Max Terhune
Known for Acting · 69 credits
- Born
- 1891-02-12
- Died
- 1973-06-05
- Place of birth
- Franklin, Indiana, USA
Biography
Max Terhune (12 February 1891 Franklin, Indiana, – 5 June 1973 Cottonwood, Arizona), was an American film actor. He appeared in nearly 70 films, mostly B-westerns, between 1936 and 1956.
Terhune performed in 21 episodes of The Three Mesquiteers (co-starring with Robert Livingston and Ray "Crash" Corrigan in the Republic series); The Range Busters (24 entries with Ray Corrigan and John King at Monogram Pictures); several supporting roles with Gene Autry (at Republic), and the Johnny Mack Brown westerns at Monogram. Terhune played the comic sidekick (usually named either Lullaby Joslin or just Alibi)--with a major distinction. He always traveled the range with his dummy Elmer sharing his saddle.
Terhune was not only a splendid ventriloquist, but a fine magician. Card tricks were his forte, and he often performed such in his movies. His former vaudeville act included juggling and doing impressions, talents also incorporated into his sidekick roles.
He joined the National Barn Dance radio program, along with Gene Autry, in 1933. It was Autry who introduced him to Republic Pictures. His last film role was in the major Hollywood film Giant, in which he played the dramatic role of the physician Dr. Walker.
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Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (68)
Roarin' Lead
1936
as Lullaby Joslin
Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona
1941
as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
Heroes of the Hills
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Come on, Cowboys
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Boots and Saddles
1937
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Rawhide
1951
as Miner (uncredited)
The Night Riders
1939
as Lullaby Joslin
Outlaws of Sonora
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Texas Trouble Shooters
1942
as 'Alibi' Terhune
Red River Range
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Santa Fe Stampede
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Overland Stage Raiders
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Wild Horse Rodeo
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Bullets and Saddles
1943
as Alibi Terhune
The Range Busters
1940
as 'Alibi' Terhune
Three Texas Steers
1939
as Lullaby Joslin
The Kid's Last Ride
1941
as Alibi Terhune
The Riders of the Whistling Skull
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Hit the Saddle
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Along the Oregon Trail
1947
as Max Terhune
Call The Mesquiteers
1938
as 'Lullaby' Joslin
The Big Show
1936
as Ventriloquist
Harmony Trail
1944
as Marshal Max
Cowboy Canteen
1944
as Professor Merlin
West of Pinto Basin
1940
as Alibi
Western Renegades
1949
as Sheriff Alibi
Riders of the Black Hills
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Boot Hill Bandits
1942
as 'Alibi' Terhune
Ladies in Distress
1938
as Dave Evans
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
1937
as Self
Man of Conquest
1939
as Deaf Smith
Thunder River Feud
1942
as Alibi Terhune
Law of the West
1949
as Alibi Jenkins
The Hit Parade
1937
as Rusty Callahan
Ride, Ranger, Ride
1936
as Rufe Jones
Arizona Stage Coach
1942
as Alibi Terhune
Rock River Renegades
1942
as Alibi Terhune
Gunsmoke Ranch
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Haunted Ranch
1943
as 'Alibi' Terhune
Hidden Danger
1948
as Alibi
Heart of the Rockies
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Saddle Mountain Roundup
1941
as Alibi Terhune
Gunning for Justice
1948
as Alibi Parsons
Ghost Town Gold
1936
as Lullaby Joslin
The Purple Vigilantes
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
Range Justice
1949
as Alibi
Square Dance Jubilee
1949
as Sheriff
Tonto Basin Outlaws
1941
as Alibi Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
The Sheriff of Medicine Bow
1948
as Alibi
Underground Rustlers
1941
as Alibi
Trail Riders
1942
as Max 'Alibi' Terhune
Fugitive Valley
1941
as Alibi Terhune posing as The Professor (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
Trailing Double Trouble
1940
as Max 'Alibi' Terhune
Texas to Bataan
1942
as Alibi Terhune
Wrangler's Roost
1941
as Alibi Terhune
Pals of the Saddle
1938
as Lullaby Joslin
The Trigger Trio
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
West of El Dorado
1949
as Alibi
The Trail of the Silver Spurs
1941
as Alibi Terhune
Sheriff of Sundown
1944
as Third Grade Simms
Black Market Rustlers
1943
as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
Range Defenders
1937
as Lullaby Joslin
Cowboy Commandos
1943
as Alibi Terhune
Land of Hunted Men
1943
as 'Alibi' Terhune
Two Fisted Justice
1943
as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
Swing, Cowboy, Swing
1946
as 'Alibi' Terhune
Trails End
1949
as Alibi
Mama Runs Wild
1937
as Applegate
About Max Terhune
Max Terhune (12 February 1891 Franklin, Indiana, – 5 June 1973 Cottonwood, Arizona), was an American film actor. He appeared in nearly 70 films, mostly B-westerns, between 1936 and 1956. Terhune performed in 21 episodes of The Three Mesquiteers (co-starring with Robert Livingston and Ray "Crash" Corrigan in the Republic series); The Range Busters (24 entries with Ray Corrigan and John King at Monogram Pictures); several supporting roles with Gene Autry (at Republic), and the Johnny Mack Brown westerns at Monogram. Terhune played the comic side… With 69 credits spanning from 1936 to 1951, Max Terhune has appeared in 68 films and 1 TV show.
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- Roarin' Lead (1936) — as Lullaby Joslin
- Tumbledown Ranch In Arizona (1941) — as 'Alibi' Terhune (as Max 'Alibi' Terhune)
- Heroes of the Hills (1938) — as Lullaby Joslin
- Come on, Cowboys (1937) — as Lullaby Joslin
- Boots and Saddles (1937) — as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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