Walter McGrail

Walter McGrail

Deceased · Born: Oct 19, 1888 · Died: Mar 19, 1970

Known For

StagecoachStagecoach
The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath
Night NurseNight Nurse
Reefer MadnessReefer Madness

Personal Details

BornOct 19, 1888 Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse

  • Maude ?

    ( Aug 8, 1923 to Oct 4, 1964 )

  • Hazel Stuart Drew

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 12, 2025 )

Biography

Walter McGrail, a renowned actor, entered this world on October 19th, 1888, in the bustling metropolis of Brooklyn, New York City, within the state of New York, in the United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, McGrail appeared in a diverse range of films, including the notable "Special Agent K-7" released in 1936, as well as the romantic drama "The River of Romance" in 1929 and the captivating "The American Beauty" in 1927.

On a personal note, McGrail was married to not one, but two remarkable women - Maude? and Hazel Stuart Drew - a testament to his enduring love and commitment to those closest to him.

Tragically, Walter McGrail's life came to a close on March 19th, 1970, in the vibrant city of San Francisco, California, within the state of California, in the United States of America.

Career

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1947
A Double Life
A Double Life
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1942
Billy the Kid Trapped
Billy the Kid Trapped as Judge Jack McConnell
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Riders of the West
Riders of the West as Miller, the Banker
{"id":69604,"title":"Bowery at Midnight","year":"1942","character":"Coroner (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bowery-at-midnight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69604.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69604.jpg"},"released":1}
Bowery at Midnight
Bowery at Midnight as Coroner (uncredited)
{"id":96733,"title":"Appointment for Love","year":"1941","character":"Stoddard (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/appointment-for-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96733.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96733.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Appointment for Love
Appointment for Love as Stoddard (uncredited)
{"id":71714,"title":"Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.","year":"1941","character":"Junction Heavy 1 \/ Marine Captain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dick-tracy-vs-crime-inc","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71714.jpg"},"released":1}
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.
Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. as Junction Heavy 1 / Marine Captain
{"id":71611,"title":"Along the Rio Grande","year":"1941","character":"Cattle Buyer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/along-the-rio-grande","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71611.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71611.jpg"},"released":1}
Along the Rio Grande
Along the Rio Grande as Cattle Buyer (uncredited)
{"id":72096,"title":"Billy the Kid Outlawed","year":"1940","character":"Judge Fitzgerald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/billy-the-kid-outlawed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72096.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Billy the Kid Outlawed
Billy the Kid Outlawed as Judge Fitzgerald
{"id":72034,"title":"The Green Hornet","year":"1940","character":"Dean","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-green-hornet-1940","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72034.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72034.jpg"},"released":1}
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet as Dean
{"id":72000,"title":"Mysterious Doctor Satan","year":"1940","character":"Stoner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mysterious-doctor-satan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72000.jpg"},"released":1}
Mysterious Doctor Satan
Mysterious Doctor Satan as Stoner
{"id":95202,"title":"My Little Chickadee","year":"1940","character":"Townsman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-little-chickadee","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95202.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95202.jpg"},"released":1}
My Little Chickadee
My Little Chickadee as Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":72070,"title":"Marked Men","year":"1940","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/marked-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72070.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72070.jpg"},"released":1}
Marked Men
Marked Men as Doctor
{"id":29525,"title":"The Grapes of Wrath","year":"1940","character":"Gang Leader (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-grapes-of-wrath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35n0rmt76p7g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/35n0rmt76p7g.jpg"},"released":1}
The Grapes of Wrath
The Grapes of Wrath as Gang Leader (uncredited)
{"id":83163,"title":"In Old Montana","year":"1939","character":"Joe Allison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-old-montana","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83163.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83163.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
In Old Montana
In Old Montana as Joe Allison
{"id":72490,"title":"Code of the Fearless","year":"1939","character":"Ranger Captain Rawlins","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/code-of-the-fearless","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72490.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72490.jpg"},"released":1}
Code of the Fearless
Code of the Fearless as Ranger Captain Rawlins
{"id":72227,"title":"The Sun Never Sets","year":"1939","character":"Henchman DaCosta","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sun-never-sets","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72227.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72227.jpg"},"released":1}
The Sun Never Sets
The Sun Never Sets as Henchman DaCosta
{"id":72136,"title":"Stagecoach","year":"1939","character":"Capt. Sickel (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stagecoach-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7deolq3rird0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7deolq3rird0.jpg"},"released":1}
Stagecoach
Stagecoach as Capt. Sickel (uncredited)
{"id":72601,"title":"Held for Ransom","year":"1938","character":"Donnelly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/held-for-ransom-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72601.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Held for Ransom
Held for Ransom as Donnelly
{"id":72846,"title":"West of Rainbow's End","year":"1938","character":"George Reynolds aka Johnson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/west-of-rainbows-end-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72846.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72846.jpg"},"released":1}
West of Rainbow's End
West of Rainbow's End as George Reynolds aka Johnson
{"id":73413,"title":"Reefer Madness","year":"1938","character":"The Boss (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/reefer-madness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73413.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73413.jpg"},"released":1}
