Barry Downing
Acting
Known For

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.
The Blue Bird

A fussy shopkeeper's life drastically changes when his wife takes in two homeless boys.
Boy Trouble

When a major newspaper accuses wealthy socialite Connie Allenbury of being a home-wrecker, and she files a multi-million-dollar libel lawsuit, the publication's frazzled head editor, Warren Haggerty, must find a way to turn the tables on her. Soon Haggerty's harried fiancée, Gladys Benton, and his dashing friend Bill Chandler are in on a scheme that aims to discredit Connie, with amusing and unexpected results.
Libeled Lady

A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.
That Certain Woman

An alcoholic woman was charged and tried for murder and a young defense attorney, unaware that she is his mother, takes the assignment to defend her in court.
Madame X

When his young son is shot, John Wellington kills the culprit and flees. But his son Johnny recovers and is raised by Sir George. Some twenty years later Johnny sets out to find Sir George's missing granddaughter.
Between Men

A London artist struggles to complete one last painting before going blind.
The Light That Failed

Wilbert Winkle, a henpecked, mild-mannered, middle-aged bank clerk and handyman finds himself in the midst of battle in the South Pacific.
Mr. Winkle Goes to War

The Ritz Brothers go to the race track. They raise training end entrance money in a wrestling match and help a young man train the horse of his fiancée.
Straight, Place and Show

A radio commentator avenges an old wrong by blowing the whistle on Hollywood scandals
Here Comes Carter

The gang tries to dissuade their teacher from getting married.
Teacher's Beau

A wealthy woman's wild lifestyle finally drives her husband to take their two children, move out of the house and file for divorce. Positive she'll lose her children unless she shows the judge that she's changed her wild ways, she takes in two poor street kids, a brother and sister.
Michael O'Halloran

This short film looks at the life of Michel Ney, who fought at Napoleon's side and was made a Marshall of France.
Bravest of the Brave

A salted gold mine proves to be troublesome for a ghost town.