Harry Allen

Harry Allen was an American actor who is best known for California Straight Ahead! (1937), Bombay Mail (1934), and The Silent Hero (1927).

Personal and Family Life

Harry Allen was born on July 10, 1883, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued a career in acting. He enjoyed success in both film and television throughout his life.

Career Highlights

Known for his versatile roles, Harry Allen appeared in several notable films, including three Academy Award winners for Best Picture: Cavalcade (1933), Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), and Mrs. Miniver (1942). Throughout his career, he also had roles in other Best Picture nominees, demonstrating his talent across a variety of genres.

Death and Legacy

Harry Allen passed away on December 4, 1951, in Los Angeles, California. His contributions to cinema, especially in award-winning films, have left a lasting legacy in the film industry. He is remembered for his memorable performances and the impact he made during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
The Earl of Chicago 1940-01-05 Mayor (uncredited)
Buckskin Frontier 1943-05-14 McWhinny
Hell Harbor 1930-03-14 Peg Leg
Chances 1931-07-18 Pvt. Jones
Second Honeymoon 1930-09-12 Sheriff
White Legion 1936-10-24 McKenzie
The Adorable Cheat 1928-08-14 ‘Dad’ Mason
Moon Over Burma 1940-07-26 Sunshine
Outside of Paradise 1938-02-08 Old Man
Ella Cinders 1926-06-06 Photographer
The Sunrise Trail 1931-02-07 Deputy
Blond Cheat 1938-06-17 Carriage Driver (uncredited)
The White Angel 1936-06-25 Soldier Bothered By Rats (uncredited)
Stand Up and Fight 1939-01-06 Baltimore & Ohio Engineer
The Little Princess 1939-03-17 Groom
We Are Not Alone 1939-11-25 Doorkeeper
The Ship That Died 1938-02-19 Bos’n of Rescue Ship
The Girl from Mandalay 1936-04-19 Ship Captain
Libelled Lady 1936-10-09 Jacques (uncredited)
Mutiny on the Bounty 1935-11-22 Wherryman (uncredited)
Ministry of Fear 1944-05-19 Tailor’s Delivery Man (uncredited)
Waterloo Bridge 1940-05-17 Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Forever and a Day 1943-01-21 First Cockney Air Raid Watcher
Bombay Mail 1934-01-06 Collins
Fugitive Road 1934-08-22 Herbert Smythe – Ambulance Driver
The Enchanted Cottage 1924-03-23 Riggs
Corporal Kate 1926-12-06 Williams
The White Cliffs of Dover 1944-05-11 English Cabbie (uncredited)
Eagle Squadron 1942-06-16 Cockney
Rich Man’s Folly 1931-11-14 McWylie
Strange Cargo 1929-03-31 Short
Jane Eyre 1943-12-24 Guard
The Great Impersonation 1935-12-08 Perkins
Murder, He Says 1945-06-23 Old Deaf Townsman (uncredited)
A Feather in Her Hat 1935-10-25 Alf (uncredited)
Rulers of the Sea 1939-11-08 Murdock
Of Human Bondage 1934-07-20 Cabbie at End (uncredited)
The Kennel Murder Case 1933-10-28 Sandy (uncredited)
The Dawn Patrol 1930-07-10 Allen (uncredited)
Anna Karenina 1935-08-30 N/A
This Above All 1942-05-12 Hubert
Two Lovers