Tom Chatterton
Encyclopedia
Tom Chatterton was an American
actor.
Born in Geneva, New York
, Chatterton began his film career in 1913 at the New York Motion Picture Company under director Thomas H. Ince
. Although never a major star, Chatterton had several leading roles in early silent film
s. He appeared in a large number of westerns and was able to adapt to talkies allowing him to have a successful career lasting five decades.
He died in Hollywood in 1952 and was interred in the Glenwood Cemetery in his hometown of Geneva.
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actor.
Born in Geneva, New York
Geneva, New York
Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
, Chatterton began his film career in 1913 at the New York Motion Picture Company under director Thomas H. Ince
Thomas H. Ince
Thomas Harper Ince was an American silent film actor, director, screenwriter and producer of more than 100 films and pioneering studio mogul. Known as the "Father of the Western", he invented many mechanisms of professional movie production, introducing early Hollywood to the "assembly line"...
. Although never a major star, Chatterton had several leading roles in early silent film
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
s. He appeared in a large number of westerns and was able to adapt to talkies allowing him to have a successful career lasting five decades.
He died in Hollywood in 1952 and was interred in the Glenwood Cemetery in his hometown of Geneva.
Selected filmography
- The Secret of the SubmarineThe Secret of the SubmarineThe Secret of the Submarine is a 1915 adventure film serial directed by George L. Sargent. All of the chapters of the film are considered to be lost.-Plot:The heroes must keep the titular submarine from falling into the hands of the Russians or Japanese....
(1915) - Father and the BoysFather and the BoysFather and the Boys is a 1915 silent comedy film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Digby Bell - Lemuel Morewood* Louise Lovely - Bessie Brayton* Harry Ham - William Rufus Morewood...
(1915) - Beloved RoguesBeloved RoguesBeloved Rogues is a 1917 American silent comedy-drama film directed and written by Alfred Santell with the storyline by Aaron Hoffman. Starring C. William Kolb.-Cast:*C. William Kolb .... Louie Vanderiff*Max M. Dill .... Mike Amsterdammer...
(1917) - Her Husband's FriendHer Husband's FriendHer Husband's Friend is a 1920 silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo.-Cast:* Enid Bennett - Judith Westover* Rowland V. Lee - Billy Westover * Tom Chatterton - Princeton Hadley* Mae Busch - Clarice...
(1920) - Hawk of the WildernessHawk of the WildernessHawk of the Wilderness is a Republic Movie serial based on the Kioga novel of the same name by pulp writer William L. Chester.Kioga is very similar to the character of Tarzan, whom Herman Brix had also played on film in the 1935, Edgar Rice Burroughs produced serial The New Adventures of...
(1938) - Drums of Fu ManchuDrums of Fu ManchuDrums of Fu Manchu is a 15-chapter Republic movie serial very loosely based on the novel by Sax Rohmer, starring Henry Brandon, William Royle and Robert Kellard...
(1940) - Covered Wagon DaysCovered Wagon DaysCovered Wagon Days is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman.- Cast :* Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke* Raymond Hatton as Rusty Joslin* Duncan Renaldo as Rico Rinaldo* Kay Griffith as Maria...
(1940) - The Trail BlazersThe Trail BlazersThe Trail Blazers is a 1940 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by George Sherman.- Cast :* Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke* Bob Steele as Tucson Smith* Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin* Pauline Moore as Marcia Kelton...
(1940) - Outlaws of Cherokee TrailOutlaws of Cherokee TrailOutlaws of Cherokee Trail is a 1941 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by Lester Orlebeck.- Cast :* Robert Livingston as Stony Brooke* Bob Steele as Tucson Smith* Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin* Lois Collier as Doris Sheldon...
(1941) - Raiders of the RangeRaiders of the RangeRaiders of the Range is a 1942 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by John English.- Cast :* Bob Steele as Tucson Smith* Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke* Rufe Davis as Lullaby Joslin* Lois Collier as Jean Travers...
(1942) - Santa Fe ScoutsSanta Fe ScoutsSanta Fe Scouts is a 1943 American Western "Three Mesquiteers" B-movie directed by Howard Bretherton.- Cast :* Bob Steele as Tucson Smith* Tom Tyler as Stony Brooke* Jimmie Dodd as Lullaby Joslin* Lois Collier as Claire Robbins* John James as Tim Clay...
(1943)