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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Charles Barton (May 25, 1902 – December 5, 1981) was a film and vaudeville actor and film director. He won an Oscar for best assistant director in 1933. His first film as a director was the Zane Grey feature Wagon Wheels. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charles Barton, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Charles Barton was an American film director and former actor active during the Golden Age of Hollywood, primarily known for his prolific work in studio comedies and family features.
He is best recognized for directing popular comedies such as Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein, The Time of Their Lives, and the Disney family hit The Shaggy Dog.
Barton specialized in lighthearted studio entertainment, balancing slapstick comedy, fantasy, and adventure films throughout his extensive career.