Role Film actor Name Slim Summerville | Years active 1912-1946 Occupation Actor & Director Children Elliot Summerville | |
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Full Name George Joseph Somerville Spouse Eleanor Brown (m. 1937–1946), Gertrude M. Roell (m. 1927–1936) Movies All Quiet on the Western, Captain January, Western Union, Jesse James, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Similar People Lewis Milestone, Mack Sennett, Carl Laemmle - Jr, David Butler, Norman Taurog | ||
SLIM SUMMERVILLE TRIBUTE
George Joseph Somerville (July 10, 1892 – January 5, 1946), known professionally as Slim Summerville, was an American film actor, best known as a comedy performer.
Contents
- SLIM SUMMERVILLE TRIBUTE
- Villa of the movies 1917 bobby dunn slim summerville
- Life
- Career
- Legacy
- Filmography
- References
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Life
Born George Joseph Somerville in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his mother died when he was five. Moving from New Mexico to Canada to Oklahoma, he had a nomadic upbringing.
He married Gertrude Martha Roell on 19 November 1927. In early 1932, the Summervilles adopted a four-week-old baby boy whom they christened Elliott George. The couple divorced in September 1936, and he then married Eleanor Brown (also a divorcee), who was his nurse, who cared for him when he was sick. She fell in love and married him in 1937, to keep him from getting sick again.
Summerville died of a stroke on January 5, 1946 in Laguna Beach, California. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery in South Los Angeles community of Inglewood, California. Twenty years after his death, his beach front house on Sleepy Hollow Lane in Laguna Beach was converted into the Beach House restaurant, now the Driftwood Kitchen.
Career
Summerville's first job was as a messenger for the Canadian Pacific Telegraphs in Chatham, Ontario where he lived with his English grandparents.
He was working as a poolroom porter when found by Edgar Kennedy, who took him to Mack Sennett where he started at $3.50 per day. His first role was as a "Keystone Kop" in Hoffmeyer's Legacy (1912).
His tall, gangly appearance was well utilized in numerous short comedy films during the silent film era, and in addition to his many acting roles, he directed more than 50 short films.
Occasionally, he played in dramatic films, such as All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) and Jesse James (1939). However, he was most successful in comedy films, including several with ZaSu Pitts. He also played in films with Shirley Temple, Captain January (1936) and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938).
Legacy
For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Slim Summerville has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6409 Hollywood Blvd.
Inducted into the New Mexico Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2012.
Filmography
Actor
1946
The Hoodlum Saint as
Eel
1945
Sing Me a Song of Texas as
Happy
1944
I'm from Arkansas as
Juniper Jenkins - aka Pa
1944
Swing in the Saddle as
Northup 'Slim' Bayliss
1944
Bride by Mistake as
Samuel
1944
Bachelor Daze (Short) as
Slim Winters
1943
Garden of Eatin' (Short) as
Slim
1942
The Valley of Vanishing Men as
Missouri Benson
1941
Miss Polly as
Slim
1941
Uncle Joe as
Joe Butterworth
1941
Niagara Falls (Short) as
Sam Sawyer
1941
Highway West as
Gramps Abbott
1941
Puddin' Head as
Uncle Lem
1941
Tobacco Road as
Peabody
1941
Western Union as
Herman
1940
Gold Rush Maisie as
Fred Gubbins
1940
Anne of Windy Poplars as
Jabez Monkman
1939
Henry Goes Arizona as
Sheriff Parton
1939
Charlie Chan in Reno as
Sheriff Fletcher
1939
Winner Take All as
Mike Muldoon
1939
Jesse James as
Jailer
1938
Up the River as
Slim Nelson
1938
Submarine Patrol as
Ellsworth 'Spuds' Fickett - Cook
1938
Five of a Kind as
Jim Ogden
1938
Kentucky Moonshine as
Hank Hatfield
1938
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm as
Homer Busby
1937
Fifty Roads to Town as
Ed Henry
1937
The Road Back as
Tjaden
1937
Love Is News as
Judge Hart
1937
Off to the Races as
Uncle George
1936
Reunion as
Jim Ogden
1936
Can This Be Dixie? as
Robert E. Lee Gurgle
1936
