Claud Allister
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Claud Allister (3 October 1888 – 26 July 1970) was an English actor. After his education at Felsted, in Essex, he appeared in 74 films between 1929 and 1955. He was born William Claud Michael Palmer in London, England and died in Santa Barbara, California. His interment was located in Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. He began his career as a stockbroker's clerk but gave it up and made his stage debut in 1910. He toured England playing minor parts till the war started. He served in WWI and in 1924 went to America to act on the stage. In 1929 he made his film debut where he featured in The Trial of Mary Dugan. Description above from the Wikipedia article Claud Allister, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Claud Allister reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Claud Allister's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Claud Allister remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Claud Allister Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Claud Allister's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Claud Allister.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6 | Sir Giles (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Black Shield of Falworth | Sir George | Average | Similar → |
| 1953 | Kiss Me Kate | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Hong Kong | Hotel Manager | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad | Rat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Wind in the Willows | Rat (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Quartet | 1st. Club Man (segment "The Colonel's Lady") | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The First Gentleman | Manservant | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Gaiety George | Archie | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Don Chicago | Lord Piccadilly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Kiss the Bride Goodbye | Adolphus Pickering | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Confirm or Deny | William (scenes deleted) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | A Yank in the R.A.F. | Officer-Motorist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Charley's Aunt | Spectator | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Reluctant Dragon | Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pride and Prejudice | Mr. Beck | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Lillian Russell | Arthur Sullivan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Captain Fury | Suco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Arrest Bulldog Drummond | Sir Basil Leghorne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Storm Over Bengal | Redding | Flop | Similar → |
| 1938 | Blond Cheat | Lord Basil Sheldon (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Men Are Such Fools | Rudolf | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Kentucky Moonshine | Lord Boffingwell (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Awful Truth | Lord Fabian (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Danger – Love at Work | Gun salesman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Let's Make a Night of It | Monty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Bulldog Drummond at Bay | Algy Longworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Lady Luck | Briggs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | Dracula's Daughter | Sir Aubrey | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Three Live Ghosts | Lord 'Spoofy' Brockton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Dark Angel | Lawrence Bidley | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Every Night at Eight | Mr. Vernon (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lady Is Willing | Brevin | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Return of Bulldog Drummond | Algy Longworth | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Those Were the Days | Capt. Horace Vale | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Private Life of Don Juan | The Duke, as Dukes Go | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Private Life of Henry VIII | Cornell | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Sleeping Car | Baron Delande | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | On the Loose | Mr. Loder's friend | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | The Sea Ghost | Percy Atwater | Flop | Similar → |
| 1931 | Platinum Blonde | Dawson - the Valet | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | I Like Your Nerve | Archie Lester | Average | Similar → |
| 1931 | Captain Applejack | John Jason | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Reaching for the Moon | Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Monte Carlo | Prince Otto von Liebenheim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | The Florodora Girl | Lord Rumblesham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Such Men Are Dangerous | Fred Wyndham | Flop | Similar → |
| 1930 | Slightly Scarlet | Albert Hawkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Charming Sinners | Gregson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | Bulldog Drummond | Algy Longworth | Hit | Similar → |
Claud Allister - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Claud Allister?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Claud Allister is "Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6" with a rating of 8.8/10.
How many movies has Claud Allister acted in?
Claud Allister has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Claud Allister?
Other notable films include "Those Were the Days", "Danger – Love at Work", and "The Awful Truth".