Herbert Prior, a renowned thespian with a storied career, emerged from the English cultural landscape and went on to make a profound impact in the world of stage and screen, albeit exclusively in the United States, where he established himself as a respected and accomplished artist, leaving an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, a legacy that would endure for nearly three decades, from the dawn of the 20th century in 1907 to the mid-1930s, a remarkable period of time that would come to define his remarkable life's work.
Personal Details
BornJul 2, 1867 Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Biography
Career
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1964

The Big Parade of Comedy as Actor on Train in 'Reducing' (archive footage) (uncredited)
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1934

Stand Up and Cheer! as Quartet Member
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1931

Laugh and Get Rich as J.C. Pennypacker (uncredited)
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Reducing as Man on Ticket Line in a Hurry
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Flying High as Angry Investor with Eyeglasses (uncredited)
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1930

The Girl Said No as Mr. Durham
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Sunny as Marriage Officiant
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The Big House as Prison Doctor (uncredited)
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Paid as General Harrison (uncredited)
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Passion Flower as Party Guest with Glasses (uncredited)
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Children of Pleasure as Jeweler (uncredited)
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1928

The Smart Set as Beleaguered Diner
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1926

Why Girls Go Back Home as Crook in Badger Game
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1920

Pollyanna as Dr. Tom Chilton
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1917

The Poor Little Rich Girl as The Doctor