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John Francis Dillon (director)
John Francis Dillon (July 13, 1884 – April 4, 1934) was an American film director and actor of the silent film, 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 myocardial infarction, heart attack. He was married to the actress Edith Hallor. Partial filmography * ''Dough and Dynamite'' (1914) * ''Indiscreet Corinne'' (1917) * ''Suds (film), Suds'' (1920) * ''The Plaything of Broadway'' (1921) * ''The Cub Reporter'' (1922) * ''The Yellow Stain'' (1922) * ''Flaming Youth (film), Flaming Youth'' (1923) * ''Double Dealing (1923 film), Double Dealing'' (1923) (actor) * ''The Self-Made Wife'' (1923) * ''The Broken Violin (1923 film), The Broken Violin'' (1923) * ''Lilies of the Field (1924 film), Lilies of the Field'' (1924) * ''Flirting with Love'' (1924) * ''The Perfect Flapper'' (1924) * ''The Half-Way Gir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love's Blindness
''Love's Blindness'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by John Francis Dillon. The film stars Pauline Starke, Antonio Moreno, and Lilyan Tashman. Written by Elinor Glyn, the film was produced under the direct supervision of the author. Plot In Great Britain, Hubert Culverdale (Antonio Moreno) is the hard-up and hard-to-please milord who marries luscious Vanessa Levy (Pauline Starke) for financial reasons only. Cast * Pauline Starke as Vanessa Levy * Antonio Moreno as Hubert Culverdale, 8th Earl of St. Austel * Lilyan Tashman as Alice, Duchess of Lincolnwood * Sam De Grasse as Benjamin Levy * Douglas Gilmore as Charles Langley * Kate Price as Marchioness of Hurlshire * Tom Ricketts as Marquis of Hurlshire * Earl Metcalfe as Col. Ralph Dangerfield * George Waggner as Oscar Issacson * Rose Dione as Mme. De Jainon * Ned Sparks as Valet * John D. Bloss (uncredited, Wedding Scene) * Macon Jones (uncredited, Wedding Scene) * Walter Tennyson (uncredited, Undetermined Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Broken Violin (1923 Film)
''The Broken Violin'' is an American film that was released in 1923. It was directed by John Francis Dillon. It was produced by Atlantic Features and distributed by Arrow Film Corporation It is a melodrama. A 1923 publication described the film as "heart interest laid on thick." Plot '' Variety'' wrote, "The story is of an imposter endeavoring to secure the millions rightfully belonging to another. His ruse works for a time, but the rightful heir finally comes into his own and incidentally wins the girl which the other hand had also attempted to secure". Reception A review in ''Variety'' reads, "These long drawn-out melodramas are pretty tough on summer-time audiences" and "Melodramatics are the stock in trade of this production, with the story bringing forth only old bits in this line to create interest. The tale has a flimsy love angle weakly told, with the theme in general falling short of holding attention". Cast * Dorothy Mackaill as Constance Morley * Reed Howes as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Ruins (film)
''Out of the Ruins'' is a lost 1928 silent film drama produced and distributed by First National Pictures. John Francis Dillon directed and Richard Barthelmess stars. Cast *Richard Barthelmess as Lt. Pierre Dumont *Robert Frazer as Paul Gilbert *Marian Nixon as Yvonne Gilbert *Emile Chautard as Pere Gilbert *Bodil Rosing as Mere Gilbert *Eugene Pallette as Volange *Rose Dione Claudine Rosalie Gras (22 October 1875 – 29 January 1936), professionally known as Rose Dione, was a French-American actress who appeared in numerous silent era and pre-code films. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1910 and ... as Mere Gourdain References External links *AllMovie; synopsis [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Heart Of A Follies Girl
''The Heart of a Follies Girl'' is a lost 1928 American comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and written by Dwinelle Benthall, Gerald Duffy, Charles Logue, and Rufus McCosh. The film stars Billie Dove, Larry Kent, Lowell Sherman, Clarissa Selwynne and Mildred Harris. It was released on March 18, 1928, by First National Pictures.- - Cast *Billie Dove as Teddy O'Day * Larry Kent as Derek Calhoun *Lowell Sherman as Rogers Winthrop *Clarissa Selwynne as Caroline Winthrop *Mildred Harris Mildred Harris (November 29, 1901 – July 20, 1944) was an American stage, film, and vaudeville actress during the early part of the 20th century. She began her career in the film industry as a child actress at age 10. She was also the first w ... as Florine References External links * 1928 films 1920s English-language films Silent American comedy films 1928 comedy films 1928 lost films First National Pictures films Films directed by John Francis Dillon American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Noose (film)
''The Noose'' is an American silent drama film adaptation of the Willard Mack play '' The Noose'', which was released in 1928 by First National Pictures. It stars Richard Barthelmess, Montagu Love, Robert Emmett O'Connor, and Thelma Todd. It was directed by John Francis Dillon and Richard Barthelmess's performance was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. The movie was adapted by Garrett Graham and James T. O'Donohoe from the play. The play was also the basis of the Paramount Pictures film '' I'd Give My Life'' (1936).Progressive Silent Film List: ''The Noose'' at silentera.com Cast * as Nickie Elkins * |
Temptations Of A Shop Girl
''Temptations of a Shop Girl'' is a lost 1927 silent crime drama directed by Tom Terriss, with Betty Compson and Pauline Garon leading the cast. B-movie studio Chadwick Pictures was the production company. Cast *Betty Compson – Ruth Harrington *Pauline Garon – Betty Harrington *Armand Kaliz – Andre Le Croix *Bob Custer – Jerry Horton (*as Raymond Glenn) *William Humphrey – John Horton (*as William Humphreys) *Cora Williams – Mrs. Harrington *Gladden James Gladden James (February 26, 1888 – August 28, 1948) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 180 films between 1911 and 1946. He was born in Zanesville, Ohio and died in Hollywood, California, from leukemia. Family In 1914 h ... – Bud Conway * John Francis Dillon – Jim Butler References External links Temptations of a Shop Girl at IMDb.com 1927 films American silent feature films Lost American crime drama films Films directed by Tom Terriss 1927 crime drama films American bla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prince Of Headwaiters
