Lew Davis
Louis Davis was an American film actor. He appeared in over 75 films between 1916 and 1948.
Career
A New York native, Davis appeared in his first film in 1916. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Slippery Silks, Dizzy Doctors and Three Little Sew and Sews. His most memorable appearance was as a con man in Cash and Carry and Playing the Ponies. A versatile character actor, Lewis often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.
Death
Davis died of a gastric hemorrhage on January 13, 1948, in Inglewood, California. His wife Kathryn survived him by 47 years and died on January 17, 1995. Both are buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery.
Partial filmography
Soul Mates - Sherman's Confidential SecretaryPack Up Your Troubles - Bank Clerk The Captain Hates the Sea - Deck Steward Behind the Evidence - Waiter The Whole Town's Talking - Ship Steward Pop Goes the Easel - Art Student Uncivil Warriors - Union Orderly The Girl Who Came Back - Sims Three Little Beers - Golfer on 18th Tee If You Could Only Cook - Waiter Ants in the Pantry - Guest in riding gear w / moustache The Little Red Schoolhouse - Mac, Pete's HenchmanThe Crime Patrol - Bar Customer Whoops, I'm an Indian! - Saloon Patron Slippery Silks - Lawyer Half Shot Shooters - Lawyer Grips, Grunts and Groans - Henchman Dizzy Doctors - Driver Who Gives Curly a Ride 3 Dumb Clucks - Wedding Guest The Devil Is Driving - Bit Part Goofs and Saddles - Cheating Poker Player Cash and Carry - Con-Man Playing the Ponies - Con Man I'll Take Romance - Sailor She Married an Artist - Steward All American Sweetheart - Waiter Start Cheering - Candy Vendor on Train The Main Event - Ticket Seller City Streets - Waiter You Can't Take It with You - Reporter The Spider's Web - Harry Stone Tarnished Angel - Nightclub Waiter Adventure in Sahara - Steward The Little Adventuress - Counter Man Three Little Sew and Sews - Party Guest The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt - Heavy Only Angels Have Wings - Shorty - Mechanic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington - Senate Clerk Nutty but Nice - Pedestrian #2 The Great Dictator - Hospital Orderly Dutiful But Dumb Let's Make Music - Waiter So Long Mr. Chumps - Laughing Pedestrian Meet John Doe - Electrician Penny Serenade - New Year's Party Guest Bedtime Story - Stagehand The Remarkable Andrew - Bit Role Sing Your Worries Away - Taxi Driver Mexican Spitfire at Sea - Ship's Waiter So's Your Aunt Emma - Cigar Counterman Dr. Broadway - Weasel-faced Man They All Kissed the Bride - Employee at Dance Three Smart Saps - Gambler The Talk of the Town - Waiter at Regina's Shop Even as IOU - Race Announcer Murder in Times Square - Reporter Gildersleeve's Bad Day - Juror The More the Merrier - Man Entering Elevator Back from the Front - German Sailor Gals, Incorporated - Waiter I Can Hardly Wait - Dr. Y. Tug The Adventures of a Rookie - Winch Operator Casanova in Burlesque - Driver Meet the People - Ritz Patron Gents Without Cents - Audience Member One Mysterious Night - Exhibit Attendee The Big Show-Off - Waiter with Trash Rockin' in the Rockies - Assistant Croupier Boston Blackie's Rendezvous - Man in Ticket Line Along Came Jones - Stagecoach Passenger Incendiary Blonde - Clown Kitty - Fishhawker An Angel Comes to Brooklyn - Waiter Uncivil War Birds - Soldier with ants Holiday in Mexico - Waiter Vacation in Reno - Desk Clerk at Bar Nothing Ranch Boston Blackie and the Law - Reporter It's a Wonderful Life - High School Teacher at Poolside The Thirteenth Hour - Truck Driver The Son of Rusty - Bored Townsman at Speech State of the Union - Reporter The Gallant Blade - Bit