John Harron

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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

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1940
A Fugitive from Justice
Movie Cab Driver (uncredited)
1940
Tear Gas Squad
Movie Taxi Driver
1940
Virginia City
Movie Union Lieutenant (uncredited)
1940
Calling Philo Vance
Movie Third Reporter (uncredited)
1940
The Fighting 69th
Movie Carrol (uncredited)
1940
Brother Rat and a Baby
Movie Hotel Desk Clerk
1939
The Return of Doctor X
Movie Reporter (uncredited)
1939
On Dress Parade
Movie Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)
1939
Kid Nightingale
Movie Clipper (uncredited)
1939
The Roaring Twenties
Movie Soldier (uncredited)
1939
Smashing the Money Ring
Movie Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
1939
Espionage Agent
Movie American Tourist
1939
Slapsie Maxie's
Movie Fight Announcer (uncredited)
1939
Angels Wash Their Faces
Movie Reporter (uncredited)
1939
Each Dawn I Die
Movie Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)
1939
The Bill of Rights
Movie Carter

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1939
Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite
Movie Motorcycle Policeman
1939
Indianapolis Speedway
Movie Red
1939
The Cowboy Quarterback
Movie Mr. Gray
1939
Quiet, Please
Movie Sears' Assistant (uncredited)
1939
Naughty but Nice
Movie Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)
1939
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Movie Greenhouse Clerk
1939
Code of the Secret Service
Movie Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)
1939
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Movie Dibble
1939
Confessions of a Nazi Spy
Movie Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)
1939
Dark Victory
Movie George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)
1939
Women in the Wind
Movie Process Server (uncredited)
1939
You Can't Get Away with Murder
Movie Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)
1939
The Oklahoma Kid
Movie President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)
1939
Secret Service of the Air
Movie Agent Cliff Durell
1939
Yes, My Darling Daughter
Movie Belga Line Steward
1939
Lincoln in the White House
Movie John Hay
1939
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Movie Chauffeur (uncredited)
1939
Blackwell's Island
Movie Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)
1939
They Made Me a Criminal
Movie First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)
1939
King of the Underworld
Movie G-Man (uncredited)
1938
Going Places
Movie Man at Party
1938
Heart of the North
Movie First Mate (uncredited)
1938
The Declaration of Independence
Movie Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)
1938
Torchy Gets Her Man
Movie John Wilkins (uncredited)