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Hal K. Dawson
★ Acting

Hal K. Dawson

1896 – 1987 · Rockville, Connecticut, USA · Active 1934–1976

Hal K. Dawson, born in 1896, made his mark in the realm of cult cinema with roles in The Alligator People (1959) and The Touch of Satan (1971). His performances reflect the era's fascination with the bizarre and the macabre, adding depth to the narratives of these films. In The Alligator People, he navigates the eerie undercurrents of transformation, while in The Touch of Satan, he embodies the unsettling charm of the supernatural. Dawson's work in these films highlights the unique blend of horror and drama that defines the cult genre.

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The Touch of Satan

The Touch of Satan

1971 ★ 2.3
as Mr. Gentry

A murderous and decrepit old woman resides on a California walnut farm with her family. On a whim, a traveler named Jodie makes a brief side trip to the farm, where he meets and falls in love with Melissa, the proverbial farmer's daughter. Jodie and Melissa grow closer as Melissa begins to reveal the strange, dark history of her family.

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Filmography

124 credits
1970s 2 credits
1976
TV ★ 7.4
1971
Movie ★ 3.0
1960s 6 credits
1968
Funny Girl as Doorman at Keeney's (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1968
Adam-12 as Watchman
TV ★ 7.1
1966
An American Dream as Apartment House Guard
Movie ★ 5.0
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as Stage Doorman
TV ★ 7.1
1960
The Rat Race as Bo Kerry
Movie ★ 6.8
1960
The Tall Man as The Clerk
TV ★ 6.9
1950s 23 credits
1959
Face of a Fugitive as Jackson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1959
Movie ★ 5.6
1958
Teacher's Pet as Bill (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1958
The Last Hurrah as Managing Editor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1958
The Female Animal as Assistant Director Eddie (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
Lawman as Fane
TV ★ 5.8
1957
The Tin Star as Andy Miller
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
TV ★ 6.9
1955
Three for the Show as Theatre Treasuer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1955
Foxfire as Tourist (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1955
A Lawless Street as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1955
TV ★ 6.3
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1955
Cheyenne as Truckee Charlie
TV ★ 6.1
1954
The Glenn Miller Story as Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1954
The Yellow Mountain as Sam Torrence
Movie ★ 5.4
1954
The Country Girl as Actor in Play (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1952
Park Row as Mr. Wiley
Movie ★ 6.7
1952
The Captive City as Clyde Nelson
Movie ★ 6.1
1952
Young Man with Ideas as Mr. Cumberly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.2
1951
Movie ★ 5.4
1951
Rhubarb as Mr. Fisher
Movie ★ 5.8
1940s 44 credits
1949
You're My Everything as Ticket Seller (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1949
Chicken Every Sunday as Jake Barker
Movie ★ 6.2
1949
Slightly French as Whitaker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1948
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House as Harry Selby (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
You Gotta Stay Happy as Night Clerk
Movie ★ 6.8
1947
Blondie's Big Moment as Mr. Little (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.4
1947
Blondie in the Dough as Mr. Tyler, the Grocer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1947
Danger Street as Stevens
Movie ★ 6.5
1947
A Likely Story as Dr. Fraser (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.8
1947
Merton of the Movies as Gus Blanchard - Agent (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1946
The Best Years of Our Lives as Man at Airport (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.8
1945
Guest Wife as Dennis
Movie ★ 6.2
1944
Movie ★ 6.7
1943
Hi Diddle Diddle as Minister
Movie ★ 6.6
1943
Mr. Lucky as Draft Board Doctor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Song of the Islands as John Rodney
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Movie ★ 6.8
1942
Movie ★ 7.3
1942
Movie ★ 5.7
1942
Obliging Young Lady as Bore in Pullman Car with Linda (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1942
Baby Face Morgan as J.B. Brown
Movie ★ 4.4
1942
Movie ★ 7.3
1942
Meet the Stewarts as Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.5
1942
The Mad Martindales as Hotel clerk
Movie ★ 7.5
1941
Movie ★ 6.0
1941
Cracked Nuts as Sawhorse Man
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
Movie ★ 7.0
1941
Hellzapoppin' as Photographer at Pool (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1941
Lydia as Hotel Desk Clerk
Movie ★ 6.5
1941
You're the One as Male Secretary
Movie ★ 4.7
1940
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 as O'Grady (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Blondie on a Budget as Bank Teller (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
We Who Are Young as Salesman
Movie ★ 6.3
1940
Tin Pan Alley as Hotel Clerk
Movie ★ 5.4
1940
Lillian Russell as Chauffeur
Movie ★ 6.7
1940
Two Girls on Broadway as License Bureau Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Movie ★ 8.4
1940
Little Men as Telegraph Operator
Movie ★ 5.5
1940
Millionaires in Prison as Mike, a Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1940
The Great Profile as Ticket Seller
Movie ★ 6.8
1940
Star Dust as Cargo, Wellman's Assistant
Movie ★ 5.7
1940
Public Deb No. 1 as Layout Man
Movie ★ 4.9
1930s 49 credits
1939
Movie ★ 5.4
1939
The Ice Follies of 1939 as Publicity Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as Man in Balcony (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Swanee River as Drunken Man on Riverboat
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Blackmail as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Pack Up Your Troubles as Booking Agent
Movie ★ 6.8
1939
Hotel for Women as Dave Moore
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
How to Sub-Let as Real Estate Agent
Movie ★ 5.7
1939
I Stole a Million as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1939
Movie ★ 10.0
1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as Pedestrian at Burglary Site (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1938
Movie ★ 6.1
1938
Movie ★ 6.5
1938
Boy Meets Girl as Wardrobe Attendant
Movie ★ 6.9
1938
There Goes My Heart as Camera Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1938
Kentucky as Auction Clerk
Movie ★ 6.1
1938
International Settlement as Master of Ceremonies
Movie ★ 6.3
1938
How to Read as Annoying Club Member (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1938
Gateway as Reporter
Movie ★ 7.4
1938
Safety in Numbers as Cameraman
Movie ★ 7.0
1938
Keep Smiling as Casting Director
Movie ★ 8.0
1938
You and Me as Information Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1938
Too Hot to Handle as Film Cutter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1937
Easy Living as Jeweler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1937
Café Metropole as Arthur Cleveland Thorndyke
Movie ★ 7.3
1937
Mama Runs Wild as Bank Robber (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Danger – Love at Work as Mike, the chauffeur
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Movie ★ 8.0
1937
Love and Hisses as Music store clerk
Movie ★ 10.0
1937
Wells Fargo as Ormsby - N.Y. Herald Correspondent
Movie ★ 5.5
1937
Vogues of 1938 as Jim - Ticket Seller in Boston
Movie ★ 5.5
1937
A Night at the Movies as Mr. Pennelly (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1937
Wife, Doctor and Nurse as Dr. Tom Hedges
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
One Mile from Heaven as Information Clerk
Movie ★ 6.6
1937
We're on the Jury as John Weatherman
Movie ★ 6.2
1937
Movie ★ 6.4
1937
She Had to Eat as Mr. McIntire - Telegraph Clerk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.6
1936
Movie ★ 6.3
1936
Movie ★ 6.4
1936
My American Wife as Stephen Cantillon
Movie ★ 7.5
1936
Paddy O'Day as Motorist
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Libeled Lady as Harvey Allen
Movie ★ 7.3
1936
China Clipper as Airplane Designer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1936
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Dr. Socrates as Mel Towne
Movie ★ 6.6
1935
Music Is Magic as Jim Watson (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1934
The Firebird as Assistant Stage Manager
Movie ★ 6.4