Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 1, 1894
Died
July 16, 1956 (age 61)
Place of Birth
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
Also Known As
William Stanley Blystone
William S. Blystone
William Blystone
William Stanley
Stan Blystone
Stanley Blystone
Biography
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Stanley Blystone (August 1, 1894 – July 16, 1956) was an American film actor who made more than 500 film appearances between 1924 and 1956. Blystone is best known for his appearance in Charlie Chaplin's Modern Times, playing Paulette Goddard's father, and several short films starring The Three Stooges. Some of his more memorable roles were in the films Half Shot Shooters, False Alarms, Goofs and Saddles, Three Little Twirps and Slaphappy Sleuths. His final appearance with the trio was Of Cash and Hash in 1955. He also appeared in several Laurel and Hardy films.
Actor Stanley Blystone Grave Valhalla Memorial Park North Hollywood California USA September 7, 2023
VideoKnown For
TV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Townsman (uncredited)
1955
Film
Modern Times
Gamin's Father
1936
TV
The Cisco Kid
Frank Wallace
1950
TV
You Are There
Passerby (uncredited)
1953
Film
Buck Privates
Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
1941
Film
Sharp Shooters
Bouncer (uncredited)
1928
Film
Calamity Jane
Saloon Patron (uncredited)
1953
Film
Before Dawn
Police Car Driver (uncredited)
1933
Film
The Circus
Cop (uncredited)
1928
Film
Dance, Girl, Dance
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
1940
Film
Appointment for Love
Joe (uncredited)
1941
Film
Jail Bait
Arresting officer (uncredited)
1937
Film
Wild Girl
Deputy (uncredited)
1932
Film
'G' Men
Cop (uncredited)
1935
Film
A Night at the Opera
Ship's Officer (uncredited)
1935
Film
Law and Order
Checkers Player (uncredited)
1953
Film
Living It Up
Ike, the Train Engineer (uncredited)
1954
Film
Slaphappy Sleuths
Crook
1950
Film
Here Comes Trouble
Detective
1936
Film
A Chump at Oxford
Policeman (uncredited)
1940
Filmography
1992FilmLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boysas (archive footage)1956FilmPardnersas Townsman (uncredited)1955FilmA Lawless Streetas Rancher (uncredited)1955TVThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earpas Townsman (uncredited)1955FilmNobody's Home1955FilmOf Cash and Hashas Customer (uncredited)1954FilmThe Fire Chaseras Fire Chief (archive footage) (uncredited)1954FilmThe Raidas Townsman (uncredited)1954FilmLiving It Upas Ike, the Train Engineer (uncredited)1954FilmPals and Galsas Pete (uncredited)1954FilmJesse James vs. the Daltons1953FilmCalamity Janeas Saloon Patron (uncredited)1953FilmDevil's Canyonas Bit Role (uncredited)1953FilmLaw and Orderas Checkers Player (uncredited)1953FilmJack McCall, Desperado1953FilmPrince of Piratesas Captain Brock's First Mate (uncredited)1953TVYou Are Thereas Passerby (uncredited)1952FilmFeudin' Foolsas The Sheriff1952FilmThe Duel at Silver Creekas Sam (voice / uncredited)1952FilmCarson Cityas Mine Owner (uncredited)1952FilmRancho Notoriousas Rancher in Posse (uncredited)1952FilmRoad Agentas Tom Barton1952FilmA Missed Fortuneas Detective (uncredited)1951FilmFlight to Marsas Councilman (uncredited)1951FilmThe Whip Handas Guard on Pier (uncredited)1951FilmMysterious Islandas Confederate Officer1951FilmGunplayas The Storekeeper1951FilmFort Worthas Townsman (uncredited)1950FilmLet's Danceas New York Policeman (uncredited)1950FilmSlaphappy Sleuthsas Crook1950FilmSunset in the West1950TVThe Cisco Kidas Frank Wallace1950FilmTriple Troubleas Captain of the Guards1950FilmCounty Fairas Rent Collector (uncredited)1950FilmThe Underworld Storyas Policeman (uncredited)1950FilmHouse About It1950FilmAtom Man vs. Supermanas Joe Evans1950FilmThe Iroquois Trailas Major (uncredited)1950FilmSix Gun Mesaas Chip Mullins1950FilmMa and Pa Kettle Go