Sidney Paxton

Characters played by Sidney Paxton

Sir Oliver Surface — The School for Scandal (1923)

Wealthy uncle of the Surface brothers. Returning from the Indies, he disguises himself to test the true characters of his nephews, ultimately rewarding Charles and condemning Joseph.

Career Overview

Sidney Paxton has 15 screen credits in a career dating back to 1921. Signature works include The Cause of all the Trouble, The Rotters, The Card. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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