Charlotte Burton
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Charlotte Burton was an American silent film
actress.
but she was cast in mostly comedy films. Her salary had been $200 a week with an option for her services at the rate of $300 a week for a second year. Charlotte claimed that she was signed by Essanay business manager, Vernon R. Day, to a contract extending from November 1916 until November 1918. She was discharged without reason. When Burton came to the Chicago
, studio she refused a role offered her in a Black Cat comedy, presented to her by Essanay president George K. Spoor. She declined because she was not a comedienne. Instead, she accepted a role as leading lady in a film featuring Henry B. Wallace. She admitted that she was paid for ten weeks, at $200 per week, prior to being dumped by Essanay. Essanay executives claimed Burton automatically voided her contract when she refused the comedic part.
Upon arriving in California
, Burton stayed for a time at the Angleus. She came there from New York and was on her way to Santa Barbara, California
to work for the American Film Company, which had its studios there. In May 1916, Burton was involved in making The Man Who Would Not Die
, directed by William F. Russell and Jack Prescott.
The company of American and Canadian players spent a week in Long Beach, California
, filming water scenes. Others in the cast were Harry Keenan
and Leona Hutton
. The script was written by Mabel Condon. Among her many co-stars in motion pictures were Mary Miles Minter
, William Russell, Harold Lockwood
, and Lottie Pickford
.
. The divorced in 1921.
Charlotte Burton Stuart died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles
, California
in 1942 from a heart attack
. She was 60 years old. She was survived by her second husband, Darrell Stuart, a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Coombs, and two sisters.
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
actress.
Career
Born in San Francisco, Burton was signed by the American Company in 1912 where she worked for several years. She joined Essanay Studio which she sued in 1919 for $25,000 for breach of contract. She originally signed with the company believing she would be acting in mostly drama filmDrama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
but she was cast in mostly comedy films. Her salary had been $200 a week with an option for her services at the rate of $300 a week for a second year. Charlotte claimed that she was signed by Essanay business manager, Vernon R. Day, to a contract extending from November 1916 until November 1918. She was discharged without reason. When Burton came to the Chicago
Chicago
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, studio she refused a role offered her in a Black Cat comedy, presented to her by Essanay president George K. Spoor. She declined because she was not a comedienne. Instead, she accepted a role as leading lady in a film featuring Henry B. Wallace. She admitted that she was paid for ten weeks, at $200 per week, prior to being dumped by Essanay. Essanay executives claimed Burton automatically voided her contract when she refused the comedic part.
Upon arriving in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, Burton stayed for a time at the Angleus. She came there from New York and was on her way to Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara is the county seat of Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Situated on an east-west trending section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply-rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean...
to work for the American Film Company, which had its studios there. In May 1916, Burton was involved in making The Man Who Would Not Die
The Man Who Would Not Die
The Man Who Would Not Die is a 1916 silent era feature length drama motion picture starring William Russell, Charlotte Burton, Harry Keenan, and Leona Hutton....
, directed by William F. Russell and Jack Prescott.
The company of American and Canadian players spent a week in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
, filming water scenes. Others in the cast were Harry Keenan
Harry Keenan
Harry George Keenan was an early American silent film actor.He starred in about 45 silent films mostly short between 1912 and 1916 in films such as The Highest Bid, with actresses such as Charlotte Burton.-External links:...
and Leona Hutton
Leona Hutton
Leona Hutton was an American actress. During her brief career, between 1913 and 1916, she appeared in 48 silent era motion pictures.- Biography :...
. The script was written by Mabel Condon. Among her many co-stars in motion pictures were Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter
Mary Miles Minter was an American film actress of the silent film era.-Early life and rise to stardom:Born Juliet Reilly in Shreveport, Louisiana, Minter was the daughter of Broadway actress Charlotte Shelby...
, William Russell, Harold Lockwood
Harold Lockwood
Harold A. Lockwood was an American silent film actor and one of the most popular matinee idols of the early film period during the 1910s.-Career:...
, and Lottie Pickford
Lottie Pickford
Lottie Pickford was a Canadian-born silent film actress, socialite, and sister to Mary Pickford and Jack Pickford. Her career is often overshadowed by that of her siblings and though she was a notable figure in the 1920s her films and role in the Pickford acting family is now largely forgotten...
.
Personal life and death
In 1917, Burton married actor William Russell in Santa Ana, CaliforniaSanta Ana, California
Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....
. The divorced in 1921.