Pepper as
Uncle Ben Jolly
1936
White Fang as
Slats Magee
1936
Captain January as
Captain Nazro
1936
The Country Doctor as
Constable Jim Ogden
1935
Way Down East as
Constable Seth Holcomb
1935
The Farmer Takes a Wife as
Fortune Friendly
1935
Life Begins at 40 as
T. Watterson Meriwether
1934
Their Big Moment as
Bill Ambrose (as 'Slim' Summerville)
1934
Love Birds as
Henry Whipple
1933
Love, Honor and Oh, Baby! as
Mark Reed
1933
Her First Mate as
John Homer
1933
Horse Play as
Slim Perkins
1933
Out All Night as
Ronald Colgate
1932
In the Bag (Short)
1932
They Just Had to Get Married as
Sam Sutton
1932
Air Mail as
'Slim' McCune (as 'Slim' Summerville)
1932
Officer, Save My Child (Short)
1932
Kid Glove Kisses (Short) as
The Army Bugler
1932
Tom Brown of Culver as
Elmer (Slim) Whitman
1932
Meet the Princess (Short)
1932
Racing Youth as
Slim
1932
The Eyes Have It (Short)
1932
The Unexpected Father as
Jasper Jones
1932
Sea Soldier's Sweeties (Short) as
The Bugler
1931
¡Hola, Rusia! (Short)
1931
Estamos en París (Short)
1931
Peeking in Peking (Short)
1931
Bless the Ladies (Short) as
Sergeant Slim
1931
Heaven on Earth as
The Jeweler (as 'Slim' Summerville)
1931
Hotter Than Haiti (Short)
1931
Reckless Living as
The Drunk
1931
Lasca of the Rio Grande as
'Crabapple' Thompson
1931
First to Fight (Short) as
Slim, Company Bugler
1931
El Tenorio del harem as
El corneta
1931
Parisian Gaities (Short)
1931
Let's Play (Short)
1931
Here's Luck (Short)
1931
Arabian Knights (Short)
1931
Bad Sister as
Sam
1931
The Front Page as
Pincus
1931
Many a Slip as
Hopkins
1931
The Royal Bluff (Short)
1931
The Sargie's Playmate (Short)
1931
Hello Russia (Short)
1930
Free Love as
Gas Inspector
1930
Ooh La-La (Short)
1930
See America Thirst as
Slim
1930
We! We! Marie! (Short) as
Slim
1930
Her Man as
The Swede
1930
The Spoilers as
Slapjack Simms
1930
Under Montana Skies as
Sunshine
1930
Parlez Vous (Short) as
Private Slim
1930
Little Accident as
Hicks
1930
All Quiet on the Western Front as
Tjaden (as 'Slim' Summerville)
1930
King of Jazz as
Automobile Owner ('Springtime') / Rear End of Horse / Charles
1930
Troopers Three as
'Sunny'
1929
Tiger Rose as
Heine
1929
The Shannons of Broadway as
Newt
1929
One Hysterical Night as
Robin Hood
1929
Sailor's Holiday as
Midway Photographer (uncredited)
1929
The Pace That Thrills (Short) as
Hatpin Harry
1929
Strong Boy as
Slim
1928
The Last Warning as
Tommy Wall (as 'Slim' Summerville)
1928
King of the Rodeo as
Slim
1928
Riding for Fame as
High-Pockets (as George Summerville)
1927
The Wreck of the Hesperus
1927
Painted Ponies as
Beanpole
1927
The Chinese Parrot as
Prospector
1927
Red Suspenders (Short) as
Slim
1927
Hey! Hey! Cowboy as
Spike Doolin
1927
The Beloved Rogue as
Jehan
1927
Why Mules Leave Home (Short)
1927
The Denver Dude as
Slim Jones (as George Summerville)
1927
Oh! What a Kick! (Short)
1926
The Texas Streak as
Swede
1925
A Peaceful Riot (Short)
1925
Andy Takes a Flyer (Short) as
Andy Gump
1924
Hello, 'Frisco (Short) as
Slim
1924
William Tell (Short) as
William Tell
1924
The Cry Baby (Short)
1924
Miners Over 21 (Short)
1924
Case Dismissed (Short)
1924
My Little Brother (Short)
1924
Politics (Short)
1924
Green Grocers (Short)
1924
Ship Ahoy! (Short)
1924
Keep Healthy (Short)
1924
Easy Money (Short)
1924
Easy Work (Short)
1924
Why Wait? (Short)
1923
The Rivals (Short) as
Slim
1921
The Singer Midget's Scandal (Short)
1921
Skirts
1920
Pretty Lady (Short)
1920
Hold Me Tight (Short)
1920
Mary's Little Lobster (Short)
1920
Ten Nights Without a Barroom (Short) as
The Hero of the Play
1920
Training for Husbands (Short)
1920
Sheriff Nell's Comeback (Short) as
Silk Shirt Gus
1919
A Schoolhouse Scandal (Short)
1919
Wild Waves and Women (Short)
1919
His Naughty Wife (Short)
1919
Her First Kiss (Short) as
Chester Hardy - A Swell-Headed Villain
1919
Virtuous Husbands (Short)
1919
Footballs and Frauds (Short)
1918
Roaring Lions on the Midnight Express (Short)
1918
The Diver's Last Kiss (Short)
1918
His Smothered Love (Short) as
1st Crook
1918
Those Athletic Girls (Short) as
The Watchman
1918
It Pays to Exercise (Short) as
A Flirt
1918
His Hidden Purpose (Short) as
A Cop
1918
The Kitchen Lady (Short) as
The Landlady's Son
1917
Are Witnesses Safe?
