Claude Ewart King (15 January 1875 – 18 September 1941) was an

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-born character actor and unionist, who appeared in American silent film. With his distinctive wavy hair, King appeared on both stage and screen. He served his country,

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, in

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in Field Artillery, reaching the rank of Major and surviving the war. He began his stage career in his native country, before emigrating to the US. In 1919, he appeared on Broadway in support of

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in the play ''Declassee''.

Film

After gravitating to silent films, King had a key role in

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's lost silent masterpiece '' London After Midnight'' (1927), starring alongside

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. Claude King was later an original member of the first Board of Directors of the

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(SAG) in 1933. He is the great-uncle of singer/songwriter

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and great-great-uncle of singer/songwriter Chris Aable, both also SAG members. The First Board (1933), SAG-AFTRA ONE UNION, #8-Claude King
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Selected filmography

*'' Idols of Clay'' (1920) as Dr. Herbert *''

The Scarab Ring ''The Scarab Ring'' is a 1921 American silent mystery film directed by Edward José and starring Alice Joyce, Maude Malcolm and Joe King.Wlaschin p.196 Plot Cast * Alice Joyce as Constance Randall * Maude Malcolm as Muriel Randall * Joe K ...

'' (1921) as Hugh Martinn *'' Why Girls Leave Home'' (1921) as Mr. Wallace *'' Bella Donna'' (1923) as Dr. Meyer Isaacson *'' Six Days'' (1923) as Lord Charles Chetwyn *'' The Making of O'Malley'' (1925) as Capt. Collins *''

The Knockout ''The Knockout'' is a 1914 American silent comedy film starring Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle. It also features Charlie Chaplin in a small role, his seventeenth film for Keystone Studios. It is one of only a few films in which Chaplin's Little Tr ...

'' (1925) as J. van Dyke Parker *''

The Unguarded Hour ''The Unguarded Hour'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Sam Wood and starring Loretta Young, Franchot Tone and Roland Young. In England, a prominent young prosecutor in a murder trial is unaware that his wife is involved. It is based ...

'' (1925) as Bryce Gilbert *'' Irish Luck'' (1925) as Solicitor *''

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'' (1926) as Pollock *''

The Silent Lover ''The Silent Lover'' is a 1926 American silent adventure film directed by George Archainbaud and starring Milton Sills, Natalie Kingston and Viola Dana. Cast * Milton Sills as Count Pierre Tornal * Natalie Kingston as Vera Sherman * Wi ...

'' (1926) as Contarini *'' Mr. Wu'' (1927) as Mr. Muir *'' Singed'' (1927) as Ben Grimes *'' Becky'' (1927) as Boris Abelard *'' London After Midnight'' (1927) as Roger Balfour *'' Love and Learn'' (1928) as Robert Blair *''

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'' (1928) as Timothy Stanfield *''

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'' (1928) as Thomas L. Burke *''

A Night of Mystery ''A Night of Mystery'' is a 1928 American silent drama film based upon the play by Victorien Sardou, directed by Lothar Mendes and starring Adolphe Menjou and Evelyn Brent. The film is considered to be lost, with no known archival holdings. ...

'' (1928) as Marquis Boismartel *''

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'' (1928) as Mr. Post *''

Oh, Kay! ''Oh, Kay!'' is a musical with music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and a book by Guy Bolton and P. G. Wodehouse. It is based on the play ''La Présidente'' by Maurice Hennequin and Pierre Veber. The plot revolves around the adve ...

'' (1928) as The Earl of Rutfield *'' Outcast'' (1928) as John Moreland *''

Desert Nights ''Desert Nights'' (also known as ''Thirst'') is a 1929 American synchronized sound adventure/romantic drama film starring John Gilbert, Ernest Torrence, and Mary Nolan. While the film has no audible dialog, it was released with a synchronized ...

'' (1929) as The Real Lord Stonehill (uncredited) *'' Blue Skies'' (1929) as Richard Danforth (episode 2) *'' Strange Cargo'' (1929) as Yacht Captain *'' The Black Watch'' (1929) as General in India *'' Behind That Curtain'' (1929) as Sir George Mannering *'' The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu'' (1929) as Sir John Petrie *''

Madame X ''Madame X'' (original title ''La Femme X'') is a 1908 Play (theatre), play by French playwright Alexandre Bisson (1848–1912). It was novelized in English and adapted for the American stage; it was also adapted for the screen sixteen times ...

