Arthur Tavares

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Arthur Tavares
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Photograph of the Keystone Cops from 1912, Tavares on far right
Born
Arturo Tavares

January 10, 1884
DiedMay 27, 1954 (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California
United States
Occupation(s) Film actor
Film editor
Years active1912–1936

Arthur Tavares was an American actor and film editor who was active in Hollywood from the 1910s through the 1930s.

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Biography

Arthur was born in San Francisco to Jayme Tavares and Maria Botelho, both of whom were Portuguese immigrants. During the 1910s, Tavares appeared as an actor in silent films in Hollywood. During the 1920s, he changed gears and became an editor. At the beginning of the sound era, Tavares worked on Spanish-language versions of American films. He also made a number of films in Britain, including The Wrecker , The First Born and Song of Freedom .

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