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William Gaxton
from the trailer for
Best Foot Forward (1943)
Born
Arthur Anthony Gaxiola

(1893-12-02)December 2, 1893
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 2, 1963(1963-02-02) (aged 69)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1926–1962
Spouse
Madeline Seitz
(m. 1918)

William Gaxton (né Arthur Anthony Gaxiola, December 2, 1893 – February 2, 1963) was an American star of vaudeville, film, and theatre.[1] Gaxton was president of The Lambs Club from 1936 to 1939, 1952 to 1953, and 1957 to 1961.[1] He and Victor Moore became a popular theatre team in the 1930s and 1940s; they also appeared in a film together.[2]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference obit was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Hischak, Thomas S. (2004). Through the Screen Door: What Happened to the Broadway Musical When it Went to Hollywood. Scarecrow Press. p. 64. ISBN 9780810850187.

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