John Harron
Acting
Biography
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 "achieved great success on the silent screen but was reduced to minor roles or minor films with the coming of sound." Harron died in Seattle, Washington from spinal meningitis. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles
Born: March 31, 1903
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Below the Line
Slasher falls off the train that is carrying him. He is found, broken in spirit, by Donald Cass. The dog is regenerated by Donald's love.
The Roaring Twenties
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
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
In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Kid Galahad
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
Dark Victory
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.
Women in the Wind
A famous aviator helps an amateur enter a cross-country air race for women.
Each Dawn I Die
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.
Out Where the Stars Begin
When the ballerina star of a musical feature walks off in a huff, aided by the fit-throwing director, her understudy steps in and a star is born.
Marked Woman
In the underworld of Manhattan, a woman dares to stand up to one of the city's most powerful gangsters.
Filmography
as Cab Driver (uncredited)
as Taxi Driver
as Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Third Reporter (uncredited)
as Carrol (uncredited)
as Hotel Desk Clerk
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
as Clipper (uncredited)
as Soldier (uncredited)
as Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
as American Tourist
as Fight Announcer (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
as Carter
as Motorcycle Policeman
as Red
as Mr. Gray
as Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
as Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
as Greenhouse Clerk
as Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
as Dibble
as Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
as George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
as Process Server (uncredited)
as Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
as President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
as Agent Cliff Durell
as Belga Line Steward
as John Hay
as Chauffeur (uncredited)
as Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
as First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
as G-Man (uncredited)
as Man at Party
as First Mate (uncredited)
as Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
as John Wilkins (uncredited)
as Orchestra Leader (uncredited)
as Extra Talking to Rodney
as Spieler at Carnival (uncredited)
as Alarm Company Operator (uncredited)
as Allison's Stenographer (uncredited)
as Technician
as Bank Clerk (uncredited)
as Ship's Officer
as Studio Gateman
as Aviator
as Second Cab Driver
as Gus - Policeman at Morgue
as Jenkins (uncredited)
as Man With Street Radio Reporter
as Mr. Chet Maxfield
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
as Pvt. Murphy
as Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited)
as Harris (as Jack Harron)
as Minor Role (uncredited)
as Reynolds (uncredited)
as Orderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited)
as Lt. Adams
as Clerk
as First Photographer (uncredited)
as Man in Sound Booth (uncredited)
as Charlie - Bus Driver
as Reporter
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Man Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited)
as Fred (uncredited)
as Country Club Man #1 (uncredited)
as John
as Cabbie #1 (uncredited)
as Police Radio Operator
as Carol's Dance Partner at Party
as Jerry Ross
as Charlie Hooper
as Ronnie Ross
as Erich (as Johnny Harron)
as Neil Parker
as Jeffrey Colt
as Eddie's Pitman Red
as Doug
as Bill Hepburn
as Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
as Jay Grant
as Joe
as Mike Fall
as Carter Brooks
as Max
as Sam Thornhill
as Danny Lewis
as Joe Casey
as Joe Pond
as Jack Welby
as Johnny
as John Martin
as Dick Wayne
as Paul Yervedoff
as Donald Cass
as Bob Mannering
as Stuart Borden
as Billy Carmichael (as Johnn Harron)
as Jimmy Arnold
as Colin Ferguson
as Hugh Belmont
as Don McLean aka Jack Nelson
as Wally Saunders
as Johnny Buckley
as Robert Horton
as Glen Wharton
as Robert Williams
as Geoffrey Hutchins
as Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron)
as Billy Boy
as A Boy with a Barrel