Clyde Fillmore | |
|---|---|
 The Devil's Pass Key (1920) | |
| Born | Clyde Fogel October 25, 1874 |
| Died | December 19, 1946 (Aged 72) |
Resting place | cremated |
| Alma mater | University of Oregon |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1918–1946 |
| Spouse | Lea Penman |
Clyde Fillmore (born Clyde Fogel;12 October 25, 18743 – December 19, 1946), was an American actor of stage and screen. He is best remembered for a 1920 silent film that is now long lost, The Devil's Pass Key directed by Erich von Stroheim. In the sound era he played several character parts sometimes uncredited. Began in films in 1918 at 43 after stage career.
Fillmore graduated from the University of Oregon in 1898.1
Fillmore's stage credits include having the lead in a 25-week run of Civilian Clothes at the Morosco Theatre in Los Angeles.1
Film studios for which Fillmore worked included Famous Players–Lasky.1
Fillmore married actress Lea Penman in San Francisco, California, on December 6, 1924, the day after she was granted an annulment of her second marriage.4
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | The Millionaire Pirate | Robert Spurr | |
| 1919 | The Fire Flingers | Benjamin Burley | |
| 1919 | When Fate Decides | Donald Cavendish | |
| 1919 | The Sundown Trail | Velvet Eddy | |
| 1920 | Nurse Marjorie | John Danbury | |
| 1920 | The Ladder of Lies | Peter Gordon | |
| 1920 | The Devil's Pass Key | Captain Rex Strong | |
| 1920 | Crooked Streets | Lawrence Griswold | |
| 1920 | The Soul of Youth | Mr. Hamilton | |
| 1920 | A City Sparrow | David Muir | |
| 1921 | The Outside Woman | Dr. Frederick Ralston | |
| 1921 | Sham | Tom Jaffrey | |
| 1921 | The Sting of the Lash | Joel Grant | |
| 1921 | Moonlight Follies | Tony Griswold | |
| 1922 | Real Adventure | Rodney Aldrich | |
| 1923 | The Midnight Guest | William Chatfield | |
| 1923 | The Love Pirate | Chief Deputy Hugh Waring | |
| 1924 | Alimony | Granville | |
| 1930 | Hot Bridge | Short, Uncredited | |
| 1930 | Song Service | Mr. Wellman | Short |
| 1935 | Annapolis Farewell | Lieutenant Commander | Uncredited |
| 1937 | The Affairs of Pierre | Short | |
| 1938 | Air Parade | Short | |
| 1938 | Getting an Eyeful | Buddy | Short |
| 1941 | Unholy Partners | Jason Grant | |
| 1941 | The Shanghai Gesture | The Comprador | |
| 1942 | The Remarkable Andrew | Mayor Ollie Lancaster | |
| 1942 | Two Yanks in Trinidad | Col. Powers | |
| 1942 | The Mystery of Marie Roget | Mons. De Luc | |
| 1942 | The Talk of the Town | Senator James Boyd | Uncredited |
| 1942 | My Sister Eileen | Ralph Craven | |
| 1942 | Laugh Your Blues Away | Sen. Hargrave | |
| 1942 | Fall In | Arnold Benedict | |
| 1942 | When Johnny Comes Marching Home | Hamilton Wellman | |
| 1943 | Margin for Error | Dr. Jennings | |
| 1943 | City Without Men | Senator Malloy | |
| 1943 | Taxi, Mister | Alderman Hogan, ex-Baseball Umpire | |
| 1943 | The More the Merrier | Senator Noonan | |
| 1943 | Watch on the Rhine | Sam Chandler | |
| 1943 | Swing Fever | Mr. Nagen | |
| 1943 | What a Woman! | Dillon | Uncredited |
| 1944 | Once Upon a Time | FBI Agent | Uncredited |
| 1944 | The Scarlet Claw | Inspector | Uncredited |
| 1944 | Christmas Holiday | Colonel | Uncredited |
| 1944 | Wilson | Senator | Uncredited |
| 1944 | Gypsy Wildcat | Uncredited | |
| 1944 | Laura | Owner of Bullitt & Co Ad Agency | Uncredited |
| 1944 | Bowery to Broadway | Reformer | Uncredited |
| 1944 | Three Is a Family | Mr. Spencer | |
| 1944 | Tahiti Nights | High Priest | Uncredited |
| 1945 | Keep Your Powder Dry | Gen. Brett | Uncredited |
| 1945 | Between Two Women | Slipper Room Patron | Uncredited |
| 1945 | I'll Remember April | J.C. Cartwright | |
| 1945 | Guest Wife | President Reed | Uncredited |
| 1945 | Lady on a Train | Waring Cousin | Uncredited |
| 1945 | The Hidden Eye | Rodney Hampton | |
| 1945 | Week-End at the Waldorf | Party Guest | Uncredited |
| 1945 | She Went to the Races | Dr. Bostwick | Uncredited |
| 1945 | Hit the Hay | Mayor Blackburn | |
| 1946 | Colonel Effingham's Raid | Engineer | Uncredited |
| 1946 | Bad Bascomb | Gov. Clark | Uncredited |
| 1946 | Strange Voyage | Barrier, the Sportsman | (final film role) |
References
References
- "Clyde Fillmore, Eugenean, on Bill at Rex Tonight". The Eugene Daily Guard. July 21, 1920. p. 8. Retrieved May 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Eugene Boy in Photoplay". The Eugene Daily Guard. December 17, 1920. p. 5. Retrieved May 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- Who Was Who on ScreenSilent Film Necrology p.170 2nd Edition by Eugene M. Vazzana c.2001
- "Lea Penman weds actor". San Francisco Examiner. December 9, 1924. p. 13. Retrieved May 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.