 Columbia gave him the lead in some "B"s, "Bodyhold" (1949), as a wrestler, with Lola Albright; and "David Harding, Counterspy" (1950), playing the title role.He played the third lead in the comedy "Emergency Wedding" (1950), supporting Larry Parks and Barbara Hale.Parker went to Lippert Pictures to make "Bandit Queen" (1950), co-starring with Barbara Britton.