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Allan Cavan

1880 – 1941

American actor

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About Allan Cavan

Lived 1880 – 1941 (aged 60). Allan Cavan was an American actor.

Allan Cavan (March 25, 1880 – January 19, 1941) was an American film actor. He appeared in 145 films between 1917 and 1941.

Cavan was the son of Mrs. Averila Cavan, and he had a brother, Carl. He began working on films with Sam Goldwyn Studios in 1916 and later worked for Warner Bros.

Cavan died at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital on January 19, 1941, aged 60.

Partial filmography

The Scarlet Car (1917) - a mob member (uncredited) Big Business (1924) Leave It to Gerry (1924) The Mysterious Mystery! (1924) Thundering Fleas (1926) - father of the bride London After Midnight (1927) - Estate agent The Million Dollar Collar (1929) The Donovan Affair (1929) Painted Faces (1929) Saturday's Lesson (1929) No Limit (1931) Dishonored (1931) New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford (1931) The Intruder (1933) Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934) Badge of Honor (1934) Thicker than Water (1935) The Adventures of Rex and Rinty (1935) Red Salute (1935) Hong Kong Nights (1935) Streamline Express (1935) Men of the Hour (1935) The New Frontier (1935) Hearts in Bondage (1936) Code of the Range (1936) Rebellion (1936) Jail Bait (1937) Two Gun Justice (1938) Paroled from the Big House (1938) Brother Rat (1938) In Old Montana (1939)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Allan Cavan?

American actor (1880-1941)

When was Allan Cavan born?

Allan Cavan was born on 25 March 1880 in Concord.

When did Allan Cavan die?

Allan Cavan died on 19 January 1941 in Hollywood.

What was Allan Cavan's occupation?

Allan Cavan was an actor.

What nationality was Allan Cavan?

Allan Cavan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Allan Cavan

· Wikidata: Q4730521

· DBpedia: Allan Cavan

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