J. Charles Haydon
James Charles Haydon (March 27, 1875 – October 15, 1943) 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. He was born in Frederick, Maryland and died in Baltimore, Maryland.
James Charles Haydon | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 1875[1] |
| Died | October 15, 1943 (aged 68) |
| Occupation | Film director Actor Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1912-1920 |
Filmography
Director
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1915 | The Alster Case |
| 1916 | The Strange Case of Mary Page |
| 1920 | Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde |
Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | The Sea Wolf | Mugridge | |
| 1914 | Burning Daylight: The Adventures of 'Burning Daylight' in Alaska | Elijah | |
| 1914 | His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz | The Wizard of Oz | credited as J Charles hayden |
| 1914 | The Last Egyptian | Tadros, the Dragoman | (final film role) |
References
- "United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K6JC-PD2 : accessed March 31, 2013), James Charles Haydon, 1917-1918.
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