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Will Stanton (actor)

January 26, 2023

William Sidney Stanton (September 18, 1885 – December 18, 1969) was an American character actor, whose career spanned the first twenty-five years of the sound film era. Stanton broke into the film industry at the very tail end of the silent film era in 1927, appearing in several film shorts for Hal Roach Studios. He would debut in a feature film with a small role in Raoul Walsh's 1928 silent film, Sadie Thompson, starring Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, and Walsh.[1] During the following 20 years he would appear in another 70 films, mostly in small and supporting roles.[2]

Will Stanton
Stanton in 1930
Born
William Sidney Stanton

(1885-09-18)September 18, 1885
London, England
DiedDecember 18, 1969(1969-12-18) (aged 84)
Los Angeles, California, United States
OccupationActor
Years active1927–1954
SpouseRosalind May

Notable films in which he appeared include: the 1933 version of Alice in Wonderland, whose ensemble cast included Cary Grant, W.C. Fields, Gary Cooper and Edward Everett Horton;[3] the classic Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable;[4] the 1936 film adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper's classic, Last of the Mohicans, directed by George B. Seitz, and starring Randolph Scott;[5] The Prince and the Pauper (1937), starring Errol Flynn and Claude Rains;[6] Howard Hawks' 1941 classic, Sergeant York, with Gary Cooper;[7] and The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, and starring Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, and George Sanders.[8] His final big screen appearance would be as a cab driver in the Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn romantic comedy, Adam's Rib, directed by George Cukor.[9] Stanton would make one last acting performance, appearing on an episode of television's Schlitz Playhouse in 1954. Stanton died on December 18, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, and was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.

Filmography

Per AFI database[2]

References

  1. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Will Stanton". American Film Institute. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  4. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on December 16, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  5. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  6. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  7. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  8. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  9. ^ . American Film Institute. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.