to Townas Train Conductor (uncredited)1950FilmThe Nevadanas Red Sand Bank Clerk (uncredited)1949FilmRange Landas Marshal Matt Mosely (as Stan Blystone)1949FilmSquadron of Doomas Stergi1949FilmPowder River Rustlersas Rancher1949FilmWha' Happen?as Police Commissioner1949FilmDeputy Marshalas Leo Hanald1949FilmWaiting in the Lurchas Fire Chief (uncredited)1949FilmRustlersas Rancher1948FilmEl Dorado Passas Barlow1948FilmStation Westas Bouncer (uncredited)1948FilmEyes of Texasas The Sheriff1948FilmI, Jane Doeas Policeman1948FilmI Wouldn't Be in Your Shoesas McGee (uncredited)1948FilmTex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plainsas Marshal Peterson (uncredited)1947FilmKey Witnessas Patrolman - Accident Scene (uncredited)1947FilmKiller at Largeas Captain McManus1947FilmToo Many Winnersas Chief Boyle (uncredited)1947FilmOut Westas Colonel (uncredited)1947FilmYankee Fakiras 2nd Wagon Driver1947FilmShoot to Killas Police Chief (uncredited)1947FilmBacklashas Fire Warden at Car Wreck1947FilmCaliforniaas Miner (uncredited)1947FilmSuddenly It's Springas Hotel detective1946FilmThat Brennan Girlas Party Guest (uncredited)1946FilmThe People's Choice1946FilmMagnificent Dollas Man Outside Courthouse (uncredited)1946FilmSon of the Guardsmanas Bullard Soldier (uncredited)1946FilmKing of the Forest Rangersas Harry Lynch1946FilmMysterious Intruderas Henry (Uncredited)1946FilmThe Hoodlum Saintas Cop Arresting Fishface (uncredited)1946FilmMoon Over Montanaas Rancher Joseph Colton1946FilmSix Gun Manas Cattleman Lon Kelly1945FilmNavajo Kidas Matt Crandall1944FilmYouth Runs Wildas Policeman in Opening Montage (uncredited)1943FilmPhantom of the Operaas Officer (uncredited)1943FilmThree Little Twirpsas Herman (Circus Director)1943FilmAction in the North Atlanticas U.S. Commander (uncredited)1943FilmBack from the Frontas Herr Capitan (uncredited)1943FilmBlonde and Groomas Intruder wearing Eye-Patch1943FilmSpook Louderas Spy Leader1943FilmHis Wedding Scareas Man in Lower Berth1943FilmThe Adventures of Smilin' Jackas Capt. Hardigan [Chs. 5-6]1942FilmPiano Mooneras Policeman1942FilmEven as IOUas Ventriloquist1942FilmCarry Harryas Charlie, Elsie's Boy Friend1942FilmMy Favorite Spyas Turnkey1942FilmPowder Townas Security Guard Shooting Gun (uncredited)1942FilmIn Old Californiaas San Francisco Deputy1942FilmSo's Your Aunt Emma!as Detective Miller1942FilmJesse James, Jr.as Sam Carson1942FilmMr. Wise Guyas Policeman (uncredited)1942FilmFly By Nightas Policeman (Uncredited)1941FilmPacific Blackoutas Sergeant1941FilmHolt of the Secret Serviceas Garrity [Chs. 11-15]1941FilmI Wake Up Screamingas Detective (uncredited)1941FilmAppointment for Loveas Joe (uncredited)1941FilmSea Raidersas Capt. Olaf Nelson1941FilmKing of the Texas Rangersas A.J. Lynch1941FilmSunset in Wyomingas Bull Wilson1941FilmThe Spider Returnsas Policeman1941FilmLady from Louisianaas Lottery Victim1941FilmMutiny in the Arcticas The Bos'un1941FilmThe Lady from Cheyenneas Bit Role1941FilmGolden Hoofsas Jonas1941FilmBuck Privatesas Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)1941FilmTall, Dark and Handsomeas Policeman in cigar store1940FilmMurder Over New Yorkas Fingerprint Expert1940FilmThe Son of Monte Cristoas Max (Uncredited)1940FilmPony Postas Griff Atkins1940FilmRemedy for Richesas Police Captain Jeff1940FilmLittle Menas Bartender1940FilmSpring Paradeas Detective1940FilmCharlie Chan at the Wax Museumas Courtroom Officer1940FilmRide, Tenderfoot, Rideas Packing House Employee1940FilmDance, Girl, Danceas Plainclothesman (uncredited)1940FilmWhen the Daltons Rodeas Deputy on Train1940FilmThe Tulsa Kidas Sam Ellis1940FilmCaptain Cautionas Tough Sailor in Brig1940FilmThose Were the Days!as Policeman1940FilmPop Always Paysas Fingerprint Expert with Winton1940FilmJohnny Apolloas Guard in Library (uncredited)1940FilmDark Commandas Tough1940FilmYoung Tom Edisonas Army Officer