Jon Hall

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

3.149

Gender

Male

Birthday

23-Feb-1915

Age

(109 years old)

Place of Birth

Fresno, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Charles Locher
  • Lloyd Crane
  • Charles Felix Locher

Jon Hall

Biography

Jon Hall was an American film actor known for playing a variety of adventurous roles, as in 1937's The Hurricane, Invisible Agent and The Invisible Man's Revenge and six movies he made with Maria Montez. He was also known to 1950s fans as the creator and star of the Ramar of the Jungle television series which ran from 1952 to 1954. Hall directed and starred in two 1960's sci-fi films in his later years, The Beach Girls and the Monster and The Navy vs. the Night Monsters.


Credits

White Goddess White Goddess (1953) Character: Dr. Tom 'Ramar' Reynolds
Not a feature film but episodes of the TV series "Ramar of the Jungle" edited together and released as a feature.
Eyes of the Jungle Eyes of the Jungle (1953) Character: Dr. Tom 'Ramar' Reynolds
Ramar of the Jungle encounters a holy man who warns him of great danger. His friend Professor Howard is near death, cursed by the Mark of Shitan. A sacred golden tablet and a woman ready for sacrifice holds the key to Howard's survival. A feature film made from three episodes "Ramar of the Jungle" television series stitched together.
The Stagecoach Race The Stagecoach Race (1936) Character: Jim
A re-edited, digitally colourised and re-scored version of vintage black and white Western 'Winds of the Wasteland', complete with contemporary, pulse pounding music. The re-edit brings 'Winds of the Wasteland' down to a 22 minute short version. The arrival of the telegraph put Pony Express riders like John Blair and his pal Smoky out of work. A race will decide whether they or stageline owner Drake get the government mail contract.
A Star Is Born World Premiere A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) Character: Self
Live television broadcast of the world premiere. Described by various participants as the biggest world premiere in memory, even bigger than the Academy Awards.
Here's to Romance Here's to Romance (1935) Character: Chauffeur
Kathleen Gerard, a high society wife fed up with her husband's artistic "protegées", decides to take one of her own in Nino, a promising tenor, patronizing him to study in Paris. He and her girlfriend are perfectly happy until the Gerards pay a visit and Mrs. Gerard starts to show too much interest in him.
Forbidden Island Forbidden Island (1959) Character: Dave Courtney
Tropical island underwater scuba diving swimming murder thriller, in which divers and thieves search for a sunken treasure.
South of Pago Pago South of Pago Pago (1940) Character: Kehane
Sent by cutthroat pirates to turn Kehane’s head while they loot his island paradise of a fortune in pearls, Ruby instead falls for the young chief. Together, the two save Kehane’s people and their island home from the rapacious picaroons but at the tragic cost of their own future together.
When the Redskins Rode When the Redskins Rode (1951) Character: Prince Hannoc
A French spy (Mary Castle) flirts with an Indian chief's son (Jon Hall) amid war in 1753 Williamsburg, Va.
The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand The Amazing Exploits of the Clutching Hand (1936) Character: Frank Hobart
15-Chapter Serial about a scientist that discovers a formula for making synthetic gold and the people that want it.
The Lion Man The Lion Man (1936) Character: El Lion
A young British boy whose father was murdered by a treacherous Aran sheik finds himself in a position to exact revenge as an adult.
The Invisible Man's Revenge The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944) Character: Robert Griffin
A fugitive, dangerous madman reaches an English village where he confronts his former partner who left him for dead in the jungle after their discovery of a diamond mine. When the former partner also claims to have since lost the mine and all its wealth, which he took all for himself, and though the partmer is still living in a state of luxury , the madman takes up an offer from a crazed scientist to make him invisible, something the scientist has already done with experimental animals, so that he can take revenge.
The Girl from Scotland Yard The Girl from Scotland Yard (1937) Character: Bertie
A female agent tacks down the cause of mysterious explosions.
Lady in the Dark Lady in the Dark (1944) Character: Randy Curtis
A neurotic editor sees a psychoanalyst about the advertising man, movie star and other man in her life.
Sudan Sudan (1945) Character: Merab
A desert pickpocket, his sidekick, and an escaped slave help an incognito queen in danger.
Brave Warrior Brave Warrior (1952) Character: Steve Ruddell
In Indiana of the early 1800s, conflict once again arises between the United States and Great Britain over territory and boundaries. Each side endeavors to gain the support of the Shawnee Indian tribes in the area. Governor William Henry Harrison enlists the aid of Steve Rubbell, whose friendship with the Shawnee chief Tecumseh goes back to childhood. Tecumseh's leadership of the Shawnee is contested by his brother, known as The Prophet, who sides with the British. Tecumseh, who grew up as a childhood playmate of Steve and of Laura McGregor, loves Steve as a brother and hopes to marry Laura. But Laura is in love with Steve. Laura's father, Shayne McGregor, secretly leads local support of the British against the Americans, even though it risks the life and love of his daughter. Everything comes to a head at the battle of Tippecanoe.
