Hugh Allan (actor)

Hugh Allan (born Allan Abram Hughes; November 5, 1903  February 12, 1997) was an American actor. He had several lead roles. He was born Allan Abram Hughes in Oakland, California.[1]

Hugh Allan
Hugh Allan in 1930
Born
Allan Abram Hughes

(1903-11-05)November 5, 1903
DiedFebruary 12, 1997(1997-02-12) (aged 93)
Resting placeMemorial Park Cemetery, Memphis

Allan married Lou Williamson. He died in Memphis in 1997. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.

A reviewer describing The Fire Detective wrote that he makes a personable hero.[2]

His role in Wild Beauty was described as being carried out ably but not with a lot of charisma.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1925What Fools MenBurns
1925Transients in ArcadiaJimmy HarringtonShort
1926The Block SignalJack Milford[3]
1926Home Sweet Home
1927Birds of PreyHamilton Smith Jr
1927What Happened to Father?Tommy Dawson
1927The Cruel TruthReggie Copeley
1927Wild BeautyStuart Haldane[4]
1927Good Time CharleyJohn Hartwell Jr
1927Dress ParadeBill Moran[4]
1928Beware of Married MenRalph
1928Hold 'Em YaleJack Bradbury
1928Plastered in ParisHugh
1928AnnapolisHerbert
1928Object: AlimonyJimmy Rutledge
1928The Tiger's ShadowLarry Trent
1929The Voice of the StormTom Powers
1929Sin Town'Silk' Merrick
1929The Fire DetectiveCapt. Jeff Tarrant[5]
1930A Royal FlushShort, (final film role)

References

  1. Ankerich, Michael G. (December 14, 2011). The Sound of Silence: Conversations with 16 Film and Stage Personalities Who Bridged the Gap Between Silents and Talkies. McFarland. ISBN 9780786485345.
  2. Reid, John Howard (August 1, 2011). Silent Movies & Early Sound Films on DVD: New Expanded Edition. Lulu.com. ISBN 9780557433353 via Google Books.
  3. Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058 via Google Books.
  4. Reid, John Howard (June 26, 2008). Silent Films & Early Talkies on DVD: A Classic Movie Fan's Guide. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781435710733 via Google Books.
  5. Wlaschin, Ken (May 1, 2009). Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9780786443505 via Google Books.


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