'' (1929) as Valmorin *''

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'' (1930) as Bathurst *''

Prince of Diamonds ''Prince of Diamonds'' is a 1930 American pre-Code adventure film directed by Karl Brown and A. H. Van Buren and written by Paul Hervey Fox. The film stars Aileen Pringle, Ian Keith, Fritzi Ridgeway, Tyrell Davis, Claude King and Tom Ricketts. ...

'' (1930) as Gilbert Crayle *''

The Second Floor Mystery ''The Second Floor Mystery'' is a 1930 American pre-Code film directed by Roy Del Ruth. It was based on the 1916 novel ''The Agony Column'' by Earl Derr Biggers. The film stars Grant Withers, Loretta Young, H. B. Warner and John Loder. Plot ...

'' (1930) as Enright *''

In Gay Madrid ''In Gay Madrid'' (1930) is an American pre-Code musical comedy, directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Ramón Novarro and Dorothy Jordan, and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Plot Cast * Ramón Novarro as Ricardo * Dorothy Jordan as Carmin ...

'' (1930) as Marques de Castelar *''

Love Among the Millionaires ''Love Among the Millionaires'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by William M. Conselman, Grover Jones, Herman J. Mankiewicz and Keene Thompson. The film stars Clara Bow, Stanley Smith, Stuart Erwin, ...

'' (1930) as Mr. Hamilton *'' Leathernecking'' (1930) as Minor Role (uncredited) *'' Follow Thru'' (1930) as 'Mac' Moore *'' Rango'' (1931) as The Man *'' Doctors' Wives'' (1931) as Hospital Official (uncredited) *'' Born to Love'' (1931) as Major General Visiting Hospital (uncredited) *''

Women Love Once ''Women Love Once'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by Edward Goodman and written by Zoë Akins. The film stars Paul Lukas, Eleanor Boardman, Juliette Compton, Geoffrey Kerr, Judith Wood and Marilyn Knowlden. The film was release ...

'' (1931) as Theodore Stewart *'' Bad Girl'' (1931) as Dr. Burgess (uncredited) *''

The Reckless Hour ''The Reckless Hour'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by John Francis Dillon and starring Dorothy Mackaill, Conrad Nagel, H.B. Warner and Joan Blondell. It was produced and distributed by First National Pictures, which was cont ...

'' (1931) as Howard Crane *''

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'' (1931) as Captain (uncredited) *''

The Phantom of Paris ''The Phantom of Paris'' is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by John S. Robertson and written by Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer and John Meehan. The film stars John Gilbert and Leila Hyams, and is based on the 1913 novel '' C ...

'' (1931) as Attorney (uncredited) *''

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'' (1931) as Arthur (uncredited) *''

Once a Lady ''Once a Lady'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code drama film directed by Guthrie McClintic and starring Ruth Chatterton, Ivor Novello and Jill Esmond. The film, produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures, is a remake of the Pola Negri silent f ...

'' (1931) as Sir William Gresham *''

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'' (1931) as Count Walden *'' Arrowsmith'' (1931) as Dr. Tubbs *'' Working Girls'' (1931) as Mr. Adams (uncredited) *''

Under Eighteen ''Under Eighteen'' is a 1931 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by Archie Mayo and starring Marian Marsh, Anita Page, Regis Toomey and Warren William. It is based on the short story "Sky Life" by Frank Mitchell Dazey and Agnes ...

'' (1931) as Doctor (uncredited) *'' Forbidden'' (1932) as Mr. Jones (uncredited) *''

Lovers Courageous ''Lovers Courageous'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and written by Frederick Lonsdale. The film stars Robert Montgomery, Madge Evans, Roland Young, Frederick Kerr, Reginald Owen and Beryl Mercer. The ...

'' (1932) as Pawnbroker (uncredited) *'' Shanghai Express'' (1932) as Mr. Albright (uncredited) *''

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'' (1932) as Arnold *'' The Painted Woman'' (1932) as English Officer (uncredited) *''

McKenna of the Mounted ''McKenna of the Mounted'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Western film directed by D. Ross Lederman. A print is housed in the Library of Congress collection.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collec ...

'' (1932) as Brady - Commissioner (uncredited) *'' Smilin' Through'' (1932) as Richard Clare (uncredited) *''

Six Hours to Live ''Six Hours to Live'' is a 1932 American pre-Code science fiction drama film directed by William Dieterle and starring Warner Baxter, Miriam Jordan and John Boles. It is based on the story "Auf Weidersehen" by Gordon Morris and Morton Barteaux. ...

