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Charles Paton
★ Acting

Charles Paton

1874 – 1970 · London, England, UK · Active 1929–1951

Charles Paton, an actor known for his role in The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934), contributes to the film's intricate narrative of suspense and intrigue. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century cinema, Paton's performance adds depth to the film's exploration of secrets and danger. His involvement in this classic thriller exemplifies the era's fascination with psychological tension, making him a notable figure in the cult film landscape.

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The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

1934 ★ 6.5
as Shopkeeper (uncredited)

An ordinary British couple vacationing in Switzerland suddenly find themselves embroiled in a case of international intrigue when their daughter is kidnapped by spies plotting a political assassination.

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Filmography

77 credits
1950s 4 credits
1951
Movie ★ 7.5
1950
Portrait of Clare as Registrar
Movie ★ 6.7
1950
Once a Sinner as Mr. Lamb
Movie ★ 7.1
1950
Night and the City as Watchman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.5
1940s 25 credits
1949
Movie ★ 6.0
1949
Movie ★ 5.3
1949
Movie ★ 5.3
1949
Movie ★ 7.0
1949
Movie ★ 9.0
1949
Man on the Run as Second Hand Clothes Shop Proprietor
Movie ★ 6.7
1949
The Spider and the Fly as Café Schader Waiter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1948
Miranda as On the Kiosk (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1948
Movie ★ 7.5
1947
Uncle Silas as Guest at Ball (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.9
1947
Movie ★ 6.5
1946
Bedelia as Railway Clerk
Movie ★ 5.1
1945
Caesar and Cleopatra as Councillor (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1945
Movie ★ 4.6
1944
A Canterbury Tale as Ernie Brooks
Movie ★ 6.9
1944
Give Us the Moon as (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1944
Strawberry Roan as Auctioneer's Assistant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1943
The Demi-Paradise as Mr. Bishop
Movie ★ 6.6
1942
The Goose Steps Out as Passenger Arrested on Train
Movie ★ 6.7
1942
Movie ★ 6.2
1941
Movie ★ 7.3
1941
Movie ★ 7.0
1940
Let George Do It! as Simion (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1940
Girl in the News as Chemist (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940
The Door with Seven Locks as Handwriting Expert (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1930s 45 credits
1939
The Saint in London as Tobacco Shop Proprietor
Movie ★ 5.8
1939
Men Without Honour as Rev. Fanshawe
Movie ★ 8.0
1939
The Four Just Men as Platform Speaker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1939
Inspector Hornleigh as Auction Bidder
Movie ★ 7.5
1939
The Body Vanished as Mr. Briggs
Movie ★ 6.6
1938
Movie ★ 9.0
1938
Movie ★ 8.0
1938
The Ware Case as Foreman of the Jury
Movie ★ 6.4
1938
Double or Quits as Mr. Binks
Movie
1937
Museum Mystery as Clutters
Movie ★ 9.0
1937
Storm in a Teacup as Guest at Official Dinner (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1937
The Dominant Sex as Mr. Webster
Movie ★ 8.0
1937
Old Mother Riley as Family Solicitor
Movie ★ 7.5
1936
Jury's Evidence as Crowther
Movie ★ 10.0
1936
Movie ★ 6.5
1936
The Marriage of Corbal as French Commandant
Movie ★ 6.0
1936
Movie ★ 7.0
1936
Rembrandt as Burgher at Auction (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1935
Royal Cavalcade as Taxi Driver
Movie ★ 8.0
1935
The Silent Passenger as Man Holding Dogs (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1934
The Man Who Knew Too Much as Shopkeeper (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Movie ★ 5.8
1934
Movie ★ 7.0
1934
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Movie ★ 6.3
1933
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Movie ★ 8.0
1932
Josser Joins the Navy as Professor Black
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Love on Wheels as Bus Passenger
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
Bachelor's Baby as Mr. Ponder
Movie ★ 8.0
1932
The Third String as Sam Small
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Movie ★ 10.0
1931
Rynox as Samuel Faraday Rickforth
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
Contraband Love as Jude Sterling
Movie ★ 10.0
1931
The Lyons Mail as George Didier
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
The Sleeping Cardinal as J.J. Godfrey
Movie ★ 5.5
1931
Stepping Stones as Suger Daddy
Movie
1931
The Girl in the Night as Prof. Winthrop
Movie ★ 9.0
1931
Glamour as Clockwinder
Movie ★ 8.0
1931
What a Night! as Grindle
Movie ★ 8.0
1931
My Wife's Family as Noah Nagg
Movie ★ 7.0
1930
The W Plan as Defence Counsel
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
A Sister to Assist 'Er as Thistlethwaite
Movie ★ 7.0
1920s 3 credits
1929
Blackmail as Mr. White
Movie ★ 6.5
1929
The Feather as Professor Vivian
Movie ★ 9.0
1929
Piccadilly as Doorman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5