Paul Stanton
- Born
- December 20, 1884
- Died
- October 9, 1955 (70 years old)
- Place of birth
- Sterling, Illinois, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paul Stanton (1884-1955) was an American character actor and bit-part player in American films. Originally from Illinois, he appeared in about 130 films between 1918 and 1952, mostly in supporting roles. He often portrayed authoritarian figures like judges, attorneys, managers, officials and doctors.
Known for
★ 7.8Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939
★ 7.2The Awful Truth
1937
★ 7.2A Star Is Born
1937
★ 7.5Make Way for Tomorrow
1937
★ 6.9The Fountainhead
1949
★ 6.6Across the Pacific
1942
★ 6.8The Prisoner of Shark Island
1936
★ 6.3The Big Store
1941
★ 7.2I Love You Again
1940
★ 7.2Bachelor Mother
1939
★ 6.8Stella Dallas
1937
★ 6.6Black Legion
1937
Filmography
- 1949The FountainheadFilm · Dean Who Expels Roark (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1948Here Comes TroubleFilm · Attorney Martin Stafford
- 1947My Wild Irish RoseFilm · Augustus Piton
- 1947Always TogetherFilm · Dr. Peters (uncredited)
- 1947Her Husband's AffairsFilm · Dr. Frazee
- 1947Cry WolfFilm · Davenport★ 6.1
- 1947Welcome StrangerFilm · Mr. Daniels
- 1947That's My GalFilm · Governor Thompson
- 1946Sister KennyFilm · Dr. Gideon (uncredited)
- 1946Shadow of a WomanFilm · Dr. Nelson Norris
- 1946Crime of the CenturyFilm · Andrew Madison
- 1945Hit the HayHit the HayFilm · J. Bellingham Parks
- 1945She Gets Her ManFilm · Dr. Bleaker
- 1944Mr. Winkle Goes to WarFilm
- 1944Once Upon a TimeFilm · Dunhill (uncredited)
- 1944Shine on Harvest MoonFilm · Ted Harvey (uncredited)
- 1943So's Your UncleFilm · John L. Curtis
- 1943Crash DiveFilm · Officer★ 6.4
- 1943Flight for FreedomFilm · Airport Official (uncredited)
- 1943Air Raid WardensFilm · Captain Biddle★ 7.2
- 1943Slightly DangerousFilm · Stanhope
- 1942Lucky JordanFilm · George Hunnicutt
- 1942My Heart Belongs to DaddyFilm · Mr. Whitman
- 1942Across the PacificFilm · Col. Hart★ 6.6
- 1942The Magnificent DopeFilm · Peters
- 1941Pacific BlackoutFilm · Judge
- 1941Remember the DayFilm · Committeeman
- 1941You're in the Army NowFilm · Lt. Colonel Rogers
- 1941The Night of January 16thFilm · District Attorney
- 1941Whistling in the DarkFilm · Jennings
- 1941The Big StoreFilm · George Hastings★ 6.3
- 1941The People Vs. Dr. KildareFilm · Mr. Reynolds
- 1941Strange AlibiFilm · Prosecutor
- 1940Lady with Red HairFilm · Prosecuting Attorney Winter (uncredited)
- 1940Public Deb No. 1Film · Director
- 1940I Love You AgainFilm · Mr. Edward Littlejohn Sr.★ 7.2
- 1940Queen of the MobFilm · Mr. Edmonds - Bank Manager
- 1940And One Was BeautifulFilm · Arthur Prince
- 1940The Farmer's DaughterFilm · Schuyler (uncredited)
- 1940The Man Who Wouldn't TalkFilm · Attorney Cluett
- 193920,000 Men a YearFilm · Gerald Grant
- 1939Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonFilm · Flood a Newsman (uncredited)★ 7.8
- 1939Hollywood CavalcadeFilm · Filson
- 1939They Shall Have MusicFilm · Inspector Johnson (uncredited)
- 1939Stronger Than DesireFilm · Assistant D.A. Galway
- 1939Bachelor MotherFilm · Hargraves★ 7.2
- 1939Undercover DoctorFilm · Courtney Weld
- 1939Rose of Washington SquareFilm · District Attorney
- 1939The Story of Alexander Graham BellFilm · Chauncey Smith★ 6.3
- 1938Army GirlFilm · Maj. Thorndike
- 1938Kentucky MoonshineFilm · Mortimer Hilton
- 1938RascalsFilm · Dr. Cecil Carter
- 1938Law of the UnderworldFilm · Assistant District Attorney Bob Barton
- 1938Condemned WomenFilm · Judge
- 1937Paid to DanceFilm · Charles Kennedy
- 1937Portia on TrialFilm · Judge
- 1937The Awful TruthFilm · Judge (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1937Youth on ParoleFilm · Police Inspector
- 1937Danger – Love at WorkFilm · Hilton, an attorney
- 1937Stella DallasFilm · Arthur W. Morley (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1937It Can't Last ForeverFilm · U.S. Attorney
- 1937It Could Happen to YouFilm · District Attorney
- 1937Make Way for TomorrowFilm · Mr. Horton - Hotel Manager (uncredited)★ 7.5
- 1937A Star Is BornFilm · Academy Award Presenter (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1937Midnight TaxiFilm · Agent J. W. McNeary
- 1937Time Out for RomanceFilm · Harmon
- 1937Black LegionFilm · Barham★ 6.6
- 1937Man Of The PeopleFilm · Stringer
- 1937Dangerous NumberFilm · Police Sergeant
- 1936Night WaitressFilm · District Attorney
- 1936Crack-UpFilm · Daniel D. Harrington
- 1936The Public PaysFilm · Moran (uncredited)
- 1936DimplesFilm · Mr. St. Clair★ 6.6
- 1936The Longest NightFilm · Mr. Grover, Head Buyer for the Store
- 1936The Road to GloryFilm · Relief captain
- 1936Sing, Baby, SingFilm · Brewster
- 1936Poor Little Rich GirlFilm · George Hathaway★ 6.6
- 1936Sins of ManFilm · Minister
- 1936Private NumberFilm · Rawlings
- 1936Half AngelFilm · District Attorney
- 1936Champagne CharlieFilm · Board Member
- 1936Charlie Chan at the CircusFilm · Joe Kinney★ 6.4
- 1936Every Saturday NightFilm · Mr. Mewell
- 1936The Prisoner of Shark IslandFilm · Agitating Orator (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1935Another FaceFilm · Bill Branch
- 1935WhipsawFilm · Justice Department Chief Hughes
- 1935Red SaluteFilm · Louis Martin
- 1935Strangers AllFilm · Prosecuting Attorney
- 1935West Point of the AirFilm · Officer at Randolph Air Field
- 1934Anne of Green GablesFilm · Dr. Terry (uncredited)★ 5.6
- 1934Wednesday's ChildFilm · Keyes
- 1934His Greatest GambleFilm · Detective Connors (uncredited)
- 1934Stand Up and Cheer!Film · Senator
- 1933The Women in His LifeFilm · Judge Malone
- 1933Should Ladies BehaveFilm · Oscar McFarrey
- 1930A Million Me'sFilm
- 1918Her PriceFilm · Robert Carroll
