Arthur W. Bates (1883 – August 16, 1972) was an American silent film actor.
[1] He was acting with Essanay Studios in Chicago by 1915.
After the studio closed down, he worked for the Chicago Transit Authority.
[1] Bates died in Chicago on August 16, 1972.
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