Purnell Pratt
Purnell Pratt was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1914 and 1941. He was born in Bethel, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California.
Pratt spent more than a year in France in the U. S. military during World War I. He attended the University of Pennsylvania with plans to perform in opera. However, lacking funds and unable to obtain a hearing, he joined the chorus of a George M. Cohan production. He worked in Cohan's troupes for a decade.
Partial filmography
The Great Diamond Robbery - Maria's BrotherSeven Keys to Baldpate - John BlandThe Lady Who Lied - AhmedThe Flame Fighter - Mike TurneyPhantom Police - Tracy DownsMidnight Lovers - WibleyAlibi - Police Sgt. Pete ManningThru Different Eyes - Dist. Atty. MarstonOn with the Show! - Sam BloomFast Life - Berton HallIs Everybody Happy? - Stage ManagerThe Trespasser - Hector FergusonPainted Faces - Foreman of JuryThe Locked Door - Police Officer Puttin' On the Ritz - George BarnesThe Furies - District AttorneyRoad to Paradise - Police Inspector UpdikeCommon Clay - Richard FullertonLawful Larceny - Judge PerrySinners' Holiday - Detective Sikes The Silver Horde - Wayne WaylandThe Gorilla - The StrangerPaid - Edward GilderDance, Fools, Dance - ParkerThe Prodigal - Rodman FarradayBeyond Victory - Minor Role Bachelor Apartment - Herb CarrawayThe Public Enemy - Officer Powers Up for Murder - William WinterThe Public Defender - John KirkTraveling Husbands - J. C. WilsonThe Gay Diplomat - Colonel George GorinFive Star Final - FrenchThe Spider - Inspector RileyThe Secret Witness - Capt. McGowanLadies of the Big House - John HartmanEmma - HaskinsScarface - Publisher Garston Grand Hotel - ZinnowitzThe Roadhouse Murder - Inspector William AgnewThe Famous Ferguson Case - George M. FergusonSkyscraper Souls - Harrington Brewster Hat Check Girl - Collins False Faces - Jefferson HoweThe Red-Haired Alibi - Police Inspector ReganThe Unwritten Law - Stephen McBainRasputin and the Empress - Officer Quieting Grand Duke Igor The Billion Dollar Scandal - Committee ChairmanPick-Up - Prosecuting AttorneyI Cover the Waterfront - John PhelpsA Shriek in the Night - Police Insp. RussellHeadline Shooter - Eddie Edmunds - City Editor Midshipman Jack - Captain RogersLove, Honor, and Oh Baby! - Marchall DurantThe [Sweetheart of Sigma Chi (film)|The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi] - DoctorThe Chief - Al MorganSon of a Sailor - Captain Briggs The Mystery Squadron - Lafe JohnsonThe Show-Off - John Preston Lazy River - Mr. Lodge - Attorney School for Girls - Inspector JamesonMen in White - Mr. Spencer The [Witching Hour (1934 film)|The Witching Hour] - District Attorney RobinsonThe Hell Cat - ButlerMidnight Alibi - WilsonName the Woman - ForbesCrimson Romance - Franklyn PierceA Wicked Woman - Prosecuting Attorney The Band Plays On - Judge Bone The Secret Bride - District Attorney The Man Who Reclaimed His Head - Board Director The Winning Ticket - Mr. PowersRendezvous at Midnight - The Mayor - HamiltonDeath Flies East - Dr. LandersBehind the Green Lights - Detective Lt. Jim KennedyThe Casino Murder Case - District Attorney John MarkhamBlack Fury - Henry B. JenkinsLadies Crave Excitement - Amos StarkeDiamond Jim - PhysicianRed Salute - Gen. Van AllenWaterfront Lady - Dist. Atty. ShawIt's in the Air - Horace McNab1,000 Dollars a Minute - CharlieA [Night at the Opera (film)|A Night at the Opera] - Mayor Frisco Waterfront - Dr. StevensMagnificent Obsession - Hastings Dancing Feet - Silas P. JonesThe Return of Sophie Lang - Thomas ChadwickHollywood Boulevard - Mr. SteinmanStraight from the Shoulder - James McBrideLady Be Careful - FatherWives Never Know - HigginsMurder with Pictures - EditorWedding Present - Howard Van DornThe Plainsman - Capt. WoodLet's Make a Million - GilbertJoin the Marines - Col. J. B. DenbroughMurder Goes to College - President Arthur L. McSheanKing of Gamblers - StrohmNight of Mystery - John F. X. MarkhamForlorn River - David Ward High, Wide, and Handsome - Col. BlakeUnder Suspicion - Frank RogersRosalie - Ship Captain Come On, Rangers - Senator HarveyMy Wife's Relatives - Mr. EllisSecond Fiddle - Abbott, the Editor Colorado Sunset - Mr. HallGrand Ole Opry - Attorney GeneralPot o' Gold - Thompson Blossoms in the Dust - Texas Senator Ringside Maisie - Dr. TaylorLife Begins for Andy Hardy - Dr. Storfen Doctors Don't Tell -