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Forrest Stanley

Forrest Stanley (August 21, 1889 – August 27, 1969) was an American actor and screenplay writer best known for his work in silent film. He is particularly known for his role as Charles Brandon in the historical film When Knighthood Was in Flower (1922) by Robert G. Vignola and Charles Wilder in the murder mystery film The Cat and the Canary (1927) directed by Paul Leni. He also appeared in the 1912 play The Seven Sisters, opposite Laurette Taylor, directed by Oliver Morosco.

Forrest Stanley

Forrest Stanly and Marion Davies in a detail from The Young Diana (1922).

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Name
Forrest Stanley
Born
21 August 1889
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Died
27 August 1969
Place of death
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality
United States
Occupation
actor · screenwriter
Languages
English

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Forrest Stanley (August 21, 1889 – August 27, 1969) was an American actor and screenplay writer best known for his work in silent film. He is particularly known for his role as Charles Brandon in the historical film When Knighthood Was in Flower (1922) by Robert G. Vignola and Charles Wilder in the murder mystery film The Cat and the Canary (1927) directed by Paul Leni. He also appeared in the 1912 play The Seven Sisters, opposite Laurette Taylor, directed by Oliver Morosco.

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Forrest Stanley (1889–1969) was an American actor, film actor and screenwriter. Born in New York City, the actor died in Los Angeles. Languages used include English.

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