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Porter Hall

Porter Hall is known for Double Indemnity (1944), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), His Girl Friday (1940).

Biography

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Clifford Porter Hall (September 19, 1888 – October 6, 1953) was an American character actor known for appearing in a number of films in the 1930s and 1940s. Hall played movie villains or comedic incompetent characters. Hall was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and began his career touring as a stage actor with roles in productions of The Great Gatsby and Naked in 1926. Hall made his film debut in the 1931 drama Secrets of a Secretary. He made his last onscreen appearance in the 1954 film Return to Treasure Island, which was released after his death.

Questions about Porter Hall

How many Porter Hall films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 69 films with Porter Hall, from 1931 to 1953.

What is the best rated Porter Hall film?

The best rated Porter Hall film in the catalogue is Double Indemnity (1944), rated 8.1.

What was the first Porter Hall film?

The first Porter Hall film in the catalogue is The Thin Man, from 1934.

Who has Porter Hall worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Porter Hall shares the most credits with Al Bridge (3 films), Gene Lockhart (3 films) and John F. Seitz (3 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

75 films — 69 in the catalogue

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