1917
Are Waitresses Safe? (Short) as
Gang Leader Rival - Who Had Objections
1917
Roping Her Romeo (Short) as
Black Pete - the Leading Scoundrel
1917
A Bedroom Blunder (Short) as
Counter Attendant
1917
His Precious Life (Short) as
Beechnut's Assistant
1917
A Dog Catcher's Love (Short) as
The Dog Catcher
1917
Her Fame and Shame (Short) as
Audience Spectator (uncredited)
1917
Villa of the Movies (Short) as
Mr. Hawk - a Boarder
1916
His Busted Trust (Short) as
Arto the Artist
1916
The Winning Punch (Short) as
Slim
1916
Hearts and Sparks (Short) as
The Moneylender's Pit Crewman
1916
The Three Slims (Short)
1916
The Snow Cure (Short) as
Minor Role
1916
His Bread and Butter (Short) as
The Cafe Proprietor
1916
Gypsy Joe (Short) as
Stage Passenger
1916
Cinders of Love (Short) as
The Police Chief
1915
Fatty and the Broadway Stars (Short) as
Striking Carpenter
1915
The Great Vacuum Robbery (Short) as
2nd Detective
1915
Her Painted Hero (Short) as
A Bill Poster
1915
Saved by Wireless (Short) as
Undetermined Secondary Role (unconfirmed, uncredited)
1915
A Game Old Knight (Short) as
Brigand Chief's Valet
1915
No One to Guide Him (Short) as
The Bartender
1915
Those College Girls (Short) as
The Bellboy
1915
Their Social Splash (Short) as
Harold - the Groom
1915
The Beauty Bunglers (Short) as
Soda Jerk
1915
Droppington's Devilish Deed (Short) as
Audience Member (uncredited)
1915
Gussle's Day of Rest (Short) as
The Park Girl's Boyfriend
1915
Caught in the Act (Short) as
The Elevator Operator
1915
That Little Band of Gold (Short) as
Waiter / Audience Member (uncredited)
1915
A Bird's a Bird (Short)
1915
Caught in a Park (Short) as
The Boy Friend
1915
Fatty's New Role (Short) as
Bartender
1915
The Home Breakers (Short) as
The Janitor
1915
Rum and Wall Paper (Short)(unconfirmed, uncredited)
1915
Only a Farmer's Daughter (Short) as
The Father
1915
Her Winning Punch (Short)
1914
Gussle, the Golfer (Short) as
Drunk in Jail
1914
Their Fatal Bumping (Short) as
The Sheriff
1914
Fatty and Minnie He-Haw (Short) as
Railroad Guard (uncredited)
1914
Wild West Love (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Fatty's Magic Pants (Short) as
Cop (uncredited)
1914
Ambrose's First Falsehood (Short) as
Café Patron (uncredited)
1914
The Plumber (Short)
1914
Leading Lizzie Astray (Short) as
Dancing Cafe Patron (uncredited)
1914
Among the Mourners (Short) as
Pallbearer
1914
Tillie's Punctured Romance as
Policeman / Guest in Restaurant (uncredited)
1914
An Incompetent Hero (Short) as
Man in Police Station (uncredited)
1914
His Talented Wife (Short) as
Actor (uncredited)
1914
Cursed by His Beauty (Short) as
2nd Model
1914
Gentlemen of Nerve (Short) as
Spectator (uncredited)
1914
Dough and Dynamite (Short) as
Striking Baker (uncredited)
1914
Stout Hearts But Weak Knees (Short) as
Cop (uncredited)
1914
Zip, the Dodger (Short) as
Baseball Player (uncredited)
1914
The High Spots on Broadway (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
The Anglers (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Those Love Pangs (Short) as
Movie Patron (uncredited)
1914
He Loved the Ladies (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Lover's Luck (Short) as
Villager
1914
Mabel's Latest Prank (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Those Country Kids (Short) as
Cop (uncredited)
1914
A New York Girl (Short)
1914
The Property Man (Short) as
Man in Second Row Audience (uncredited)
1914
Soldiers of Misfortune (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Those Happy Days (Short) as
Annoyed Neighbor
1914
Laughing Gas (Short) as
Pedestrian / Patient
1914
A Rowboat Romance (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Love and Bullets (Short) as
Henchman (uncredited)
1914
