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name: "Clarence Wilson"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/clarence-wilson"
roles: []
born: "16 November 1876"
died: "5 October 1941"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 77
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-09-19T23:35:14.620100+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Clarence Wilson

Actor. Born 16 November 1876 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Died 5 October 1941.

## Details

- **Born:** 16 November 1876, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
- **Died:** 5 October 1941
- **Active:** 1935–1938
- **Also known as:** C. Wilson Hummel, Wilson Hummel, Wilson Hummell, Clarence Hummel Wilson, Clarence H. Wilson, C.H. Wilson
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 5: 3 acting, 2 other
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1920s 88 (1), 1930s 74 (4)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 80 to 79 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 3 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 3, Romance 3, Comedy 2, History 1
- **Screen time:** 9 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $14m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Wilson_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2975587, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0933199/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/89102

## Biography

Clarence Wilson, also credited as Clarence Hummel Wilson and under variants such as C. Wilson Hummel, was an American character actor. He appeared in nearly 200 films between 1920 and 1941, most often in supporting roles as an old miser or grouch.

He is known for roles including Sheriff Hartman in *The Front Page* (1931), Jake Henshaw in *Ruggles of Red Gap* (1935), John Blakely in *You Can't Take It with You* (1938), and appearances in several Our Gang comedies, among them as Alonzo Pratt in *Come Back, Miss Pipps* (1941), his final film. Wilson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and died in Los Angeles in 1941.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

### Performed in (3)

- *In Old Chicago* (1938), Fi1m 64, as Lawyer — [page](https://film.one/film/in-old-chicago.md)
- *You Can't Take It with You* (1938), Fi1m 70, as John Blakely — [page](https://film.one/film/you-cant-take-it-with-you.md)
- *Ruggles of Red Gap* (1935), Fi1m 84, as Jake Henshaw — [page](https://film.one/film/ruggles-of-red-gap.md)

### Also credited (2) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *A Star Is Born* (1937), Fi1m 78, as Justice of the Peace (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/a-star-is-born-1937.md)
- *Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans* (1927), Fi1m 88, as Money Lender (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/sunrise-a-song-of-two-humans.md)

## Complete filmography (149)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *The Big Parade of Comedy* (1964), as Actor in 'Hollywood Party' (archive footage) (uncredited)
- *Come Back, Miss Pipps* (1941), as Alonzo K. Pratt (uncredited)
- *Road Show* (1941), as Sheriff (uncredited)
- *Little Men* (1940), as W.L. Reynolds
- *Friendly Neighbors* (1940), as Silas Barton
- *Melody Ranch* (1940), as Judge Henderson
- *Haunted House* (1940), as Eph, Service Station Owner
- *We Who Are Young* (1940), as R. Glassford
- *Millionaire Playboy* (1940), as Mr. Jamison
- *Little Old New York* (1940), as Willie Stout
- *Drums Along the Mohawk* (1939), as Paymaster (uncredited)
- *Desperate Trails* (1939), as Malenkthy Culp
- *Some Like It Hot* (1939), as Mr. Ives
- *Clown Princes* (1939), as Landlord
- *East Side of Heaven* (1939), as Telegraph Operator (uncredited)
- *Let Us Live* (1939), as Lunchroom Proprietor (uncredited)
- *Son of Frankenstein* (1939), as Dr. Berger (uncredited)
- *The Mad Miss Manton* (1938), as Norris' Attorney (uncredited)
- *You Can't Take It with You* (1938), as John Blakely — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/you-cant-take-it-with-you.md)
- *Having Wonderful Time* (1938), as Mr. G.
- *Kentucky Moonshine* (1938), as Attorney
- *In Old Chicago* (1938), as Lawyer — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/film/in-old-chicago.md)
- *Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm* (1938), as Jake Singer
- *The Westland Case* (1937), as Charles Frazee
- *Small Town Boy* (1937), as Curtis French
- *The Emperor's Candlesticks* (1937), as Stationmaster (uncredited)
- *The Great Gambini* (1937), as Doctor
- *It May Happen to You* (1937), as Van Buren Sheafor aka Pop (uncredited)
- *Parnell* (1937), as Assistant Process Server
- *Damaged Goods* (1937), as Dr. N.R. Shryer
- *A Star Is Born* (1937), as Justice of the Peace (uncredited) — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/a-star-is-born-1937.md)
- *Two Wise Maids* (1937), as Twitchell
- *Man Of The People* (1937), as Skinny Wilson - Sulker
- *Hats Off* (1936), as C.D. Pottingham
- *The Case of the Black Cat* (1936), as Mr. Shuster
- *Wedding Present* (1936), as Simmons
- *Love Begins at Twenty* (1936), as Jonathan Ramp
- *Little Miss Nobody* (1936), as Herman Slade
- *Educating Father* (1936), as Jess Boynton
- *On the Wrong Trek* (1936), as Mr. Wilson (car owner)
- *Sutter's Gold* (1936), as Streetcar Owner
- *Paddy O'Day* (1936), as Lawyer Brewster
- *Public Ghost # 1* (1935), as E. H. Compton
- *I Dream Too Much* (1935), as The Lawyer (uncredited)
- *Little Sinner* (1935), as Property Owner
- *The Rainmakers* (1935), as Dennis P. Hogan
- *It's in the Air* (1935), as Amos Whipple
- *Waterfront Lady* (1935), as Truant Officer
- *Nurse to You!* (1935), as Mr. Wilson
- *Navy Wife* (1935), as Bridge Player
- *Champagne for Breakfast* (1935), as Raeburn
- *Mad Love* (1935), as Piano Creditor (Uncredited)
- *One Frightened Night* (1935), as Mr. Felix
- *The Tin Man* (1935), as Mad Scientist
- *A Dog of Flanders* (1935), as Antoine - Official with Court Order (uncredited)
- *Ruggles of Red Gap* (1935), as Jake Henshaw — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/ruggles-of-red-gap.md)
- *The Great Hotel Murder* (1935), as Girando
- *When a Man's a Man* (1935), as Garvey, Gambert's Lawyer
- *The Winning Ticket* (1935), as Dolan - Pool Hall Proprietor
- *Forsaking All Others* (1934), as Hotel Manager (Uncredited)
- *Shrimps for a Day* (1934), as Mr. Crutch
- *Imitation of Life* (1934), as Mr. Bristol, Landlord (uncredited)
- *I'll Fix It* (1934), as John Stevens
- *Kentucky Kernels* (1934), as Mr. Peck, Lawyer (uncredited)
- *A Successful Failure* (1934), as H.T. Flintly
- *Gridiron Flash* (1934), as Hunsacker
- *Wake Up and Dream* (1934), as Hildebrand
- *The Count of Monte Cristo* (1934), as Fouquet
- *Beyond the Law* (1934), as Talbot
- *Bachelor Bait* (1934), as Clement Graftsman
- *Operator 13* (1934), as Josiah Claybourne (uncredited)
- *Now I'll Tell* (1934), as Joe Davis
- *Half a Sinner* (1934), as Collector
- *Unknown Blonde* (1934), as Max Keibel
- *I Like it That Way* (1934), as The Professor (as Clarence Hummel Wilson)
- *The Son of Kong* (1933), as Hilda's Father (uncredited)
- *Lady Killer* (1933), as Lawyer (uncredited)
- *King for a Night* (1933), as Mr. Whistler
- *Day of Reckoning* (1933), as Bail Bondsman
- *Tillie and Gus* (1933), as Phineas Pratt
- *A Shriek in the Night* (1933), as Perkins
- *Storm at Daybreak* (1933), as Capt. Durosch (uncredited)
- *The Girl in 419* (1933), as Walter C. Horton
