Lucien Prival

Lucien Prival was an American actor known for his roles in Bride of Frankenstein, Mr. Wong, Detective, and The American Beauty. Born on July 14, 1901, in New York City, New York, he made a significant impact in Hollywood as a character actor of French descent.

Personal and Family Life

Lucien Prival began his stage career in Germany at the young age of 14. He moved to Hollywood in the late 1920s, where he often played Germanic villain roles. His performances showcased his talent and versatility as an actor.

Career Highlights

Prival appeared in various films and is remembered for portraying memorable characters in classics like Bride of Frankenstein. His expertise in playing antagonistic roles helped him stand out in an era dominated by strong character-driven stories.

Death and Legacy

Lucien Prival passed away on June 3, 1994, in Daly City, California. His contributions to the film industry, especially in the horror and detective genres, continue to be appreciated by fans and filmmakers alike.

Filmography

Title	Release Date	Character
Bride of Frankenstein	1935-04-20	Butler
Hell’s Angels	1930-11-15	Baron Von Kranz
Mr. Wong, Detective	1938-10-05	Anton Mohl
History Is Made at Night	1937-03-05	Private Detective
The Falcon’s Alibi	1946-04-12	Baron
The Return of Chandu	1934-10-01	Vindhyan, High Priest [Chs. 1-4]
Trapped by G-Men	1937-09-09	Franzy
Sweepstake Annie	1935-01-29	William Neer, a film director
Party Girl	1930-01-01	Paul Newcast
Darkest Africa	1936-02-15	Dagna
Assignment in Brittany	1943-03-11	Maj. von Pless
After Tonight	1933-11-10	Sgt. Probert
King of the Texas Rangers	1941-10-03	Zeppelin Captain
High Flyers	1937-11-07	Mr. Panzer
Puppets	1926-06-20	Frank
The Pajama Party	1931-10-03	The Baron (uncredited)
One Track Minds	1933-05-20	Von Sternheim
Nurse Edith Cavell	1939-08-31	Lt. Schmidt
Storm at Daybreak	1933-06-14	Hungarian Soldier (uncredited)
Confessions of a Nazi Spy	1939-05-06	Kranz (uncredited)
Espionage Agent	1939-09-30	Decker
King of the Royal Mounted	1940-09-19	Johnson
The Patent Leather Kid	1927-09-01	The German Officer
The Great Dictator	1940-10-15	Storm Trooper Officer (uncredited)
Hitler: Beast of Berlin	1939-10-07	Sachs
Western Limited	1932-08-05	Benoit
South of Panama	1941-05-02	Raynor
High Noon	1952-06-09	Joe – Ramirez Saloon Bartender (uncredited)
The Last of the Lone Wolf	1930-08-26	Varril
The Sphinx	1933-06-01	Jenks, the Butler
The Mortal Storm	1940-06-20	Passport Official on Train
Sky Murder	1940-09-27	Brucker
Adoration	1928-12-02	Baron
Secrets of the French Police	1932-12-02	Baron Lomzoi
The Secret Code	1942-09-04	U-499 Commander
Panama Hattie	1942-09-30	Hans (uncredited)
Submarine Base	1943-07-20	Capt. Mueller – German Submarine
American Beauty	1927-10-09	Gillespie
The Crime of Helen Stanley	1934-04-20	Gibson
Spuk um Mitternacht	1931-05-21	Chief Detective
The Racket	1928-11-01	Chick
The Princess and the Plumber	1930-12-21