Arthur Tavares Explained

Arthur Tavares
Birth Name:Arturo Tavares
Birth Date:January 10, 1884
Birth Place:San Francisco, California
United States
Death Date:May 27, 1954 (aged 70)
Death Place:Los Angeles, California
United States
Occupation:Film actor
Film editor
Yearsactive:1912–1936

Arthur Tavares was an American actor and film editor who was active in Hollywood from the 1910s through the 1930s.

Biography

Arthur was born in San Francisco to Jayme Tavares and Maria Botelho, both of whom were Portuguese immigrants. During the 1910s, Tavares appeared as an actor in silent films in Hollywood. During the 1920s, he changed gears and became an editor. At the beginning of the sound era, Tavares worked on Spanish-language versions of American films. He also made a number of films in Britain, including The Wrecker, The First Born and Song of Freedom.

Partial filmography

Actor

Editor

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Funny Parts: A History of Film Comedy Routines and Gags. Jan 10, 2014. McFarland. 9780786488933. page 77.