Leopold Wharton
American film director / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leopold Wharton (September 1, 1870 ā September 27, 1927) was an American film director, producer and writer. He directed 37 films between 1911 and 1922, including the 1915 film The New Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford, which featured Oliver Hardy. In 1920, Wharton joined The Lambs Club.[1]
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Leopold Wharton | |
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Born | (1870-09-01)September 1, 1870 Manchester, England |
Died | September 27, 1927(1927-09-27) (aged 57) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1911ā1922 |
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He was the brother of Theodore Wharton, who was also a film director.[2] He was born in Manchester, England, and died in New York City.