About John Larkin
Lived 1901 – 1965 (aged 63). John Larkin was an American screenwriter and film director.
John Francis Larkin Jr. (1901–1965) was an American screenwriter.
Larkin was from New York City. His credits range from 1932 to 1950, amounting to about 30 films, and include:
Ladies Must Love (1933) Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939) Charlie Chan in Panama (1940) The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady (1940) Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940) Dead Men Tell (1941) Manila Calling (1942) Castle in the Desert (1942) Quiet Please, Murder (1942) Buffalo Bill (1944) (uncredited) The Dolly Sisters (1945) Cloak and Dagger (1946) Carnival in Costa Rica (1947) Two Weeks with Love (1950)
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Who was John Larkin?
American screenwriter (1901-1965)
When was John Larkin born?
John Larkin was born on 30 November 1901 in New York City.
When did John Larkin die?
John Larkin died on 6 January 1965 in Los Angeles.
What was John Larkin's occupation?
John Larkin was a screenwriter and film director.
What nationality was John Larkin?
John Larkin was American.
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· DBpedia: John Larkin (screenwriter)
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