Reefer Madness
Reefer Madness as The Boss (uncredited)
{"id":73005,"title":"The Shadow Strikes","year":"1937","character":"Winstead Comstock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shadow-strikes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73005.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73005.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
The Shadow Strikes
The Shadow Strikes as Winstead Comstock
{"id":73671,"title":"Special Agent K-7","year":"1936","character":"Vincent 'Lanny' Landers","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/special-agent-k-7","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73671.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73671.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Special Agent K-7
Special Agent K-7 as Vincent 'Lanny' Landers
{"id":73586,"title":"Ten Laps to Go","year":"1936","character":"Drake - DeSylva's Mechanic","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ten-laps-to-go","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73586.jpg"},"released":1}
Ten Laps to Go
Ten Laps to Go as Drake - DeSylva's Mechanic
{"id":73387,"title":"The Accusing Finger","year":"1936","character":"Guard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-accusing-finger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73387.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73387.jpg"},"released":1}
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger as Guard
{"id":73987,"title":"Sunset Range","year":"1935","character":"Grant","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunset-range","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73987.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Sunset Range
Sunset Range as Grant
{"id":74267,"title":"A Demon for Trouble","year":"1934","character":"Dyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-demon-for-trouble","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74267.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74267.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
A Demon for Trouble
A Demon for Trouble as Dyer
{"id":119139,"title":"The World Moves On","year":"1934","character":"The Duallist (1825)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-world-moves-on","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119139.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119139.jpg"},"released":1}
The World Moves On
The World Moves On as The Duallist (1825)
{"id":74288,"title":"David Harum","year":"1934","character":"Townsman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/david-harum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74288.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74288.jpg"},"released":1}
David Harum
David Harum as Townsman (uncredited)
{"id":74739,"title":"Sing Sinner Sing","year":"1933","character":"Louis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sing-sinner-sing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74739.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Sing Sinner Sing
Sing Sinner Sing as Louis
{"id":75094,"title":"The Last of the Mohicans","year":"1932","character":"Dulac (the French Spy)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-of-the-mohicans-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75094.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75094.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans as Dulac (the French Spy)
{"id":75194,"title":"Vanity Street","year":"1932","character":"Detective Hanson (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vanity-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75194.jpg"},"released":1}
Vanity Street
Vanity Street as Detective Hanson (uncredited)
{"id":74894,"title":"Union Depot","year":"1932","character":"Pickpocket (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/union-depot","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74894.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74894.jpg"},"released":1}
Union Depot
Union Depot as Pickpocket (uncredited)
{"id":75284,"title":"The Seas Beneath","year":"1931","character":"Chief Joe Cobb","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-seas-beneath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75284.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75284.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
The Seas Beneath
The Seas Beneath as Chief Joe Cobb
{"id":95476,"title":"Night Beat","year":"1931","character":"Martin Andrews","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-beat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95476.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Beat
Night Beat as Martin Andrews
{"id":75422,"title":"Murder by the Clock","year":"1931","character":"Herbert Endicott","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/murder-by-the-clock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75422.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75422.jpg"},"released":1}
Murder by the Clock
Murder by the Clock as Herbert Endicott
{"id":75274,"title":"Under Eighteen","year":"1931","character":"Gregg (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-eighteen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75274.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75274.jpg"},"released":1}
Under Eighteen
Under Eighteen as Gregg (uncredited)
{"id":75241,"title":"Night Nurse","year":"1931","character":"The Drunk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-nurse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75241.jpg"},"released":1}
Night Nurse
Night Nurse as The Drunk
{"id":75642,"title":"River's End","year":"1930","character":"Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rivers-end-1930-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75642.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75642.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
River's End
River's End as Martin
{"id":75538,"title":"Men Without Women","year":"1930","character":"Cobb","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-without-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75538.jpg"},"released":1}
Men Without Women
Men Without Women as Cobb
{"id":75594,"title":"The Pay-Off","year":"1930","character":"Emory","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-pay-off-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75594.jpg"},"released":1}
The Pay-Off
The Pay-Off as Emory
{"id":75758,"title":"The Last of the Duanes","year":"1930","character":"Bland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-of-the-duanes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75758.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75758.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last of the Duanes
The Last of the Duanes as Bland
{"id":76230,"title":"Adventure","year":"1925","character":"Tudor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adventure-1925","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76230.jpg"},"released":1}
1925
Adventure
Adventure as Tudor
{"id":76377,"title":"Where the North Begins","year":"1923","character":"Gabrielle Dupree","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-north-begins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76377.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76377.jpg"},"released":1}
1923
Where the North Begins
Where the North Begins as Gabrielle Dupree