Charles Arling — Motography’s Gallery of Picture Players (1914) 🇺🇸

Charles Arling is a pioneer moving picture actor and although still a young man his experience on the legitimate stage has been vast and varied.

He was leading baritone in grand and comic opera on the Pacific Coast for two seasons, quit singing to join James T. Powers’ production of San Toy, and has assisted such stars as Francis Wilson, Richard Golden and Blanche Walsh.

Mr. Arling’s last speaking part was with Lulu Glaser in the Shubert production Just One of the Boys.

Mr. Gasnier [Louis J. Gasnier], Pathé’s chief director, saw the show and immediately said “There’s a man we want.” Mr. Arling proved the wisdom of Mr. Gasnier’s choice by scoring in every part for which he has been cast.

He finds himself most at home in comedies, but his ability shows equally well in dramas as will be admitted by anyone witnessing “Detective Craig’s Coup.”

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Collection: Motography Magazine, August 1914