Russell Hopton
Harry Russell Hopton (February 18, 1900 – April 7, 1945) was an American film actor and director. Biography Hopton was born in New York City, New York. He appeared in 110 films between 1926 and 1945, often playing streetwise characters from the city. Hopton directed the films Song of the Trail (1936) and Black Gold (1936). He died of an overdose of sleeping pills in North Hollywood, California. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. Selected filmography Ella Cinders (1926) - Studio Actor (uncredited) Call of the Flesh (1930) - Captain Enrique Vargas College Lovers (1930) - Eddie Smith Remote Control (1930) - Frank Min and Bill (1930) - Alec Johnson New Moon (1930) - Dimitri (uncredited) The Criminal Code (1930) - State's Attorney (uncredited) Desert Vengeance (1931) - Inspector (uncredited) Dance, Fools, Dance (1931) - Whitey The Miracle Woman (1931) - Bill Welford The Star Witness (1931) - Deputy Thorpe Street Scene (1931) - Steve Sankey Reckless Living (1931) - Kid Regan Blonde Crazy (1931) - Jerry (uncredited) Arrowsmith (1931) - Terry Wickett Discarded Lovers (1932) - Bob Adair The Drifter (1932) - Montana Dance Team (1932) - Roseland Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) The Man Who