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Purnell Pratt

Acting Born Oct 19, 1885 Bethel, Illinois, USA 24 credits

Biography

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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.

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Known for

Film

Scarface

as Mr. Garston, publisher
Film

A Night at the Opera

as Mayor (uncredited)
Film

A Night at the Opera

as The Mayor of New York (uncredited)

Full filmography

  • Scarface (1932) as Mr. Garston, publisher
  • Grand Hotel (1932) as Zinnowitz
  • The Public Enemy (1931) as Officer Powers (uncredited)
  • Road to Paradise (1930) as Updike
  • A Night at the Opera (1935) as Mayor (uncredited)
  • A Night at the Opera (1935) as The Mayor of New York (uncredited)
  • Pot o' Gold (1941) as Thompson (uncredited)
  • The Plainsman (1936) as Capt. Wood
  • Five Star Final (1931) as Robert French
  • Emma (1932) as Haskins
  • Rosalie (1937) as Ship Captain (uncredited)
  • Crimson Romance (1934) as Franklyn Pierce
  • The Spider (1931) as Inspector Riley
  • Pick-up (1933) as Prosecuting Attorney
  • The Chief (1933) as Al Morgan
  • Wedding Present (1936) as Howard Van Dorn
  • It's in the Air (1935) as Horace McNab
  • The Public Defender (1931) as John Kirk
  • The Winning Ticket (1935) as Mr. Powers
  • Skyscraper Souls (1932) as Harrington Brewster
  • Hollywood Boulevard (1936) as Mr. Steinman
  • Thru Different Eyes (1929) as Dist. Atty. Marston
  • The Lady Who Lied (1925) as Ahmed
  • Wives Never Know (1936) as Higgins