'' (1932) as Conference Chairman (uncredited) *''

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'' (1932) as Sir Albert Hastings (uncredited) *''

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'' (1933) as Speaker (uncredited) *''

Mystery of the Wax Museum ''Mystery of the Wax Museum'' is a 1933 American pre-Code mystery- horror film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Glenda Farrell, and Frank McHugh. It was produced and released by Warner Bros. and filmed in two- ...

'' (1933) as Mr. Galatalin *'' He Learned About Women'' (1933) as Drake *''

Pleasure Cruise ''Pleasure Cruise'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by Frank Tuttle and written by Guy Bolton. The film stars Genevieve Tobin, Roland Young, Ralph Forbes, Una O'Connor, Herbert Mundin and Minna Gombell. The film was released on ...

'' (1933) as Sir James Montgomery (uncredited) *''

Hello, Sister! Hello Sister may refer to: * ''Hello Sister'' (1930 film), a film by Walter Lang * ''Hello, Sister!'' (1933 film), a film produced by Fox Film Corporation {{disambiguation ...

'' (1933) as Dr. A. Peterson *'' Kiss of Araby'' (1933) as Maj. J.W. Courtney *''

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'' (1933) as Ship Captain (uncredited) *'' The Big Brain'' (1933) as Minor Role (uncredited) *'' The Masquerader'' (1933) as Lakely *''

Charlie Chan's Greatest Case ''Charlie Chan's Greatest Case'' (1933) is an American pre-Code murder mystery film starring Warner Oland as the Oriental detective Charlie Chan. It was based on the Earl Derr Biggers novel '' The House Without a Key'' (1925). Oland made a seri ...

'' (1933) as Capt. Arthur Cope *''

Meet the Baron ''Meet the Baron'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film starring Jack Pearl, Jimmy Durante, Edna May Oliver, ZaSu Pitts, Ted Healy and His Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard). The title of the film refers to Pearl's character ...

'' (1933) as Explorer (uncredited) *''

White Woman ''White Woman'' is a 1933 American Pre-Code Hollywood, pre-Code drama film directed by Stuart Walker (director), Stuart Walker and starring Carole Lombard, Charles Laughton, and Charles Bickford.''The American Film Institute Catalog Feature Film ...

'' (1933) as C.M. Chisholm *''

Long Lost Father ''Long Lost Father'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film starring John Barrymore, Helen Chandler, Donald Cook, Alan Mowbray, and Doris Lloyd. It was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack. It was based on a 1933 novel of the same title by the Br ...

'' (1934) as Inspector Townsley *''

The Mystery of Mr. X ''The Mystery of Mr. X'' is a 1934 American pre-Code crime film starring Robert Montgomery as a jewel thief who gets mixed up in a series of murders in London. It is based on the 1933 novel ''X v. Rex'' by Philip MacDonald (under the pen name ...

'' (1934) as Cummings (uncredited) *''

Coming Out Party ''Coming Out Party'' is a 1934 American Pre-Code drama film directed by John G. Blystone starring Frances Dee, Gene Raymond, Alison Skipworth and Nigel Bruce. It was produced and distributed by the Fox Film Corporation. Plot Joy Stanhope, a Pa ...

'' (1934) as Stanhope's Attorney (uncredited) *'' Stolen Sweets'' (1934) as Henry Belmont *''

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'' (1934) as General Horace G. Stevens *''

Murder in Trinidad ''Murder in Trinidad'' is a 1934 American pre-Code mystery film directed by Louis King and starring Nigel Bruce, Heather Angel, Victor Jory, and Murray Kinnell. It was produced and distributed by Fox Film. It is based on the 1933 novel '' Murde ...

'' (1934) as Sir Ellery Bronson - Governor *'' Born to Be Bad'' (1934) as Party Guest Admiring Letty (uncredited) *''

Now I'll Tell ''Now I'll Tell'' is a 1934 American pre-Code drama film directed by Edwin J. Burke starring Spencer Tracy, Helen Twelvetrees, and Alice Faye. It was produced by Fox Film shortly before the company's merger with Twentieth Century Pictures. ...

'' (1934) as Ship Captain (uncredited) *''

The World Moves On ''The World Moves On'' is a 1934 American drama film directed by John Ford and starring Madeleine Carroll and Franchot Tone. It was the first Hollywood code approved film. Plot In 1825, two families, cotton merchants in England and America, ...

