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General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

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William Gillespie (24 January 1894 – 23 June 1938) was a Scottish actor. Gillespie started in Hollywood films from the silent era. He played in about 180 films between 1915 and 1939, although his appearances were often uncredited. Gillespie frequently appeared in Hal Roach comedies from 1917, usually as stuffy official or manager. He supported such "slapstick comedians" as Charlie Chaplin, Charley Chase, Our Gang, and Laurel and Hardy, but was most prolific supporting Harold Lloyd in 60 films.
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99 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.

General Manager's Assistant (uncredited)

Waiter (uncredited)

Soloist in 'Little Black Sheep' (uncredited)

Hotel manager

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Gillroy Gibbs

Violinist (uncredited)

French officer

Piano Salesman (uncredited)

The New Manager
Movie Actor

Patent medicine salesman

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Medical Officer (uncredited)

Dope Fiend (uncredited)

Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Weller Pump, oil executive

Hard-Boiled Party

Jimmy's rival

A Fireman

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Patient (uncredited)

Man in Quarrelsome Couple
Druggist

Band leader

Elmer - the faithless husband

The Boss

Jack Hastings (uncredited)

Horse owner

Aviator with False Teeth

The Great Brandenburg - Stage Magician (uncredited)

(uncredited)

John Dryden

Fiddler at party

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The Doctor (uncredited)

The Child's Daddy (uncredited)

Director of 'Should Husbands Work?'

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