John Francis Dillon

American silent film director and actor (1884-1934)

John Francis Dillon was an American film director and actor of the 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 heart attack. He was married to the actress Edith Hallor.

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Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 41 films (1914–1932) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 13 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲	Title	Creator	Length	Format	Color	Sound
1914	Dough and Dynamite	Charlie Chaplin	11:00	16mm	B&W	silent
1914	THE KEY TO YESTERDAY.	Favorite Players Film Co. Inc.			B&W
1915	All in the Same Boat	Al Christie			B&W
1915	All in the same boat	Al Christie			B&W
1918	THE LOVE SWINDLE.	Bluebird Photoplays Inc.	5 reels		B&W
1919	A TASTE OF LIFE.	Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc.	5 reels		B&W
1919	BURGLAR BY PROXY.	Jack Pickford Productions.	5 reels
1919	Love's Prisoner	John Francis Dillon			B&W
1919	THE SILK LINED BURGLAR.	Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc.	6 reels
1920	BLACKBIRDS.	Realart Pictures Corp.	5 reels		B&W
1920	Suds	John Francis Dillon	65		B&W
1921	Children of the night.	Fox Film Corp	5 reels	16mm		sound
1921	THE PLAYTHING OF BROADWAY.	Realart Pictures Corp.	5 reels		B&W
1921	THE ROOF TREE.	Fox Film Corp	5 reels		B&W
1922	CALVERT'S VALLEY.	Fox Film Corp	5 reels
1922	GLEAM O'DAWN.	Fox Film Corp	5 reels
1922	THE YELLOW STAIN.	Fox Film Corp	5 reels
1923	Flaming youth.	First National Pictures Inc.	9 reels	16mm	B&W
1923	THE HUNTRESS.	First National Pictures Inc.	6 reels		B&W
1923	THE SELF-MADE WIFE.	Universal Pictures Corp.	5 reels		B&W
1924	FLIRTING WITH LOVE.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1924	IF I MARRY AGAIN.	First National Pictures Inc.	8 reels		B&W
1924	THE PERFECT FLAPPER.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1925	CHICKIE.	First National Pictures Inc.	8 reels		B&W
1925	THE HALF-WAY GIRL.	First National Pictures Inc.	8 reels		B&W
1925	WE MODERNS.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1926	DON JUAN'S THREE NIGHTS.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1926	LOVE'S BLINDNESS.	Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp.	7 reels		B&W
1926	MIDNIGHT LOVERS.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1926	TOO MUCH MONEY.	First National Pictures Inc.	8 reels		B&W
1927	THE CRYSTAL CUP.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1927	THE PRINCE OF HEADWAITERS.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1927	THE SEA TIGER.	First National Pictures Inc.	6 reels		B&W
1928	OUT OF THE RUINS.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1928	SCARLET SEAS.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1928	THE HEART OF A FOLLIES GIRL.	First National Pictures Inc.	7 reels		B&W
1928	THE NOOSE.	First National Pictures Inc.	8 reels		B&W
1930	Spring Is Here	John Francis Dillon			B&W
1931	The reckless hour.	First National Pictures Inc.	8 reels	16mm	B&W	sound
1932	THE COHENS AND KELLYS IN HOLLYWOOD.	Universal Pictures Corp.	8 reels		B&W
	Bright lights : Reckless hour	Distributed by Warner Home Video	2:12:00	16mm	B&W	sound