Charles Eyton

Charles Eyton (New Zealand, June 24, 1871 - Hollywood, CA, July 2, 1941) was an actor-producer who became General Manager of Famous Players-Lasky Corporation (a Paramount Pictures subsidiary) during the silent film era.

Career

Eyton was the brother of writer Alice Eyton, and had served as a promoter for prize fighters. Eyton also served as a referee in the prize ring, and at one time officiated a world championship bout.

He produced a number of film serials, most of which starring his wife, actress Kathlyn Williams, whom he divorced in 1931.

Connection to the Murder of William Desmond Taylor

It is believed that soon after William Desmond Taylor’s death, Eyton had organised a party of employees to enter Taylor’s home in a hurried attempt to cleanse Taylor’s residence of embarrassing and and incriminating items, before police were notified of the death.

It was also said that Eyton may have possibly planted forged letters to Taylor from a handful of actresses, to further add complications to the case.