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William Sidney Stanton September 18 1885 December 18 1969 was an American character actor whose career spanned the first twenty five years of the sound film era Stanton broke into the film industry at the very tail end of the silent film era in 1927 appearing in several film shorts for Hal Roach Studios He would debut in a feature film with a small role in Raoul Walsh s 1928 silent film Sadie Thompson starring Gloria Swanson Lionel Barrymore and Walsh 1 During the following 20 years he would appear in another 70 films mostly in small and supporting roles 2 Will StantonStanton in 1930BornWilliam Sidney Stanton 1885 09 18 September 18 1885London EnglandDiedDecember 18 1969 1969 12 18 aged 84 Los Angeles California United StatesOccupationActorYears active1927 1954SpouseRosalind MayNotable films in which he appeared include the 1933 version of Alice in Wonderland whose ensemble cast included Cary Grant W C Fields Gary Cooper and Edward Everett Horton 3 the classic Mutiny on the Bounty 1935 starring Charles Laughton and Clark Gable 4 the 1936 film adaptation of James Fenimore Cooper s classic Last of the Mohicans directed by George B Seitz and starring Randolph Scott 5 The Prince and the Pauper 1937 starring Errol Flynn and Claude Rains 6 Howard Hawks 1941 classic Sergeant York with Gary Cooper 7 and The Ghost and Mrs Muir 1947 directed by Joseph L Mankiewicz and starring Gene Tierney Rex Harrison and George Sanders 8 His final big screen appearance would be as a cab driver in the Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn romantic comedy Adam s Rib directed by George Cukor 9 Stanton would make one last acting performance appearing on an episode of television s Schlitz Playhouse in 1954 Stanton died on December 18 1969 in Los Angeles California and was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale Filmography EditPer AFI database 2 With Love and Hisses 1927 short as Sleeping Soldier uncredited Sailors Beware 1927 short as Baron Behr uncredited Sadie Thompson 1928 as Quartermaster Bates The Return of Dr Fu Manchu 1930 as Curious Passerby at Fu s Funeral uncredited Paradise Island 1930 as Limey Two Gun Man 1931 as Kettle Belly uncredited Pardon Us 1931 as Insurgent Convict uncredited I Surrender Dear 1931 short as George Dobbs uncredited Any Old Port 1932 short as Drunk Roar of the Dragon 1932 as Sailor Sam Me and My Gal 1932 as Drunk uncredited Cavalcade 1933 as Tommy Jolly in the Show uncredited Sailor s Luck 1933 as J Felix Hemingway Hello Sister 1933 as Drunk Alice in Wonderland 1933 as Seven of Spades uncredited Pursued 1934 as Ticket Agent uncredited The Man Who Reclaimed His Head 1934 as Drunk Soldier uncredited Baby Face Harrington 1935 as Drunken Prisoner uncredited Escapade 1935 as Singer uncredited The Irish in Us 1935 as Drunk at Fight uncredited Atlantic Adventure 1935 as Steward uncredited Bad Boy 1935 as Racker in Pool Hall uncredited The Man Who Broke the Bank at Monte Carlo 1935 as Drunken Waiter uncredited Annie Oakley 1935 as Drunk uncredited Mutiny on the Bounty 1935 as Portsmouth Joe uncredited Fury 1936 as Drunk Leaving Bar uncredited The Blackmailer 1936 as Nick uncredited The Last of the Mohicans 1936 as Jenkins The Gentleman from Louisiana 1936 White Hunter 1936 as Harry Lloyd s of London 1936 as Smutt The Prince and the Pauper 1937 as Man in Crowd uncredited Affairs of Cappy Ricks 1937 as Steward uncredited Another Dawn 1937 as John s Caddy uncredited Big City 1937 as Comet Cab Driver uncredited International Crime 1938 as Lush Four Men and a Prayer 1938 as Cockney in Marlanda Straight Place and Show 1938 as Truck Driver Syd Robins Devil s Island 1939 as Bobo The Little Princess 1939 as Groom Captain Fury 1939 as Bertie Green Fast and Furious 1939 as Waiter uncredited We Are Not Alone 1939 as Mr Deane uncredited The Devil and Miss Jones 1941 as Pickpocket at Precinct House uncredited Broadway Limited 1941 as Cafe Customer uncredited Sergeant York 1941 as Cockney Soldier uncredited Charley s Aunt 1941 as Messenger International Squadron 1941 as Minor Role uncredited Reap the Wild Wind 1942 as Rat Faced Man uncredited This Above All 1942 as Bartender uncredited It Ain t Hay 1943 as Drunk uncredited Thumbs Up 1943 as Workman uncredited The Man from Down Under 1943 as Bettor uncredited Thank Your Lucky Stars 1943 as Pub Character in Errol Flynn Number uncredited The Lodger 1944 as Newsboy uncredited Shine on Harvest Moon 1944 as Drunk uncredited Mr Skeffington 1944 as Sid Lapham uncredited The Canterville Ghost 1944 as Stonemason uncredited Our Hearts Were Young and Gay 1944 as Cockney Cabin Steward uncredited Lost in a Harem 1944 as Plain Native in Cafe uncredited A Guy a Gal and a Pal 1945 as Barclay Son of Lassie 1945 as Dog Trainer uncredited Nob Hill 1945 as Tourist at Wax Museum uncredited Confidential Agent 1945 as Miner uncredited To Each His Own 1946 as Funny Little Waiter uncredited Renegades 1946 as Barfly uncredited Wife Wanted 1946 as Squint uncredited The Ghost and Mrs Muir 1947 as Porter uncredited The Exile 1947 as Tucket Forever Amber 1947 as Dead Eye uncredited Slightly French 1949 as Cockney Barker uncredited Adam s Rib 1949 as Taxicab Driver uncredited References Edit Sadie Thompson American Film Institute Archived from the original on March 29 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 a b Will Stanton American Film Institute Retrieved January 22 2015 Alice in Wonderland American Film Institute Archived from the original on March 28 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 Mutiny on the Bounty American Film Institute Archived from the original on December 16 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 The Last of the Mohicans American Film Institute Archived from the original on March 29 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 The Prince and the Pauper American Film Institute Archived from the original on March 29 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 Sergeant York American Film Institute Archived from the original on October 25 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 The Ghost and Mrs Muir American Film Institute Archived from the original on October 25 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 Adam s Rib American Film Institute Archived from the original on October 26 2014 Retrieved January 22 2015 External links EditWill Stanton at IMDb Will Stanton at the TCM Movie Database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Will Stanton actor amp oldid 1124847543, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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