Hugh Allan (actor)

Hugh Allan (born Allan Hughes;[1] November 5, 1903 – February 12, 1997) was an American actor. He had several lead roles. He was born Allan Abram Hughes in Oakland, California.[2]

Hugh Allan
Hugh Allan in 1930
Born
Allan Hughes

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

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 Hollyood 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.[1]

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
Year Title Role Notes
1925What Fools MenBurns
1925Transients in ArcadiaJimmy HarringtonShort
1926The Block SignalJack Milford[5]
1926Home Sweet Home
1927Birds of PreyHamilton Smith Jr
1927What Happened to Father?Tommy Dawson
1927The Cruel TruthReggie Copeley
1927Wild BeautyStuart Haldane[6]
1927Good Time CharleyJohn Hartwell Jr
1927Dress ParadeBill Moran[6]
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[7]
1930A Royal FlushShort, (final film role)

References
  1. "Cevil De Mille Is Signing New Beauty". Los Angeles Times. April 8, 1925. p. 27. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 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.
  3. Blair, Joe (December 1927). "Picking the Stars of 1928". Theatre Management. pp. 25–26. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  4. Reid, John Howard (August 1, 2011). Silent Movies & Early Sound Films on DVD: New Expanded Edition. Lulu.com. ISBN 9780557433353 – via Google Books.
  5. Katchmer, George A. (May 20, 2015). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9781476609058 – via Google Books.
  6. 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.
  7. Wlaschin, Ken (May 1, 2009). Silent Mystery and Detective Movies: A Comprehensive Filmography. McFarland. ISBN 9780786443505 – via Google Books.


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