Acting

John Harron

Born March 31, 1903 · New York City, New York, USA

Died November 24, 1939 · aged 36

John Harron (March 31, 1904 – November 24, 1939) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1918 and 1940. Born in New York City, he was the brother of actor Robert Harron and of actress Mary Harron. Harron graduated from Santa Clara University. His film debut came in Through the Back Door (1921). After acting for Universal, he was under contract to Warner Bros. Harron "ac…

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Marked Woman

Marked Woman · 1937

MovieCrimeDrama

In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.

The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties · 1939

The Roaring Twenties

MovieCrimeDrama

After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse · 1938

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

MovieCrimeDrama

A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.

Jezebel

Jezebel · 1938

MovieDramaRomance

In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.

The Oklahoma Kid

The Oklahoma Kid · 1939

The Oklahoma Kid

MovieWesternHistory

McCord's gang robs the stage carrying money to pay Indians for their land, and the notorious outlaw "The Oklahoma Kid" Jim Kincaid takes the money from McCord. McCord stakes a "sooner" claim on land which is to be used for a new town; in exchange for giving it up, he gets control of gambling and saloons. When Kincaid's father runs for mayor, McCord incites a mob to lynch the old man whom McCord has already framed for murder.

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Confessions of a Nazi Spy · 1939

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

FBI agent Ed Renard investigates the pre-War espionage activities of the German-American Bund.

Dark Victory

Dark Victory · 1939

MovieDramaRomance

Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.

The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th · 1940

The Fighting 69th

MovieActionDrama

Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.

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Marked Woman

Marked Woman · 1937

MovieCrimeDrama

In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.

Cabbie #1 (uncredited)

The Roaring Twenties

The Roaring Twenties · 1939

The Roaring Twenties

MovieCrimeDrama

After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.

Soldier (uncredited)

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse · 1938

The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse

MovieCrimeDrama

A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.

Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)

Jezebel

Jezebel · 1938

MovieDramaRomance

In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.

Jenkins (uncredited)

The Oklahoma Kid

The Oklahoma Kid · 1939

The Oklahoma Kid

MovieWesternHistory

McCord's gang robs the stage carrying money to pay Indians for their land, and the notorious outlaw "The Oklahoma Kid" Jim Kincaid takes the money from McCord. McCord stakes a "sooner" claim on land which is to be used for a new town; in exchange for giving it up, he gets control of gambling and saloons. When Kincaid's father runs for mayor, McCord incites a mob to lynch the old man whom McCord has already framed for murder.

President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Confessions of a Nazi Spy · 1939

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

FBI agent Ed Renard investigates the pre-War espionage activities of the German-American Bund.

Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)

Dark Victory

Dark Victory · 1939

MovieDramaRomance

Socialite Judith Traherne lives a lavish but emotionally empty life. Riding horses is one of her few joys, and her stable master is secretly in love with her. Told she has a brain tumor by her doctor, Frederick Steele, Judith becomes distraught. After she decides to have surgery to remove the tumor, Judith realizes she is in love with Dr. Steele, but more troubling medical news may sabotage her new relationship, and her second chance at life.

George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)

The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th · 1940

The Fighting 69th

MovieActionDrama

Although loudmouthed braggart Jerry Plunkett alienates his comrades and officers, Father Duffy, the regimental chaplain, has faith that he'll prove himself in the end.

Carrol (uncredited)

Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die · 1939

Each Dawn I Die

MovieCrimeDrama

A corrupt D.A. with governatorial ambitions is annoyed by an investigative reporter's criticism of his criminal activities and decides to frame the reporter for manslaughter in order to silence him.

Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

Talent Scout

Talent Scout · 1937

MovieDramaMusic

A Hollywood heartthrob helps a small-town girl achieve stardom.

Charlie - Bus Driver

Kid Galahad

Kid Galahad · 1937

MovieCrimeDrama

Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.

Fred (uncredited)

White Zombie

White Zombie · 1932

A wealthy landowner living in Haiti convinces a sorcerer to lure the woman he has fallen for away from her fiancé. The madman later betrays their agreement by keeping the woman for himself…as a zombie.

Neil Parker

Hard to Get

Hard to Get · 1938

MovieComedyRomance

When spoiled young heiress Maggie Richards tries to charge some gasoline at an auto camp run by Bill Davis, he makes her work out her bill by making beds. Resolving to get even, she pretends to have forgiven him, and sends him to her father to get financing for a plan Bill has. What happens next was not part of her original revenge plan.

Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

That Certain Woman

That Certain Woman · 1937

That Certain Woman

MovieDramaRomance

A gangster's widow fights for love despite society's disapproval.

First Photographer (uncredited)

Code of the Secret Service

Code of the Secret Service · 1939

Code of the Secret Service

MovieActionAdventure

Secret Service agents try to solve the theft of treasury banknote plates.

Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite · 1939

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

MovieActionCrime

Torchy Blane and Steve McBride try to nab a gangster by tracking his moll.

Motorcycle Policeman

The Crowd Roars

The Crowd Roars · 1932

The Crowd Roars

MovieDramaAction

Famous auto racing champion Joe Greer returns to his hometown to compete in a local race, discovering that his younger brother has aspirations to become a racing champion.

Eddie's Pitman Red

King of the Underworld

King of the Underworld · 1939

King of the Underworld

MovieRomanceCrime

Physician Carole Nelson, suspected of having ties to notorious gangster Joe Gurney, must prove her innocence or the Medical Board will revoke her license. When Gurney seeks her out for treatment after being shot, it could be the break Nelson needs. Now she has a chance to use her medical know-how to outwit Gurney and his goons and reestablish her professional reputation.

G-Man (uncredited)

Angels Wash Their Faces

Angels Wash Their Faces · 1939

Angels Wash Their Faces

MovieDramaRomance

A young man just released from a reformatory moves to a new neighborhood with his sister, intending to start a new life. However, he gets mixed up with the local mob boss and corrupt politicians and soon finds himself being framed for an arson and murder he didn't commit.

Reporter (uncredited)

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air · 1937

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air

MovieComedyMusic

A country bumpkin becomes a singing sensation on the radio.

Man in Sound Booth (uncredited)

Closed Gates

Closed Gates · 1927

George Newell Jr. is the son of wealthy parents. In the days leading up to World War I, he disgraces himself and his family. In order to redeem himself, he enlists after the war breaks out. During battle he is injured and loses his memory. He is lovingly cared for by his nurse, with whom he falls in love.

George Newell Jr.

Indianapolis Speedway

Indianapolis Speedway · 1939

Indianapolis Speedway

MovieActionDrama

A champion auto racer who unhappily learns his kid brother wants to enter the same profession rather than finish school.

Red

The Return of Doctor X

The Return of Doctor X · 1939

The Return of Doctor X

MovieScience FictionHorror

When news reporter Walter Garrett arrives at the hotel room of bombshell actress Angela Merrova to conduct an interview, he finds her dead from multiple stab wounds. He returns with the police to find the hotel empty and the body vanished. Garrett writes about the incident but is fired when Merrova, alive and well, goes to the paper to complain. Now his only chance to get his job back is to find the truth, which involves the grisly scheme of a madman.

Reporter (uncredited)

Slapsie Maxie's

Slapsie Maxie's · 1939

Slapsie Maxie's

In this comedic short, when a waiter accidentally knocks out boxing champ Tiger Dorsey in Slapsie Maxie's restaurant, Maxie arranges a boxing match between the reluctant waiter and the champ.

Fight Announcer (uncredited)