Claud Allister

Claud Allister

Deceased · Born: Oct 3, 1888 · Died: Jul 26, 1970

Personal Details

BornOct 3, 1888 London, England, UK
Spouse
  • Daisy Isabel Douglas Overend (aka Dorothy Overend, actress)

    ( Oct 2, 1914 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Barbara Fay

  • Gwen Dowling

    ( May 13, 2025 to Jul 26, 1970 )

Biography

Claud Allister, a renowned actor, entered this world on October 3, 1888, in the vibrant city of London, England, United Kingdom. This remarkable individual would go on to leave a lasting impact on the world of cinema, with notable roles in films such as "Bulldog Drummond" (1929),"Bulldog Drummond at Bay" (1937),and "The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad" (1949).

Throughout his life, Claud Allister was blessed with the love and companionship of three remarkable women. He was married to Daisy Isabel Douglas Overend, also known as Dorothy Overend, an accomplished actress in her own right. Additionally, he shared his life with Barbara Fay and Gwen Dowling, two women who undoubtedly brought joy and fulfillment to his life.

Sadly, Claud Allister's time on this earth came to an end on July 26, 1970, in the picturesque city of Santa Barbara, California, United States. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on through the countless films he appeared in, and the memories of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Career

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2009
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1954
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1953
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1952
Hong Kong
Hong Kong as Hotel Manager
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1949
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{"id":69292,"title":"Quartet","year":"1948","character":"1st. Club Man (segment \"The Colonel's Lady\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quartet-1948","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69292.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69292.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Quartet
Quartet as 1st. Club Man (segment "The Colonel's Lady")
{"id":187192,"title":"Kiss the Bride Goodbye","year":"1945","character":"Adolphus Pickering","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kiss-the-bride-goodbye","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187192.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187192.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Kiss the Bride Goodbye
Kiss the Bride Goodbye as Adolphus Pickering
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1941
Confirm or Deny
Confirm or Deny as William (scenes deleted)
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The Reluctant Dragon
The Reluctant Dragon as Sir Giles (segment "The Reluctant Dragon") (voice)
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Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt as Spectator
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A Yank in the R.A.F.
A Yank in the R.A.F. as Officer-Motorist (uncredited)
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1940
Lillian Russell
Lillian Russell as Arthur Sullivan
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{"id":83137,"title":"Captain Fury","year":"1939","character":"Suco","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-fury","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83137.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83137.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
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1938
Blond Cheat
Blond Cheat as Lord Basil Sheldon (uncredited)
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Kentucky Moonshine
Kentucky Moonshine as Lord Boffingwell (uncredited)
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Arrest Bulldog Drummond
Arrest Bulldog Drummond as Sir Basil Leghorne
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1937
The Awful Truth
The Awful Truth as Lord Fabian (uncredited)
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1936
Three Live Ghosts
Three Live Ghosts as Lord 'Spoofy' Brockton
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1935
The Dark Angel
The Dark Angel as Lawrence Bidley
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Every Night at Eight
Every Night at Eight as Mr. Vernon (uncredited)
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1934
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Those Were the Days
Those Were the Days as Capt. Horace Vale
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The Private Life of Don Juan
The Private Life of Don Juan as The Duke, as Dukes Go
{"id":74555,"title":"The Private Life of Henry VIII","year":"1933","character":"Cornell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-private-life-of-henry-viii","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74555.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74555.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
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1931
Platinum Blonde
Platinum Blonde as Dawson - the Valet
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The Sea Ghost
The Sea Ghost as Percy Atwater
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Captain Applejack
Captain Applejack as John Jason
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1930
Reaching for the Moon
Reaching for the Moon as Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford
{"id":75551,"title":"Monte Carlo","year":"1930","character":"Prince Otto von Liebenheim","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/monte-carlo-1930","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75551.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75551.jpg"},"released":1}
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo as Prince Otto von Liebenheim
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The Florodora Girl
The Florodora Girl as Lord Rumblesham
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1929
Bulldog Drummond
Bulldog Drummond as Algy Longworth