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John Francis Dillon

1884 – 1934

American silent film director and actor

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Lived 1884 – 1934 (aged 49). John Francis Dillon was an American film director, actor and film actor.

John Francis Dillon (July 13, 1884 – April 4, 1934) was an American film director and actor of the silent era. He directed 130 films between 1914 and 1934. He also appeared in 74 films between 1914 and 1931. He was born in New York, New York, was a brother of Robert A. Dillon, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack. He was married to the actress Edith Hallor.

Partial filmography

Dough and Dynamite (1914) Indiscreet Corinne (1917) Suds (1920) The Plaything of Broadway (1921) The Cub Reporter (1922) The Yellow Stain (1922) Flaming Youth (1923) Double Dealing (1923) (actor) The Self-Made Wife (1923) The Broken Violin (1923) Lilies of the Field (1924) Flirting with Love (1924) The Perfect Flapper (1924) The Half-Way Girl (1925) We Moderns (1925) The Test of Donald Norton (1926) (actor) Don Juan's Three Nights (1926) Midnight Lovers (1926) Love's Blindness (1926) The Prince of Headwaiters (1927) Temptations of a Shop Girl (1927) (actor) The Noose (1928) The Heart of a Follies Girl (1928) Out of the Ruins (1928) Scarlet Seas (1929) Sally (1929) Children of the Ritz (1929) Bride of the Regiment (1930) The Girl of the Golden West (1930) Kismet (1930) Millie (1931) The Finger Points (1931) The Pagan Lady (1931) Behind the Mask (1932) Call Her Savage (1932) The Big Shakedown (1934)

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John F. Dillon, Jack Dillon, John Dillon, John F. "Jack" Dillon, J.F. Dillon

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Francis Dillon?

American silent film director and actor (1884-1934)

When was John Francis Dillon born?

John Francis Dillon was born on 13 July 1884 in New York City.

When did John Francis Dillon die?

John Francis Dillon died on 4 April 1934 in Los Angeles.

What was John Francis Dillon's occupation?

John Francis Dillon was a film director, actor and film actor.

What nationality was John Francis Dillon?

John Francis Dillon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Francis Dillon

· Wikidata: Q1752340

· DBpedia: John Francis Dillon (director)

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