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John S. Robertson is a Actor, Director and Rigging Grip Canadien born on 14 june 1878 at London (Canada)
John Stuart Robertson (14 June 1878 – 5 November 1964) was a Canadian born actor and later film director perhaps best known for his 1920 screen adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, starring John Barrymore.
Robertson was born in London, Ontario. He broke into filmmaking in 1915 with Vitagraph, then with Famous Players-Lasky, making 57 features in his career. Robertson left film in 1935, amid the increasing prevalence of sound pictures.
He was married to screenwriter Josephine Lovett. He died in California, aged 86.
The Byrds song "Old John Robertson" was about Robertson.
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John S. Robertson
Nationality Canada
Birth 14 june 1878 at London (Canada)
Death 5 november 1964 (at 86 years) at Escondido (USA)
Birth 14 june 1878 at London (Canada)
Death 5 november 1964 (at 86 years) at Escondido (USA)
Robertson was born in London, Ontario. He broke into filmmaking in 1915 with Vitagraph, then with Famous Players-Lasky, making 57 features in his career. Robertson left film in 1935, amid the increasing prevalence of sound pictures.
He was married to screenwriter Josephine Lovett. He died in California, aged 86.
The Byrds song "Old John Robertson" was about Robertson.
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Filmography of John S. Robertson (46 films)
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Her Right to Live (1917)
Directed by Paul Scardon
Origin USA
Actors Antonio Moreno, Peggy Hyland, Mae Costello, Julia Swayne Gordon, Bobby Connelly, John S. Robertson
Roles Daniel Hoadley
Polly Biggs (Peggy Hyland) is the eldest of a family of orphaned children who are taken in by their uncle, Mayor Hoadley (John S. Robertson). Hoadley despises the children and has only taken them in as good publicity for the upcoming election. His wife, Mrs. Hoadley (Julia Swayne Gordon) is equally cruel to the children, especially Polly.
The Scarlet Runner (1916)
Directed by Wally Van, William P. S. Earle
Origin USA
Actors Earle Williams, L. Rogers Lytton, Charles Kent, Julia Swayne Gordon, Walter McGrail, John S. Robertson
Rating73%
A series of 12 two-reel episodes, each a separate and unrelated story, relating the adventures of Christopher Race and his high-powered automobile, "The Scarlet Runner". Each episode has a different cast, except for the continuing role of Earle Williams.
The Combat (1916)
Directed by Ralph Ince
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Anita Stewart, John S. Robertson
Roles Philip Lewis
La mère de Muriel veut se marier avec un homme riche, mais se marie avec un autre, qu'elle quitte finalement pour essayer de faire fortune dans l'ouest.
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Our Little Girl (1935)
, 1h5Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Children's films
Actors Shirley Temple, Joel McCrea, Rosemary Ames, Lyle Talbot, Erin O'Brien-Moore, J. Farrell MacDonald
Rating62%
Don Middleton (Joel McCrea) is so caught up with his work he neglects his wife Elsa (Rosemary Ames). Lonely Elsa begins to spend more time with Don's best friend and they become attracted to one another. Don and Elsa decide to get a divorce, unaware of the effect their problems are having on their daughter Molly (Shirley Temple). When Elsa announces plans to remarry, Molly runs away from home.
Captain Hurricane (1935)
Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Helen Westley, Helen Mack, James Barton, Gene Lockhart, Henry Travers, Douglas Walton
Rating55%
Grand Old Girl (1935)
, 1h12Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors May Robson, Mary Carlisle, Fred MacMurray, Alan Hale, Etienne Girardot, Ben Alexander
Rating54%
The Crime Doctor (1934)
, 1h15Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Otto Kruger, Karen Morley, Nils Asther, William Frawley, Donald Crisp, Frank Conroy
Rating68%
His Greatest Gamble (1934)
, 1h12Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Richard Dix, Dorothy Wilson, Bruce Cabot, Erin O'Brien-Moore, Edith Fellows, Shirley Grey
Rating60%
Wednesday's Child (1934)
, 1h8Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Karen Morley, Edward Arnold, Frankie Thomas, Shirley Grey, Robert Shayne, Frank Conroy
Rating58%
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One Man's Journey (1933)
, 1h12Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Lionel Barrymore, May Robson, Dorothy Jordan, Joel McCrea, Frances Dee, David Landau
Rating66%
Le docteur Eli Watt, un médecin de campagne, revient dans son village natal dans l'amérique profonde du début du XX siècle. Une jeune femme célibataire et enceinte vient frapper à sa porte.
Little Orphan Annie (1932)
, 1h10Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Mitzi Green, May Robson, Buster Phelps, Matt Moore, Edgar Kennedy, Sidney Bracey
Rating63%
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Beyond Victory (1931)
, 1h10Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War
Actors William Boyd, E. H. Calvert, James Gleason, Lew Cody, Marion Shilling, Zasu Pitts
Rating58%
On the western front during World War I, American forces attempt to retain control of a French town. Sergeant Bill Thatcher (Bill Boyd), the non-commissioned officer in charge of the forces, goes to visit several wounded men. The first, "Bud" (Russell Gleason) relates his story of how he joined the military, leaving the family farm to enlist, despite his mother's pleas for him not to go get involved in foreign conflicts. As he finishes his story, he dies.
The Phantom of Paris (1931)
, 1h14Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors John Gilbert, Leila Hyams, Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, C. Aubrey Smith, Natalie Moorhead
Rating64%
Madonna of the Streets (1930)
, 1h12Directed by John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Evelyn Brent, Robert Downing Ames, Ivan Linow, Josephine Dunn, Richard Tucker, Ed Brady
Rating25%
Captain of the Guard (1930)
, 1h23Directed by Paul Fejos, John S. Robertson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Musical, Romance
Themes Musical films
Actors Laura La Plante, John Boles, Sam De Grasse, James A. Marcus, Lionel Belmore, Stuart Holmes
Rating69%