Robert Homans

Known for Acting

11/7/1877

Malden, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Robert Edward Homans (November 8, 1877 – July 28, 1947) was an American actor who entered films in 1923 after a lengthy stage career.

Known For (227 credits)

Movie

Bogart: The Untold Story

1997

Stephen H. Bogart narrates the rise to fame of his father, Humphrey Bogart through the use of film clips, written material and interviews of friends and co-workers.

5.7

Movie

Badman's Territory

1946

After some gun play with a posse, the James Gang head for Quinto in a section of land which is not a part of America. Anyone there is beyond the law so the town is populated with outlaws. Next to arrive is Sheriff Rowley, following his brother whom the Gang have brought in injured. Rowley has no authority and gets on well enough with the James boys but is soon involved in other local goings-on, including a move to vote for annexation with Oklahoma which would allow the law well and truly in.

4.0

Movie

Frontier Days

1945

U.S. Marshal Clay Stacy brings law and order to a frontier community terrorized by an old Nemesis.

6.6

Movie

They Were Expendable

1945

After a demonstration of new PT boats, navy brass are still unconvinced of their viability in combat, leaving Lt. "Rusty" Ryan frustrated. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, however, Ryan and his buddy Lt. Brickley are told they can finally take their squadron into battle. The PT boats quickly prove their worth, successfully shooting down Japanese planes, relaying messages between islands, and picking off a multitude of enemy ships.

5.1

Movie

Man Alive

1945

A reportedly dead man haunts his wife and her boyfriend.

7.0

Movie

Come Out Fighting

1945

The police commissioner asks some local street kids to toughen up his ballet-loving son.

Movie

River Gang

1945

An orphan girl lives with apparently kind uncle who turns out to be a murderer.

6.8

Movie

Anchors Aweigh

1945

Two sailors on shore leave head out for four days of partying – only to become involved in the affairs of an aspiring singer and her precocious nephew.

5.9

Movie

The Scarlet Clue

1945

Chinese sleuth Charlie Chan discovers a scheme for the theft of government radar plans while investigating several murders.

4.5

Movie

A Medal for Benny

1945

Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.

Movie

Law of the Badlands

1945

A cavalry officer is framed for the murder of a fellow officer and cashiered out of the army. After he gets out of prison he vows to find the renegade who framed him and bring him to justice.

5.4

Movie

The Phantom Speaks

1945

The spirit of an executed murderer enters the body of a physician, and forces him to do its bidding--namely, murder.