Johnson Lundy Arledge was born on March 12, 1906 (his grave marker is incorrect) in Crockett, Texas. After studying at the University of Texas, he started his career in vaudeville for two years and stock with David Belasco before transitioning to film. He kickstarted his acting career in various films such as
Young Sinners (1931),
Heartbreak (1931) and the remake of
Daddy Long Legs (1931) with Janet Gaynor. He also appeared in
Week-Ends Only (1932), the sports drama
Huddle (1932) with Ramon Novarro and
Olsen's Big Moment (1933). He kept working in film throughout the thirties, starring in
Flirtation Walk (1934) with Dick Powell, the Charles "Buddy" Rogers musical
Old Man Rhythm (1935), the Dick Powell musical
Shipmates Forever (1935) and
Devil Dogs of the Air (1935). Toward the end of his career, he continued to act in
Twelve Crowded Hours (1939), the Vivien Leigh box office smash dramatic adaptation
Gone With the Wind (1939) and the drama
Strange Cargo (1940) with Joan Crawford. He also appeared in
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) and the James Cagney drama
City For Conquest (1940). His final film was
Dark Passage (1947) with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Arledge died later that year and was buried in his hometown.
Source
Evergreen Memorial Park
Crockett
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