''The Prince of Headwaiters'' is a 1927 American silent drama film directed by John Francis Dillon. Premise A maitre d' at the Hôtel Ritz Paris finds out his son, wealthy thanks to his mother, might be blackmailed by Mae Morin (played by Lilyan Tashman Lilyan Tashman (October 23, 1896 – March 21, 1934) was an American stage, silent film, and sound film actress. Early life Born Lillian Tashman in 1896 in Brooklyn, New York to a Jewish family, Tashman was the youngest of eight children, bor ...). Cast Preservation This film is now lost. References External links *British Film Institute: ''The Prince of Headwaiters'' 1927 films 1927 drama films Silent American drama films American silent feature films American black-and-white films Films directed by John Francis Dillon Films with screenplays by Jane Murfin 1920s American films 1920s English-language films English-language drama films {{1920s-silent-drama-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Lovers (1926 Film)
''Midnight Lovers'' is a 1926 American silent romantic war comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and distributed by First National Pictures. It starred Lewis Stone and Anna Q. Nilsson. It was based on the play ''Collusion'' by J. E. Harold Terry. Prints of the film are preserved at the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, Madison.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Library of Congress'' page 116, c.1978 by The American Film Institute Cast *Lewis Stone as Major William Ridgewell, RFC *Anna Q. Nilsson as Diana Fothergill * John Roche as Owen Ffolliott *Chester Conklin as Moriarty * Dale Fuller as Heatley *Purnell Pratt Purnell Pratt (October 20, 1885 – July 25, 1941) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films between 1914 and 1941. He was born in Bethel, Illinois and died in Hollywood, California. Pratt spent more than a year in Fra ... as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don Juan's Three Nights
''Don Juan's Three Nights'' also known as ''Don Juan's 3 Nights'' is a 1926 American silent romantic drama film directed by John Francis Dillon and starring Lewis Stone, Shirley Mason, and Malcolm McGregor. It was produced by Henry Hobart and distributed through First National Pictures. Cast * Lewis Stone as Johann Aradi * Shirley Mason as Ninette Cavallar * Malcolm McGregor as Giulio Roberti * Myrtle Stedman as Madame Cavallar * Betty Francisco as Madame de Courcy * Kalla Pasha as Monsieur de Courcy * Alma Bennett as Carlotta * Natalie Kingston as Vilma Theodori * Mario Carillo as Count di Bonito * Jed Prouty as Lippi * Madeline Hurlock as Louise Villate * Gertrude Astor as Baroness von Minden Preservation Complete prints of ''Don Juan's Three Nights'' are held by the Library of Congress and the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research in Madison, Wisconsin.''Catalog of Holdings The American Film Institute Collection and The United Artists Collection at The Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Test Of Donald Norton (1926 Film)
''The Test of Donald Norton'' is a 1926 American silent Western film starring George Walsh and Tyrone Power and directed by B. Reeves Eason. Synopsis Donald Norton, a man of mixed race, grew up under the care of the Layards. He becomes the manager of a fur trading post for Hudson's Bay Company but has some struggles when he goes to be reassigned. Donald becomes ill one winter and his post manager, Dale Millington, takes advantage of his absence to impugn Donald's loyalty to the company. Donald is fired by his district manager, John Corrigal. In an argument with Corrigal, Donald becomes convinced that Corrigal is his father. After taking a post in a rival company, Donald hears his mother has almost choked to death. Both he and Corrigal rush to her side, but she dies before she can clear up the paternity mystery. Millington abducts the Layards' daughter and Donald's love, Janet, but Donald brings them back to the post. Millington tells the story that he heard from Donald's mothe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
We Moderns
''We Moderns'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by John Francis Dillon and starring Colleen Moore. The film was produced by Moore's husband John McCormick and was released through First National Pictures. It was based on the play and novel by Israel Zangwill, which ran for 22 performances in 1924 at the Gaiety Theatre in New York, produced and directed by Harrison Grey Fiske and starring Helen Hayes and Isabel Irving. Plot As described in a film magazine review, Mary Sundale is a young woman who spurns her childhood sweetheart to attach herself to a large group of riotous, semi-artistic young people and becomes infatuated with a superficial poet and critic. One night this poet becomes too bold in his advances and is thrashed by the man who has been rejected. On a later night, the group holds a party in a dirigible. The ship crashes and fear grips the revelers. Mary, now disgusted with the group and all it represents, mends her manner of living and plans a future ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Half-Way Girl
''The Half-Way Girl'' is a 1925 American silent drama film directed by John Francis Dillon that was filmed around the Jersey Shore. Plot As described in a film magazine reviews, Poppy La Rue is given a job in the hotel as “private hostess”(generally a silent film era euphemism for prostitute) as an alternative to jail when her theatrical troupe from the United States is stranded and cannot pay the hotel bill in Singapore. She becomes interested in Phil Douglas, a nerve shattered war veteran disgusted with life. Douglas kills “The Crab” in an attempted theft of Douglas’ wallet. He is put on board the ship ''Mandalay'' by Poppy despite that the highest police official in India has threatened to send her to Malay Street if she continues to interest herself in Douglas. She is rescued from Malay Street, the red-light district, and put on the ''Mandalay'' by Jardine, a plantation owner, who is determined to have Poppy. The vessel catches fire and Poppy rescues Douglas fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |