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James Finlayson

Bio: James Henderson "Jimmy" Finlayson (August 27, 1887 – October 9, 1953) was a Scottish actor who worked in both silent and sound comedies. Bald, with a fake moustache, Finlayson had many trademark comic mannerisms and is famous for his squinting, outraged, "double take and fade away" head reaction, and characteristic expression "d'ooooooh", and as the most famous comic foil of Laurel and Hardy
Born: Fri, Aug 26 1887
Birthplace: Larbert, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Death: Fri, Oct 09 1953
James Finlayson is 66 years old
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Poster of Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
James Finlayson would have been no older than
66 in Laurel & Hardy - Highlights
as ''.
Tue, Jan 22 2002
Poster of The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
James Finlayson would have been no older than
66 in The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy
as ''.
Fri, Dec 01 1967
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
James Finlayson would have been no older than
66 in The Big Parade of Comedy
as 'Sergeant Major Finlayson in 'Bonnie Scotland' (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Here We Go Again
Here We Go Again
James Finlayson was
65 in Here We Go Again
as 'Plato's Rival'.
Sat, Nov 15 1952
Poster of The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
James Finlayson was
63 in The Slappiest Days of Our Lives
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 23 1951
Poster of Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding
James Finlayson was
63 in Royal Wedding
as 'Cabby (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 08 1951
Poster of Grand Canyon Trail
Grand Canyon Trail
James Finlayson was
61 in Grand Canyon Trail
as 'Sheriff'.
Thu, Nov 04 1948
Poster of The Perils of Pauline
The Perils of Pauline
James Finlayson was
59 in The Perils of Pauline
as 'Comic Chef'.
Fri, Jul 04 1947
Poster of Two Sisters from Boston
Two Sisters from Boston
James Finlayson was
58 in Two Sisters from Boston
as 'Street Cleaner (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 06 1946
Poster of She-Wolf of London
She-Wolf of London
James Finlayson was
58 in She-Wolf of London
as 'Constable (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 17 1946
Poster of Happy Times and Jolly Moments
Happy Times and Jolly Moments
James Finlayson was
55 in Happy Times and Jolly Moments
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Wedding Yells
Wedding Yells
James Finlayson was
54 in Wedding Yells
as 'Hammerhead Nahl'.
Sat, Mar 07 1942
Poster of To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be
James Finlayson was
54 in To Be or Not to Be
as 'Scottish Farmer with Mustache (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 05 1942
Poster of Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent
James Finlayson was
52 in Foreign Correspondent
as 'Dutch Peasant (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of Saps at Sea
Saps at Sea
James Finlayson was
52 in Saps at Sea
as 'Dr. J.H. Finlayson (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 29 1940
Poster of A Chump at Oxford
A Chump at Oxford
James Finlayson was
52 in A Chump at Oxford
as 'Baldy Vandevere (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 25 1940
Poster of The Great Victor Herbert
The Great Victor Herbert
James Finlayson was
52 in The Great Victor Herbert
as 'Lamplighter'.
Fri, Dec 29 1939
Poster of Raffles
Raffles
James Finlayson was
52 in Raffles
as 'Hansom Cab Driver'.
Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of The Flying Deuces
The Flying Deuces
James Finlayson was
52 in The Flying Deuces
as 'Jailor'.
Fri, Nov 03 1939
Poster of Hollywood Cavalcade
Hollywood Cavalcade
James Finlayson was
52 in Hollywood Cavalcade
as 'Keystone Cop'.
Fri, Oct 13 1939
Poster of Dog-Gone
Dog-Gone
James Finlayson was
52 in Dog-Gone
as 'Mr. Jones'.
Sat, Sep 30 1939
Poster of Block-Heads
Block-Heads
James Finlayson was
50 in Block-Heads
as 'Man on Stairs'.
Fri, Aug 19 1938
Poster of Angel
Angel
James Finlayson was
50 in Angel
as ''.
Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of All Over Town
All Over Town
James Finlayson was
49 in All Over Town
as 'MacDougal'.
Mon, Aug 09 1937
Poster of The Toast of New York
The Toast of New York
James Finlayson was
49 in The Toast of New York
as 'Trick-Hat Inventor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 22 1937
Poster of Pick a Star
Pick a Star
James Finlayson was
49 in Pick a Star
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of Way Out West
Way Out West
James Finlayson was
49 in Way Out West
as 'Mickey Finn'.
Fri, Apr 16 1937
Poster of Our Relations
Our Relations
James Finlayson was
49 in Our Relations
as 'Finn'.
