Erville Alderson

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Characters played by Erville Alderson

Col. Carlton — The Girl from Chicago (1927)

Col. Carlton is Mary's and Bob's father, a proud but ailing Southern cotton planter. Bob asks Mary not to tell him about the murder conviction and impending execution, and the family returns South without him ever learning how close Bob came to tragedy.

First Lecturer — Edison, the Man (1940)

Speaker at a scientific or public lecture.

Bailiff — Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever (1939)

Court official, maintains order during legal proceedings

Bailiff (uncredited) — The Hardys Ride High (1939)

An uncredited court official appearing briefly during the inheritance dispute.

Court Deputy (uncredited) — Out West with the Hardys (1938)

An uncredited court official appearing briefly in the western legal storyline.

Chancelor Alexei Bestuchef — The Scarlet Empress (1934)

Court chancellor who participates in the alms collection at dinner, donating a single coin. He observes the tense political atmosphere as Elizabeth's health fails.

Judge Henry L. Foster — Sally of the Sawdust (1925)

Judge Foster is Sally’s grandfather and the father of the daughter he cast out for marrying a circus performer. Wealthy after a real estate boom, he arranges for McGargle and Sally to be arrested in an effort to save his friend’s son, Peyton, from Sally. When McGargle presents proof of Sally’s parentage in court, the Judge dismisses the case.

City editor — Speakeasy (1929)

Irate New York daily newspaper city editor. Initially threatens to fire a bungling staff reporter, but is persuaded by Alice Woods to give her a chance to pursue an exclusive boxing story.

Walter Somervale — The Shanghai Chest (1948)

Business associate or witness in the murder case.

Sock Fisher — The Cabin in the Cotton (1932)

Sock Fisher is associated with the tenant community and, along with Jake Fisher, confronts Marvin after he attends a party. Accusing Marvin of turning against poor people, the two throw him out of their home. Their reaction shows the tenants' growing suspicion of Marvin while he works for Lane Norwood.

Clint Griffith — Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939)

Local figure or suspect involved in the Trouble Shooter mystery.

Boylston - City Council Member (uncredited) — Dr. Kildare Goes Home (1940)

An unnamed council member seen briefly.

Career Overview

Erville Alderson has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Andy Hardy Collection with 6 titles. Signature works include Mr. Whitney Had a Notion, Eyes Aloft, Trifles of Importance. 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
149
Birth Date
1882-09-10
Birth Place
Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3057512), public domain (CC0).