'' (1934) as Colonel Braithwaite *''

The Moonstone ''The Moonstone: A Romance'' by Wilkie Collins is an 1868 British epistolary novel. It is an early example of the modern detective novel, and established many of the ground rules of the modern genre. Its publication was started on 4 January 18 ...

'' (1934) as Sir Basil Wynard *''

Charlie Chan in London ''Charlie Chan in London'' is a 1934 American mystery film directed by Eugene Forde. The film stars Warner Oland as Charlie Chan. This is the sixth film produced by Fox with Warner Oland as the detective, and the second not to be lost, after ' ...

'' (1934) as RAF Aerodrome Commander (uncredited) *''

Two Heads on a Pillow ''Two Heads on a Pillow'' is a 1934 American romance film directed by William Nigh and written by Albert DeMond. The film stars Neil Hamilton, Miriam Jordan, Henry Armetta, Hardie Albright, Dorothy Appleby and Mary Forbes. The film was released ...

'' (1934) as Albert Devonshire *'' The Lives of a Bengal Lancer'' (1935) as Experienced Clerk (uncredited) *'' The Gilded Lily'' (1935) as Boat Captain *'' The Right to Live'' (1935) as Mr. Pride *''

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'' (1935) as Ralph Winters *'' Smart Girl'' (1935) as James Reynolds *''

Bonnie Scotland ''Bonnie Scotland'' is a 1935 American film directed by James W. Horne and starring Laurel and Hardy. It was produced by Hal Roach for Hal Roach Studios. Although the film begins in Scotland, a large part of the action is set in British India ...

'' (1935) as Gen. Fletcher (uncredited) *'' The Dark Angel'' (1935) as Sir Mordaunt (uncredited) *'' The Last Outpost'' (1935) as General *'' It's in the Air'' (1935) as Sir Phillips (scenes deleted) *''

Personal Maid's Secret ''Personal Maid's Secret'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Arthur Greville Collins and written by Lillie Hayward and F. Hugh Herbert. The film stars Margaret Lindsay, Warren Hull, Anita Louise, Ruth Donnelly, Arthur Treacher an ...

'' (1935) as Mr. B. Abercrombie (uncredited) *''

1,000 Dollars a Minute ''$1,000 a Minute'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Aubrey Scotto and starring Roger Pryor and Leila Hyams. The film was released on October 22, 1935. It was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Sound Recording category. Plot ...

'' (1935) as Robinson (uncredited) *'' The Perfect Gentleman'' (1935) as Man at April's Party (uncredited) *'' The Great Impersonation'' (1935) as Sir Gerald Hume *'' The Leathernecks Have Landed'' (1936) as British Agent in Shanghai *'' The Country Doctor'' (1936) as Toastmaster (uncredited) *''

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'' (1936) as J. P. Ridley *'' It Couldn't Have Happened – But It Did'' (1936) as Ellis Holden *''

The Last of the Mohicans ''The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757'' is an 1826 historical romance novel by James Fenimore Cooper. It is the second book of the '' Leatherstocking Tales'' pentalogy and the best known to contemporary audiences. '' The Pathfinder'', ...

'' (1936) as Duke of Marlborough *'' Happy Go Lucky'' (1936) as Col. Wallis *''

Beloved Enemy ''Beloved Enemy'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by H.C. Potter and starring Merle Oberon, Brian Aherne, and David Niven. It was loosely based on the life of Michael Collins. Plot During the Irish War of Independence in 1921, Irish ...

'' (1936) as Colonel Loder *''

Jungle Jim Jungle Jim is the fictional hero of a series of jungle adventures in various media. The series began on January 7, 1934, as an American newspaper comic strip chronicling the adventures of Asia-based hunter Jim Bradley, who was nicknamed Jungle ...

'' (1937, Serial) as Territorial Consul Gilbert

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*'' Maytime'' (1937) as Noble at Court (uncredited) *'' A Star is Born'' (1937) as John (uncredited) *''

The Girl from Scotland Yard ''The Girl from Scotland Yard'' is a 1937 American mystery crime film directed by Robert G. Vignola and starring Karen Morley. Actor Jon Hall appears under the name "Lloyd Crane". Plot Detective Beech (Karen Morley) and reporter Holt (Robert Ba ...

