Eugene Pallette

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Characters played by Eugene Pallette

Friar Tuck — The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

A skilled and rotund friar who joins Robin's outlaw band. He uses his combat prowess to help capture a Norman tax convoy, contributing significantly to the outlaws' early victories against the ruling regime.

Horace Pike — The Lady Eve (1941)

Horace Pike is Charles Pike's father and a figure Jean contacts after Charles leaves her. Jean tells him that she wants no divorce settlement, only a personal confirmation from Charles that their marriage is over. Horace later informs her that Charles is departing on another ocean voyage.

Alexander Bullock — My Man Godfrey (1936)

The Bullock family's businessman father. He reacts resignedly to his family's antics, discovers Cornelia's scheme, and faces financial ruin until Godfrey's actions save his business.

Union Soldier (uncredited) — The Birth of a Nation (1915)

Northern infantryman fighting to preserve the Union and enforce Reconstruction.

E.F. Strabel — Heaven Can Wait (1943)

Martha's father who is in a constant feud with his wife. He initially approves of her engagement to Albert.

Sam Salt — Shanghai Express (1932)

A gambler among the first-class passengers traveling on the train. He observes the unfolding events but plays a minor background role in the plot.

Prosper Latour (French Story) — Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages (1916)

A character in the French storyline surrounding the religious violence of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre.

Square Deal McCarthy — The Sea God (1930)

Square Deal is Pink Barker's friend and sailing companion on the search for the pearl beds. When the islanders attack Pink's boat, Square Deal is held captive in their village alongside Daisy. Big Schultz later captures him and sends him as a prisoner to his boat; after Pink escapes, Square Deal is reunited with him.

Mr. Joe Martin — The Ghost Goes West (1935)

Mr. Joe Martin is Peggy Martin's wealthy American father and the businessman who purchases Glourie Castle for its removal and reconstruction in Florida. He later agrees to cancel the deal, but repurchases the castle for a higher price after a rival offers Donald a large sum, and hosts the celebration of its reassembly.

Mr. Nelson — Young Tom Edison (1940)

Townsman who interacts with young Tom and witnesses his experiments.

Tom Waggoner — The Kansan (1943)

A local rancher who refuses to pay exorbitant land tolls demanded by banker Steve Barat. He is subsequently murdered on Barat's orders by the Hatton gang, prompting John's investigation.

Nicely Nicely Johnson — The Big Street (1942)

Nicely Nicely Johnson marries Violette Shumberg, after which the couple moves to Florida. Their relocation helps change Gloria Lyons's circumstances, because Gloria orders Little Pinks to take her there to recuperate and he pushes her wheelchair to Miami.

Career Overview

Eugene Pallette has 197 screen credits in a career dating back to 1913. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Philo Vance Collection with 5 titles. Signature works include The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Lady Eve, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
197
Birth Date
1889-07-07
Birth Place
Winfield, Kansas, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q911472), public domain (CC0).