Herbert Prior
Acting
Biography
Herbert Prior was an English-born stage and screen actor, his film career (which occurred entirely in the United States) spanning the years 1907 to 1934.
Born: July 2, 1867
Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Known For
Paid
Mary Turner gets a three year prison sentence for a crime she didn't commit. Once released, she plots to get back at the man responsible for her conviction.
The Big House
Convicted of manslaughter for a drunken driving accident, Kent Marlowe is sent to prison, where he meets vicious incarcerated figures who are planning an escape from the brutal conditions.
Sunny
A showgirl falls for a society boy but has to win over his family.
Pollyanna
When Pollyanna is orphaned, she's sent to live with her crotchety Aunt Polly. Pollyanna discovers that many of the people in her aunt's New England hometown are as ill-tempered as her aunt. But Pollyanna's incurable optimism - exemplified by her "glad game", in which she looks for the bright side of every situation - brings a change to the staid old community.
The Big Parade of Comedy
Film clips highlight the funniest scenes and brightest comic stars in MGM's history.
The Ace of Scotland Yard
From the Universal synopsis: Retired Inspector Blake of Scotland Yard learns that Lord Blanton has acquired the sacred "Love Ring"---a cursed jewel that has brought grief to its previous owners. Prince Darius seeks to obtain the ring, and the mummy of a princess of an ancient country to return them to his homeland.
A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers
The story itself deals with the primitive instinct of mankind; to desire was to take at strength of arms, and thus one of the chiefs chose for his own a maiden fair who was loved in turn by a young brave, and whose admiration she returned. But like unto the dark ages, whenever a man desired a maid he took her with or without her leave. Thus far did the chief go, but her lover decides to match his strength of arms for so fair a bride, and they fight upon the cliff's edge. But here the maid takes up the bow of fate and sends an arrow into the heart of her captor. Thus the two forest lovers are united, but a life for a life is the law of their race and the lover is brought to the council chamber and tried before his kinsmen. To shield the woman he loves he remains silent.
The Lonely Villa
A gang of thieves lure a man out of his home so that they can rob it and threaten his wife and children. The family barricade themselves in an interior room, but the criminals are well-equipped for breaking in. When the father finds out what is happening, he must race against time to get back home.
The Poor Little Rich Girl
Gwen's family is rich, but her parents ignore her and most of the servants push her around, so she is lonely and unhappy. Her father is concerned only with making money, and her mother cares only about her social position. But one day a servant's irresponsibility creates a crisis that causes everyone to rethink what is important to them.
The Son's Return
A son leaves to seek his fortune in the city. Many years later he returns and checks into his parents' inn. They don't recognize him, but noticing his fat wallet, plan to rob him.
Filmography
as Actor on Train in 'Reducing' (archive footage) (uncredited)
as Grouch
as Quartet Member
as George the Dentist (uncredited)
as Angry Investor with Eyeglasses (uncredited)
as J.C. Pennypacker (uncredited)
as Man on Ticket Line in a Hurry
as General Harrison (uncredited)
as Party Guest with Glasses (uncredited)
as Marriage Officiant
as Prison Doctor (uncredited)
as Jeweler (uncredited)
as Mr. Durham
as Lord Blanton
as Eben Matthews
as Mr. Corbin
as Beleaguered Diner
as Lord Blanton
as Bert Wagner
as Smith Hastings
as Col. Marsh
as John Knolwton
as Tom Martin
as Crook in Badger Game
as Jackson Pierce
as District Attorney
as Curt Horndyke
as Curt Horndyke
as Dr. Edwards (uncredited)
as Old Man King
as Nathan Norris
as Mr. Gaudin
as Sir James Smythe
as Ned Greenwood (as Herbert Pryor)
as Capt. Graves
as Jay Howard
as Dr. W.H. Palmer
as Leland
as Newell Craig
as Judge Peter Carteret
as Edward Thayer
as Dr. Crawford
as Kemp Farrell (as Herbert Pryor)
as Dr. Tom Chilton
as James Barclay
as John Hastings
as Horace Graham
as Adrian Keep
as Mark Winfield
as Mr. Tom Brown
as Karl Wertz
as Bertrand Seldon
as Lord Sheldon
as Dr. Burnell
as 'Long Bill' Parker
as The Doctor
as Mr. Jaggers
as Hoel Calloc
as Josi
as Colonel J.P. Worthington
as Ali
as Gregory
as The Antique Dealer
as Richard Garvie
as Big Slim
as The Admiral
as First Romantic Rival
as Second Young Fisherman
as Robert
as Sheriff
as John Kendrick
as Wedding Guest
as Gypsy/In Store
as Biscuit Victim
as At Party
as The Father
as Taddeo Ferrari
as Workman
as Bill Corker
as John Peerybingle
as Party Guest
as At Inn / Servant
as Member of Suicide Club
as The Minister
as The Footman
as Dinner Guest / In Bar
as Man in the Bar
as At Party Meeting / Servant
as Man on Street
as Priest
as Crogan's Friend
as Theatre Man