Carl Stockdale also known as Carlton Stockdale (February 19, 1874 – March 15, 1953) was one of the longest-working Hollywood veteran actors, with a career dating from the early 1910s. He also made the difficult transition from

silent film A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) or key lines of dialogue may, w ...

s to talkies. Stockdale was born in Worthington, Minnesota, graduated from Minneapolis Central High School, and attended the

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. Before he began working with films, Stockdale was a property man with a repertory theatrical company headed by his brother. He went on to act on stage in repertory theater and in vaudeville. Stockdale was in Hollywood as early as 1913 with a small role in Gilbert M. Anderson's ''Broncho Billy's Last Deed''. He worked with that film franchise for two years before joining D. W. Griffith's film company. He remained busy into the 1940s. His last film was released in 1943.

Connection to the Murder of William Desmond Taylor

Stockdale told reporters in an interview at his home in 1937 that he was with

Charlotte Shelby Charlotte Shelby (born Lily Pearl Miles; December 19, 1877 – March 13, 1957) was an American actress. She was popular in Broadway theatre in her youth and was long noted as a suspect in the murder of Hollywood director William Desmond Taylor. ...

from 7 to 9 p.m. at her home on February 1, 1922, when

William Desmond Taylor William Desmond Taylor (born William Cunningham Deane-Tanner, 26 April 1872 – 1 February 1922) was an Anglo-Irish-American film director and actor. A popular figure in the growing Hollywood motion picture colony of the 1910s and early 1920s, ...

was killed.

Personal life

On January 11, 1908, Stockdale married actress Clara Byers. The couple then acted together for two seasons at the Alisky and Grand theaters in Sacramento as members of the Lawrence and Sandusky stock theater troupe. On March 26, 1915, she sued him for divorce.

Filmography

* ''Broncho Billy's Last Deed'' (1913) (film debut) * ''The Good-for-Nothing'' (1914) - John Sterling * '' The Champion'' (1915, Short) - Sparring Partner (uncredited) * ''

A Jitney Elopement ''A Jitney Elopement'' was Charlie Chaplin's fifth film for Essanay Films. It starred Chaplin and Edna Purviance as lovers, with Purviance wanting Chaplin to take her away from an arranged marriage her father (played by Fred Goodwins) had plan ...

'' (1915, Short) - Cop (uncredited) * ''My Best Girl'' (1915) - Colonel Lane * '' The Bank'' (1915, Short) - Cashier * ''

Hoodoo Ann ''Hoodoo Ann'' is a 1916 American comedy-drama silent film, written by D.W. Griffith, directed by Lloyd Ingraham and released by Triangle Film Corporation. Plot Ann (Mae Marsh) is a young girl who has lived in an orphanage since infancy. Sh ...

'' (1916) - Gordon Sanderson/Mustang Charley * ''A Child of the Paris Streets'' (1916) - Judge de Tolne * ''

Casey at the Bat Casey at the Bat is a poem written in 1888 by Ernest Thayer. Casey at the Bat may also refer to: * ''Casey at the Bat'' (1916 film), a film based on the poem * ''Casey at the Bat'' (1927 film), a film based on the poem * ''Casey at the Bat'', a ...

'' (1916) - Hicks * '' Stranded'' (1916) - Stoner * '' Intolerance'' (1916) - King

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* ''The Little Liar'' (1916) - Dick Slade * ''Atta Boy's Last Race'' (1916) - Jarvis Johnson * '' The Children Pay'' (1916) - Judge Mason * ''

Oliver Twist ''Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress'', Charles Dickens's second novel, was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839, and as a three-volume book in 1838. Born in a workhouse, the orphan Oliver Twist is bound into apprenticeship with ...

'' (1916) -

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* '' The Americano'' (1916) - Salsa Espada * '' Lost and Won'' (1917) - Kirkland Gaige * ''

A Daughter of the Poor ''A Daughter of the Poor'' is a 1917 American silent comedy-drama film produced by Fine Arts Film Company and released by Triangle Film Corporation. The film was directed by Edward Dillon and starred young Bessie Love. Although incomplete, prin ...

'' (1917) - James Stevens * ''

Might and the Man ''Might and the Man'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by Edward Dillon and starring Elmo Lincoln, Carmel Myers and Wilbur Higby.Connelly p.386 Cast * Elmo Lincoln as McFadden * Carmel Myers as Winifred * Wilbur Higby as Hiram Sl ...

