Paula Blackton
Paula Blackton (née Hilburn; known professionally as Paula Dean; August 1, 1881 – March 27, 1930) was a silent-screen actress and film director.
Also recorded as Paula Dean · Paula Hilburn · Mrs. J. Stuart Blackton
Paula Blackton
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- Name
- Paula Blackton
- Born
- August 1, 1881
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Birth Name
- Paula Hilburn
- Died
- March 27, 1930 (aged 48)
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actress, director
- Nationality
- United States.
- Languages
- English.
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Paula Blackton (née Hilburn; known professionally as Paula Dean; August 1, 1881 – March 27, 1930) was a silent-screen actress and film director.
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Key facts
• Name — Paula Blackton • Born — August 1, 1881 • Birthplace — Atlanta, Georgia, United States • Birth Name — Paula Hilburn • Died — March 27, 1930 (aged 48) • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actress, director
Filmography
Filmography
• The Littlest Scout (1919) • The Diary of a Puppy (1917) • The Fairy Godfather (1917) • Satin and Calico (1917) • A Spring Idyl (1917) • The Collie Market (1917) • The Little Strategist (1917)
Director
Director
• The Littlest Scout (1919)
Family
Family
In 1906, the Georgia-born Paula Hilburn married director and producer J. Stuart Blackton. They had two children, Violet Virginia Blackton (Mrs Woolrich; 1910–1965) and Charles Stuart Blackton (1914–2007), both of whom became film actors, and featured in their mother's productions.
Death
Death
Paula Blackton died of cancer in 1930 at the age of 48. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the headings Paula Dean, Paula Hilburn and Mrs. Her recorded language was English. She married J. 2 children are recorded: Violet Virginia Blackton and Charles Stuart Blackton.
Identity
Identity
Paula Blackton is recorded with the occupation costume designer. Recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as actress, film director, screenwriter and costume designer.
Life and career
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Life and career
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1881
Paula Blackton was born on 1 August 1881.
1930
Paula Blackton died on 27 March 1930.
Writer
• The Littlest Scout (1919)
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q7154646: Paula Blackton
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- “Paula Blackton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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