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RAYMOND HATTON
[AYMOND HATTON'S biographical skeleton says that he never had a previous occupation to that of acting. His screen work shows that, for, although he has seldom played a lead or a "popular" role, he has made an enviable reputation for himself as one of the cleverest character actors in filmland.
Mr. Hatton was born in Red Oak, Iowa, and went to high school in Des Moines. But he soon left there to take up stage work.
In 1897 he played "Jack" in "The House That Jack Built." The ten years that followed saw him on the road and in stock companies.
When Mack Sennett, Fred Mace, Mabel Normand and others from the Biograph Company went to the Keystone outfit, Hatton went with them, and played in scores of Keystone comedies.
Then he graduated into the five-reel drama class, where he created many characters. Some of them stand out prominently in "Joan the Woman," "Whispering Chorus." "The Dancing Fool," "Ebb Tide," "Of... ..... .
ficer 666," "Stop Thief," "Jes' Call Me Jim," "Head Over Heels," "The Concert," "Doubling for Romeo" and "The Ace of Hearts."
His first starring vehicle will long be remembered for the character he portrayed as the timid, frightened tailor in "His Back Against the Wall."
Hatton's recent films are "Java Head," "The Hottentot," "To Have and To Hold." and he is now working in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame."
In spite of his ability as a comedian Hatton is quiet, sedate and serious.
He indulges in boxing, swimming, fencing and gardening. His hobby is a collection of canes. Heusesthcse on the screen at times when the character roles call for them. They seem to be a part of his make-up.
Raymond Hatton in a diameter study. As a dope addict in a recent film Hatton portrays his finest role. Jacqueline Logan is seen in the same picture.
The art of make-up plays a large part in Hatton's success as a versatile actor.
For example: In "Ebb Tide" Hatton is seen as a sea tar of the lowest order, while in "With His Back Against the Wall" he portrays with equal fulfillment a lounge lizard type. But however large or small the role, he remains an individual type.
Hatton is five feet five inches tall and weighs 134 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
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