Carlton S. King
King (December 15, 1881 – July 6, 1932) was an American film actor of the silent era. He also directed several films. King also acted on stage.
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Carlton S. King

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- Name
- Carlton S.
- Born
- 15 December 1881
- Birthplace
- St.
- Died
- 6 July 1932
- Place of death
- Glendale, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor, director
- Spouse
- Nettie Nash
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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King (December 15, 1881 – July 6, 1932) was an American film actor of the silent era. He also directed several films. King also acted on stage.
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In 1900, he was a member of the American Opera Company. King worked for the Edison Company for two years as a leading man and director. He also was employed by Vitagraph. He died while the film Partners (1932) was being made, and another actor dubbed his voice.

Actor Carlton S. King, on page 551 of the February 10, 1923 Exhibitor's Trade Review.
Carlton King Productions / Producers Security · Exhibitor's Trade Review (Dec. 1922 - Feb. 1923) on the Internet Archive
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• Name — Carlton S. King • Born — 15 December 1881 • Birthplace — St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. • Died — 6 July 1932 • Place of death — Glendale, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actor, director • Years Active — 1913–1932 • Spouse — Nettie Nash
Partial filmography
Partial filmography
• The Boston Tea Party (1915) • The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere (film) (1914), directed by Charles Brabin • The Mystery of Room 13 (1915) • The Girl of the Gypsy Camp (1915) • When Love Is King (1916) • Little Miss No-Account (1918) • After the Show (1921) • Luring Lips (1921) • Kick In (1922) • The Texas Bearcat (1925) • South of Panama (1928) • Midnight Life (1928) • The House of Shame (1928) • The Peacock Fan (1929) • Law of the Rio Grande (1931) • Partners (1932)
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