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Will Stanton

Actor
Born September 16, 1885Died December 18, 1969 (84 years)
William Sidney "Will" Stanton was an American character actor, whose career spanned the first twenty-five years of the sound film era. Born in London, England, Stanton broke into the film industry at the very tail end of the silent film era in 1927, appearing in several film shorts for Hal Roach Studios. He would debut in a feature film with a small role in Raoul Walsh's 1928 silent film, Sadie Thompson, starring Gloria Swanson, Lionel Barrymore, and Walsh. During the following 20 years he would appear in another 70 films, mostly in small and supporting roles.
Movies & Shows on Plex
  • The Little Princess
  • The Devil and Miss Jones
  • The Last of the Mohicans
  • International Crime
  • Broadway Limited
  • Affairs of Cappy Ricks
  • Brooklyn Orchid
  • Laurel & Hardy
Known For
  • Sadie Thompson
  • Do Detectives Think?
  • Hello, Sister!
  • Apples to You!
  • Paradise Island
  • Sailor's Luck

Filmography

1986
Laurel & Hardy (TV Series) · as Convict
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (TV Series) · as Cast
1949
Adam's Rib · as Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
1949
Slightly French · as Cockney Barker (uncredited)
1947
The Exile · as Tucket
1947
Forever Amber · as Deadeye
1947
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir · as Porter (uncredited)
1946
Wife Wanted · as Squint
1946
Renegades · as Barfly
1946
To Each His Own · as Funny Little Waiter
1945
Nob Hill · as Tourist At Wax Museum
1945
Confidential Agent · as Miner
1945
Son of Lassie · as Dog Trainer
1944
Lost in a Harem · as Plain Native In Café (uncredited)
1944
Our Hearts Were Young and Gay · as Cockney Cabin Steward (uncredited)
1944
Mr. Skeffington · as Sid Lapham (uncredited)
1944
The Canterville Ghost · as Stone Mason
1944
1944
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars · as Pub Patron In Errol Flynn Number (uncredited)
1943
1943
Thumbs Up · as Workman
1943
It Ain't Hay · as Drunk (uncredited)
1942
Reap the Wild Wind · as Rat-Faced Man
1942
This Above All · as Bartender
1942
Brooklyn Orchid · as Goodweeks' Valet
1941
Sergeant York · as Cockney Soldier (uncredited)
1941
International Squadron · as Minor Role
1941
Charley's Aunt · as Messenger
1941
Broadway Limited · as Cafe Customer
1941
The Devil and Miss Jones · as Pickpocket At Precinct House
1939
We Are Not Alone · as Mr. Deane
1939
Fast and Furious · as Waiter (uncredited)
1939
Captain Fury · as Bertie Green
1939
1938
Devil's Island · as Bobo
1938
Straight Place and Show · as Syd Robins - Horse Truck Driver
1938
Four Men and a Prayer · as Cockney In Marlanda
1938
1937
Big City · as Comet Cab Driver
1937
Another Dawn · as John's Caddy
1937
1937
The Prince and the Pauper · as Man In Crowd
1936
Lloyd's of London · as Smutt
1936
1936
1936
Fury · as Drunk Leaving Bar (uncredited)
1935
Mutiny on the Bounty · as Portsmouth Joe (uncredited)
1935
I Found Stella Parish · as Messenger
1935
Annie Oakley · as Drunk
1935
1935
Bad Boy · as Racker In Pool Hall
1935
Atlantic Adventure · as Steward
1935
The Irish in Us · as Drunk At Fight
1935
Born to Gamble · as Prospector At Card Game
1935
Escapade · as Singer
1935
Baby Face Harrington · as Drunken Prisoner (uncredited)
1934
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head · as Drunk Soldier
1934
Bachelor Bait · as Drunk (uncredited)
1934
Apples to You! · as Mr. Stanton
1934
Cross Country Cruise · as Drunk On Bus (uncredited)
1933
Alice in Wonderland · as Seven Of Spades
1933
Arizona to Broadway · as Drunk On Train
1933
Cavalcade · as Tommy Jolly (uncredited)
1933
Hello, Sister! · as Drunk
1933
Sailor's Luck · as J. Felix Hemingway
1933
The Monkey's Paw · as Bookmaker
1933
Cold Turkey · as Cast
1932
Me and My Gal · as Drunk
1932
Wild Girl · as Bartender (uncredited)
1932
Roar of the Dragon · as Sailor Sam
1932
Any Old Port! · as Drunk
1932
Lovers Courageous · as Drunk
1931
I Surrender Dear · as George Dobbs
1931
Pardon Us · as Insurgent Convict
1931
The Two Gun Man · as Kettle-Belly
1931
The Dog Doctor · as Adrian - Social Secretary
1930
Mamba · as Cockney Servant
1930
Paradise Island · as Limey
1930
1929
The Cock-Eyed World · as Bit Part
1929
Half Marriage · as Elevator Operator
1928
Sadie Thompson · as Quartermaster Bates
1927
Assistant Wives · as Undetermined Secondary Role
1927
Do Detectives Think? · as Killer's Pal
1927
Sailors, Beware! · as Baron Behr
1927
Sugar Daddies · as Undetermined Secondary Role
1927
With Love and Hisses · as Soldier Sleeping Next To Stan

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