Mutiny on the Bounty Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) Character: Tahitian Native (uncredited)
Fletcher Christian successfully leads a revolt against the ruthless Captain Bligh on the HMS Bounty. However, Bligh returns one year later, hell bent on revenge.
The Mysterious Avenger The Mysterious Avenger (1936) Character: Lafe Lockhart
Texas Ranger Ranny Maitland's father is feuding with his neighbor Lockhart. Pretending to be on Lockhart's side in the feud, Ranny goes to investigate. Meanwhile is father is murdered and Lockhart arrested.
Eagle Squadron Eagle Squadron (1942) Character: Hank Starr
An American joins the British Royal Air Force just before Pearl Harbor is attacked, and falls in love with a beautiful English girl.
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves (1944) Character: Ali Baba
Orphaned as a young child and adopted by a band of notorious thieves, now-grown Ali Baba sets out to avenge his father’s murder, reclaim the royal throne, and rescue his beloved Amara from the iron fist of his treacherous enemy.
On the Isle of Samoa On the Isle of Samoa (1950) Character: Kenneth Crandall
After committing a robbery, a man is inspired to confess by a lovely native girl he meets on a small island.
The Tuttles of Tahiti The Tuttles of Tahiti (1942) Character: Chester
After a long absense from the island, Chester Tuttle returns to Tahiti to find that little has changed. His large family, particularly his scheming Uncle Jonas, would rather dance and romance than earn a living. When Jonas loses the family plantation in a cockfight, Chester saves the day by towing in a large ship abandoned at sea and claiming the salvage. But opening a joint bank account in the name of the Tuttle clan may not have been a wise decision.
Winds of the Wasteland Winds of the Wasteland (1936) Character: Jim
The arrival of the telegraph put Pony Express riders like John Blair and his pal Smoky out of work. A race will decide whether they or stageline owner Drake get the government mail contract.
The Hurricane The Hurricane (1937) Character: Terangi
A Polynesian sailor is separated from his wife when he's unjustly imprisoned for defending himself against a colonial bully. Members of the community petition the governor for clemency but all pretense of law and order are soon shattered by an incoming tropical storm.
Last Train from Bombay Last Train from Bombay (1952) Character: Martin Viking
An American diplomat risks his life to save an Indian prince from an assassination plot designed to ignite a war.
Invisible Agent Invisible Agent (1942) Character: Frank Raymond
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany in this comedy-thriller.
Arabian Nights Arabian Nights (1942) Character: Haroun-Al-Raschid
Two half brothers battle each other for the power of the throne and the love of sensual, gorgeous dancing girl Scheherazade.
Cobra Woman Cobra Woman (1944) Character: Ramu
A man (Jon Hall) tracks his kidnapped bride (Maria Montez) to a jungle island, where her twin is the high priestess.
Women Must Dress Women Must Dress (1935) Character: Janet's Other Friend
A divorced woman finds success as a fashion designer.
Charlie Chan in Shanghai Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) Character: Philip Nash
When a prominent official is murdered at a banquet honoring Charle Chan, the detective and son Lee team up to expose an opium-smuggling ring.
Gypsy Wildcat Gypsy Wildcat (1944) Character: Michael
In an unspecified Renaissance kingdom, no sooner has Anube's gypsy tribe encamped near Baron Tovar's village when Count Orso is found murdered. The wicked baron blames the gypsies and imprisons them all in his castle. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger on a white horse has hidden the murder arrow and won the heart of gypsy belle Carla, to the discomfiture of her erstwhile fiancée Tonio. Baron Tovar is also fascinated by Carla...especially when he notices her heraldic pendant.
The Mutineers The Mutineers (1949) Character: Nick Shaw
Mobster Thomas Nagle and his gang take over a ship to use running guns and counterfeit money into Lisbon.
Mind Your Own Business Mind Your Own Business (1936) Character: Scoutmaster Davis
Nature reporter Orville Shanks retreats to the woods for material for his "Our Wild Friends" column and to volunteer for his favorite cause, the Boy Scouts. When Orville's editor, Crane, orders him to spice up his column, Orville's wife Melba writes a gossip column using animals as metaphors for people. Crane loves Melba's article and gives Orville a raise, and the column becomes a hit.
Aloma of the South Seas Aloma of the South Seas (1941) Character: Tanoa
A young South Seas native boy is sent to the U.S. for his education and returns to his island after his father dies to try to stop a revolution.
Last of the Redmen Last of the Redmen (1947) Character: Major Heywood
