Charles Sutton was an American actor and cinematographer, best known for his roles in The Cub Reporter (1912), Pardners (1917), and Vanity Fair (1915).
Personal and Family Life
Charles Sutton was born on March 17, 1855, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was married to Mary Isabella Bailey on June 9, 1881, and they remained together until her death on September 8, 1922. Charles’s personal life was intertwined with his career in the film industry, which flourished in the early 20th century.
Death and Legacy
Charles Sutton passed away on July 20, 1935, in Englewood, New Jersey. He left behind a notable legacy in silent film, contributing to several classic productions that are still remembered today. His work as both an actor and a cinematographer helped shape the early days of cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Active Life of Dolly of the Dailies #5: The Chinese Fan | 1914-01-31 | James Bolliver |
| The Lighthouse by the Sea | 1911-09-15 | A Lighthouse Keeper |
| The Relief of Lucknow | 1912-07-26 | The Minister |
| Getting to the Ball Game | 1914-11-07 | |
| The Charge of the Light Brigade | 1912-12-11 | Lord Lucan |
| Pardners | 1917-01-29 | John Graham |
| Vanity Fair | 1915-10-05 | Mr. Sedley |
| Gladiola | 1915-10-15 | |
| The Stenographer | 1914-12-12 | Charles Hardin |
| Out of the Deep | 1912-05-03 | The Reprobate |
| In A Japanese Tea Garden | 1913-02-24 | The Proprietor of the Garden |
| The Eternal Mother | 1917-11-26 | Minister (as Charles W. Sutton) |
| The Old Monk’s Tale | 1913-02-15 | The Monk |
| The Heart of the Hills | 1916-10-30 | Dr. Pettigrew |
| The Love Net | 1918-12-23 | Eben Cobb |
| The Tell-Tale Step | 1917-05-28 | Luigi |
| The Brass Bowl | 1914-03-27 | Attorney J.C. Brooks |
| Democracy: The Vision Restored | 1920-08-24 | The Butler |
| The Rainbow Princess | 1916-10-22 | Pop Blodgett |
| Hulda of Holland | 1913-04-21 | The Village Gossip’s Husband |
| The Lie | 1918-04-08 | Hamp |
| The Law of the North | 1917-04-02 | Lt. Robert Graham |
| A Message to Garcia | 1916-12-11 | Emanuel Garcia |
| A Pair of Cupids | 1918-07-29 | Henry Burgess |