Barry Norton

Barry Norton

Acting 1905-06-16 Buenos Aires, Argentina

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Barry Norton (born Alfredo Carlos Birabén; June 16, 1905 – August 24, 1956) was an Argentinian-American actor. He appeared in over 90 films, starting in silent films from 1925 until his death in 1956. He is perhaps best known for his role as Juan Harker in Universal Pictures' Spanish-language version of Drácula in 1931, the English language role of Jonathan Harker originated by David Manners. Arriving in Hollywood in the 1920s, Norton first appeared as an extra in The Black Pirate (1926) but was soon cast in Fox Films' The Lily that same year. His big break came when he was given the role of Pvt. "Mother's Boy" Lewisohn in What Price Glory?, which turned out to be a huge commercial success. He landed substantial roles in Legion of the Condemned and 4 Devils (both 1928), which were also very successful. His acting was well received by audiences and critics at the time, and during the silent era he avoided being typecast as a Latin lover. One theater owner in Golden City, Montana said, "[Norton] has as yet to show me a bad performance. There's a boy that is a 'natural'." In the early 1930s, Norton could still get leading roles in major films. Major Hollywood studios started producing alternate-language versions of their prestige productions, and he became one of dozens of Latino actors needed. Drácula was one of these films, but Norton also appeared in Spanish-language versions of Paramount on Parade (1930), The Benson Murder Case (1930), and The Criminal Code (1931). In a few cases, he appeared in both versions of a film. Examples include Storm Over the Andes (Spanish version: Alas sobre El Chaco), The Sea Fiend (El diablo del Mar), and Captain Calamity (El capitan Tormenta), the latter film reuniting him with Lupita Tovar, his romantic interest from Dracula. In addition to roles in Spanish-territory films, he had roles in numerous major films, usually playing sophisticated Europeans. With the decline in Spanish-language film production in Los Angeles, Norton's opportunities for leading roles became less and less frequent. Though he had a pleasing voice, his Argentine accent seemed incongruous with his appearance. According to some sources, he never mastered English very well. In 1933, he secured what would be his last important role, playing Jean Parker's Spanish fiancé in Frank Capra's Lady for a Day (1933). Although he would continue to work for another 15 years, Norton's last credited screen role would be Should Husbands Work? (1939). For the rest of his career, Norton continued to reside in Los Angeles and obtain small roles in films. Many films he appeared in are now considered to be classics.

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1956 Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
1956 Extra (uncredited)
1956 Party Guest (uncredited)
1955 Frenchman (uncredited)
1955 Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1955 Boxing Match Spectator (uncredited)
1954 Carousel Club Diner (uncredited)
1954 Diner / Party Guest (uncredited)
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1954 Benefit Attendee (uncredited)
1954 Ship's Officer (uncredited)
1953 Plane Passenger (uncredited)
1953 Nightclub Patron
1953 Party Guest
1953 Party Guest
1952 Golf Spectator (uncredited)
1952 Boy Scout Ceremony Attendee (uncredited)
1952 Lawyer at Seminar (uncredited)
1952 Man in Tweeds (uncredited)
1952 Club Patron (uncredited)
1952 Man in Audience / Backstage Guest (uncredited)
1951 Waiter (uncredited)
1951 Party Guest (uncredited)
1951 Christmas Parade Spectator (uncredited)
1951 Tennis Match Spectator (uncredited)
1950 Country Club Patron (uncredited)
1950 Man at Train Station / Café Guest (uncredited)
1950 Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
1950 Reporter (uncredited)
1950 Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)
1950 Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1949 Del Rio Club Patron (uncredited)
1948 Man at Van Barth's (uncredited)
1948 Rocket Roof Patron (uncredited)
1948 Diner at Rooftop Show (uncredited)
1947 Plane Passenger (uncredited)
1947 Garden Party Guest (uncredited)
1947 Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1946 Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1946 Robert Jackson
1945 Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1944 Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
1943 Gambler at Rick's (uncredited)
1943 German Cafe Patron (Uncredited)
1943 Ball Guest (uncredited)
1942 Man at Ship Dock (uncredited)
1942 One of Maria's Suitors (uncredited)
1942 Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
1942 Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
1941 Party Guest (uncredited)
1941 Hotel Guest (uncredited)
1941 Passenger on Ship (uncredited)
1941 Nightclub Patron
1941 Bowler (uncredited)
1941 Club Patron (uncredited)
1941 Palm Beach Casino Patron (uncredited)
1940 Co-Worker in Office (uncredited)
1940 Dissaproving Theatre Patron (uncredited)
1940 Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
1940 Hotel Guest
1939 Nightclub Patron
1939 Ronald McDonald
1939 President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)
1938 Villere
1937 Don Blair
1937 Juan
1936 Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1936 Tom Randel
1936 Carr
1936 Robert Jackson
1936 Emile (uncredited)
1935 Diaz
1935 Roberto
1935 Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
1934 Jacques Girard (1924)
1934 Young Officer at Beer Garden (Uncredited)
1934 Rogers
1934 Bob Parker
1934 Robert Tranter
1934 Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
1933 Carlos
1933 Philippe
1933 Prince Vladimir Gleboff
1933 Jerry (Uncredited)
1931 Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad
1931 Juan Harker
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1930 Billy Benson
1929 Prince Boris of Dacia
1928 Jaafor
1928 Adolf
1928 Byron Dashwood
1928 Boy
1928 Rasputin's Assassin (uncredited)
1928 Tom Spengler
1927 Jimmy
1927 Reginald Van Lear
1927 Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)
1927 Amos, a Centerville Clerk
1927 Henri Bezanne
1926 Ricardo Deane
1926 Pvt. Kenneth 'Mother's Boy' Lewisohn
1926 Youth (uncredited)
1926 Max de Maigny