🎬Barry Norton

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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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Recent movies

#	Name	Character	Rating
1	Slightly Scarlet (1956)	-		4
2	Around the World in 80 Days (1956)	Extra (uncredited)		7.4
3	Written on the Wind (1956)	Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)		7.5
4	It's Always Fair Weather (1955)	Nightclub Patron (uncredited)		7
5	To Catch a Thief (1955)	Frenchman (uncredited)		6.9
6	The Caine Mutiny (1954)	Ship's Officer (uncredited)		8
7	White Christmas (1954)	Carousel Club Diner (uncredited)		7.2
8	A Star Is Born (1954)	Benefit Attendee (uncredited)		5.2
9	How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)	Plane Passenger (uncredited)		6.8
10	The Strange Door (1951)	-		5
11	Strangers on a Train (1951)	Tennis Match Spectator (uncredited)		7.8
12	On the Riviera (1951)	Party Guest (uncredited)		8
13	Hollywood Story (1951)	Christmas Parade Spectator (uncredited)		6
14	Mister 880 (1950)	Restaurant Diner (uncredited)	-	-
15	No Man of Her Own (1950)	Country Club Patron (uncredited)		7
16	Young Man with a Horn (1950)	Man at Train Station / Café Guest (uncredited)	-	-
17	Rocketship X-M (1950)	Reporter (uncredited)		7
18	Born to Be Bad (1950)	Charity Ball Guest (uncredited)		4
19	East Side, West Side (1949)	Del Rio Club Patron (uncredited)		8
20	The Big Clock (1948)	Man at Van Barth's (uncredited)		4
21	Easter Parade (1948)	Diner (uncredited)		5.8
22	The Gangster (1947)	Nightclub Patron (uncredited)		7
23	Monsieur Verdoux (1947)	Garden Party Guest (uncredited)		6.7
24	Christmas in Connecticut (1945)	Restaurant Patron (uncredited)		6.8
25	Casablanca (1943)	Gambler at Rick's (uncredited)		8.1
26	The Falcon Takes Over (1942)	Nightclub Patron (Uncredited)	-	-
27	The Big Street (1942)	Nightclub Patron (uncredited)		5
28	Hellzapoppin' (1941)	Party Guest (uncredited)		6
29	Niagara Falls (1941)	Hotel Guest (uncredited)		6
30	The Lady Eve (1941)	Passenger on Ship (uncredited)		7
31	Hold That Ghost (1941)	Club Patron (uncredited)		6.6
32	Down Argentine Way (1940)	Racetrack Spectator (uncredited)		4
33	Dance, Girl, Dance (1940)	Dissaproving Theatre Patron (uncredited)		6
34	Christmas in July (1940)	Co-Worker in Office (uncredited)		5.5
35	Camille (1936)	Emile (uncredited)		8
36	The Great Ziegfeld (1936)	Nightclub Patron (uncredited)		4
37	Imitation of Life (1934)	Young Man Proposing Toast (uncredited)		7.5
38	Only Yesterday (1933)	Jerry (Uncredited)		4
39	Lady for a Day (1933)	Carlos		6
40	Dishonored (1931)	Young Lieutenant - Firing Squad		8
41	Drácula (1931)	Juan Harker		6
42	Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)	Ballroom Dancer / Kissing Couple (uncredited)		6.8
43	The Black Pirate (1926)	Youth (uncredited)		7
44	What Price Glory (1926)	Pvt. Kenneth 'Mother's Boy' Lewisohn		5