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Porter Hall
Porter Hall
65 years (Sep 18, 1888 – Oct 6, 1953)
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
72 Movies
1 TV Shows

Porter Hall

Porter Hall is a screen veteran of the old school whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'Double Indemnity' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Mr. Jackson. Another entry worth naming is 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'. He started at 43. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list.
Porter Hall is a screen veteran of the old school whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. Neither the cinema nor the television half of the career can be called the side project. 'Double Indemnity' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Mr. Jackson. Another entry worth naming is 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'. He started at 43. Comedy keeps coming back on the credit list.
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Return to Treasure Island
Maximillian 'Maxie' Harris
★ 5.6
1954
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Vice Squad
Jack Hartrampf
★ 6.1
1953
Film
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Jim Bridger
★ 5.8
1953
Film
Four Star Playhouse
J. R. Martin · 1 episode
★ 6.8
1952–
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Holiday for Sinners
Louie
★ 6.3
1952
Film
The Half-Breed
Kraemer
★ 7.0
1952
Film
Carbine Williams
Sam Markley
★ 6.5
1952
Film
Ace in the Hole
Jacob Q. Boot
★ 7.9
1951
Film
Intruder in the Dust
Nub Gowrie
★ 7.3
1949
Film
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porter Hall still alive?
Porter Hall passed away on October 6, 1953 at age 65.
What are the most famous roles of Porter Hall?
Porter Hall is best known for roles in Double Indemnity, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, His Girl Friday.
How many movies has Porter Hall been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 1931), Porter Hall has appeared in 72 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Porter Hall's first movie?
The career of Porter Hall began with Secrets of a Secretary (1931).
What is Porter Hall's most recent movie or series?
Porter Hall's most recent release is Return to Treasure Island, which premiered on June 30, 1954.
What TV shows has Porter Hall appeared in?
On television, Porter Hall has appeared in Four Star Playhouse.
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Porter Hall
Porter Hall
1888-09-18 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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.

He was probably best remembered for four roles: a senator in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, an atheist in Going My Way, the nervous, ill-tempered Granville Sawyer, who administers a psychological test to Kris Kringle in Miracle on 34th Street, and a train passenger who encounters a man (Fred MacMurray) who has just committed a murder in Double Indemnity.

On October 6, 1953, Hall died of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California at the age of 65. His interment was at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery. Hall had two children, David and Sarah Jane.

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