Person

Purnell Pratt

Acting · 1885–1941 · Bethel, Illinois, USA

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.

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  Ringside Maisie

  Dr. Taylor

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  Scarface

  Mr. Garston, publisher

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  Pick-up

  Prosecuting Attorney

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  Grand Hotel

  Zinnowitz

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  School for Girls

  Inspector Jameson

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  A Night at the Opera

  Mayor (uncredited)

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  Five Star Final

  Robert French

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  Ladies Crave Excitement

  Amos Starke

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  Night of Mystery

  John F. X. Markham

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  Doctors Don't Tell

  1941

• 1941Doctors Don't Tell
• 1941Ringside MaisieDr. Taylor
• 1941Pot o' GoldThompson (uncredited)
• 1940Grand Ole OpryAttorney General
• 1939Colorado SunsetMr. Hall
• 1939My Wife's RelativesMr. Ellis
• 1938Come On, RangersSenator Harvey
• 1937RosalieShip Captain (uncredited)
• 1937Under SuspicionFrank Rogers
• 1937High, Wide and HandsomeCol. Blake
• 1937Night of MysteryJohn F. X. Markham
• 1937King of GamblersStrohm
• 1937Murder Goes to CollegeArthur L. McShean
• 1937Join the MarinesCol. J. B. Denbrough
• 1936The PlainsmanCapt. Wood
• 1936Wedding PresentHoward Van Dorn
• 1936Murder with PicturesEditor
• 1936Wives Never KnowHiggins
• 1936Lady Be CarefulFather
• 1936Let's Make a MillionGilbert
• 1936Straight from the ShoulderJames McBride
• 1936Hollywood BoulevardMr. Steinman
• 1936The Return of Sophie LangThomas Chadwick
• 1936Dancing FeetSilas P. Jones
• 1935Magnificent ObsessionHastings, Merrick's Attorney
• 1935Frisco WaterfrontDr. Stevens
• 1935A Night at the OperaMayor (uncredited)
• 1935$1,000 a MinuteCharlie, the Editor
• 1935It's in the AirHorace McNab
• 1935Waterfront LadyD.A. Shaw
• 1935Red SaluteGen. Van Allen
• 1935Diamond JimPhysician
• 1935Ladies Crave ExcitementAmos Starke
• 1935The Casino Murder CaseDistrict Attorney John Markham (as Purnell B. Pratt)
• 1935Behind the Green LightsDetective Lt. Jim Kennedy
• 1935Death Flies EastDr. Landers
• 1935Rendezvous at MidnightThe Mayor - Hamilton
• 1935The Winning TicketMr. Powers
• 1934The Band Plays OnJudge Bone
• 1934A Wicked WomanProsecuting Attorney (uncredited)
• 1934Crimson RomanceFranklyn Pierce
• 1934Name the WomanForbes
• 1934Midnight AlibiWilson
• 1934The Hell CatButler
• 1934The Witching HourDistrict Attorney Robinson
• 1934School for GirlsInspector Jameson
• 1934Lazy RiverMr. Lodge - Attorney
• 1933The Mystery SquadronLafe Johnson
• 1933Son of a SailorCaptain Briggs
• 1933The ChiefAl Morgan
• 1933The Sweetheart of Sigma ChiDoctor
• 1933Love, Honor and Oh, Baby!Marchall Durant
• 1933Midshipman JackCommandant. Rogers
• 1933Headline ShooterEddie Edmunds, City Editor (uncredited)
• 1933A Shriek in the NightInspector Russell
• 1933I Cover the WaterfrontJohn Phelps
• 1933Pick-upProsecuting Attorney
• 1933The Billion Dollar ScandalSenate Committee Chairman
• 1932The Unwritten LawStephen McBain
• 1932Red Haired AlibiRegan
• 1932False FacesJefferson Howe
• 1932Grand HotelZinnowitz
• 1932Skyscraper SoulsHarrington Brewster
• 1932The Roadhouse MurderInspector William Agnew
• 1932The Famous Ferguson CaseGeorge M. Ferguson
• 1932ScarfaceMr. Garston, publisher
• 1932EmmaHaskins
• 1931Ladies of the Big HouseJohn Hartman
• 1931The Secret WitnessCapt. McGowan
• 1931Five Star FinalRobert French
• 1931The SpiderInspector Riley
• 1931The Gay DiplomatColonel George Gorin
• 1931Traveling HusbandsJ.C. Wilson
• 1931The Public DefenderJohn Kirk
• 1931Up for MurderWilliam Winter
• 1931The Public EnemyOfficer Powers (uncredited)
• 1931Bachelor ApartmentHerbert 'Herb' Carraway
• 1931Beyond Victory
• 1931The ProdigalRodman Farraday
• 1931Dance, Fools, DanceParker
• 1930PaidEdward Gilder
• 1930The GorillaThe Stranger
• 1930The Silver HordeWayne Wayland
• 1930Sinners' HolidayDetective Sikes
• 1930Lawful LarcenyJudge Perry
• 1930Common ClayRichard Fullerton
• 1930Road to ParadiseUpdike
• 1930The FuriesDistrict Attorney
• 1930Puttin' on the RitzGeorge Barnes
• 1929Painted FacesForeman of Jury
• 1929The Locked DoorPolice Officer
• 1929The TrespasserHector Ferguson
• 1929Is Everybody Happy?Stage Manager
• 1929Fast LifeBerton Hall
• 1929On With the Show!Sam Bloom
• 1929AlibiSgt. Pete Manning
• 1929Thru Different EyesDist. Atty. Marston
• 1926Midnight LoversWibley
• 1926Phantom PoliceTracy Downs
• 1925The Flame FighterMike Turney
• 1925The Lady Who LiedAhmed
• 1917Seven Keys to BaldpateJohn Bland