Charles Ernest Paton (31 July 1874 – 10 April 1970) was an English film actor. He joined the circus at 14, and had early stage and music hall experience.[1] He appeared in more than 100 films between 1927 and 1952, including Freedom of the Seas.[2] In 1927, he appeared in a short film, made in the DeForest Phonofilm sound-on-film process, singing "If Your Face Wants to Smile, We'll Let It In" from the revue John Citizen's Lament.[3] He was born in London and died from a heart attack, also in London.
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Born | Charles Ernest Paton (1874-07-31)31 July 1874 London, England |
Died | 10 April 1970(1970-04-10) (aged 95) London, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1927–1952 |
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