About Milton J. Fahrney
Lived 1872 – 1941 (aged 68). Milton J. Fahrney was an American screenwriter, actor, film actor and film director.
Milton J. Fahrney, sometimes credited as Milton H. Fahrney or simply Milton Fahrney, was an actor and director during the silent film era.
He worked for Albuquerque Film Manufacturing Company and Nestor Film Company.
He featured comedian George Ovey in films.
He married Alexandra Phillips, a screenwriter.
He directed the Cub Comedies. He engaged Louise Horner to play a role in the Jerry series. Fahrney wrote and directed dozens of shorts for the series.
Filmography Director The Pilgrim (1910) The Law of the Range (1911 film) His Only Son (1912) White Cloud's Secret(1912), extant at EYE collection in Netherlands The Little Hero (1915) The Little Detective (1915), a Cub Comedies Jerry's Big Game (1916) Jerry and the Smugglers (1916) Jerry in the Movies (1916) Holding His Own (1917), extant The Hero of the E.Z. Ranch Jerry and the Bandits Jerry and the Vampire (1917)
Actor Yankee Speed (1924) The Right Man (1925) In the First Degree (1927) Stepping on the Gas (1927)
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Who was Milton J. Fahrney?
American screenwriter and actor (1872-1941)
When was Milton J. Fahrney born?
Milton J. Fahrney was born on 24 June 1872 in Dayton.
When did Milton J. Fahrney die?
Milton J. Fahrney died on 26 March 1941 in Sydney, Los Angeles.
What was Milton J. Fahrney's occupation?
Milton J. Fahrney was a screenwriter, actor, film actor and film director.
What nationality was Milton J. Fahrney?
Milton J. Fahrney was American.
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