Fatty and the Heiress (Short)(unconfirmed)
1914
Mabel's Busy Day (Short) as
Policeman (uncredited)
1914
The Knockout (Short) as
Spectator (uncredited)
1914
Caught in the Rain (Short) as
Cop (uncredited)
1912
Hoffmeyer's Legacy (Short) as
Keystone Kop (uncredited)
Director
1930
Who's the Boss (Short)
1927
A Run for His Money (Short) (as George Summerville)
1927
The Midnight Bum (Short) (as George Summerville)
1927
In Again, Out Again (Short) (as George Summerville)
1927
Jailhouse Blues (Short) (as George Summerville)
1927
Meet the Husband (Short) (as George Summerville)
1927
Hop Along (Short) (as George Summerville)
1927
The Honeymoon Quickstep (Short)
1926
Switching Sleepers (Short)
1926
Business Worries (Short)
1926
Too Much Sleep (Short) (as George Summerville)
1926
Wanted a Bride (Short)
1926
Tiddly-Winks (Short)
1926
Don't Be a Dummy (Short)
1926
Oprey House Tonight (Short) (as George Summerville)
1926
The Village Cut-Up (Short)
1926
Papa's Mama (Short) (as George Summerville)
1926
Hearts for Rent (Short)
1926
A Swell Affair (Short)
1926
Taking the Heir (Short) (as George Summerville)
1926
A Bedtime Story (Short) (as George Summerville)
1926
Tune Up! (Short)
1926
A Dumb Friend (Short) (as George Summerville)
1926
The Perfect Lie (Short) (as George 'Slim' Summerville)
1926
Badly Broke (Short)
1926
In the Air (Short) (as George Summerville)
1925
All Out (Short) (as George 'Slim' Summerville)
1925
Faint Heart (Short)
1925
All Tied Up (Short) (as George Summerville)
1925
A Free Ride (Short)
1925
Back to Nature (Short) (as George Summerville)
1925
Absent-Minded (Short) (as George S. Summerville)
1925
When Dumbells Ring (Short) (as George Summerville)
1924
Her Ball and Chain (Short)
1924
Hello, 'Frisco (Short)
1924
Unreal News Reel No. 4 (Short) (as George Summerville)
1924
The Pinhead (Short)
1924
The Cry Baby (Short)
1924
Miners Over 21 (Short)
1924
Unreal News Reel No. 3 (Short) (as George Summerville)
1924
Case Dismissed (Short)
1924
Sad But True (Short)
1924
Politics (Short)
1924
Green Grocers (Short)
1924
Ship Ahoy! (Short)
1924
Keep Healthy (Short)
1924
Unreal News Reel No. 2 (Short) (as George Summerville)
1924
The Very Bad Man (Short)
1924
Easy Money (Short)
1924
Easy Work (Short)
1924
The Orphan (Short) (as George Summerville)
1924
Why Wait? (Short)
1923
The Riding Master (Short) (as George Summerville)
1923
Wet and Weary (Short) (as George Summerville)
1923
Rough Sailing (Short) (as George Summerville)
1923
Unreal News Reel (Short) (as George Summerville)
1923
The Cyclist (Short)
1923
The Artist (Short)
1923
The Five Fifteen (Short)
1922
High and Dry (Short)
1922
The Ranch Romeo (Short)
1922
The Eskimo (Short)
1922
The Barnstormers (Short)
1922
Hold the Line (Short)
1921
Pardon Me (Short)
1921
One Moment, Please (Short)
1920
Hold Me Tight (Short)
Writer
1928
Riding for Fame (story)
Soundtrack
1941
Uncle Joe (performer: "Beautiful Dreamer" - uncredited)
1936
Captain January (lyrics: "Chi mi freno in tal momento?" (1835) - uncredited) / (performer: "At the Codfish Ball" (1936), "Asleep in the Deep" (1897) (uncredited), "Chi mi freno in tal momento?" (1835) (uncredited))
Archive Footage
2011
These Amazing Shadows (Documentary) as
Tjaden (clip from All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)) (uncredited)
1972
The Dick Cavett Show (TV Series) as
Captain Nazro from film CAPTAIN JANUARY
- Episode dated 5 May 1972 (1972) - Captain Nazro from film CAPTAIN JANUARY
1963
Hollywood and the Stars (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- The Funny Men: Part 1 (1963) - Self (uncredited)
1951
¡Qué tiempos aquéllos! (Documentary)
1943
Happy Times and Jolly Moments (Documentary short)(uncredited)
References
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