on Train1940FilmMa, He's Making Eyes at Me!as Doorman (uncredited)1940FilmDouble Alibias Police Sergeant1940FilmThe Saint's Double Troubleas Detective Sadler (uncredited)1940FilmA Chump at Oxfordas Policeman (uncredited)1940FilmThe Invisible Man Returnsas Minor Role (uncredited)1940FilmThe Man Who Wouldn't Talkas Police Announcer1940FilmEmergency Squadas Mack - Emergency Squad Sergeant1939FilmThe Big Guyas City Police Captain (uncredited)1939FilmCrashing Thruas Jim LaMont1939FilmTower of Londonas First Gate Guard Greeting Tom Clink (uncredited)1939FilmAllegheny Uprisingas Settler at McDowell's Mill1939FilmTorture Shipas Capt. Mike Briggs1939FilmSued for Libelas Policeman in Court (uncredited)1939FilmThe Housekeeper's Daughteras Policeman1939FilmThe Escapeas Policeman1939FilmThe Day the Bookies Weptas Racetrack Bookie / Cashier (uncredited)1939FilmFull Confessionas Detective (uncredited)1939FilmBlackmailas Oil Worker (uncredited)1939FilmThey Shall Have Musicas Policeman at Police Station (uncredited)1939FilmThe Man They Could Not Hangas Prison Guard (uncredited)1939FilmWhen Tomorrow Comesas First Bus Driver (uncredited)1939FilmThe Spellbinderas Court Clerk, Second Trial (uncredited)1939FilmWay Down Southas Slave Auctioneer1939FilmMr. Moto Takes a Vacationas Ship's Captain (uncredited)1939FilmCharlie Chan in Renoas Lineup Officer1939FilmThree Texas Steersas Henchman Rankin1939FilmMandrake the Magicianas Henchman CX121939FilmThey Made Her a Spyas Detective1939FilmEverybody's Babyas Plainclothes Man (uncredited)1939FilmThe Lone Ranger Rides Againas Raider Murdock1939FilmTwelve Crowded Hoursas Patrolman (uncredited)1939FilmDrifting Westwardas Carga1939FilmTrigger Palsas Steve1938FilmRed River Rangeas Randall1938FilmCalifornia Frontieras Graham1938FilmNext Time I Marryas Police Radio Announcer (uncredited)1938FilmLittle Tough Guys in Societyas Policeman1938FilmCipher Bureauas Army Lieutenant1938FilmFugitives for a Nightas Doorman at Jericho Club1938FilmThe Stranger from Arizonaas Banker Haskell1938FilmThe Affairs of Annabelas Cop (uncredited)1938FilmSmashing the Racketsas Policeman1938FilmThe Saint in New Yorkas Policeman at the Zoo (Uncredited)1938FilmBlind Alibias Detective1938FilmLaw of the Underworldas Policeman at Jewel Robbery1938FilmJoy of Livingas Cop at Dock (Uncredited)1938FilmGo Chase Yourselfas Policeman Driving Backwards (uncredited)1938FilmMr. Moto's Gambleas Policeman1938FilmDangerous to Knowas Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)1938FilmBorn to Be Wildas Henchman (uncredited)1938FilmThe Jury's Secretas Speech Observer1937FilmTim Tyler's Luckas Capt. Clark1937FilmHeadin' Eastas Bert Lohman1937FilmEdgar & Goliathas Neighbor1937FilmHigh Flyersas Cop on Pier1937FilmMusic for Madameas Policeman (Uncredited)1937FilmBoots and Saddlesas Army Sergeant1937FilmYouth on Paroleas Store Detective (uncredited)1937FilmRadio Patrolas Plant Foreman1937FilmHot Wateras Radio Officer (uncredited)1937FilmWindjammeras Peterson1937FilmGalloping Dynamite1937FilmCharlie Chan at the Olympicsas New York Policeman1937FilmBehind The Headlinesas Fire Chief1937FilmThe Man Who Found Himselfas John1937FilmNew Newsas Newspaper Editor1937FilmYou Only Live Onceas Rafferty - Guard (uncredited)1937FilmJail Baitas Arresting officer (uncredited)1937FilmWe Who Are About to Dieas Plainclothesman with Rifle (uncredited)1936FilmCharlie Chan at the Operaas Backstage Cop Who Shoots Gravelle (uncredited)1936FilmSmartest Girl in Townas Man in Room 216 (uncredited)1936FilmCome and Get Itas Lumberjack (uncredited)1936FilmSing, Baby, Singas Kelly1936FilmFalse Alarmsas Fire Captain Ashe (uncredited)1936FilmThe Riding Avengeras Mort Ringer1936FilmLittle Miss Nobodyas Policeman1936FilmHuman Cargoas Detective1936FilmHalf Shot Shootersas Sgt. MacGillicuddy1936FilmThe Ex-Mrs. Bradfordas Police Radio Operator (uncredited)1936FilmSilly Billiesas