Charlotte Burton Stuart died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 1942 from a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
. She was 60 years old. She was survived by her second husband, Darrell Stuart, a daughter, Mrs. Charlotte Coombs, and two sisters.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | It Happened Thus It Happened Thus It Happened Thus is a 1912 American silent short romantic drama starring Charlotte Burton and Owen Moore.-Cast:* Charlotte Burton as The Older Daughter* Fritzi Brunette as The Younger Daughter* Owen Moore... |
The Older Daughter |
| 1913 | The Awakening | |
| The Rose of San Juan | ||
| The Road to Ruin The Road to Ruin (1913 film) The Road to Ruin is an Australian melodrama film directed by W.J. Lincoln. -Cast:*Roy Redgrave*Godfrey Cass*George Bryant*Tom Cannan*Beryl Bryant*Marion Willis-External links:* at IMDB... |
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| Her Big Story Her Big Story Her Big Story is a 1913 American silent short drama film directed by Allan Dwan starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Charlotte Burton, George Periolat, and Jack Richardson.... |
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| The Oath of Pierre The Oath of Pierre The Oath of Pierre is a 1913 American silent short film directed by Sydney Ayres starring William Garwood and Charlotte Burton. The film was based on a story by M.H. McKinstry -Cast:*Charlotte Burton as Julia Naughton, of the border line... |
Julia Naughton, of the border line | |
| Through the Neighbor's Window Through the Neighbor's Window Through the Neighbor's Window is a 1913 American silent short comedy film directed by Lorimer Johnston starring Charlotte Burton, Edith Borella, Jean Durrell, Robert Grey and Billie West... |
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| The Flirt and the Bandit The Flirt and the Bandit The Flirt and the Bandit is a 1913 American silent short drama film directed by Lorimer Johnston starring R.D. Armstrong, Charlotte Burton, Ed Coxen, George Field, James Harrison and Chester Withey.... |
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| Trapped in a Forest Fire Trapped in a Forest Fire Trapped in a Forest Fire is a 1913 American silent short film directed by Gilbert P. Hamilton starring Charlotte Burton, Sydney Ayres, Jacques Jaccard, Violt Neitz, Louise Lester, Jack Richardson, Vivian Rich, and Harry von Meter.... |
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| The Shriner's Daughter The Shriner's Daughter The Shriner's Daughter is a 1913 American silent short film starring Charlotte Burton, Violet Neitz, Helen Armstrong, William Bertram, Edith Borella, Ed Coxen, Reaves Eason, George Field, Winifred Greenwood, Ida Lewis, Nina Richdale and William Tedmarsh.... |
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| 1914 | Lola | May, Lola's sister |
| The Mirror | ||
| The Redemption of a Pal The Redemption of a Pal The Redemption of a Pal is a 1914 American silent drama short directed by Henry Otto starring Edith Borella, Charlotte Burton, George Field, Winifred Greenwood and Edward Coxen.... |
Irene, his sister | |
| Jail Birds Jail Birds Jail Birds is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Sydney Ayres starring William Garwood, Jack Richardson, and Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* William Garwood as Robert MacFarlane, a young attorney* Jack Richardson as Dick Patterson... |
Mrs. Patterson | |
| The Final Impulse The Final Impulse The Final Impulse is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Thomas Ricketts starring Winifred Greenwood, Ed Coxen, George Field, and Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* Winifred Greenwood as Marian* Ed Coxen as Jack... |
Ruth | |
| A Slice of Life | Jessie, Jim's wife | |
| Old Enough to Be Her Grandpa Old Enough to Be Her Grandpa Old Enough to Be Her Grandpa is a 1914 American silent short comedy film directed by Tom Ricketts starring Charlotte Burton and William Garwood.-Cast:*Charlotte Burton as Lilyan DeVoe*William Garwood as Rollie, his grandson... |
Lilyan DeVoe | |
| In the Candlelight In the Candlelight In the Candlelight is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Tom Ricketts, starring William Garwood, Vivian Rich, and Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* William Garwood as Ralph, a young art student* Vivian Rich as Marian, whom he loves... |
Nina, a model | |
| The Archeologist The Archeologist The Archeologist is a 1914 American silent short drama film directed by Henry Otto starring Ed, Winifred Greenwood, and John Steppling.-Cast:* Ed Coxen as Billy Green* Winifred Greenwood as Mary Devon* John Steppling as James Devon, her father... |