'' (1917) - Billings * ''

The Land of Long Shadows ''The Land of Long Shadows'' is a 1917 American silent drama film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring Jack Gardner, Ruth King and Carl Stockdale.Connelly p.371 It marked the directorial debut of Van Dyke, who later became an established di ...

'' (1917) - Constable McKenzie * ''

The Range Boss ''The Range Boss'' is a 1917 silent film western directed by W. S. Van Dyke and starring Jack Gardner. It was produced by the Essanay Film Company and released through K-E-S-E. Cast * Jack Gardner - Rex Randerson * Ruth King - Ruth Harkness * ...

'' (1917) - Willard Masten * ''

Open Places ''Open Places'' is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by W. S. Van Dyke and starring Jack Gardner, Carl Stockdale and Ruth King.Connelly, p. 392. Cast * Jack Gardner as Constable Calhoun * Carl Stockdale Carl Stockdale also ...

'' (1917) - Dan Clark * ''

Men of the Desert ''Men of the Desert'' is a 1917 American silent Western film directed by W.S. Van Dyke and starring Jack Gardner, Ruth King and Carl Stockdale.Singer p.389 Cast * Jack Gardner as Jack * Ruth King as May * Carl Stockdale Carl Stockd ...

'' (1917) - Mason * '' Peggy Leads the Way'' (1917) - Roland Gardiner * ''New York Luck'' (1917) - Palter * ''In Bad'' (1918) - Slick Edwards * ''The Midnight Trail'' (1918) - Harvey Faxon * ''

The Biggest Show on Earth ''The Biggest Show on Earth'' is a surviving 1918 American silent drama film directed by Jerome Storm and written by Julien Josephson and Florence Vincent. The film stars Enid Bennett, Bliss Chevalier, Ethel Lynne, Melbourne MacDowell, Jack Ne ...

'' (1918) - Col. Jeffrey Trent * '' Hearts or Diamonds?'' (1918) - Bewley * '' Kidder & Ko'' (1918) - Minor Role * ''

Up Romance Road ''Up Romance Road'' is a 1918 American silent comedy film directed by Henry King and starring William Russell, Charlotte Burton, and John Burton.''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 166 Cast * William Russell as Gregory Thorn ...

'' (1918) - Count Hilgar Eckstrom * ''

The Eyes of Julia Deep ''The Eyes of Julia Deep'' is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film starring Mary Miles Minter and directed by Lloyd Ingraham. The film is based on the short story by the same name, written by Kate L. McLaurin. It is one of the few films star ...

'' (1918) - Simon Plummet * '' The Bells'' (1918) - Gari * '' The Lady of the Dugout'' (1918) - Zonie, The Killer * ''

Hobbs in a Hurry ''Hobbs in a Hurry'' is a 1918 American silent Western film directed by Henry King and starring William Russell, Henry A. Barrows, and Winifred Westover.''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 166. Cast * William Russell as J ...

'' (1918) - Angus MacDonald * ''

Rosemary Climbs the Heights ''Rosemary Climbs the Heights'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Mary Miles Minter, Allan Forrest, and Margaret Shelby. It is the only one of Minter's feature films not listed in the Library of Congr ...

'' (1918) - Andrieff * ''

Wives and Other Wives ''Wives and Other Wives'' is a 1918 American silent comedy-drama film directed by Lloyd Ingraham and starring Mary Miles Minter, based on a story by Jules Furthman. As with many of Minter's features, it is thought to be a lost film. Plot As ...

'' (1918) - Ted Doubleday * '' When a Man Rides Alone'' (1919) - The Vulture * ''

The Amazing Impostor ''The Amazing Impostor'' is a 1919 American silent comedy film starring Mary Miles Minter and directed by Lloyd Ingraham. As with many of Minter's features, it is thought to be a lost film. Plot As described in various film magazine reviews, Jo ...

'' (1919) - Robert La Rue * '' Where the West Begins'' (1919) - Gunner McCann * ''

Brass Buttons ''Brass Buttons'' is a 1919 American silent comedy Western film directed by Henry King, and starring William Russell, Eileen Percy, and Helen Howard.''Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema'', p. 166 A New York cop in Arizona tackle ...

'' (1919) - Cold-Deck Dallas * '' The Intrusion of Isabel'' (1919) - James Harris * '' The Unpainted Woman'' (1919) - Pliny * '' The Pagan God'' (1919) - Henry Addison * ''

The Sundown Trail ''Sundown Trail'' is a lost 1919 American silent Western film directed by Rollin S. Sturgeon and starring Monroe Salisbury. It was produced and released by the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. Cast * Monroe Salisbury as "Quiet" Carte ...