Cavalry Captain1936FilmThe Country Doctoras Logger (uncredited)1936FilmThe Prisoner of Shark Islandas Boy Seeking Dr. Mudd (uncredited)1936FilmMurder at Glen Atholas Henchman Joe (uncredited)1936FilmHere Comes Troubleas Detective1936FilmModern Timesas Gamin's Father1936FilmYou May Be Next!as Printer's Devil (uncredited)1936FilmStrike Me Pinkas Miller1935FilmShow Them No Mercy!as Announcer (uncredited)1935FilmA Night at the Operaas Ship's Officer (uncredited)1935FilmThe Ivory-Handled Gunas Squint Barlow1935FilmThe Three Musketeersas Villard1935FilmBad Boyas Gunman1935FilmThunder in the Nightas Policeman1935FilmRedheads on Paradeas Grip (uncredited)1935FilmPage Miss Gloryas Policeman at Train Station (uncredited)1935FilmThe Daring Young Manas Guard1935FilmSmart Girlas (uncredited)1935FilmRainbow's Endas Dorgan, Ranch Foreman1935FilmThe Farmer Takes a Wifeas Fred1935FilmCode of the Mountedas The Coroner1935FilmSaddle Acesas Pete Sutton1935FilmFighting Pioneersas Hadley1935Film'G' Menas Cop (uncredited)1935FilmVagabond Ladyas Hotel Detective (uncredited)1935FilmLes Misérablesas Gendarme in Prefect's Office1935FilmI'll Love You Alwaysas Bill Collector1935FilmIn Spite of Dangeras Chekcer1935FilmCarnivalas Detective (uncredited)1935FilmThe Mystery Manas Bar Waiter (uncredited)1934FilmMills of the Gods1934FilmBroadway Billas Jailer (uncredited)1934FilmWe Live Againas Guard in cell1934FilmThe Case of the Howling Dogas Juror (uncredited)1934FilmMurder at the Vanitiesas Policeman (uncredited)1934FilmManhattan Melodramaas Detective in Court (uncredited)1934FilmWe're Not Dressingas Ship's Officer on the Doris (uncredited)1934FilmRadio Doughas Arresting Officer (uncredited)1933FilmThe Wolf Dogas Lang1933FilmRhapsody in Brewas Mr. Blystone (uncredited)1933FilmBefore Dawnas Police Car Driver (uncredited)1933FilmThe Fighting Parsonas Bart McCade1933FilmStrange Peopleas Al Burke1933FilmThe Rummyas Taxicab Company Boss (uncredited)1933FilmThe Nuisanceas Policeman at Skating Rink (uncredited)1933FilmCross Fireas Kreuger1933FilmPicture Snatcheras Prison Guard (uncredited)1933FilmFast Workersas Cop in Alley (Uncredited)1933FilmParachute Jumperas Cop (uncredited)1933FilmMan Of Actionas Curt Masters1932FilmLucky Larriganas Kirk Warren1932FilmWild Girlas Deputy (uncredited)1932FilmThe Golden Westas Major (uncredited)1932FilmFlaming Goldas Bar Debtor1932FilmHonor of the Mountedas Scott Blakely1932FilmDoctor's Orders1932FilmThe Trial of Vivienne Wareas Cop Who Kills Parone (uncredited)1931FilmGalloping Thruas Wallis1931FilmSundown Trailas Joe Currier1931FilmThe Man from Death Valleyas Sheriff Jefferies1931FilmThe Messenger Boyas Manager1931FilmGents of Leisure1931FilmA Connecticut Yankeeas King's Knight (uncredited)1931FilmEx-Plumberas Addie's Husband1931FilmStudio Sap1930FilmNight of Goblinsas Detective1930FilmThe Laurel-Hardy Murder Caseas Detective (uncredited)1930FilmBorn Recklessas Newspaper Worker1930FilmThe Fighting Legionas Burl Edwards1930FilmRedemptionas Minor Role (uncredited)1930FilmYoung Eaglesas Captain Deming1930FilmParade of the Westas Dude1929FilmThru Different Eyesas Reporter1928FilmRoaming Romeoas The Emperor1928FilmSharp Shootersas Bouncer (uncredited)1928FilmThe Circusas Cop (uncredited)1927FilmShe's a Boy1927FilmThe Circus Aceas Boss Convas Man1927FilmCured in the Excitementas Cop1927FilmThe Pride of Pikevilleas Walter Yates1927FilmJust a Husband1927FilmA Small Town Princessas Modiste Customer's Flirty Companion1927FilmThe Jolly Jilteras Stage Manager1927FilmPeaches and Plumbersas Aubrey - Vera's Fiancé1926FilmFlirty Four-Flushersas Joe - Aggie's Sweetheart1926FilmOne Sunday Morning1926FilmHubby’s Quiet Little Gameas Thelma’s brother1926FilmCareful Pleaseas The Guardian1925FilmCheap Skatesas Wyndee Durham1925FilmUnder the Rougeas Jim Condon1925FilmOver Thereaboutsas Officer1924FilmDarwin Was Rightas Courtney Lawson