Purnell Pratt | |
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 Pratt intrailer forThe Casino Murder Case (1935) | |
| Born | (1885-10-20)October 20, 1885 Bethel, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 25, 1941(1941-07-25) (aged 55) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1914-1941 |
Purnell Pratt (October 20, 1885 – July 25, 1941[1]) was an American film actor.[2] He appeared in more than 110 films between 1914 and 1941.[citation needed] He was born inBethel, Illinois and died inHollywood, California.[1]
Pratt spent more than a year in France in the U. S. military during World War I. He attended theUniversity of Pennsylvania with plans to perform in opera. However, lacking funds and unable to obtain a hearing, he joined the chorus of aGeorge M. Cohan production. He worked in Cohan's troupes for a decade.[3]
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