'' (1919) - The Planter * '' The Woman Under Cover'' (1919) - Minor Role * '' The Pointing Finger'' (1919) - Grosset * '' The Coast of Opportunity'' (1920) - Private Secretary * ''

$30,000 ''$30,000'' is a 1920 American silent mystery film directed by Ernest C. Warde and starring J. Warren Kerrigan, Fritzi Brunette and Carl Stockdale.Wlaschin p.218 Synopsis A struggling attorney is given $30,000 by a young female client who wi ...

'' (1920) - Ferdinand Spargo * '' Double Adventure'' (1921) - Jules Fernol * '' Society Secrets'' (1921) - Squire * '' One a Minute'' (1921) - Judge (uncredited) * '' Molly O'' (1921) - The Silhouette Man * ''

'' (1922) - Monks * ''

Thorns and Orange Blossoms ''Thorns and Orange Blossoms'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Estelle Taylor Ida Estelle Taylor (May 20, 1894 – April 15, 1958) was an American actress, singer, model, and animal rights activi ...

'' (1922) * ''

The Call of Home ''The Call of Home'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Louis J. Gasnier and starring Léon Bary, Irene Rich and Ramsey Wallace.Munden p.104 Cast * Léon Bary as Alan Wayne * Irene Rich as Alix Lansing * Ramsey Wallace as Gerr ...

'' (1922) * '' The Half Breed'' (1922) * ''

The Darling of New York ''The Darling of New York'' is a 1923 American silent film, silent comedy film directed by King Baggot and written by Adrian Johnson and Raymond L. Schrock. The film stars Diana Serra Cary, Baby Peggy, her first feature film. The film was release ...

'' (1923) * '' Tainted Money'' (1924) * ''

The Whispered Name ''The Whispered Name'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by King Baggot and starring Ruth Clifford, Charles Clary, and W.E. Lawrence. It was based on a Broadway play that had previously been made into the 1917 film '' The Co-Responde ...

'' (1924) * '' The Beautiful Sinner'' (1924) * '' Gold Heels'' (1924) * ''

A Son of His Father ''A Son of His Father'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by Victor Fleming. The screenplay, by Anthony Coldeway, was based on Harold Bell Wright's novel. The film stars Bessie Love, Warner Baxter, Raymond Hatton, and Walter ...

'' (1925) * '' The Business of Love'' (1925) * '' Bardelys the Magnificent'' (1926) * '' Twinkletoes'' (1926) * '' The Devil's Partner'' (1926) * ''

The Notorious Lady ''The Notorious Lady'' is a surviving 1927 American silent drama film produced by Sam E. Rork and distributed by First National Pictures. It was directed by veteran director King Baggot and starred Barbara Bedford and Lewis Stone. The film w ...

'' (1927) * ''

See You in Jail ''See You in Jail'' is a 1927 silent film comedy directed by Joseph Henabery and starring Jack Mulhall. The film was produced by Ray Rocket and distributed through First National Pictures. Cast *Jack Mulhall - Jerry Marsden *Alice Day - Ruth M ...

'' (1927) * ''

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'' (1927) * '' Air Mail Pilot'' (1928) * '' The Shepherd of the Hills'' (1928) * '' The Black Pearl'' (1928) * '' Jazzland'' (1928) * ''

The Love Parade ''The Love Parade'' is a 1929 American pre-Code musical comedy film, directed by Ernst Lubitsch and starring Maurice Chevalier and Jeanette MacDonald, involving the marital difficulties of Queen Louise of Sylvania (MacDonald) and her consort, C ...

'' (1929) * '' The Divorcee'' (1930) * ''

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'' (1930) * ''

Billy the Kid Billy the Kid (born Henry McCarty; September 17 or November 23, 1859July 14, 1881), also known by the pseudonym William H. Bonney, was an outlaw and gunfighter of the American Old West, who killed eight men before he was shot and killed at th ...

'' (1930) * '' Hell's Island'' (1930) * '' Cimarron'' (1931) * ''

A Free Soul ''A Free Soul'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film that tells the story of an alcoholic San Francisco defense attorney who must defend his daughter's ex-boyfriend on a charge of murdering the mobster she had started a relationship with, who ...