Tue, Sep 15 1936
Poster of The Bohemian Girl
The Bohemian Girl
James Finlayson was
48 in The Bohemian Girl
as 'Captain Finn'.
Fri, Feb 14 1936
Poster of MGM 1935 Promo Reel
MGM 1935 Promo Reel
James Finlayson was
48 in MGM 1935 Promo Reel
as 'Manager'.
Mon, Dec 09 1935
Poster of Life Hesitates at 40
Life Hesitates at 40
James Finlayson was
48 in Life Hesitates at 40
as 'Dr. James Finlayson'.
Mon, Nov 18 1935
Poster of Manhattan Monkey Business
Manhattan Monkey Business
James Finlayson was
48 in Manhattan Monkey Business
as 'Joyce's Father'.
Sat, Nov 09 1935
Poster of Bonnie Scotland
Bonnie Scotland
James Finlayson was
47 in Bonnie Scotland
as 'Sgt. Maj. Finlayson'.
Fri, Aug 23 1935
Poster of Thicker Than Water
Thicker Than Water
James Finlayson was
47 in Thicker Than Water
as 'Auction Manager'.
Sat, Mar 16 1935
Poster of Dick Turpin
Dick Turpin
James Finlayson was
46 in Dick Turpin
as 'Jeremy'.
Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of So This Is Harris!
So This Is Harris!
James Finlayson was
45 in So This Is Harris!
as 'Golf Pro'.
Sun, Aug 13 1933
Poster of The Gay Nighties
The Gay Nighties
James Finlayson was
45 in The Gay Nighties
as 'Mr. Amos Pipp'.
Thu, Jun 22 1933
Poster of Mush and Milk
Mush and Milk
James Finlayson was
45 in Mush and Milk
as 'Mr. Brown, the banker'.
Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of The Druggist's Dilemma
The Druggist's Dilemma
James Finlayson was
45 in The Druggist's Dilemma
as 'Andrew Finch'.
Mon, May 22 1933
Poster of The Devil's Brother
The Devil's Brother
James Finlayson was
45 in The Devil's Brother
as 'Lord Rocburg'.
Fri, May 05 1933
Poster of His Silent Racket
His Silent Racket
James Finlayson was
45 in His Silent Racket
as 'James'.
Sat, Apr 29 1933
Poster of Me and My Pal
Me and My Pal
James Finlayson was
45 in Me and My Pal
as 'Peter Cucumber'.
Sat, Apr 22 1933
Poster of Nature in the Wrong
Nature in the Wrong
James Finlayson was
45 in Nature in the Wrong
as 'Voice of lion (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 18 1933
Poster of Jitters the Butler
Jitters the Butler
James Finlayson was
45 in Jitters the Butler
as 'Phineas P. McPhinn'.
Fri, Dec 30 1932
Poster of Pack Up Your Troubles
Pack Up Your Troubles
James Finlayson was
45 in Pack Up Your Troubles
as 'General'.
Fri, Sep 16 1932
Poster of The Iceman's Ball
The Iceman's Ball
James Finlayson was
44 in The Iceman's Ball
as 'Commissioner Walters'.
Fri, Aug 12 1932
Poster of Thunder Below
Thunder Below
James Finlayson was
44 in Thunder Below
as 'Scotty'.
Fri, Jun 17 1932
Poster of The Chimp
The Chimp
James Finlayson was
44 in The Chimp
as 'Ringmaster'.
Sat, May 21 1932
Poster of Hasty Marriage
Hasty Marriage
James Finlayson was
44 in Hasty Marriage
as 'Kitty's Father'.
Wed, Dec 16 1931
Poster of Scratch-As-Catch-Can
Scratch-As-Catch-Can
James Finlayson was
44 in Scratch-As-Catch-Can
as ''.
Fri, Nov 06 1931
Poster of One Good Turn
One Good Turn
James Finlayson was
44 in One Good Turn
as 'A Community Player'.
Sat, Oct 31 1931
Poster of False Roomers
False Roomers
James Finlayson was
44 in False Roomers
as 'Landlord'.
Sat, Oct 10 1931
Poster of Beach Pajamas
Beach Pajamas
James Finlayson was
44 in Beach Pajamas
as ''.
Mon, Sep 21 1931
Poster of Pardon Us
Pardon Us
James Finlayson was
43 in Pardon Us
as 'Schoolteacher'.
Sat, Aug 15 1931
Poster of Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
James Finlayson was
43 in Stout Hearts and Willing Hands
as ''.
