John Harron

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

Actor

1918

[ ] Hearts of the World (A Boy with a Barrel)

1921

[ ] The Grim Comedian (Geoffrey Hutchins)
[ ] The Fox (Dick Farwell (as Johnny Harron))
[ ] Through the Back Door (Billy Boy)

1922

[ ] Penrod (Robert Williams)
[ ] Love in the Dark (Robert Horton)
[ ] The Ragged Heiress (Glen Wharton)

1923

[ ] The Gold Diggers (Wally Saunders)
[ ] The West~Bound Limited (Johnny Buckley)

1924

[ ] The Fire Patrol (Colin Ferguson)
[ ] Behind the Curtain (Hugh Belmont)
[ ] The Painted Flapper (Jimmy Arnold)
[ ] What Shall I Do? (Don McLean aka Jack Nelson)

1925

[ ] Below the Line (Donald Cass)
[ ] Learning to Love (Billy Carmichael (as Johnn Harron))
[ ] Old Shoes (The Son)
[ ] The Woman Hater (????)
[ ] My Wife and I (Stuart Borden)
[ ] Satan in Sables (Paul Yervedoff)
[ ] The Wife Who Wasn't Wanted (Bob Mannering)

1926

[ ] Bride of the Storm (Dick Wayne)
[ ] The Little Irish Girl (Johnny)
[ ] The Night Cry (John Martin)
[ ] The Boy Friend (Joe Pond)
[ ] The Gilded Highway (Jack Welby)
[ ] Hell-Bent for Heaven (????)
[ ] The False Alarm (Joe Casey)
[ ] Rose of the Tenements (Danny Lewis)

1927

[ ] Once and Forever (Georges)
[ ] Silk Stockings (Sam Thornhill)
[ ] Night Life (Max)

1928

[ ] Finders Keepers (Carter Brooks)

1929

[ ] Street Girl (Mike Fall)

1930

[ ] Big Boy (Joe)
[ ] The Czar of Broadway (Jay Grant)

1931

[ ] The Law of the Tong (Doug)
[ ] The Easiest Way (Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited))
[ ] Laugh and Get Rich (Bill Hepburn)
[ ] Hollywood Halfbacks (????)

1932

[ ] White Zombie (Neil Parker)
[ ] The Crowd Roars (Eddie's Pitman Red)
[ ] Midnight Warning (Erich (as Johnny Harron))
[ ] Sister to Judas (Ronnie Ross)
[ ] Beauty Parlor (Jeffrey Colt)
[ ] The Hollywood Handicap (????)

1933

[ ] Pop's Pal (Johnny Blake)

1934

[ ] The Murder in the Museum (Jerry Ross)
[ ] City Park (Charlie Hooper)
[ ] Stolen Sweets (Sam Ragland)

1935

[ ] Hollywood Trouble (????)

1936

[ ] Carnival Day (????)

1937

[ ] Kid Galahad (Fred (uncredited))
[ ] Public Wedding (Reporter)
[ ] That Man's Here Again (John)
[ ] Missing Witnesses (Harris (as Jack Harron))
[ ] Blazing Sixes (Man Greeting Sheriff at Dance (uncredited))
[ ] Varsity Show (Clerk)
[ ] Talent Scout (Charlie - Bus Driver)
[ ] Prairie Thunder (Lt. Adams)
[ ] Her Husband's Secretary (Carol's Dance Partner at Party)
[ ] Men in Exile (Police Radio Operator)
[ ] The Go-Getter (Country Club Man #1 (uncredited))
[ ] The Adventurous Blonde (Reynolds (uncredited))
[ ] The Man Without a Country (Minor Role (uncredited))
[ ] Boots and Saddles (Orderly Given Charge of Gene's Horses (uncredited))
[ ] Marked Woman (Cabbie #1 (uncredited))
[ ] Mr. Dodd Takes the Air (Man in Sound Booth (uncredited))
[ ] Fly Away Baby (Reporter (uncredited))
[ ] That Certain Woman (First Photographer (uncredited))

1938

[ ] The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (Alarm Company Operator (uncredited))
[ ] The Patient in Room 18 (Thatcher Hospital Orderly (uncredited))
[ ] Out Where the Stars Begin (Studio Gateman)
[ ] The Invisible Menace (Pvt. Murphy)
[ ] Boy Meets Girl (Extra Talking to Rodney)
[ ] Racket Busters (Allison's Stenographer (uncredited))
[ ] Going Places (Man at Party)
[ ] Cowboy from Brooklyn (Technician)
[ ] Gold Diggers in Paris (Ship's Officer)
[ ] My Bill (Bank Clerk (uncredited))
[ ] He Couldn't Say No (Man With Street Radio Reporter)
[ ] The Daredevil Drivers (Mr. Chet Maxfield)
[ ] Heart of the North (First Mate (uncredited))
[ ] The Beloved Brat (Second Cab Driver)
[ ] Jezebel (Jenkins (uncredited))
[ ] Over the Wall (Gus - Policeman at Morgue)
[ ] Penrod's Double Trouble (Spieler at Carnival (uncredited))
[ ] Blondes at Work (Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited))
[ ] Torchy Gets Her Man (John Wilkins (uncredited))
[ ] Torchy Blane in Panama (Aviator)
[ ] The Declaration of Independence (Rodney's Messenger (uncredited))
[ ] Hard to Get (Orchestra Leader (uncredited))

1939

[ ] Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (Greenhouse Clerk)
[ ] Quiet, Please (Sears' Assistant (uncredited))
[ ] Indianapolis Speedway (Red)
[ ] Code of the Secret Service (Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited))
[ ] Angels Wash Their Faces (Reporter (uncredited))
[ ] Naughty But Nice (Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited))
[ ] Secret Service of the Air (Agent Cliff Durell)
[ ] Smashing the Money Ring (Reporter at Trial (uncredited))
[ ] King of the Underworld (G-Man (uncredited))
[ ] They Made Me a Criminal (First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited))
[ ] Blackwell's Island (Deputy District Attorney (uncredited))
[ ] The Oklahoma Kid (President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited))
[ ] Women in the Wind (Process Server (uncredited))
[ ] Confessions of a Nazi Spy (Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited))
[ ] Dark Victory (George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited))
[ ] Each Dawn I Die (Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited))
[ ] Kid Nightingale (Clipper (uncredited))
[ ] Lincoln in the White House (John Hay)
[ ] The Return of Doctor X (Reporter (uncredited))
[ ] Espionage Agent (American Tourist)
[ ] The Roaring Twenties (Soldier (uncredited))
[ ] Torchy Blane in Chinatown (Chauffeur (uncredited))
[ ] Torchy Runs for Mayor (Dibble)
[ ] Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite (Motorcycle Policeman)
[ ] Yes, My Darling Daughter (Belga Line Steward)
[ ] The Cowboy Quarterback (Mr. Gray)
[ ] The Bill of Rights (Carter)
[ ] On Dress Parade (Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited))
[ ] Slapsie Maxie's (Fight Announcer (uncredited))
[ ] You Can't Get Away with Murder (Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited))

1940

[ ] The Fighting 69th (Carrol (uncredited))
[ ] Calling Philo Vance (Third Reporter (uncredited))
[ ] Brother Rat and a Baby (Hotel Desk Clerk)
[ ] Virginia City (Union Lieutenant (uncredited))
[ ] Tear Gas Squad (Taxi Driver)
[ ] A Fugitive from Justice (Cab Driver (uncredited))