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.
Acted in 96
1940s
- 1949
The Fountainhead
Dean Who Expels Roark (uncredited)
- 1948
Here Comes Trouble
Attorney Martin Stafford
- 1947
My Wild Irish Rose
Augustus Piton
Always Together
Dr. Peters (uncredited)
Her Husband's Affairs
Dr. Frazee
Cry Wolf
Davenport
Welcome Stranger
Mr. Daniels
That's My Gal
Governor Thompson
- 1946
Sister Kenny
Dr. Gideon (uncredited)
Crime of the Century
Andrew Madison
- 1945
She Gets Her Man
Dr. Bleaker
- 1944
Mr. Winkle Goes to War
Movie
Once Upon a Time
Dunhill (uncredited)
Shine on Harvest Moon
Ted Harvey (uncredited)
- 1943
So's Your Uncle
John L. Curtis
Crash Dive
Officer
Flight for Freedom
Airport Official (uncredited)
Air Raid Wardens
Captain Biddle
Slightly Dangerous
Stanhope
- 1942
Lucky Jordan
George Hunnicutt
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
Mr. Whitman
Across the Pacific
Col. Hart
The Magnificent Dope
Peters
- 1941
Pacific Blackout
Judge
Remember the Day
Committeeman
You're in the Army Now
Lt. Colonel Rogers
The Night of January 16th
District Attorney
Whistling in the Dark
Jennings
The People Vs. Dr. Kildare
Mr. Reynolds
Strange Alibi
Prosecutor
- 1940
Lady with Red Hair
Prosecuting Attorney Winter (uncredited)
Public Deb No. 1
Director
I Love You Again
Mr. Edward Littlejohn Sr.
Queen of the Mob
Mr. Edmonds - Bank Manager
And One Was Beautiful
Arthur Prince
The Farmer's Daughter
Schuyler (uncredited)
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
Attorney Cluett
1930s
- 1939
20,000 Men a Year
Gerald Grant
Hollywood Cavalcade
Filson
They Shall Have Music
Inspector Johnson (uncredited)
Stronger Than Desire
Assistant D.A. Galway
Bachelor Mother
Hargraves
Undercover Doctor
Courtney Weld
Rose of Washington Square
District Attorney
- 1938
Army Girl
Maj. Thorndike
Kentucky Moonshine
Mortimer Hilton
Rascals
Dr. Cecil Carter
Law of the Underworld
Assistant District Attorney Bob Barton
Condemned Women
Judge
- 1937
Paid to Dance
Charles Kennedy
Portia on Trial
Judge
Youth on Parole
Police Inspector
Danger – Love at Work
Hilton, an attorney
It Can't Last Forever
U.S. Attorney
It Could Happen to You
District Attorney
Midnight Taxi
Agent J. W. McNeary
Time Out for Romance
Harmon
Man Of The People
Stringer
Dangerous Number
Police Sergeant
- 1936
Night Waitress
District Attorney
Crack-Up
Daniel D. Harrington
The Public Pays
Moran (uncredited)
Dimples
Mr. St. Clair
The Longest Night
Mr. Grover, Head Buyer for the Store
The Road to Glory
Relief captain
Sing, Baby, Sing
Brewster
Poor Little Rich Girl
George Hathaway
Sins of Man
Minister
Private Number
Rawlings
Half Angel
District Attorney
Champagne Charlie
Board Member
Charlie Chan at the Circus
Joe Kinney
Every Saturday Night
Mr. Mewell
- 1935
Another Face
Bill Branch
Whipsaw
Justice Department Chief Hughes
Red Salute
Louis Martin
Strangers All
Prosecuting Attorney
West Point of the Air
Officer at Randolph Air Field
- 1934
Anne of Green Gables
Dr. Terry (uncredited)
Wednesday's Child
Keyes
His Greatest Gamble
Detective Connors (uncredited)
Stand Up and Cheer!
Senator
- 1933
The Women in His Life
Judge Malone
Should Ladies Behave
Oscar McFarrey
- 1930
A Million Me's
Movie
1910s
- 1918
Her Price
Robert Carroll