Mitchum

[ mich-uhm ]

noun

1. Robert (Charles), 1917–97, U.S. actor.

Mitchum

/ ˈmɪtʃəm /

noun

1. MitchumRobert19171997MUSFILMS AND TV: actor Robert. 1917–97, US film actor. His many films include Night of the Hunter (1955) and Farewell my Lovely (1975)

Example Sentences

As I chronicle these last weeks until the election, I keep returning to the visual of Trump as Robert Mitchum in his iconic role as Rev. Harry Powell in Charles Laughton’s 1955 film “Night of the Hunter," his knuckles tattooed with the words “love” and “hate."

From Salon

When I think of the shapeshifter Janus faced Trump now, I see him more like Robert Mitchum in the iconic role as Rev. Harry Powell, with his knuckles tattooed with the words love and hate, in Charles Laughton’s 1955 film “Night of the Hunter.”

From Salon

Over thirty years ago, The Beef Industry Council tapped into that association with a campaign featuring the deep voice of hardboiled cinematic legend Robert Mitchum asserting that beef is "what's for dinner," no further comment needed.

From Salon

Mrs. Barzman wrote the original stories for two films made in 1946: “Never Say Goodbye,” a comedy starring Errol Flynn and Eleanor Parker, and “The Locket,” a noir thriller starring Laraine Day and Robert Mitchum.

From New York Times

In 1960’s “The Sundowners,” with Deborah Kerr and Robert Mitchum, she was nominated for a best supporting actress Oscar.

From Seattle Times