Hugh Allan (actor) explained

Hugh Allan
Birth Date:5 November 1903
Birth Place:Oakland, California
Birth Name:Allan Hughes
Resting Place:Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis

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

After graduating from Freemont High School in Oakland in 1923, Allan worked in San Francisco for the Cunard Line. After that job, he had his first employment with the film industry, working as secretary to the producer of Hollywood Photoplay Productions. He also was a film cutter and an assistant cameraman before he appeared on camera, in a bit part in a Richard Talmadge film. After he had small roles in two other films, First National Pictures gave him a five-year contract.[2]

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

Critical response

An article in Theatre Management magazine in 1927 called Allan "a splended actor, finely built and exceptionally good looking".[3] A reviewer describing The Fire Detective wrote that he makes a personable hero.[4] His role in Wild Beauty was described as being carried out ably but not with a lot of charisma.[4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1925What Fools Men Burns
1925Transients in Arcadia Jimmy Harrington Short
1926The Block Signal Jack Milford [5]
1926Home Sweet Home
1927Birds of Prey Hamilton Smith Jr
1927What Happened to Father? Tommy Dawson
1927The Cruel Truth Reggie Copeley
1927Wild Beauty Stuart Haldane [6]
1927Good Time Charley John Hartwell Jr
1927Dress Parade Bill Moran
1928Beware of Married Men Ralph
1928Hold 'Em Yale Jack Bradbury
1928Plastered in Paris Hugh
1928Annapolis Herbert
1928 Jimmy Rutledge
1928The Tiger's Shadow Larry Trent
1929The Voice of the Storm Tom Powers
1929Sin Town 'Silk' Merrick
1929The Fire Detective Capt. Jeff Tarrant [7]
1930A Royal Flush Short, (final film role)

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Ankerich, Michael G.. The Sound of Silence: Conversations with 16 Film and Stage Personalities Who Bridged the Gap Between Silents and Talkies. December 14, 2011. McFarland. 9780786485345.
  2. News: Cevil De Mille Is Signing New Beauty . April 12, 2024 . Los Angeles Times . April 8, 1925 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240412211034/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-los-angeles-times/145251464/ . April 12, 2024 . 27. .
  3. Blair . Joe . December 1927 . 25–26 . Picking the Stars of 1928 . Theatre Management . April 12, 2024 .
  4. Book: Reid, John Howard. Silent Movies & Early Sound Films on DVD: New Expanded Edition. August 1, 2011. Lulu.com. 9780557433353. Google Books.
  5. Book: Katchmer, George A.. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. May 20, 2015. McFarland. 9781476609058. Google Books.
  6. Book: Reid, John Howard. Silent Films & Early Talkies on DVD: A Classic Movie Fan's Guide. June 26, 2008. Lulu.com. 9781435710733. Google Books.
  7. Book: Wlaschin, Ken. Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography. May 1, 2009. McFarland. 9780786443505. Google Books.