- *Bondage* (1933), as Dr. I. M. Harper (uncredited)
- *Terror Aboard* (1933), as Ship's Doctor
- *The Keyhole* (1933), as J. Weems - Acme Detective Agency Head (uncredited)
- *Pick-up* (1933), as Sam Foster
- *The Mysterious Rider* (1933), as Gentry, the Barber
- *Smoke Lightning* (1933), as Deputy Jake Tully
- *20,000 Years in Sing Sing* (1932), as Finn's Lawyer Morris (uncredited)
- *Rasputin and the Empress* (1932), as Minor Role (uncredited)
- *Flaming Guns* (1932), as J.P. Mulford
- *The Penguin Pool Murder* (1932), as Bertrand B. Hemingway
- *The Sport Parade* (1932), as Toastmaster
- *The Phantom of Crestwood* (1932), as Apartment House Manager (uncredited)
- *The All-American* (1932), as Football Game Spectator (uncredited)
- *Young Ironsides* (1932), as J. Caldwall Evans
- *Down To Earth* (1932), as Ed Eggers
- *Love Me Tonight* (1932), as Shirtmaker (uncredited)
- *The Purchase Price* (1932), as Justice of the Peace Elmer (uncredited)
- *Winner Take All* (1932), as Ben Isaacs
- *Jewel Robbery* (1932), as Prefect of Police
- *The Famous Ferguson Case* (1932), as County Attorney
- *Amateur Daddy* (1932), as William J. 'Bill' Hansen
- *The Wet Parade* (1932), as Charles Evan Hughes Campaigner (uncredited)
- *The Beast of the City* (1932), as Coroner (uncredited)
- *Under Eighteen* (1932), as A.J. Dietrich, Attorney (uncredited)
- *Her Majesty, Love* (1931), as Uncle Cornelius
- *The Sea Ghost* (1931), as Henry Sykes
- *Flying High* (1931), as Lunch Counter Manager (uncredited)
- *Night Life in Reno* (1931), as Adrian Garrett
- *Wicked* (1931), as Juryman
- *Sweepstakes* (1931), as Emory
- *Ladies' Man* (1931), as Jeweler
- *The Front Page* (1931), as Sheriff Hartman
- *Paid* (1930), as Max Hardy (uncredited)
- *Love in the Rough* (1930), as Brown
- *Strictly Unconventional* (1930), as George - Ted's Valet
- *Officer O'Brien* (1930), as Patello's Attorney
- *Dangerous Paradise* (1930), as Zangiacomo
- *Woman Trap* (1929), as Detective Captain (as Wilson Hummell)
- *Big News* (1929), as Coroner
- *The Phantom of the Turf* (1928), as The Lawyer
- *A Girl in Every Port* (1928), as Bartender in Marseille (uncredited)
- *Ladies Must Dress* (1927), as Office Manager
- *Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans* (1927), as Money Lender (uncredited) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/sunrise-a-song-of-two-humans.md)
- *Uncle Tom's Cabin* (1927), as Bidder at Eliza's Auction (uncredited)
- *Mountains of Manhattan* (1927), as Jim Tully
- *The Silent Avenger* (1927), as Dave Wade
- *What Price Glory* (1926), Actor
- *Young April* (1926), as Flower vendor (uncredited)
- *Little Robinson Crusoe* (1924), as 'Singapore' Scroggs
- *The Dangerous Maid* (1923), as Jewars (Jeffreys' secretary)
- *The Hunchback of Notre Dame* (1923), as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
- *Soft Boiled* (1923), as The Reformer
- *The Last Hour* (1923), as Quales
- *Youth Must Have Love* (1922), as Austin Hibbard
- *Honor First* (1922), as Tricot (the Apache) (as Wilson Hummel)
- *The Glory of Clementina* (1922), as Vandemeer
- *Cinderella of the Hills* (1921), as Peter Poff
- *Queenie* (1921), as Simon Pepper / Abner Quigley
- *Big Town Ideas* (1921), as Chef
- *The Tomboy* (1921), as The Police Force
- *Oliver Twist, Jr.* (1921), as Fagin
- *While the Devil Laughs* (1921), as Joe Franklin
- *The First Born* (1921), as Kury Lar (as Wilson Hummel)
- *The Land of Jazz* (1920), Actor
- *The Little Grey Mouse* (1920), as Henry Lealon
- *The Penalty* (1920), as A Crook (uncredited)

## Gallery

- ![Clarence Wilson in The Front Page - cropped screenshot (1931)](https://film.one/media/person/459952/gallery-c3c86c277438.jpg) Clarence Wilson in The Front Page - cropped screenshot (1931) — Film screenshot (United Artists), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Clarence_Wilson_in_The_Front_Page_%281931_film%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Clarence Wilson](https://film.one/media/person/459952/gallery-85df2c25d6d1.jpg) Clarence Wilson — film screenshot (Allied Pictures Corporation), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f0/Clarence_Wilson.gif?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Screenshot from the film A Star is Born (1937)](https://film.one/media/person/459952/gallery-f0576b602a29.jpg) Screenshot from the film A Star is Born (1937) — William A. Wellman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/Clarence_Wilson_-_A_Star_Is_Born.jpg/1280px-Clarence_Wilson_-_A_Star_Is_Born.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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