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Payton performed as an actor in several films and stage productions. With [[Noble Sissle]], Payton co-wrote and performed in [[Chocolate Dandies]], a 1924 film that launched the career of [[Josephine Baker]]. Chocolate Dandies, The : "New Musical Comedy" by Noble Sissle and Lew Payton. Music and lyrics by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake. Produced at the Colonial Theatre in Boston, the film also featured [[Eubie Blake]] and [[Amanda Randolph]].<ref> " Chocolate Dandies, The : "New Musical Comedy" by Noble Sissle and Lew Payton.." https://findingaids.uflib.ufl.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/284727 </ref> |
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==Writing== |
==Writing== |
Revision as of 22:30, 17 June 2021
Lew Payton (June 27, 1874 - May 27, 1945) was an African American film actor, stage performer and writer known for several films and stage productions including Smash Your Baggage (1932), Jezebel (1938), On Such a Night (1937), and Lady for a Night (1942) featuring John Wayne and Joan Blondell. [1] In "Lady for a Night", he performed Napoleon, the Alderson Family's man servant for characters Stephen Alderson (played by Philip Merivale) and Katherine Alderson (played by Edith Barrett.
Early Life
Payton was born on June 27, 1874 in Huntington, West Virginia.[2]
Film & Stage Career
Payton performed as an actor in several films and stage productions. With Noble Sissle, Payton co-wrote and performed in Chocolate Dandies, a 1924 film that launched the career of Josephine Baker. Chocolate Dandies, The : "New Musical Comedy" by Noble Sissle and Lew Payton. Music and lyrics by Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake. Produced at the Colonial Theatre in Boston, the film also featured Eubie Blake and Amanda Randolph.[3]
Writing
In 1937, Payton authored "Did Adam Sin? and Other Stories of Negro Life in Comedy-Drama and Sketches." [4] As a member of "Black Hollywood," Payton wrote the book as an attempt to teach other African-Americans the art of screenwriting. [5]
Film and Stage Productions
- The Chocolate Dandies (Sep 01, 1924 - Nov 22, 1924) as "Mose Washington" [6]
- Harlem (Feb 20, 1929 - May 1929) as "Pa Williams" [7]
- The Boundary Line (Feb 05, 1930 - Mar 1930) as "Elbert"[8]
- Solid South (Oct 14, 1930 - Nov 1930) as "Jasper"[9]
- Never No More (Jan 07, 1932 - Jan 1932) as "Deacon"[10]
- Bridal Wise (May 30, 1932 - Sep 1932) as "Tom"[11]
- Smash Your Baggage (October 29, 1932)[12]
- Jezebel ((Dec 19, 1933 - Jan 1934) as "Uncle Billy.[13]
- Valiant Is the Word for Carrie (1936) as "Lons John." Starring Gladys George.[14]
- Racing Lady (1937) as "Joe". Starring Ann Dvorak.[15]
- Wells Fargo (film) (1937) as "Sam - Pryor's Butler"[16]
- On Such a Night (1937)" Starring Grant Richards and Karen Morley[17]
- Jezebel (1938 film) (Film)(1938) as "Uncle Billy." Starring Bette Davis and Henry Fonda.[18]
- The Lady's from Kentucky (1939) as "Sixty." Starring George Raft[19]
- The Sun Never Sets (1939) as "the Village Chief." Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr.[20]
- Lady for a Night (1942) as "Napoleon", Alderson Family's Servant"[21]
- Presenting Lily Mars (1943) as "Thornway's Butler." Directed by Norman Taurog featuring Judy Garland[22]
Death
Payton died on May 27, 1945 in Los Angeles, California, USA.[23]
Discography
- Lew Payton - A Musical Autobiography Of Louis Armstrong 1923-1925 album art All The Wrongs You've Done Me (They're Bound To Come Back To You) (as Ley Payton) Satchmo (2) - A Musical Autobiography Of Louis Armstrong 1923-1925; 4 versions Decca (1959)[24]
References
- ^ IMDb. "Lew Payton." https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ IMDb. "Lew Payton." https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ " Chocolate Dandies, The : "New Musical Comedy" by Noble Sissle and Lew Payton.." https://findingaids.uflib.ufl.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/284727
- ^ Amazon. "Did Adam Sin? and Other Stories of Negro Life in Comedy-Drama and Sketches." Lew Payton. https://www.amazon.com/Books-Lew-PAYTON/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ALew+PAYTON
- ^ Ebay. "Lew PAYTON / Did Adam Sin Also Stories of Negro Life in Comedy Drama 1st ed 1937." https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lew-PAYTON-Did-Adam-Sin-Also-Stories-of-Negro-Life-in-Comedy-Drama-1st-ed-1937-/163723180512
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." The Chocolate Dandies. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." Harlem. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." The Boundary Line. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." Solid South. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." Never No More. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." Bridal Wise. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ IMDb. "Lew Payton." Smash Your Baggage. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ IBDB. "Lew Payton." Jezebel. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/lew-payton-7314
- ^ Moviefone. "Lew Payton Filmography". Valiant Is the Word for Carrie. https://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/lew-payton/1950261/main/
- ^ Moviefone. "Lew Payton Filmography". Racing Lady (1937). https://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/lew-payton/1950261/main/
- ^ Moviefone. "Lew Payton Filmography". Wells Fargo (film). https://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/lew-payton/1950261/main/
- ^ IMDb. "Lew Payton." On Such a Night. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ IMDb. Jezebel. "Lew Payton." https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ Moviefone. "Lew Payton Filmography". The Lady's from Kentucky. https://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/lew-payton/1950261/main/
- ^ Moviefone. "Lew Payton Filmography". The Sun Never Sets. https://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/lew-payton/1950261/main/
- ^ IMDb. "Lew Payton." Lady for a Night. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ Moviefone. "Lew Payton Filmography". Presenting Lily Mars. https://www.moviefone.com/celebrity/lew-payton/1950261/main/
- ^ IMDb. "Lew Payton." https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0668524/bio
- ^ Discog. "Lew Payton". https://www.discogs.com/artist/901758-Lew-Payton