Purnell Pratt

Acting

Purnell Pratt

Born 19 October 1885 · Bethel, Illinois, USA · Died 25 July 1941 at 55

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Purnell Pratt (October 20, 1885 – July 25, 1941) was an American film actor. He appeared in 114 films between 1914 and 1941. He was born in Bethel, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California.

Known for

Highlights

Scarface1932 · Film · Mr. Garston, publisher
A Night at the Opera1935 · Film · Mayor (uncredited)
The Public Enemy1931 · Film · Officer Powers (uncredited)
Grand Hotel1932 · Film · Zinnowitz
Five Star Final1931 · Film · Robert French
The Plainsman1936 · Film · Capt. Wood

Filmography

Movies

102 films

Doctors Don't Tell1941 · Film
Ringside Maisie1941 · Film · Dr. Taylor
Pot o' Gold1941 · Film · Thompson (uncredited)
Grand Ole Opry1940 · Film · Attorney General
Colorado Sunset1939 · Film · Mr. Hall
My Wife's Relatives1939 · Film · Mr. Ellis
Come On, Rangers1938 · Film · Senator Harvey
Rosalie1937 · Film · Ship Captain (uncredited)
Under Suspicion1937 · Film · Frank Rogers
High, Wide and Handsome1937 · Film · Col. Blake
Night of Mystery1937 · Film · John F. X. Markham
King of Gamblers1937 · Film · Strohm
Murder Goes to College1937 · Film · Arthur L. McShean
Join the Marines1937 · Film · Col. J. B. Denbrough
The Plainsman1936 · Film · Capt. Wood
Wedding Present1936 · Film · Howard Van Dorn
Murder with Pictures1936 · Film · Editor
Wives Never Know1936 · Film · Higgins
Lady Be Careful1936 · Film · Father
Let's Make a Million1936 · Film · Gilbert
Straight from the Shoulder1936 · Film · James McBride
Hollywood Boulevard1936 · Film · Mr. Steinman
The Return of Sophie Lang1936 · Film · Thomas Chadwick
Dancing Feet1936 · Film · Silas P. Jones
Magnificent Obsession1935 · Film · Hastings, Merrick's Attorney
Frisco Waterfront1935 · Film · Dr. Stevens
A Night at the Opera1935 · Film · Mayor (uncredited)
$1,000 a Minute1935 · Film · Charlie, the Editor
It's in the Air1935 · Film · Horace McNab
Waterfront Lady1935 · Film · D.A. Shaw
Red Salute1935 · Film · Gen. Van Allen
Diamond Jim1935 · Film · Physician
Ladies Crave Excitement1935 · Film · Amos Starke
The Casino Murder Case1935 · Film · District Attorney John Markham (as Purnell B. Pratt)
Behind the Green Lights1935 · Film · Detective Lt. Jim Kennedy
Death Flies East1935 · Film · Dr. Landers
Rendezvous at Midnight1935 · Film · The Mayor - Hamilton
The Winning Ticket1935 · Film · Mr. Powers
The Band Plays On1934 · Film · Judge Bone
A Wicked Woman1934 · Film · Prosecuting Attorney (uncredited)
Crimson Romance1934 · Film · Franklyn Pierce
Name the Woman1934 · Film · Forbes
Midnight Alibi1934 · Film · Wilson
The Hell Cat1934 · Film · Butler
The Witching Hour1934 · Film · District Attorney Robinson
School for Girls1934 · Film · Inspector Jameson
Lazy River1934 · Film · Mr. Lodge - Attorney
The Mystery Squadron1933 · Film · Lafe Johnson
Son of a Sailor1933 · Film · Captain Briggs
The Chief1933 · Film · Al Morgan
The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi1933 · Film · Doctor
Love, Honor and Oh, Baby!1933 · Film · Marchall Durant
Midshipman Jack1933 · Film · Commandant. Rogers
Headline Shooter1933 · Film · Eddie Edmunds, City Editor (uncredited)
A Shriek in the Night1933 · Film · Inspector Russell
I Cover the Waterfront1933 · Film · John Phelps
Pick-up1933 · Film · Prosecuting Attorney
The Billion Dollar Scandal1933 · Film · Senate Committee Chairman
The Unwritten Law1932 · Film · Stephen McBain
Red Haired Alibi1932 · Film · Regan
False Faces1932 · Film · Jefferson Howe
Grand Hotel1932 · Film · Zinnowitz
Skyscraper Souls1932 · Film · Harrington Brewster
The Roadhouse Murder1932 · Film · Inspector William Agnew
The Famous Ferguson Case1932 · Film · George M. Ferguson
Scarface1932 · Film · Mr. Garston, publisher
Emma1932 · Film · Haskins
Ladies of the Big House1931 · Film · John Hartman
The Secret Witness1931 · Film · Capt. McGowan
Five Star Final1931 · Film · Robert French
The Spider1931 · Film · Inspector Riley
The Gay Diplomat1931 · Film · Colonel George Gorin
Traveling Husbands1931 · Film · J.C. Wilson
The Public Defender1931 · Film · John Kirk
Up for Murder1931 · Film · William Winter
The Public Enemy1931 · Film · Officer Powers (uncredited)
Bachelor Apartment1931 · Film · Herbert 'Herb' Carraway
Beyond Victory1931 · Film
The Prodigal1931 · Film · Rodman Farraday
Dance, Fools, Dance1931 · Film · Parker
Paid1930 · Film · Edward Gilder
The Gorilla1930 · Film · The Stranger
The Silver Horde1930 · Film · Wayne Wayland
Sinners' Holiday1930 · Film · Detective Sikes
Lawful Larceny1930 · Film · Judge Perry
Common Clay1930 · Film · Richard Fullerton
Road to Paradise1930 · Film · Updike
The Furies1930 · Film · District Attorney
Puttin' on the Ritz1930 · Film · George Barnes
Painted Faces1929 · Film · Foreman of Jury
The Locked Door1929 · Film · Police Officer
The Trespasser1929 · Film · Hector Ferguson
Is Everybody Happy?1929 · Film · Stage Manager
Fast Life1929 · Film · Berton Hall
On With the Show!1929 · Film · Sam Bloom
Alibi1929 · Film · Sgt. Pete Manning
Thru Different Eyes1929 · Film · Dist. Atty. Marston
Midnight Lovers1926 · Film · Wibley
Phantom Police1926 · Film · Tracy Downs
The Flame Fighter1925 · Film · Mike Turney
The Lady Who Lied1925 · Film · Ahmed
Seven Keys to Baldpate1917 · Film · John Bland