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Claud Allister

Aug 02, 1888 - Jul 26, 1970 (81 years old) in London, England, UK

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.

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Known For

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Kiss Me Kate
Paul
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The Private Life of Henry VIII
Cornell
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The Reluctant Dragon
Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Rat (voice)
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Pride and Prejudice
Mr. Beck
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Quartet
1st. Club Man (segment "The Colonel's Lady")
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A Yank in the R.A.F.
Officer-Motorist (uncredited)
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The Wind in the Willows
Rat (voice)
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Reaching for the Moon
Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford
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The Czar of Broadway

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