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J. Charles Haydon

American film director (1875-1943) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 68

James Charles Haydon was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent film era. He directed twelve films between 1914 and 1920. He also appeared in five films between 1912 and 1914. He played the Wizard in His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz.

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1943Died15 October 19431920Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeFilm, Director, Writer1917Satan's Private DoorFilm, DirectorThe Night WorkersFilm, 1917Director1916The Phantom BuccaneerFilm, DirectorThe Sting of VictoryFilm, 1916DirectorThe Strange Case of Mary PageFilm, 1916Director1914Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in AlaskaFilm, ElijahHis Majesty, the Scarecrow of OzFilm, 1914The Wizard of OzJohn BarleycornFilm, 1914Director1913The Sea WolfFilm, Mugridge1875Born27 March 1875

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He was born in Frederick, Maryland and died in Baltimore, Maryland.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1875 to 1943 · aged 68

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In the same film or series as J. Charles Haydon

Louis F. GottschalkAlso in His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz (1914)Hazel DalyAlso in Satan's Private Door (1917)Antrim ShortAlso in John Barleycorn (1914)