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Raymond Cannon

1892 – 1977

American actor, film director and screenwriter

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About Raymond Cannon

Lived 1892 – 1977 (aged 84). Raymond Cannon was an American actor, film director, screenwriter, journalist, writer and director.

Filmography

Actor

The Adventures of Kathlyn (1913) Boots (1919) as The chauffeur True Heart Susie (1919) as Sporty Malone Nugget Nell (1919) as The City Chap Nobody Home (1919) as Crandall Park Turning the Tables (1919) as Monty Feverill Mary Ellen Comes to Town (1920) as 'Beauty' Bender Chickens (1921) as Willie Figg Penny of Top Hill Trail (1921) as Jo Gary The Unfoldment (1922) as Jack Nevin Watch Your Step (1922) as Lon Kimball His Back Against the Wall (1922) as Jimmy Boyle Mary of the Movies (1923) as Oswald Tate The Printer's Devil (1923) as Alec Sperry

Director

Red Wine (1928) Joy Street (1929) Why Leave Home? (1929) Taking Ways (1930) Ladies Must Play (1930) The Victim (1930) Imagine My Embarrassment (1930) Swanee River (1931) Night Life in Reno (1931) Hotel Variety (1933) The Outer Gate (1937) Swing It, Sailor! (1938) Samurai (1945)

Screenwriter

The Yankee Consul (1924) Never Say Die (1924) Introduce Me (1925) (story) Go West (1925) (scenario) The Carnival Girl (1926) (titles & story) The Whole Town's Talking (1926) (adaptation and scenario) Taxi! Taxi! (1927) (adaptation) Fast and Furious (1927) (adaptation) The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary (1927) The Broncho Buster (1927) Something Always Happens (1928) Red Wine (1928) Joy Street (1929) Taking Ways (1930) Imagine My Embarrassment (1930) Old Age Pension (1935) My Girl Sally (1935) His Last Fling (1935) Bring 'Em Back a Lie (1935) Tailspin Tommy in The Great Air Mystery (1935) Samurai (1945)

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Family & relationships

Spouse
Fanchon Royer

People in Raymond Cannon's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Raymond Cannon?

American actor, film director and screenwriter (1892-1977)

When was Raymond Cannon born?

Raymond Cannon was born on 1 September 1892 in Campbell County.

When did Raymond Cannon die?

Raymond Cannon died on 7 June 1977 in Hollywood.

What was Raymond Cannon's occupation?

Raymond Cannon was an actor, film director, screenwriter, journalist, writer and director.

What nationality was Raymond Cannon?

Raymond Cannon was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Raymond Cannon

· Wikidata: Q19832404

· DBpedia: Raymond Cannon (actor)

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