A family-oriented adaption of James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans." As the French-Indian War rages across the untamed territory of the Great Northwest, the embattled wilderness gives birth to a legend -- the proud legend of "The Last of the Red Men." August, 1757, General Montcalm and his Iroquois alalies are on the war path -- and General Munro fears for the lives of his children as they travel to join him at Fort William Henry. Although Munro dispatches a letter urging them to take refuge at Fort Edward until the road is safe, an Iroquois scout intercepts the warning. So Major Duncan Hayward is unaware of the danger as he escorts Alice Munro, her sister Cora, and her young brother Davy from the sanctuary of the fort. When their guide Magua, a vengeful Iroquois played by Buster Crabbe, betrays them, only one man can save the travelers from his savage trap.
The Beach Girls and the Monster The Beach Girls and the Monster (1965) Character: Dr. Otto Lindsay
A young girl is killed at the beach in Malibu. Professor Otto Lindsay suspects that it is some form of mutated fish. However, his son Richard, who was a good friend of the girl, thinks that it is a madman who has a grudge against Richard and his friends. Soon the list of victims grows.
San Diego I Love You San Diego I Love You (1944) Character: John Thompson Caldwell IV
A harried daughter tries to keep her wacky family together while trying to sell her eccentric father's latest invention, a collapsible life raft.
Deputy Marshal Deputy Marshal (1949) Character: Deputy Ed Garry
A lawman takes on gangsters attempting to steal property wanted for a railroad.
Hell Ship Mutiny Hell Ship Mutiny (1957) Character: Capt. Jim Knight
A ship's captain in the South Seas battles a villainous pearl trader who uses island natives as slaves for his business.
White Savage White Savage (1943) Character: Kaloe
A native boy plays Cupid for a shark fisherman and a South Sea Islands princess.
Zamba Zamba (1949) Character: Steve
Jenny and her six-year-old son, Tommy, are flying over the Belgian Congo when they are forced to bail out and become separated. Jenny lands in a dense jungle and is rescued by a safari headed by two wild-animal collectors, but Tommy is not found. He has amnesia and is lost, but is adopted by Zamba, a huge gorilla. He lives happily with his new family. Jenny comes back with a searching party, and Zamba, the gorilla mother, is determined to protect Tommy from his real mother.
Hurricane Island Hurricane Island (1951) Character: Capt. Carlos Montalvo
Ponce de Leon searches for the Fountain of Youth, but it's not an easy quest, thanks to bad weather, a treacherous lady pirate, warring Florida tribesmen, and a ship's cargo of man-hungry, marriage-minded maidens.
The Vigilantes Return The Vigilantes Return (1947) Character: Marshal Johnnie Taggart
Marshal Johnnie Taggart, posing as an outlaw named "Ace" Braddock, comes to Bannack, Montana to restore law and order. But he is recognized by Kitty, co-owner with Clay Curtwright of the infamous Bull Whip saloon. But "bad-girl" Kitty keeps her mouth shut. When Johnnie's pal Andy reports a stage holdup, Curtwright's henchman, Ben Borden, talks the sheriff and Judge Holden into suspecting Johnnie. Johnnie reveals himself to Judge Holden as a government marshal, and the judge voices his opinion that Curtwright is the leader of the road agents, but voices it in the presence of his granddaughter, Louise Holden.
Michigan Kid Michigan Kid (1947) Character: Michigan Kid / Jim Rowen
A former U.S. marshal rescues an instant heiress from an outlaw's gang.
The Prince Of Thieves The Prince Of Thieves (1948) Character: Robin Hood
After fighting in the Crusades alongside Richard I of England Sir Allan Claire is returning home to marry his betrothed Lady Christable. Accompanied by his sister Lady Marian Claire, the two are intercepted by Robin Hood and his band of Merrie Men. Recognising a friend of King Richard, Robin informs them that Lady Christabel is the be married to another against her well in the interest of politics and her father's fortune. The three team up to rescue the fair lady.
Men in Her Diary Men in Her Diary (1945) Character: Randolph Glenning
Singer/Dancer Peggy Ryan neither sings nor dances in this comedy in which she plays a secretary, whose life has no romance because she devotes all of her time to her attractive older sister. But she does keep a diary that contains some fact and many fictional entries. One such is read by the wife of her boss who promptly sues for a divorce. Virginia Grey stars in a musical produced by Hall and sings (possibly dubbed) "Makin' a Million" and "Keep Your Chin Up." No spoiler to add that Ryan gets a boyfriend and Hall and Allbritton are reunited before this one runs it course.
Kit Carson Kit Carson (1940) Character: Christopher "Kit" Carson
Frontiersman Kit Carson fights off Indian attacks on the trail to California.
Sailor's Lady Sailor's Lady (1940) Character: Danny Malone
Sailor is going to marry his girlfriend when he returns, but she becomes foster mother to baby whose parents are accidentally killed. The baby is accidentally left on board a visiting battleship.
China Corsair China Corsair (1951) Character: McMillan
A stranded U.S. ship's engineer (Jon Hall) helps a Eurasian beauty (Lisa Ferraday) with coveted antique jade.



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