Dick Hatton

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Still from the American western film Fearless Dick (1922) starring Dick Hatton and Catherine Craig that appears on page 70 of the October 1, 1921 Exhibitors Herald Fearless Dick (1922) - 1.jpg
Still from the American western film Fearless Dick (1922) starring Dick Hatton and Catherine Craig that appears on page 70 of the October 1, 1921 Exhibitors Herald
Lobby card for Rayart Picture's film The Temporary Sheriff starring Dick Hatton Temporary Sheriff lobby card 2.jpg
Lobby card for Rayart Picture's film The Temporary Sheriff starring Dick Hatton
Lobby card for Rayart Picture's film The Temporary Sheriff starring Dick Hatton Temporary Sheriff lobby card.jpg
Lobby card for Rayart Picture's film The Temporary Sheriff starring Dick Hatton

Dick Hatton (born Clarence Edward Hatton, 1891 - July 9, 1931) was an American actor in silent films. [1] He had leading roles in productions from various studios including Arrow Pictures and Rayart Pictures films including Temporary Sheriff .

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Hatton was born in Kentucky. He died at age 40 after an automobile accident. [1]

Selected filmography

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References

  1. 1 2 Katchmer, George A. (22 September 2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN   9781476609058 via Google Books.