Edna Lee | |
| The Beggar Child The Beggar Child The Beggar Child is a 1914 American silent short film directed by William Desmond Taylor starring Ed Coxen, John Steppling, and Winifred Greenwood.-Cast:* Ed Coxen as Hugo, an artist* Winifred Greenwood as Lycia, a child model... |
Rosa, his servant | |
| 1915 | Refining Fires Refining Fires Refining Fires is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Tom Ricketts. The film stars Harry Van Meter, Charlotte Burton, Jean Durrell, Louise Lester, Jack Richardson, and Vivian Rich.-Cast:* Harry Van Meter as John Alstrom... |
Nina - the judge's daughter |
| Heart of Flame Heart of Flame Heart of Flame is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Tom Ricketts. The film stars Vivian Rich, David Lythgoe, Charlotte Burton, Jack Richardson, B... |
Beppa | |
| A Touch of Love | Martha | |
| The Day of Reckoning The Day of Reckoning (film) The Day of Reckoning is a 1915 American short drama film produced by the American Film Manufacturing Company, released by Mutual Film and directed by B. Reeves Eason. It stars Vivian Rich and David Lythgoe.-Cast:* Vivian Rich as Martha True... |
Rita Marr | |
| She Walketh Alone She Walketh Alone She Walketh Alone is a 1915 American silent short drama film directed by Reaves Eason starring Vivian Rich and David Lythgoe.-Cast:* Vivian Rich as Edith Evans* David Lythgoe as Loring Page* Harry Van Meter as John Evans - Edith's Father... |
Rita Horton | |
| The Diamond from the Sky The Diamond from the Sky The Diamond from the Sky was a 1915 silent era adventure motion picture serial starring Lottie Pickford, Irving Cummings, Charlotte Burton, and William Russell.Directed by Jacques Jaccard and William Desmond Taylor, the film is considered to be lost... |
Vivian Marston | |
| 1916 | The Thoroughbred The Thoroughbred The Thoroughbred is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Charles Bartlett starring Charlotte Burton and Jack Prescott.-Cast:* Charlotte Burton as Angela Earle* Jack Prescott as Tom Cook* William Russell as Kelso Hamilton... |
Angela Earle |
| The Craving The Craving (1916 film) The Craving is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Charles Bartlett starring William Russell, Charlotte Burton, and Rae Berger.-Cast:* William Russell as Foster Calhoun* Rae Berger as Leroy Calhoun* Charlotte Burton as Roby... |
Roby | |
| The Bruiser The Bruiser The Bruiser is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Charles Bartlett. The film stars Charlotte Burton and William Russell.-Cast:* William Russell as "Big Bill" Brawley* Charlotte Burton as Fen Bernham* George Ferguson as Modest Tim... |
Fen Bernham | |
| The Highest Bid The Highest Bid The Highest Bid is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by and starring William Russell and Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* Charlotte Burton as Elsie Burleigh* William Russell as Oliver Strong* William S. Hooser as Uncle Jerry... |
Elsie Burleigh | |
| The Strength of Donald McKenzie The Strength of Donald McKenzie The Strength of Donald McKenzie is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by and starring William Russell and Jack Prescott. The film also stars Charlotte Burton, Harry Keenan, George Ahern, John Prescott, Nell Franzen, and Margaret Nichols.-Cast:... |
Mab el Condon | |
| The Man Who Would Not Die The Man Who Would Not Die The Man Who Would Not Die is a 1916 silent era feature length drama motion picture starring William Russell, Charlotte Burton, Harry Keenan, and Leona Hutton.... |
Agnes | |
| The Torch Bearer The Torch Bearer The Torch Bearer is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by William Russell and Jack Prescott. The film stars Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* Charlotte Burton as Janet Dare* Harry Keenan as William Wendell* Marie Van Tassell as Mrs. Huntley-Knox... |
Janet Dare | |
| The Love Hermit The Love Hermit The Love Hermit is a 1916 American silent drama film directed by Jack Prescott. The film stars William Russell and Charlotte Burton.-Cast:* William Russell as Tom Weston* Charlotte Burton as Marie Bolton* Harry von Meter as James Bolton... |
Marie Bolton | |
| Lone Star | Helen Mattes | |
| The Twinkler The Twinkler The Twinkler is a 1916 American silent crime drama film directed by Edward Sloman. The film stars William Russell and Charlotte Burton. The author, Henry Leverage, was incarcerated in Sing Sing for auto theft; that fact was used in the film's marketing.... |
Rose Burke | |
| 1918 | Up Romance Road | Marta Millbanke |
| Hearts or Diamonds? | Adrienne Gascoyne | |
| 1919 | Man's Desire | Vera Patton |
| 1920 | Polly of the Storm Country | Evelyn Robertson |