Hugh Allan was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Annapolis (1928), Plastered in Paris (1928), and The Tiger’s Shadow (1928). With a career that began in the silent film era, he made a name for himself in various films during the late 1920s.
Personal and Family Life
Hugh Allan was born on November 5, 1903, in Oakland, California. He married Lou Williamson in April 1932, and they had two children together. Their daughter, Carita, was born in 1935, and their son, Hugh Jr., followed in 1938. Allan was known to be a family-oriented person throughout his life.
Death and Legacy
Hugh Allan passed away on February 12, 1997, in Memphis, Tennessee, in a tragic incident of suicide by gunshot. His contributions to early cinema, particularly in the 1920s, left a lasting impact on the film industry. Despite his unfortunate end, Allan is remembered for his performances and the roles he played during a pivotal time in movie history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Block Signal | 1926-09-15 | Jack Milford |
| Dress Parade | 1927-10-26 | Stuart Haldane |
| Hold ‘Em Yale | 1928-05-14 | Jack Bradbury |
| Good Time Charley | 1927-11-05 | John Hartwell Jr |
| Wild Beauty | 1927-11-27 | Bill Moran |
| Annapolis | 1928-11-18 | Herbert |
| Birds of Prey | 1927-03-27 | Hamilton Smith Jr |
| What Happened To Father | 1927-06-25 | Tommy Dawson |
| Beware of Married Men | 1928-01-14 | Ralph |
| A Royal Flush | 1930-10-19 | |
| Home Sweet Home | 1926-12-24 |