Francis Powers
American actor and director (1865-1940)
Francis Jackson Powers was an American actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director. His play The First Born was staged on Broadway at the Manhattan Theatre by David Belasco in 1897; a work in which he also starred in the lead part of Chan Wang. The play told the story of Chinese life in San Francisco, and was a hit in New York. His other Broadway credits included performances in Richard Carvel, Hon. John Grigsby, Robert Emmet, and Adrea. In addition to working as a stage actor he also performed in silent films.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1914–1924) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | HEARTS OF OAK. | Fox Film Corp | 6 reels | B&W | ||
| 1924 | The Iron Horse | Fox Film Corporation | 1:50 | 16mm | B&W | silent |
| 1914 | Clothes | Francis Powers | B&W |