Mon, Jun 15 1931
Poster of One of the Smiths
One of the Smiths
James Finlayson was
43 in One of the Smiths
as 'Wine Brewer (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 23 1931
Poster of Our Wife
Our Wife
James Finlayson was
43 in Our Wife
as 'Father of the bride'.
Sat, May 16 1931
Poster of Playing at Politics
Playing at Politics
James Finlayson was
43 in Playing at Politics
as 'Criado'.
Fri, May 01 1931
Poster of Second Hand Kisses
Second Hand Kisses
James Finlayson was
43 in Second Hand Kisses
as 'Jimmy Finlayson'.
Sun, Mar 29 1931
Poster of Chickens Come Home
Chickens Come Home
James Finlayson was
43 in Chickens Come Home
as 'Butler'.
Sat, Feb 21 1931
Poster of Don't Leave Home
Don't Leave Home
James Finlayson was
43 in Don't Leave Home
as ''.
Sun, Dec 28 1930
Poster of Another Fine Mess
Another Fine Mess
James Finlayson was
43 in Another Fine Mess
as 'Col. Wilburforce Buckshot (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 29 1930
Poster of The prince of the dollar
The prince of the dollar
James Finlayson was
43 in The prince of the dollar
as ''.
Sat, Oct 04 1930
Poster of Gold diggers
Gold diggers
James Finlayson was
43 in Gold diggers
as ''.
Sat, Oct 04 1930
Poster of Dollar Dizzy
Dollar Dizzy
James Finlayson was
43 in Dollar Dizzy
as 'House Detective (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 03 1930
Poster of For the Defense
For the Defense
James Finlayson was
42 in For the Defense
as 'Parrott'.
Sat, Jul 19 1930
Poster of The Dawn Patrol
The Dawn Patrol
James Finlayson was
42 in The Dawn Patrol
as 'Field Sergeant'.
Thu, Jul 10 1930
Poster of Young Eagles
Young Eagles
James Finlayson was
42 in Young Eagles
as 'Scotty'.
Thu, Mar 20 1930
Poster of Thieves
Thieves
James Finlayson was
42 in Thieves
as ''.
Tue, Jan 07 1930
Poster of Night Owls
Night Owls
James Finlayson was
42 in Night Owls
as 'Meadows'.
Sat, Jan 04 1930
Poster of Wall Street
Wall Street
James Finlayson was
42 in Wall Street
as 'Andy (as Jimmy Finalyson)'.
Sun, Dec 01 1929
Poster of The Hoose-Gow
The Hoose-Gow
James Finlayson was
42 in The Hoose-Gow
as 'Governor'.
Sat, Nov 16 1929
Poster of Men O'War
Men O'War
James Finlayson was
41 in Men O'War
as 'Soda jerk'.
Sat, Jun 29 1929
Poster of Two Weeks Off
Two Weeks Off
James Finlayson was
41 in Two Weeks Off
as 'Pa Weaver'.
Sat, May 11 1929
Poster of Big Business
Big Business
James Finlayson was
41 in Big Business
as 'Homeowner'.
Sat, Apr 20 1929
Poster of Liberty
Liberty
James Finlayson was
41 in Liberty
as 'Store keeper'.
Sat, Jan 26 1929
Poster of Fast Freight
Fast Freight
James Finlayson was
41 in Fast Freight
as 'Spooky Wall Painting'.
Tue, Jan 01 1929
Poster of Show Girl
Show Girl
James Finlayson was
41 in Show Girl
as 'Mr. Dugan'.
Sun, Sep 23 1928
Poster of Lady Be Good
Lady Be Good
James Finlayson was
40 in Lady Be Good
as 'Trelawney West'.
Sun, May 06 1928
Poster of Ladies' Night in a Turkish Bath
Ladies' Night in a Turkish Bath
James Finlayson was
40 in Ladies' Night in a Turkish Bath
as 'Pa Slocum'.
Sat, Mar 31 1928
Poster of Flying Elephants
Flying Elephants
James Finlayson was
40 in Flying Elephants
as 'Saxophonus'.
Sun, Feb 12 1928
Poster of Should Tall Men Marry?
Should Tall Men Marry?
James Finlayson was
40 in Should Tall Men Marry?
as 'Joe Skittle'.
Sun, Jan 15 1928
Poster of Do Detectives Think?
Do Detectives Think?
James Finlayson was
40 in Do Detectives Think?
as 'Judge Foozle'.