'' (1937) as Sir Eric Ledyard *''

Love Under Fire ''Love Under Fire'' is a 1937 American drama film based upon the play ''The Fugitives'' by Walter Hackett. It was directed by George Marshall and stars Loretta Young, Don Ameche and Frances Drake. The film's sets were designed by the art directo ...

'' (1937) as Cunningham *''

Lancer Spy ''Lancer Spy'' is a 1937 American thriller film directed by Gregory Ratoff and starring Dolores Del Rio and George Sanders. Its plot concerns an Englishman who impersonates a German officer and a female German spy who falls in love with him. Pl ...

'' (1937) as Captain *''

Man-Proof ''Man-Proof'' is a 1938 American romantic comedy film directed by Richard Thorpe. The film is based on the 1937 novel ''The Four Marys'' written by Fannie Heaslip Lea. Plot The daughter of wealthy and famous novelist Meg Swift, Mimi is a young w ...

'' (1938) as Man at Party (uncredited) *'' Four Men and a Prayer'' (1938) as Gen. Bryce *''

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'' (1938) as Choisell (uncredited) *''

Booloo ''Booloo'' is a 1938 American adventure film directed by Clyde E. Elliott. It stars Colin Tapley as a British soldier who attempts to prove the existence of a legendary tiger. Plot Captain Robert Rogers, a British Army officer, publishes a bo ...

'' (1938) as Maj. Fenton *''

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'' (1938) as Judge at Harvey's Trial (uncredited) *''

If I Were King ''If I Were King'' is a 1938 American biographical and historical film starring Ronald Colman as medieval poet François Villon, and featuring Basil Rathbone and Frances Dee. It is based on the 1901 play and novel, both of the same name, by ...

'' (1938) as Courtier (uncredited) *'' Within the Law'' (1939) as Art Dealer *''

Broadway Serenade ''Broadway Serenade'' (also known as ''Serenade'') is a 1939 musical drama film distributed by MGM, produced and directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The screenplay was written by Charles Lederer, based on a story by Lew Lipton, John Taintor Foote an ...

'' (1939) as Mr. Gato (uncredited) *'' Lady of the Tropics'' (1939) as Passenger on Yacht (uncredited) *'' Remember?'' (1939) as Member of Bronsons' Fox Hunt (uncredited) *''

The Earl of Chicago ''The Earl of Chicago'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Robert Montgomery, Edward Arnold, Reginald Owen and Edmund Gwenn. Made during 1939 and released in January 1940, it was the first MGM film of the 1940 ...

'' (1940) as Yeoman Usher (uncredited) *''

The Ghost Comes Home ''The Ghost Comes Home'' is a 1940 American comedy film directed by Wilhelm Thiele and written by Richard Maibaum and Harry Ruskin. The film stars Frank Morgan, Billie Burke, Ann Rutherford, John Shelton, Reginald Owen and Donald Meek. The fil ...

'' (1940) as Chester B. Morlick - Thomas' Lawyer (uncredited) *''

Susan and God ''Susan and God'' is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Cr ...

'' (1940) as L.F. (uncredited) *''

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'' (1940) as Monsieur Dubois *''

The Golden Fleecing "The Golden Fleecing" is a Scrooge McDuck comic book story from 1955, written and drawn by Carl Barks. It's about Scrooge who wants the Golden Fleece to make a jacket. Plot Seeing a catalog in men's fashion, Scrooge reflects that a man of his w ...

'' (1940) as Clerk (uncredited) *''

The Howards of Virginia ''The Howards of Virginia'' is a 1940 American drama war western film directed by Frank Lloyd, released by Columbia Pictures, and based on the book ''The Tree of Liberty'' written by Elizabeth Page. The Howards of Virginia live through the Amer ...

'' (1940) as Governor of Virginia (uncredited) *'' The Philadelphia Story'' (1940) as Uncle Willie's Butler (uncredited) *'' Free and Easy'' (1941) as Chemin de Fer Player Wanting Half of Bet (uncredited) *''

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'' (1941) as Uncle Geoffrey (uncredited) (final film role)

References

External links

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Claude King with Lon Chaney in ''London After Midnight''
(1927)
Claude King and Lon Chaney in ''Mr. Wu''
(1927)
portraits Claude King in his early stage years minus mustache
(New York Public Library, Billy Rose Collection)
brief article on Claude King as a Laurel and Hardy player
{{DEFAULTSORT:King, Claude 1875 births 1941 deaths English male film actors English male silent film actors English male stage actors 20th-century English male actors English expatriate male actors in the United States Male actors from Northampton