Hugh Allan

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