Cecil Morton York
Cecil Morton York was born in Kensington, London, England, on April 29, 1857. Records place York within the film industry during the silent era, a period marked by evolving techniques and expanding roles for performers.
Biography
Cecil Morton York was born in Kensington, London, England, on April 29, 1857. Records place York within the film industry during the silent era, a period marked by evolving techniques and expanding roles for performers. York’s presence in cinema is documented through a single credited appearance in the 1924 silent film What the Butler Saw, where York portrayed the character Professor Shall.
The film’s cast and crew included a range of performers and technicians contributing to early narrative cinema, though York’s role remains the only verified credit in available records. York’s participation in What the Butler Saw reflects the broader transition of stage and character actors into film during the 1920s. Beyond this credit, no further professional details about York’s work or contribution…
