David Bruce

Acting·Jan 6, 1916·Kankakee, Illinois, USA

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David Bruce (born Marden Andrew McBroom; January 6, 1914 – May 3, 1976) was an American film actor, known for his chilling performance as Ted Allison in The Mad Ghoul. He was a company member of Peninsula Players Theatre in Fish Creek, Wisconsin in 1939. Born in Kankakee, Illinois, he signed a movie contract with Warner Brothers in 1940. The Northwestern University graduate appeared in many movies from the 1940s until 1955 when Bruce decided to give up acting. The 6' 1" (1.85 m) actor appeared in over 60 movies including Flying Tigers (1942), Christmas Holiday (1944) and Lady on a Train (1945).

Film	Credit
Jungle Hell1956 · Dr. Paul Morrison	Dr. Paul Morrison
Cannibal Attack1954 · Arnold King	Arnold King
The Iron Glove1954 · Austrian Sergeant at Tavern	Austrian Sergeant at Tavern
The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd1953 · Alan Duncan	Alan Duncan
The Yellow Haired Kid1952 · Charles	Charles
Pier 231951 · Charles Giffen	Charles Giffen
Revenue Agent1950 · Cliff Gage	Cliff Gage
Hurricane at Pilgrim Hill1950 · Tom Adams, Smith's Attorney	Tom Adams, Smith's Attorney
Pygmy Island1950 · Maj. Bolton	Maj. Bolton
Hi-Jacked1950 · Matt	Matt
Timber Fury1950 · Jim Caldwell	Jim Caldwell
TThe Great Plane Robbery1950 · Carter	Carter
Young Daniel Boone1950 · Daniel Boone	Daniel Boone
Prejudice1949 · Joe Hanson	Joe Hanson
The Sickle or the Cross1949 · George Hart	George Hart
Joe Palooka in the Big Fight1949 · Tom Conway	Tom Conway
Adventures of Don Juan1948 · Count D'Orsini (uncredited)	Count D'Orsini (uncredited)
Racing Luck1948 · Jeff Stuart	Jeff Stuart
Susie Steps Out1946 · Jeffrey Westcott	Jeffrey Westcott
That Night with You1945 · Johnny	Johnny
Lady on a Train1945 · Wayne Morgan	Wayne Morgan
Salome, Where She Danced1945 · Cleve Blunt	Cleve Blunt
Can't Help Singing1944 · Latham	Latham
AAllergic to Love1944 · J. Roger Mace	J. Roger Mace
The Mummy's Ghost1944 · Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)	Radio Announcer (uncredited; voice)
South of Dixie1944 · Danny Lee	Danny Lee
Christmas Holiday1944 · Gerald Tyler	Gerald Tyler
Moon Over Las Vegas1944 · Richard Corbett	Richard Corbett
Ladies Courageous1944 · Frank Garrison	Frank Garrison
Gung Ho!1943 · Larry O'Ryan	Larry O'Ryan
Calling Dr. Death1943 · Robert 'Bob' Duval	Robert 'Bob' Duval
She's for Me1943 · Michael Reed	Michael Reed
The Mad Ghoul1943 · Ted Allison	Ted Allison
You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith1943 · Harvey Jones	Harvey Jones
Corvette K-2251943 · Lt. Rawlins	Lt. Rawlins
Honeymoon Lodge1943 · Horace Crump aka Bob Sterling	Horace Crump aka Bob Sterling
How's About It1943 · Oliver	Oliver
Flying Tigers1942 · Lt. Barton	Lt. Barton
Highways by Night1942 · Herman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)	Herman - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
The Body Disappears1941 · Jimmy Barbour	Jimmy Barbour
Sergeant York1941 · Bert Thomas	Bert Thomas
The Smiling Ghost1941 · Paul Myron	Paul Myron
Singapore Woman1941 · David Ritchie	David Ritchie
The Sea Wolf1941 · Young Sailor	Young Sailor
Flight from Destiny1941 · John Saunders	John Saunders
Santa Fe Trail1940 · Phil Sheridan	Phil Sheridan
March On, Marines1940 · Jimmy Lansing	Jimmy Lansing
The Letter1940 · Man (uncredited)	Man (uncredited)