'' (1931) * '' Get That Girl'' (1932) * '' The Vampire Bat'' (1933) * '' Turn Back the Clock'' (1933) * '' The Prizefighter and the Lady'' (1933) * '' Laughing Boy'' (1934) * ''

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head ''The Man Who Reclaimed His Head'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by Edward Ludwig and written by Jean Bart and Samuel Ornitz. The film stars Claude Rains, Joan Bennett, Lionel Atwill, Juanita Quigley, Henry O'Neill and Henry Armetta. T ...

'' (1934) * '' Mad Love'' (1935) * ''

Dr. Socrates ''Dr. Socrates'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by William Dieterle and starring Paul Muni as a doctor forced to treat a wounded gangster, played by Barton MacLane. Plot The death of his fiancée in a car crash so unnerves top surgeon Dr ...

'' (1935) * ''

Revolt of the Zombies ''Revolt of the Zombies'' is a 1936 American horror film directed by Victor Halperin, produced by Edward Halperin, and stars Dean Jagger and Dorothy Stone. One of the earliest zombie films, it was initially conceived as a loose sequel to the dire ...

'' (1936) * '' Fury'' (1936) * ''

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'' (1936) * ''

The Gorgeous Hussy ''The Gorgeous Hussy'' is a 1936 American period film directed by Clarence Brown, and starring Joan Crawford and Robert Taylor. The screenplay was written by Stephen Morehouse Avery and Ainsworth Morgan, which was based on a 1934 novel by Samue ...

'' (1936) * ''

Battle of Greed ''Battle of Greed'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Howard Higgin and starring Tom Keene, Gwynne Shipman and James Bush.Pitts p.22 A silver strike in Virginia City leads to cutthroat completion to exploit the discovery. The film's ...

'' (1937) * ''

Lost Horizon ''Lost Horizon'' is a 1933 novel by English writer James Hilton. The book was turned into a film, also called '' Lost Horizon'', in 1937 by director Frank Capra. It is best remembered as the origin of Shangri-La, a fictional utopian lamaser ...

'' (1937) * '' Saratoga'' (1937) * ''

My Dear Miss Aldrich ''My Dear Miss Aldrich'' is a 1937 low-budget comedy film starring Maureen O'Sullivan, Walter Pidgeon, and Edna May Oliver about a young woman who inherits a New York City newspaper and decides to become a reporter rather than a publisher. Plot M ...

'' (1937) * '' The Girl Said No'' (1937) * '' Youth on Parole'' (1937) * ''

Law for Tombstone ''Law for Tombstone'' is a 1937 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Buck Jones and W.B. Eason and written by Frances Guihan. The film stars Buck Jones, Muriel Evans, Harvey Clark (actor), Harvey Clark, Carl Stockdale, Earle Hodgi ...

'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1938) * ''

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'' (1938) * '' King of the Underworld'' (1939) * '' Lucky Night'' (1939) * '' Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939) * ''

The Captain Is a Lady ''The Captain Is a Lady'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Robert B. Sinclair and written by Henry Clark, adapted from the play by Rachel Crothers. The film stars Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi, Virginia Grey, Helen Broderick, Billie Bur ...

'' (1940) * ''

Honky Tonk A honky-tonk (also called honkatonk, honkey-tonk, or tonk) is both a bar that provides country music for the entertainment of its patrons and the style of music played in such establishments. It can also refer to the type of piano ( tack piano) ...

'' (1941) * ''

Unexpected Uncle ''Unexpected Uncle'' is a 1941 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Godfrey and starring Charles Coburn, Anne Shirley, and James Craig. Cast *Anne Shirley as Kathleen Brown * James Craig as Johnny Kerrigan *Charles Coburn as Alfred Cra ...

'' (1941) * ''

The Devil and Daniel Webster "The Devil and Daniel Webster" (1936) is a short story by American writer Stephen Vincent Benét. He tells of a New Hampshire farmer who sells his soul to the devil and is later defended by Daniel Webster, a fictional version of the noted 19th-c ...

'' (1941) * '' Miss Polly'' (1941) * ''

Ten Gentlemen from West Point ''Ten Gentlemen from West Point'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara and John Sutton. Its cinematography was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943. George Montgomery replac ...

'' (1942) * '' The Falcon's Brother'' (1942) * ''

Tennessee Johnson ''Tennessee Johnson'' is a 1942 American film about Andrew Johnson, the 17th president of the United States, released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was directed by William Dieterle and written by Milton Gunzburg, Alvin Meyers, John Balderston, and We ...

'' (1942) * '' Hangmen Also Die!'' (1943) (final film)

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