August 4

1999 – Victor Mature, who starred in “One Million B.C.,” passed away at the age of 84.

1984 – Walter Burke who appeared in the 1931 and 1951 versions of “M” and “Jack the Giant killer,” passed away at the age of 75.

1981 – Melvyn Douglas, who starred in the films “The Old Dark House,” “The Vampire Bat” and “Ghost Story,” passed away at the age of 80.

1973 – B movie producer Sam Katzman, who’s long list of production credits include “Spooks Run Wild,” “It Came From Beneath the Sea” and “The Werewolf,” passed away on at the age of 72.

1963 – Tom Keene, who appeared in “Red Planet Mars” and “Plan 9 From Outer Space,” passed away at the age of 66.