From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBarry 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. Mothers 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. Theres 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, Nortons 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 Parkers Spanish fiancé in Frank Capras Lady for a Day (1933). Although he would continue to work for another 15 years, Nortons 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.
Film 1930
Diaz
Film 1935
Ricardo Deane
Film 1926
Carlos
Film 1933
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Film 1946
Film 1951
Pvt. Kenneth 'Mother's Boy' Lewisohn
Film 1926
Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad
Film 1931
Philippe
Film 1933
Country Club Patron (uncredited)
Film 1950
Jaafor
Film 1928
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Film 1936
Carousel Club Diner (uncredited)
Film 1954
Robert Jackson
Film 1946
Man at Train Station / Café Guest (uncredited)
Film 1950
Prince Vladimir Gleboff
Film 1933
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Film 1956
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Film 1953
Adolf
Film 1928
Tom Randel
Film 1936
Carr
Film 1936
Frenchman (uncredited)
Film 1955
Diner / Party Guest (uncredited)
Film 1954
Del Rio Club Patron (uncredited)
Film 1949
Man at Van Barth's (uncredited)
Film 1948
Plane Passenger (uncredited)
Film 1947
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Film 1945
Party Guest (uncredited)
Film 1941
Co-Worker in Office (uncredited)
Film 1940
Byron Dashwood
Film 1928
Film 1943
Don Blair
Film 1937
Gambler at Rick's (uncredited)
Film 1943
Roberto
Film 1935
Jimmy
Film 1927
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Film 1935
Juan
Film 1937
Restaurant Diner (uncredited)
Film 1950
Reginald Van Lear
Film 1927
Benefit Attendee (uncredited)
Film 1954
Young Officer at Beer Garden (Uncredited)
Film 1934
Nightclub Patron
Film 1939
Rocket Roof Patron (uncredited)
Film 1948
Waiter (uncredited)
Film 1951
Ronald McDonald
Film 1939
Robert Jackson
Film 1936
Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)
Film 1927
Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Film 1941
Film 1930
Garden Party Guest (uncredited)
Film 1947
Passenger on Ship (uncredited)
Film 1941
Man at Ship Dock (uncredited)
Film 1942
Film 1956
Golf Spectator (uncredited)
Film 1952
Youth (uncredited)
Film 1926
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
Film 1954
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Film 1955
Boy
Film 1928
Party Guest (uncredited)
Film 1951
Reporter (uncredited)
Film 1950
Boy Scout Ceremony Attendee (uncredited)
Film 1952
Film 1955
Dissaproving Theatre Patron (uncredited)
Film 1940
Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)
Film 1940
President Garfield's Secretary (uncredited)
Film 1939
Rasputin's Assassin (uncredited)
Film 1928
Rogers
Film 1934
Bob Parker
Film 1934
Robert Tranter
Film 1934
Extra (uncredited)
Film 1956
Rurale
Film 1947
One of Maria's Suitors (uncredited)
Film 1942
Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)
Film 1950
Nightclub Patron
Film 1953
Party Guest
Film 1953
Hotel Guest
Film 1940
Nightclub Patron
Film 1941
Villere
Film 1938
German Cafe Patron (Uncredited)
Film 1943
Bowler (uncredited)
Film 1941
Ball Guest (uncredited)
Film 1943
Amos, a Centerville Clerk
Film 1927
Max de Maigny
Film 1926
Billy Benson
Film 1930
Juan Harker
Film 1931
Jerry (Uncredited)
Film 1933
Film 1949
Lawyer at Seminar (uncredited)
Film 1952
Christmas Parade Spectator (uncredited)
Film 1951
Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)
Film 1934
Club Patron (uncredited)
Film 1941
Henri Bezanne
Film 1927
Man in Tweeds (uncredited)
Film 1952
Party Guest
Film 1953
Party Guest (uncredited)
Film 1956
Emile (uncredited)
Film 1936
Palm Beach Casino Patron (uncredited)
Film 1941
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Film 1942
Tom Spengler
Film 1928
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Film 1944
Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Film 1942
Club Patron (uncredited)
Film 1952
Man in Audience / Backstage Guest (uncredited)
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