Sun, Nov 20 1927
Poster of Hats Off
Hats Off
James Finlayson was
40 in Hats Off
as 'Proprietor, Kwickway Washing Machine Co.'.
Sat, Nov 05 1927
Poster of Call of the Cuckoo
Call of the Cuckoo
James Finlayson was
40 in Call of the Cuckoo
as 'Asylum Inmate'.
Sat, Oct 15 1927
Poster of The Second Hundred Years
The Second Hundred Years
James Finlayson was
40 in The Second Hundred Years
as 'Browne Van Dyke'.
Sat, Oct 08 1927
Poster of Sugar Daddies
Sugar Daddies
James Finlayson was
40 in Sugar Daddies
as 'Oil tycoon Cyrus Brittle'.
Sat, Sep 10 1927
Poster of With Love and Hisses
With Love and Hisses
James Finlayson was
40 in With Love and Hisses
as 'Captain Bustle'.
Sun, Aug 28 1927
Poster of Don't Tell Everything
Don't Tell Everything
James Finlayson was
39 in Don't Tell Everything
as 'Lawyer Goldblum'.
Sat, Jul 02 1927
Poster of Love 'Em and Weep
Love 'Em and Weep
James Finlayson was
39 in Love 'Em and Weep
as 'Titus Tillsbury'.
Sun, Jun 12 1927
Poster of No Man's Law
No Man's Law
James Finlayson was
39 in No Man's Law
as 'Jack Belcher'.
Sun, May 01 1927
Poster of Forgotten Sweeties
Forgotten Sweeties
James Finlayson was
39 in Forgotten Sweeties
as ''.
Sun, Apr 10 1927
Poster of One Hour Married
One Hour Married
James Finlayson was
39 in One Hour Married
as ''.
Sun, Feb 27 1927
Poster of Seeing the World
Seeing the World
James Finlayson was
39 in Seeing the World
as ''Old Buzz-Fuzz,' teacher'.
Sun, Feb 13 1927
Poster of Anything Once!
Anything Once!
James Finlayson was
39 in Anything Once!
as 'Mabel's Boss'.
Sun, Jan 02 1927
Poster of The Nickel-Hopper
The Nickel-Hopper
James Finlayson was
39 in The Nickel-Hopper
as 'Rupert'.
Sat, Dec 04 1926
Poster of Raggedy Rose
Raggedy Rose
James Finlayson was
39 in Raggedy Rose
as 'Simpson Sniffle'.
Sat, Nov 06 1926
Poster of Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes
Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes
James Finlayson was
39 in Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes
as 'Dean of Pinkham University'.
Sat, Oct 02 1926
Poster of Merry Widower
Merry Widower
James Finlayson was
38 in Merry Widower
as 'The Hunter'.
Sun, Aug 01 1926
Poster of Thundering Fleas
Thundering Fleas
James Finlayson was
38 in Thundering Fleas
as 'Justice of the Peace'.
Sun, Jul 18 1926
Poster of Don Key (Son of Burro)
Don Key (Son of Burro)
James Finlayson was
38 in Don Key (Son of Burro)
as 'Vivien's Suitor'.
Sun, May 23 1926
Poster of Wife Tamers
Wife Tamers
James Finlayson was
38 in Wife Tamers
as 'The Waiter'.
Thu, Mar 25 1926
Poster of Dizzy Daddies
Dizzy Daddies
James Finlayson was
38 in Dizzy Daddies
as 'Jonathan Haig'.
Sun, Mar 14 1926
Poster of Madame Mystery
Madame Mystery
James Finlayson was
38 in Madame Mystery
as 'Struggling Author'.
Fri, Mar 12 1926
Poster of What's the World Coming To?
What's the World Coming To?
James Finlayson was
38 in What's the World Coming To?
as 'The Father-in-Law'.
Sat, Jan 16 1926
Poster of A Punch in the Nose
A Punch in the Nose
James Finlayson was
38 in A Punch in the Nose
as ''.
Sun, Jan 03 1926
Poster of Flaming Flappers
Flaming Flappers
James Finlayson was
38 in Flaming Flappers
as ''.
Sun, Dec 27 1925
Poster of The Caretaker's Daughter
The Caretaker's Daughter
James Finlayson was
38 in The Caretaker's Daughter
as 'The Prohibition Sleuth (as Jimmie Finlayson)'.
Sat, Oct 10 1925
Poster of Moonlight and Noses
Moonlight and Noses
James Finlayson was
38 in Moonlight and Noses
as 'Professor Sniff'.
