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Jack Pennick was an American film actor, a familiar face, primarily in the movies of John Ford. He was born in Portland, Oregon, the son of gold miner Albert R. and Bessie (Murray) Pennick. After himself working as a gold miner, Pennick joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served, with the Pekin Legation Guard, in China in 1912 and in World War I. He and his first wife, Grechin, had two children by the time he was 20. He had a third child with his second wife, Nona Lorraine. After the First World War, Pennick worked as a horse wrangler and got work as such in various film productions. His rather unforgettably unattractive face caught the attention of filmmakers, particularly Ford, and Pennick began to get work as an actor, as well as occasionally a military technical adviser. Pennick re-enlisted in the navy in 1942, at the age of 46. He served as Chief Petty Officer under Commander John Ford in the Field Photographic Unit and, according to Ford, was decorated with the Silver Star medal for action in which he was wounded at Majaz al Bab, Tunisia during World War II. He continued to appear in films after the war, his career waning simultaneously with Ford's. He died in Manhattan Beach, California, at the age of 68.

Moy Ming's life is something that a Hollywood movie couldn't dream up. He immigrated to the United States in 1876. There was not much work for Chinese workers back then, so Ming became a craftsman, a professional occupation he later taught his son.

While trying to find work one day Ming was seen by prolific director D.W. Griffith who saw Ming's unique appearance and demanded that he appear in his movie Broken Blossoms. Ming took great pride in this role and frequently cited it as one of the first character roles played by a Chinese actor in an American film. However, Ming knew he could not find steady work in California so he went to Chicago and opened up an importing business.

Since he did not resume his acting career until he retired from his business in 1931, Ming was never burdened with trying to make a living as an actor. Ming just enjoyed working in films and referred to it as fun. While he managed to appear in various films including The Good Earth and numerous Charlie Chan films, it wasn't until 1945 when at the age of 82, he achieved one of his biggest dreams when he obtained American citizenship. Ming eventually retired from films after his 90th birthday and for his 100th birthday, he received a telegram from President John F. Kennedy congratulating him on his milestone.

Charles S. Gould was born on 13 July 1903 in Vienna, Austria. Charles S. was an assistant director and director, known for Gunfighters of the Northwest (1954), Jungle Moon Men (1955) and The Great Adventures of Captain Kidd (1953). Charles S. was married to Lucille Mendelson. Charles S. died on 16 August 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Harold J. Marzorati was born on 21 May 1895. He was a cinematographer, known for The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959), Hot Summer Night (1957) and MGM Parade (1955). He died on 16 August 1964 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

Jakob Schmid was born on 25 July 1886 in Traunstein, Bavaria, Germany. He died on 16 August 1964.

Shichizo Takeda was born on 21 January 1883 in Japan. He was an actor, known for The Lloyd Bridges Show (1962). He died on 16 August 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Pavel Armand was born on 23 April 1902. He was a director and assistant director, known for Harut (1933), Stydno skazat (1930) and SEP N 1 (1929). He died on 16 August 1964.