Alan Bridge

Alfred Morton Bridge (February 26, 1891 – December 27, 1957[1] ) was an American character actor who played mostly small roles in over 270 films between 1931 and 1954.

Among those who appeared alongside the Bridges during those years were future film players such as Emmett Lynn,[6] Harry Cheshire,[7] Chill Wills,[8] and Joan Crawford.

[11] He is perhaps best remembered for his role as "The Mister", the chain-gang boss over Joel McCrea in Preston Sturges' Sullivan's Travels.

[13] Bridge's television work, which began in 1950 includes appearances on The Range Rider and The Gene Autry Show as well as other programs.

Bridge married Blanche Valarie Soules December 24, 1935 at the United Christian Church of America in Los Angeles, California.