children. Richmond was residing in Corona Del Mar, California, at the time of his death at the age of 66. He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California.[5]

Selected filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wagner, Laura (Summer 2016). "Gentleman of Poverty Row". Films of the Golden Age (85): 20–40.
  2. ^ "3 All-Americans, 10 Other Grid Stars in Cast of 'Knute Rockne'". The Logan Daily News. Ohio, Logan. November 14, 1940. p. 10. Retrieved August 13, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ a b Keavy, Hubbard (December 6, 1930). "Screen Life in Hollywood". The Sandusky Register. Ohio, Sandusky. p. 11. Retrieved August 24, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ Katz, Ephraim (1979). The Film Encyclopedia: The Most Comprehensive Encyclopedia of World Cinema in a Single Volume. Perigee Books. ISBN 0-399-50601-2. Pp. 972–973.
  5. ^ Wilson, Scott. Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons, 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Locations 25047-25048). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.

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