Lester Allen
Lester Allen (November 17, 1891 – November 6, 1949) was a screen, stage, vaudeville, circus actor, and film director. In vaudeville, he appeared in a double act with Nellie Breen and also emceed at the Palace Theatre.[1]
Lester Allen | |
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| Born | November 17, 1891 Utica, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 1949 (aged 57) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1929–1949 |
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Leave It to Lester | Lester Aloysius Sebastian Brown | |
| 1941 | The Devil Commands | Dr. Van Den | Uncredited |
| 1941 | Underground | Herr Krantz | Uncredited |
| 1943 | The Heat's On | Mouse Beller | |
| 1943 | Klondike Kate | Duster Dan | |
| 1944 | Irish Eyes Are Smiling | Heming | Uncredited |
| 1945 | The Great Flamarion | Tony | |
| 1945 | The Dolly Sisters | Morrie Keno | Uncredited |
| 1946 | The Dark Mirror | George Benson | |
| 1947 | Fun on a Weekend | Hot Dog Vendor | |
| 1948 | The Pirate | Uncle Capucho | |
| 1948 | That Lady in Ermine | Jester | Uncredited |
| 1948 | Crime on Their Hands | Runty | Short |
| 1949 | Ma and Pa Kettle | Geoduck | |
| 1950 | Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town | Geoduck | Uncredited |
| 1950 | Johnny One-Eye | Designer-Choreographer | |
| 1950 | Love That Brute | Al Allen, Theatrical Producer | Uncredited, (final film role) |
References
- Laurie, Joe, Jr. Vaudeville: From the Honky-tonks to the Palace. New York: Henry Holt, 1953. p. 230, 489.
External links
- Lester Allen at IMDb
- Lester Allen at the Internet Broadway Database
- Lester Allen at AllMovie
- Lester Allen at Find a Grave
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