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Barry Norton

Ur. 16 czerwca 1905Zm. 24 sierpnia 1956Buenos Aires, Argentina

Biografia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Barry Norton (born Alfredo Carlos Birabén; June 16, 1905 – August 24, 1956) was an Argentinian-American actor. He appeared in over 90 films, starting in silent films from 1925 until his death in 1956. He is perhaps best known for his role as Juan Harker in Universal Pictures' Spanish-language version of Drácula in 1931, the English language role of Jonathan Harker originated by David Manners. Arriving in Hollywood in the 1920s, Norton first appeared as an extra in The Black Pirate (1926) but was soon cast in Fox Films' The Lily that same year. His big break came when he was given the role of Pvt. "Mother's Boy" Lewisohn in What Price Glory?, which turned out to be a huge commercial success. He landed substantial roles in Legion of the Condemned and 4 Devils (both 1928), which were also very successful. His acting was well received by audiences and critics at the time, and during the silent era he avoided being typecast as a Latin lover. One theater owner in Golden City, Montana said, "[Norton] has as yet to show me a bad performance. There's a boy that is a 'natural'." In the early 1930s, Norton could still get leading roles in major films. Major Hollywood studios started producing alternate-language versions of their prestige productions, and he became one of dozens of Latino actors needed. Drácula was one of these films, but Norton also appeared in Spanish-language versions of Paramount on Parade (1930), The Benson Murder Case (1930), and The Criminal Code (1931). In a few cases, he appeared in both versions of a film. Examples include Storm Over the Andes (Spanish version: Alas sobre El Chaco), The Sea Fiend (El diablo del Mar), and Captain Calamity (El capitan Tormenta), the latter film reuniting him with Lupita Tovar, his romantic interest from Dracula. In addition to roles in Spanish-territory films, he had roles in numerous major films, usually playing sophisticated Europeans. With the decline in Spanish-language film production in Los Angeles, Norton's opportunities for leading roles became less and less frequent. Though he had a pleasing voice, his Argentine accent seemed incongruous with his appearance. According to some sources, he never mastered English very well. In 1933, he secured what would be his last important role, playing Jean Parker's Spanish fiancé in Frank Capra's Lady for a Day (1933). Although he would continue to work for another 15 years, Norton's last credited screen role would be Should Husbands Work? (1939). For the rest of his career, Norton continued to reside in Los Angeles and obtain small roles in films. Many films he appeared in are now considered to be classics.

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Filmografia

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113 pozycji

The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema

Film • 2002

W 80 dni dookoła świata

Film • 1956

jako Extra (uncredited)

Pisane na wietrze

Film • 1956

jako Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)

Serenade

Film • 1956

jako Party Guest (uncredited)

Slightly Scarlet

Film • 1956

The Square Jungle

Film • 1955

jako Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)

It's Always Fair Weather

Film • 1955

jako Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Złodziej w hotelu

Film • 1955

jako Frenchman (uncredited)

Białe Boże Narodzenie

Film • 1954

jako Carousel Club Diner (uncredited)

Narodziny gwiazdy

Film • 1954

jako Benefit Attendee (uncredited)

Bunt na okręcie

Film • 1954

jako Ship's Officer (uncredited)

Lucky Me

Film • 1954

jako Diner / Party Guest (uncredited)

Jak poślubić milionera

Film • 1953

jako Plane Passenger (uncredited)

Small Town Girl

Film • 1953

jako Party Guest

Życiowe kłopoty

Film • 1953

jako Party Guest

The Jazz Singer

Film • 1953

jako Nightclub Patron

Four Star Playhouse

Serial • 1952

jako Man in Audience / Backstage Guest (uncredited)

The Merry Widow

Film • 1952

jako Club Patron (uncredited)

What Price Glory

Film • 1952

jako Priest (uncredited)

Pat and Mike

Film • 1952

jako Golf Spectator (uncredited)

Young Man with Ideas

Film • 1952

jako Lawyer at Seminar (uncredited)

Something to Live For

Film • 1952

jako Man in Tweeds (uncredited)

Room for One More

Film • 1952

jako Boy Scout Ceremony Attendee (uncredited)

jako German Cafe Patron (Uncredited)

Mission to Moscow

Film • 1943

jako Ball Guest (uncredited)

Człowiek legenda

Film • 1943

Casablanca

Film • 1943

jako Gambler at Rick's (uncredited)

You Were Never Lovelier

Film • 1942

jako One of Maria's Suitors (uncredited)

The Big Street

Film • 1942

jako Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

The Falcon Takes Over

Film • 1942

jako Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)

Blue, White and Perfect

Film • 1942

jako Man at Ship Dock (uncredited)

Czyste szaleństwo

Film • 1941

jako Party Guest (uncredited)

The Mexican Spitfire's Baby

Film • 1941

jako Nightclub Patron

Niagara Falls

Film • 1941

jako Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Łap Ducha

Film • 1941

jako Club Patron (uncredited)

Tom, Dick and Harry

Film • 1941

jako Bowler (uncredited)

Ziegfeld Girl

Film • 1941

jako Palm Beach Casino Patron (uncredited)

Lady Eve

Film • 1941

jako Passenger on Ship (uncredited)

Mexican Spitfire Out West

Film • 1940

jako Hotel Guest

Christmas in July

Film • 1940

jako Co-Worker in Office (uncredited)

Down Argentine Way

Film • 1940

jako Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)

Dance, Girl, Dance

Film • 1940

jako Dissaproving Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Should Husbands Work?

Film • 1939

jako Ronald McDonald

Second Fiddle

Film • 1939

jako Nightclub Patron

Angel of Mercy

Film • 1939

jako President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)

The Buccaneer

Film • 1938

jako Villere

I'll Take Romance

Film • 1937

jako Juan

Rich Relations

Film • 1937

jako Don Blair

Camille

Film • 1936

jako Emile (uncredited)

Captain Calamity

Film • 1936

jako Carr

Marihuana (El monstruo verde)

Film • 1936

jako Carlos

The Sea Fiend

Film • 1936

jako Robert Jackson

The Great Ziegfeld

Film • 1936

jako Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Murder at Glen Athol

jako Juan Harker

Oriente es Occidente

Film • 1930

jako Billy Benson

Cascarrabias

Film • 1930

Amor audaz

Film • 1930

El Cuerpo del Delito

Film • 1930

jako Adolph Mahler

The Exalted Flapper

Film • 1929

jako Prince Boris of Dacia

Sins of the Fathers

Film • 1928

jako Tom Spengler

The Red Dance

jako Max de Maigny

The Black Pirate

Film • 1926

jako Youth (uncredited)