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James A. Marcus

1867 – 1937

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Lived 1867 – 1937 (aged 70). James A. Marcus was an American actor.

James A. Marcus (January 21, 1867 – October 15, 1937) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 100 films between 1915 and 1937. He was born in New York City. On October 15, 1937, Marcus died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack at age 70. Marcus' most notable films include Regeneration, Oliver Twist and Sadie Thompson.

Partial filmography

Regeneration (1915) Carmen (1915) Blue Blood and Red (1916) The Serpent (1916) The Honor System (1917) Betrayed (1917) The Conqueror (1917) The Pride of New York (1917) The Prussian Cur (1918) On the Jump (1918) Evangeline (1919) – Basil The Strongest (1920) Serenade (1921) Oliver Twist (1922) The Strangers' Banquet (1922) Come on Over (1922) as Carmody Beau Brummel (1924) The Iron Horse (1924) Dick Turpin (1925) The Goose Hangs High (1925) Lightnin' (1925) The Fighting Heart (1925) The Eagle (1925) All Around Frying Pan (1925) The Love Gamble (1925) The Scarlet Letter (1926) The Texas Streak (1926) Siberia (1926) The Eagle of the Sea (1926) The Traffic Cop (1926) The Bachelor's Baby (1927) Duck Soup (1927) The Meddlin' Stranger (1927) Life of an Actress (1927) The Beauty Shoppers (1927) Sadie Thompson (1928) Isle of Lost Men (1928) The Broken Mask (1928) Buck Privates (1928) The Border Patrol (1928) Revenge (1928) Whispering Winds (1929) Captain of the Guard (1930) Back Pay (1930) Liliom (1930) Fighting Caravans (1931) Hell's House (1932) The Man from Arizona (1932) Strawberry Roan (1933) The Trail Beyond (1934) Red Morning (1934) The Lonely Trail (1936)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James A. Marcus?

actor (1867-1937)

When was James A. Marcus born?

James A. Marcus was born on 21 January 1867 in New York City.

When did James A. Marcus die?

James A. Marcus died on 15 October 1937 in Hollywood.

What was James A. Marcus's occupation?

James A. Marcus was an actor.

What nationality was James A. Marcus?

James A. Marcus was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James A. Marcus

· Wikidata: Q3160884

· DBpedia: James Marcus (American actor)

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