Hal Craig was an American actor who is best known for The Scrapper, There He Goes, and After a Million. Born on January 8, 1894, in Pasadena, California, he specialized in police and detective roles, often portraying motorcycle cops.
Personal and Family Life
Hal Craig was married to Pauline Craig from 1933 until their divorce in 1937. There is limited information available about his personal life, but he was a dedicated actor known for his ability to provide his own police uniform for roles.
Death and Legacy
Hal Craig passed away on October 5, 1964, in Camarillo, California. His contributions to film, particularly in the roles of law enforcement, have left a lasting impression, showcasing his unique niche in early 20th-century cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Love on a Bet | 1936-03-06 | Motorcycle Policeman |
| The Big Noise | 1936-06-22 | Policeman Discovering Schmidt (uncredited) |
| Wells Fargo | 1937-12-31 | Southerner |
| Next Time I Marry | 1938-12-09 | Cop with Summons |
| Double Danger | 1938-01-28 | Standing Policeman (uncredited) |
| Secret Service of the Air | 1939-03-04 | Ground Superintendent |
| Her Master’s Voice | 1936-01-17 | Motorcycle Cop |
| Girls on Probation | 1938-10-22 | Bailiff |
| They Made Me a Criminal | 1939-01-21 | Detective #3 (uncredited) |
| Miss Fane’s Baby Is Stolen | 1934-01-12 | Motorcycle Cop No. 1 |
| They Made Her a Spy | 1939-04-14 | Motorcycle Policeman |
| Indianapolis Speedway | 1939-08-05 | Dick’s Mechanic |
| She Loved a Fireman | 1937-12-18 | Examining Officer |
| Union Pacific | 1939-05-05 | Casidy (uncredited) |
| Time Out for Romance | 1937-02-10 | Motorcycle Cop |
| Torchy Runs for Mayor | 1939-05-13 | Detective Dexter (uncredited) |
| The Green Hornet Strikes Again! | 1940-12-24 | Police Patrolman |
| The Woman in the Window | 1944-10-25 | News Vendor (uncredited) |
| Gentleman Jim | 1942-11-14 | Telegrapher (uncredited) |
| Son of the Navy | 1940-03-30 | First Truck Driver |
| The Captain’s Kid | 1936-11-14 | Motorcycle Policeman |
| The Go-Getter | 1937-05-22 | Ship radioman (uncredited) |
| Action in the North Atlantic | 1943-06-12 | Ship Officer (uncredited) |
| The Declaration of Independence | 1938-11-26 | Man Shooting at Rodney (uncredited) |
| The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek | 1943-12-12 | State Policeman (uncredited) |
| Crash Donovan | 1936-08-01 | Patrolman (uncredited) |
| The Chaser | 1938-07-29 | Motorcycle Policeman |
| Bullets or Ballots | 1936-06-06 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| It Ain’t Hay | 1943-03-10 | Singer (uncredited) |
| You Only Live Once | 1937-01-23 | Bank Guard (uncredited) |
| Love and Learn | 1928-01-14 | Sgt. Flynn |
| Step by Step | 1946-08-23 | Vice-Admiral |
| The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse | 1938-07-20 | Detective Getting Rocks’ Fingerprints (uncredited) |
| The Unsuspected | 1947-10-11 | Policeman (uncredited) |
| For Heaven’s Sake | 1926-04-05 | Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) |
| A Likely Story | 1947-04-18 | Photographer (uncredited) |
| Two Tickets to London | 1943-06-14 | Train Engineer (uncredited) |