Collection Summary
Langton, Paul, 1913-1980.
Paul Langton papers
1935-1979
08144
1.84 cubic ft. (2 boxes)
University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
English
Papers of a character actor who performed in motion pictures and television. He is best known for the role of Leslie Harrington on the serial drama Peyton Place.
Biography of Paul LangtonPaul Langton (1913-1980) was a character actor who performed in motion pictures and television. He started in film in 1941 by becoming a contract player at MGM, frequently appearing in war films. Later, Langton was seen in character parts or supporting roles in such films as The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957). Langton began appearing on television in 1951 in a series called The Web; his first regular role was that of Walter Dennis on the daytime series The Brighter Day. He also made five guest appearances on the prime time serial Perry Mason from 1958-1962, three of which were as prosecuting attorneys. But it was the role of Leslie Harrington on the television serial drama Peyton Place (1964–68) for which he was best known. After he was written out of the series, he appeared in half a dozen other television serials including It Takes a Thief (1968), Ironside and, in his final role, Emergency! before retiring due to ill health.
Scope and ContentThe collection contains two scrapbooks pertaining to Langton’s entertainment career. The scrapbooks contain pasted in broadsides, articles, lists of acting credits, and photos with loose items inserted. There is also a booklet titled “Self-Realization Fellowship Highlights” published in 1980 describing the Self-Realization Fellowship, an international religious organization.
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes,
and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright,
property, and libel laws as they apply.
Related Materials
There are no known other archival collections created by Paul Langton at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
This material was received from Mark Langton in 1983.
Processing Information
Preferred Citation
Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection
Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Access Terms
Television actors and actresses -- United States.
Motion picture actors and actresses.
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Television series.
Television soap operas.
Container List
The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container list)s to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
Link to Container List (PDF)