Biography
Clarence Hummel Wilson (November 17, 1876 – October 5, 1941) was an American character actor. He appeared in nearly 200 movies between 1920 and 1941, mostly in supporting roles as an old miser or grouch. He had notable supporting roles in films like The Front Page (1931), Ruggles of Red Gap (1935), and You Can't Take It With You (1938). Wilson also played in several Our Gang comedies, most notably as Mr. Crutch in Shrimps for a Day and school board chairman Alonzo Pratt in Come Back, Miss Pipps, his final film. Wilson died on October 5, 1941, approximately three weeks before the release of Come Back, Miss Pipps.
Movies & TV Shows
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Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) — Money Lender (uncredited)
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You Can't Take It with You (1938) — John Blakely
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Son of Frankenstein (1939) — Dr. Berger (uncredited)
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A Star Is Born (1937) — Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
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The Son of Kong (1933) — Hilda's Father (uncredited)
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) — Undetermined Role (uncredited)
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Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) — Paymaster (uncredited)
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Mad Love (1935) — Piano Creditor (Uncredited)
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Love Me Tonight (1932) — Shirtmaker (uncredited)
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Imitation of Life (1934) — Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
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The Front Page (1931) — Sheriff Hartman
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Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) — Jake Henshaw
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The Count of Monte Cristo (1934) — Fouquet
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The Penalty (1920) — A Crook (uncredited)
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In Old Chicago (1938) — Lawyer
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Jewel Robbery (1932) — Prefect of Police
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20,000 Years in Sing Sing (1932) — Finn's Lawyer Morris (uncredited)
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The Mad Miss Manton (1938) — Norris' Attorney (uncredited)
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Lady Killer (1933) — Lawyer (uncredited)
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The Beast of the City (1932) — Coroner (uncredited)
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The Purchase Price (1932) — Justice of the Peace Elmer (uncredited)
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A Girl in Every Port (1928) — Bartender in Marseille (uncredited)
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (1938) — Jake Singer
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A Shriek in the Night (1933) — Perkins
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Forsaking All Others (1934) — Hotel Manager (Uncredited)
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The Penguin Pool Murder (1932) — Bertrand B. Hemingway
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The Phantom of Crestwood (1932) — Apartment House Manager (uncredited)
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Paid (1930) — Max Hardy (uncredited)
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I Dream Too Much (1935) — The Lawyer (uncredited)
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Operator 13 (1934) — Josiah Claybourne (uncredited)
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One Frightened Night (1935) — Mr. Felix
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The Keyhole (1933) — J. Weems - Acme Detective Agency Head (uncredited)
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Wedding Present (1936) — Simmons
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Having Wonderful Time (1938) — Mr. G.
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Rasputin and the Empress (1932) — Minor Role (uncredited)
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Under Eighteen (1932) — A.J. Dietrich, Attorney (uncredited)
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Ladies' Man (1931) — Jeweler
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On the Wrong Trek (1936) — Mr. Wilson (car owner)
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Let Us Live (1939) — Lunchroom Proprietor (uncredited)
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Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) — Bidder at Eliza's Auction (uncredited)