Stuart Paton
British director, screenwriter and actor

Stuart Paton

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British director, screenwriter and actor
Gender:
Male
Places:
United KingdomGreat Britain
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ScreenwriterActorFilm director
Work field:
Film, TV, Stage & Radio
Birth:
23 July 1883(Glasgow)
Death:
16 December 1944(Woodland Hills)
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Stuart Paton (23 July 1883 – 16 December 1944) was a British director, screenwriter and actor of the silent era. He directed 67 films between 1915 and 1938. He also wrote for 24 films between 1914 and 1927. Despite a sizable list of credits, Paton was never well-regarded, especially as a director.
He was born in Glasgow, Scotland and died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. He was married to actress Ethel Patrick. His remains are buried at Chapel of the Pines Crematory.

Selected filmography

  • The Mark of Cain (1916)
  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916)
  • The Voice on the Wire (1917)
  • The Gray Ghost (1917)
  • The Border Raiders (1918)
  • Terror of the Range (1919)
  • The Devil's Trail (1919)
  • The Fatal Sign (1920)
  • The Hope Diamond Mystery (1921)
  • Reputation (1921)
  • Man to Man (1922)
  • One Wonderful Night (1922)
  • Bavu (1923)
  • The Night Hawk (1924)
  • Chinatown After Dark (1931)
  • The Alamo: Shrine of Texas Liberty (1936)