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Robert Allen
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Robert Allen

1906 – 1998 · Mount Vernon, New York, USA · Active 1926–1986

Robert Allen, born in 1906 in Mount Vernon, New York, was a notable actor in the realm of B-movie westerns and adventure films during the 1930s. He gained recognition for his role in Air Hawks (1935), where he delivered a compelling performance amid the backdrop of early aviation. Allen's career began with a contract at Paramount Pictures, but it was his work with Columbia Pictures that solidified his status as a leading man. His contributions to cult cinema reflect the adventurous spirit of the era, making him a fascinating figure in the history of genre filmmaking.

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Air Hawks

Air Hawks

1935 ★ 6.0
as Bill Lewis

A small, independent air delivery service is menaced by a mad scientist with a death ray machine that blows up planes in mid-flight.

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Filmography

52 credits
1980s 1 credit
1986
Movie ★ 4.1
1970s 1 credit
1972
Movie ★ 9.0
1960s 1 credit
1964
Pie in the Sky as Brill's Father
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 4 credits
1958
Naked City as Chief Attorney (uncredited)
TV ★ 5.7
1952
TV ★ 6.3
1951
TV ★ 6.4
1950
TV ★ 6.7
1940s 2 credits
1945
Thrill of a Romance as Member of Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1940
City of Chance as Fred Walcott
Movie ★ 5.6
1930s 42 credits
1939
Tail Spin as Charlie
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
Everybody's Baby as Dick Lane
Movie ★ 8.0
1939
Movie ★ 7.0
1939
Winter Carnival as Rocky Morgan
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Winner Take All as Tom Walker
Movie ★ 10.0
1938
Gateway as Reporter
Movie ★ 7.4
1938
Kentucky as Man Dancing with Sally (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1938
Meet the Girls as Charles Tucker
Movie ★ 5.0
1938
Keep Smiling as Stanley Harper
Movie ★ 8.0
1937
The Awful Truth as Frank Randall
Movie ★ 7.2
1937
Law of the Ranger as Ranger Bob Allen
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Reckless Ranger as Jim Allen / Bob Allen
Movie ★ 9.0
1937
Ranger Courage as Bob Allen
Movie ★ 7.0
1937
Hold 'Em Navy as Midshipman
Movie ★ 4.7
1937
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Rio Grande Ranger as Bob Allen
Movie ★ 8.0
1936
Craig's Wife as Gene Fredericks
Movie ★ 6.5
1935
The Black Room as Lt. Albert Lussan
Movie ★ 6.5
1935
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
White Lies as Arthur Bradford
Movie ★ 7.5
1935
Air Hawks as Bill Lewis
Movie ★ 6.2
1935
Guard That Girl as Larry Donovan
Movie ★ 6.5
1935
Party Wire as Roy Daniels
Movie ★ 8.3
1935
Love Me Forever as Phillip Cameron
Movie ★ 5.5
1935
Fighting Shadows as Constable Bob Rutledge
Movie ★ 6.5
1935
Law Beyond the Range as Johnny Kane
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
The Revenge Rider as Chad Harmon
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
Movie ★ 7.0
1935
Movie ★ 5.0
1934
Jealousy as Jim Rainey
Movie ★ 5.8
1934
The Captain Hates the Sea as Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1934
Girl in Danger as Reporter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1934
Menace as Andrew Forsythe
Movie ★ 6.4
1934
Social Register as Socialite (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.0
1933
Racetrack as Bit Role (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Movie ★ 6.5
1931
Big Business Girl as Graduate at Dance (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1931
The Reckless Hour as Hal - Allen's Friend (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Night Nurse as Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1930
Animal Crackers as House Party Guest (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1920s 1 credit
1926
The Quarterback as Football Player (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5