Charles Sutton (1856 – July 20, 1935) was an American actor of the silent era. He appeared in more than one hundred films between 1911 and 1923.
In addition to his work on film, Sutton acted on stage, including working with the Pasadena Players at the
Pasadena Community Playhouse
The Pasadena Playhouse is a historic performing arts venue located 39 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena, California, United States. The 686-seat auditorium produces a variety of cultural and artistic events, professional shows, and community engage ...
. He left there to go to New York, where he worked in plays, including ''The Three Musketeers''.
In his later years, Sutton lived in Englewood, New Jersey, in the Actors Fund Home. On July 20, 1935, he died in Englewood Hospital, aged 79.
Selected filmography
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The Lighthouse by the Sea
''The Lighthouse by the Sea'' is a 1924 American silent adventure film produced by and distributed by Warner Bros. The film's star is canine sensation Rin Tin Tin, the most famous animal actor of the 1920s. The film was directed by Malcolm St ...
'' (1911)
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The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade was a failed military action involving the British light cavalry led by Lord Cardigan against Russian forces during the Battle of Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in the Crimean War. Lord Raglan had intended to s ...
'' (1912)
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Hulda of Holland
''Hulda of Holland'' is a 1913 American short drama film. Harold Lloyd features in an uncredited role.
Cast
* Ben F. Wilson as Heintz
* Laura Sawyer as Hulda
* Jessie McAllister
* Charles Sutton
* Harold Lloyd as Bit Role (uncredited)
See al ...
'' (1913)
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The Old Monk's Tale
''The Old Monk's Tale'' is a 1913 American drama film directed by J. Searle Dawley, produced by The Edison Company and released by General Film Company. It features the first known film appearance of Harold Lloyd as an uncredited Yaqui Indian at ...
When Love Is King
''When Love Is King'' is a 1916 silent film comedy drama, that was produced and distributed by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. in conjunction with George Kleine. The film is a starring debut for stage actress Carroll McComas.
The film is preserved at the L ...
'' (1916)
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The Heart of the Hills
''The Heart of the Hills'' is a 1914 silent short film directed by and starring Wallace Reid and co-starring his wife Dorothy Davenport. It was produced by the Rex Motion Picture Company and distributed through the Universal Film Manufacturing C ...
The Law of the North
''The Law of the North'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Irvin Willat, and written by Ella Stuart Carson, John Lynch, and R. Cecil Smith. The film stars Charles Ray, Doris May, Robert McKim, Gloria Hope, Charles K. French, an ...
'' (1917)
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Pardners
''Pardners'' is a 1956 American comedy western film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. It was released on July 25, 1956 by Paramount Pictures.
A western spoof directed by Norman Taurog, this was the penultimate film of the 16 screen c ...
'' (1917)
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The Royal Pauper
''The Royal Pauper'' is a 1917 silent film starring Francine Larrimore and Richard Tucker. It was directed by Ben Turbett.
Preserved in the collections of the Library of Congress and UCLA Film & Television Archives.
Cast
* Francine Larrimore as ...
The Tell-Tale Step
''The Tell-Tale Step'' is a 1917 American silent film, silent crime film, crime drama film directed by Burton George and starring Pat O'Malley (actor), Pat O'Malley, Shirley Mason (actress), Shirley Mason and Guido Colucci.Bertellini p.372
Cast
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A Pair of Cupids
''A Pair of Cupids'', also known by its pre-release title of ''Both Members'', is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film, directed by Charles Brabin. It stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, and Charles Sutton, and was released on July 29, ...
'' (1918)
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A Virgin Paradise
''A Virgin Paradise'' is a lost 1921 American silent adventure film produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation and starring serial queen Pearl White. It was directed by veteran director J. Searle Dawley.Beyond Price'' (1921)
* '' As a Man Lives'' (1923)