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Paul Stanton

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Born: December 20, 1884
Died: October 9, 1955
From: Sterling, Illinois, USA

Also known as

Paul George Stahl

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

The Awful Truth

Across the Pacific

Make Way for Tomorrow

Bachelor Mother

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

I Love You Again

A Star Is Born

The Big Store

Filmography

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1949

The Fountainhead

Acting (Dean Who Expels Roark (uncredited))

1948

Here Comes Trouble

Acting (Attorney Martin Stafford)

1947

My Wild Irish Rose

Acting (Augustus Piton)

Always Together

Acting (Dr. Peters (uncredited))

Her Husband's Affairs

Acting (Dr. Frazee)

Acting (Davenport)

Welcome Stranger

Acting (Mr. Daniels)

That's My Gal

Acting (Governor Thompson)

1946

Sister Kenny

Acting (Dr. Gideon (uncredited))

Shadow of a Woman

Acting (Dr. Nelson Norris)

Crime of the Century

Acting (Andrew Madison)

1945

Hit the Hay

Acting (J. Bellingham Parks)

She Gets Her Man

Acting (Dr. Bleaker)

1944

Mr. Winkle Goes to War

Once Upon a Time

Acting (Dunhill (uncredited))

Shine on Harvest Moon

Acting (Ted Harvey (uncredited))

1943

So's Your Uncle

Acting (John L. Curtis)

Acting (Officer)

Flight for Freedom

Acting (Airport Official (uncredited))

Air Raid Wardens

Acting (Captain Biddle)

Slightly Dangerous

Acting (Stanhope)

1942

Lucky Jordan

Acting (George Hunnicutt)

My Heart Belongs to Daddy

Acting (Mr. Whitman)

Across the Pacific

Acting (Col. Hart)

The Magnificent Dope

Acting (Peters)

1941

Pacific Blackout

Acting (Judge)

Remember the Day

Acting (Committeeman)

You're in the Army Now

Acting (Lt. Colonel Rogers)

The Night of January 16th

Acting (District Attorney)

Whistling in the Dark

Acting (Jennings)

The Big Store

Acting (George Hastings)

The People Vs. Dr. Kildare

Acting (Mr. Reynolds)