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Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam (born August 9, 1938) is an American actor. His first calling was not to the stage, but to the ring. He was considered the heart of the Coast Guard's boxing team, and reportedly posted an impressive record of 201 wins out of 217 fights during his enlistment. Gilliam was credited with winning more Golden Gloves bouts than anyone in its history at that time. While he did seriously consider turning professional, he ultimately...

What Have You Got in Your Mouth? Chewing Gum on Line, eh?

What Have You Got in Your Mouth? Chewing Gum on Line, eh?

00:36

Lamarr shoots a man for not having enough gum for all the thugs who showed up...

Couldn't Be More Than 114

Couldn't Be More Than 114

00:14

Lyle is at the railroad yelling at the workers who are doing back-breaking wo...

Dock That Chink a Day's Pay for Nappin' on the Job

Dock That Chink a Day's Pay for Nappin' on the Job

00:05

Lyle is at the railroad and when one of the workers falls over from heat exha...

When you was slaves, you sang like birds

When you was slaves, you sang like birds

00:07

Lyle is giving the worker s a hard time while they do back-breaking work on t...

Come On. How About a Good Old Nigger Work Song

Come On. How About a Good Old Nigger Work Song

00:04

Lyle wants the crew to be more upbeat while they work.

Hold It! What The Hell Is That Shit?

Hold It! What The Hell Is That Shit?

00:05

Lyle doesn't like the song he is hearing from the black crew working on the t...

The Surveyors Say They May Have Run Into Some Quicksand

The Surveyors Say They May Have Run Into Some Quicksand

00:16

Taggart gets pissed off at Lyle for wanting to risk horses instead of Niggers...

What If Me and the Boys Was To Shoot That Nigger Dead?

What If Me and the Boys Was To Shoot That Nigger Dead?

00:28

Taggart can't believe that there is black sheriff running the town of Rock Ri...

Oh, Shit! Quicksand. Doggone Near Lost a $400 Hand Car

Oh, Shit! Quicksand. Doggone Near Lost a $400 Hand Car

00:33

Taggart was pissed that the hand car went into the quicksand but he got it ou...

Send a Wire to the Main Office And Tell Them I Said, "Ow!"

Send a Wire to the Main Office And Tell Them I Said, "Ow!"

00:12

Taggart gets hit over the head with a shovel and Lyle doesn't realize Bart ju...

I Meant A Song. A Real Song. Don't Know That One, Huh?

I Meant A Song. A Real Song. Don't Know That One, Huh?

00:24

Lyle wants to hear the black guys working on the track sing some songs that h...

Gum! I Hope you Brought Enough for Everybody

Gum! I Hope you Brought Enough for Everybody

00:08

A thug was chewing gum in line for a job and he gets shot because he didn't b...

Well, How About De Camptown Ladies?

Well, How About De Camptown Ladies?

00:10

Lyle throws out the name of another song for them to sing.

Bet My Money on a Bobtail Nag

Bet My Money on a Bobtail Nag

00:03

Bart and the men laugh at Lyle and his men as they sing Camp Town Ladies.

OK. I'll Send Down a Team of Horses

OK. I'll Send Down a Team of Horses

00:03

Taggart tells Lyle to check for quick sand.

Send Over a Couple of Niggers

Send Over a Couple of Niggers

00:01

Taggart tells Lyle to check for quick sand. Lyle says he'll send horses.

Come on, Boys!

Come on, Boys!

00:07

Lyle and few of his cohorts come up the track and accost the men working on t...

Would That Pep You Up Some?

Would That Pep You Up Some?

00:04

Bart and Jim ride out to the rail work site. Taggart rides up with his men.

Dock That Chink a Day's Pay for Nappin' on the Job

Dock That Chink a Day's Pay for Nappin' on the Job

00:05

Lyle and few of his cohorts come up the track and accost the men working on t...

Why Don't We Give Him to Mongo?

Why Don't We Give Him to Mongo?

00:02

Taggart asks his men which of them wants to kill Bart. Lyle offers a suggestion.

Now, Come on, Boys

Now, Come on, Boys

00:05

Lyle and few of his cohorts come up the track and accost the men working on t...

When You Was Slaves, You Sang Like Birds

When You Was Slaves, You Sang Like Birds

00:03

Lyle and few of his cohorts come up the track and accost the men working on t...

How About a Good Old Nigger Work Song?

How About a Good Old Nigger Work Song?

00:03

Lyle and few of his cohorts come up the track and accost the men working on t...

Some Get a Kick From Cocaine

Some Get a Kick From Cocaine

00:07

Lyle interrupts Bart and the men's song.