Sat, Oct 03 1925
Poster of Unfriendly Enemies
Unfriendly Enemies
James Finlayson was
38 in Unfriendly Enemies
as 'The Cameraman'.
Sun, Sep 13 1925
Poster of Madame Sans Jane
Madame Sans Jane
James Finlayson was
37 in Madame Sans Jane
as ''.
Sun, Aug 09 1925
Poster of Innocent Husbands
Innocent Husbands
James Finlayson was
37 in Innocent Husbands
as 'The Desk Clerk (as Jimmie Finlayson)'.
Sat, Aug 01 1925
Poster of Yes, Yes, Nanette
Yes, Yes, Nanette
James Finlayson was
37 in Yes, Yes, Nanette
as 'Hillory, the new husband'.
Sun, Jul 19 1925
Poster of Chasing the Chaser
Chasing the Chaser
James Finlayson was
37 in Chasing the Chaser
as 'Gilroy (the husband)'.
Sat, Jul 04 1925
Poster of Thundering Landlords
Thundering Landlords
James Finlayson was
37 in Thundering Landlords
as 'The Landlord'.
Sun, Jun 21 1925
Poster of In the Grease
In the Grease
James Finlayson was
37 in In the Grease
as 'Father'.
Sat, Jun 20 1925
Poster of Tell It to a Policeman
Tell It to a Policeman
James Finlayson was
37 in Tell It to a Policeman
as ''.
Sun, May 24 1925
Poster of Sure-Mike!
Sure-Mike!
James Finlayson was
37 in Sure-Mike!
as 'The Floorwalker'.
Sat, May 23 1925
Poster of The Haunted Honeymoon
The Haunted Honeymoon
James Finlayson was
37 in The Haunted Honeymoon
as ''.
Sun, Mar 29 1925
Poster of Hard Boiled
Hard Boiled
James Finlayson was
37 in Hard Boiled
as ''.
Sun, Mar 15 1925
Poster of Short Kilts
Short Kilts
James Finlayson was
36 in Short Kilts
as 'McGregor's Son'.
Sun, Aug 03 1924
Poster of Why Husbands Go Mad
Why Husbands Go Mad
James Finlayson was
36 in Why Husbands Go Mad
as ''.
Sun, Jul 13 1924
Poster of Wide Open Spaces
Wide Open Spaces
James Finlayson was
36 in Wide Open Spaces
as 'Jack McQueen'.
Sun, Jul 06 1924
Poster of Rupert of Hee-Haw
Rupert of Hee-Haw
James Finlayson was
36 in Rupert of Hee-Haw
as 'Rupert of Hee Haw'.
Sat, Jun 07 1924
Poster of Near Dublin
Near Dublin
James Finlayson was
36 in Near Dublin
as 'Sir Patrick'.
Sat, May 10 1924
Poster of Brothers Under the Chin
Brothers Under the Chin
James Finlayson was
36 in Brothers Under the Chin
as ''.
Sun, Apr 13 1924
Poster of Zeb vs. Paprika
Zeb vs. Paprika
James Finlayson was
36 in Zeb vs. Paprika
as 'Major Glanders Botts'.
Sun, Mar 16 1924
Poster of Postage Due
Postage Due
James Finlayson was
36 in Postage Due
as 'Postal Inspector Hawke'.
Sun, Feb 17 1924
Poster of Smithy
Smithy
James Finlayson was
36 in Smithy
as 'Sergeant'.
Sat, Jan 19 1924
Poster of Mother's Joy
Mother's Joy
James Finlayson was
36 in Mother's Joy
as 'Baron Buttontop'.
Sun, Dec 23 1923
Poster of Fully Insured
Fully Insured
James Finlayson was
36 in Fully Insured
as 'The Foreman'.
Sun, Dec 16 1923
Poster of Scorching Sands
Scorching Sands
James Finlayson was
36 in Scorching Sands
as 'James'.
Sun, Dec 09 1923
Poster of The Soilers
The Soilers
James Finlayson was
36 in The Soilers
as 'Smacknamara'.
Sat, Nov 24 1923
Poster of The Whole Truth
The Whole Truth
James Finlayson was
36 in The Whole Truth
as 'Defense lawyer'.
Sat, Nov 03 1923
Poster of Frozen Hearts
Frozen Hearts
James Finlayson was
36 in Frozen Hearts
as 'General Sappovitch'.
Sat, Oct 27 1923
Poster of Roughest Africa
Roughest Africa
James Finlayson was
36 in Roughest Africa
as 'Hans Downe'.
