Paul Weigel

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Characters played by Paul Weigel

Mr. Agar — The Great Dictator (1940)

Ghetto resident and neighbor to the Barber.

Transylvania Innkeeper (uncredited) — Dracula's Daughter (1936)

Host of a Transylvanian inn, providing lodging and local information to travelers.

Makepeace Struble — Witchcraft (1916)

Richard Wayne's protégé, Makepeace desires Suzette and arranges for Richard to be sent away so he can pursue her. He blackmails Suzette into marrying him by accusing his mother of witchcraft, becomes increasingly violent, and later blames Suzette for a spell after suffering a stroke.

The Stepfather — The Silent Accuser (1924)

The Stepfather is Barbara’s aged stepfather. He comes to her bedroom after hearing her screams while Phil is accosting her, and Phil kills him as he leaves the room. His murder places Jack in a compromising position and leads to Jack’s conviction, although Phil is the actual killer.

Petrovitch — The Leatherneck (1929)

An old Russian émigré whom Heckla introduces to the Marines. He is the father of Tanya and her brother, and his family owns valuable potash property on the Sungari River. During the massacre on William and Tanya's wedding night, Petrovitch is killed, leaving Tanya to face the ensuing danger alone.

Career Overview

Paul Weigel has 80 screen credits in a career dating back to 1916. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Charlie Chaplin Classic Films with 1 titles. Signature works include Hidden Aces, Mademoiselle Midnight, Witchcraft. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
80
Birth Date
1867-02-17
Birth Place
Halle an der Saale, Province of Saxony, Prussia [now Saxony-Anhalt, Germany]

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q946153), public domain (CC0).