Sat, Sep 29 1923
Poster of A Man About Town
A Man About Town
James Finlayson was
36 in A Man About Town
as 'Humko, Store Detective'.
Sat, Sep 15 1923
Poster of Pitfalls of a Big City
Pitfalls of a Big City
James Finlayson was
36 in Pitfalls of a Big City
as 'The Hired Man'.
Sun, Sep 02 1923
Poster of The Mystery Man
The Mystery Man
James Finlayson was
35 in The Mystery Man
as ''.
Sun, Aug 19 1923
Poster of Hollywood
Hollywood
James Finlayson was
35 in Hollywood
as 'James Finlayson'.
Sun, Aug 19 1923
Poster of Oranges and Lemons
Oranges and Lemons
James Finlayson was
35 in Oranges and Lemons
as 'Worker'.
Sun, Aug 12 1923
Poster of Jack Frost
Jack Frost
James Finlayson was
35 in Jack Frost
as 'Wicked Man from the Wicked City'.
Sun, Jul 22 1923
Poster of Where's My Wandering Boy This Evening?
Where's My Wandering Boy This Evening?
James Finlayson was
35 in Where's My Wandering Boy This Evening?
as 'The Hired Man'.
Sun, Jul 08 1923
Poster of Courtship of Miles Sandwich
Courtship of Miles Sandwich
James Finlayson was
35 in Courtship of Miles Sandwich
as 'Miles Sandwich'.
Sun, Jun 24 1923
Poster of Pick and Shovel
Pick and Shovel
James Finlayson was
35 in Pick and Shovel
as 'The Foreman'.
Sat, Jun 16 1923
Poster of Sold at Auction
Sold at Auction
James Finlayson was
35 in Sold at Auction
as 'The Man Who WAS Sold'.
Sat, May 26 1923
Poster of White Wings
White Wings
James Finlayson was
35 in White Wings
as 'Dental Patient'.
Sat, May 12 1923
Poster of California or Bust
California or Bust
James Finlayson was
35 in California or Bust
as 'Campground neighbor'.
Sat, Apr 28 1923
Poster of The Noon Whistle
The Noon Whistle
James Finlayson was
35 in The Noon Whistle
as ''.
Sat, Apr 28 1923
Poster of Before the Public
Before the Public
James Finlayson was
35 in Before the Public
as ''.
Sun, Mar 04 1923
Poster of A Tough Winter
A Tough Winter
James Finlayson was
35 in A Tough Winter
as ''.
Sun, Feb 04 1923
Poster of Newly Rich
Newly Rich
James Finlayson was
35 in Newly Rich
as ''.
Sun, Dec 10 1922
Poster of The Crossroads of New York
The Crossroads of New York
James Finlayson was
34 in The Crossroads of New York
as 'Lawyer'.
Thu, Jun 22 1922
Poster of Hard Knocks and Love Taps
Hard Knocks and Love Taps
James Finlayson was
33 in Hard Knocks and Love Taps
as 'Plato's Rival'.
Sun, Jul 24 1921
Poster of She Sighed by the Seaside
She Sighed by the Seaside
James Finlayson was
33 in She Sighed by the Seaside
as '1st Suitor'.
Sun, May 08 1921
Poster of A Small Town Idol
A Small Town Idol
James Finlayson was
33 in A Small Town Idol
as 'J. Wellington Jones'.
Sun, Feb 13 1921
Poster of Don't Weaken!
Don't Weaken!
James Finlayson was
33 in Don't Weaken!
as 'Lightfingered Luke - Professor Yonson's Assistant'.
Sun, Sep 05 1920
Poster of Down on the Farm
Down on the Farm
James Finlayson was
32 in Down on the Farm
as 'The Sportive Banker with the Mortgage'.
Sat, Apr 17 1920
Poster of Up in Alf's Place
Up in Alf's Place
James Finlayson was
32 in Up in Alf's Place
as 'The Dancing Instructor'.
Sun, Oct 12 1919
Poster of Yankee Doodle in Berlin
Yankee Doodle in Berlin
James Finlayson was
31 in Yankee Doodle in Berlin
as 'Commander's Officer (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 02 1919
Poster of In Dutch
In Dutch
James Finlayson was
30 in In Dutch
as ''.
Wed, Jun 26 1918
Poster of The World of Laurel and Hardy
The World of Laurel and Hardy
James Finlayson will be
66+ in The World of Laurel and Hardy
as ''.
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