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J. Searle Dawley

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Searle Dawley was an American film director, producer, screenwriter, stage actor, and playwright. Between 1907 and the mid-1920s, while working for Edison, Rex Motion Picture Company, Famous Players, Fox, and other studios, he directed more than 300 short films and 56 features, which include many of the early releases of stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Pearl White, Marguerite Clark, Harold Lloyd, and John Barrymore
Born: Thu, Oct 04 1877
Birthplace: Del Norte, Colorado, USA

Death: Tue, Mar 29 1949
J. Searle Dawley is 71 years old
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Poster of Edison's Frankenstein
Edison's Frankenstein
J. Searle Dawley would have been no older than 71 in Edison's Frankenstein as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Broadway Broke
Broadway Broke
J. Searle Dawley was 46 in Broadway Broke as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1923
Poster of Who Are My Parents?
Who Are My Parents?
J. Searle Dawley was 45 in Who Are My Parents? as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1922
Poster of The Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon
J. Searle Dawley was 42 in The Harvest Moon as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1920
Poster of The Phantom Honeymoon
The Phantom Honeymoon
J. Searle Dawley was 42 in The Phantom Honeymoon as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1919
Poster of When Men Desire
When Men Desire
J. Searle Dawley was 41 in When Men Desire as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1919
Poster of The Death Dance
The Death Dance
J. Searle Dawley was 40 in The Death Dance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1918
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man
J. Searle Dawley was 40 in Rich Man, Poor Man as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 22 1918
Poster of The Lie
The Lie
J. Searle Dawley was 40 in The Lie as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1918
Poster of Bab's Burglar
Bab's Burglar
J. Searle Dawley was 40 in Bab's Burglar as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 1917
Poster of Bab's Diary
Bab's Diary
J. Searle Dawley was 40 in Bab's Diary as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 07 1917
Poster of The Mysterious Miss Terry
The Mysterious Miss Terry
J. Searle Dawley was 39 in The Mysterious Miss Terry as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1917
Poster of Conscience
Conscience
J. Searle Dawley was 39 in Conscience as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1917
Poster of Snow White
Snow White
J. Searle Dawley was 39 in Snow White as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1916
Poster of The Rainbow Princess
The Rainbow Princess
J. Searle Dawley was 39 in The Rainbow Princess as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1916
Poster of Silks and Satins
Silks and Satins
J. Searle Dawley was 38 in Silks and Satins as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1916
Poster of Four Feathers
Four Feathers
J. Searle Dawley was 37 in Four Feathers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1915
Poster of Marta of the Lowlands
Marta of the Lowlands
J. Searle Dawley was 37 in Marta of the Lowlands as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 1914
Poster of The Lost Paradise
The Lost Paradise
J. Searle Dawley was 36 in The Lost Paradise as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1914
Poster of A Good Little Devil
A Good Little Devil
J. Searle Dawley was 36 in A Good Little Devil as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1914
Poster of An American Citizen
An American Citizen
J. Searle Dawley was 36 in An American Citizen as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1914
Poster of A Lady of Quality
A Lady of Quality
J. Searle Dawley was 36 in A Lady of Quality as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1913
Poster of Leah Kleschna
Leah Kleschna
J. Searle Dawley was 36 in Leah Kleschna as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1913
Poster of Caprice
Caprice
J. Searle Dawley was 36 in Caprice as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 10 1913
Poster of Chelsea 7750
Chelsea 7750
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in Chelsea 7750 as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1913
Poster of In the Bishop's Carriage
In the Bishop's Carriage
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in In the Bishop's Carriage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1913
Poster of Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in Tess of the D'Urbervilles as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1913
Poster of Bill's Sweetheart
Bill's Sweetheart
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in Bill's Sweetheart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1913
Poster of Hulda of Holland
Hulda of Holland
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in Hulda of Holland as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 21 1913
Poster of In A Japanese Tea Garden
In A Japanese Tea Garden
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in In A Japanese Tea Garden as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1913
Poster of The Old Monk's Tale
The Old Monk's Tale
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in The Old Monk's Tale as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1913
Poster of Dances of the Ages
Dances of the Ages
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in Dances of the Ages as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1913
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in The Charge of the Light Brigade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 11 1912
Poster of A Chase Across the Continent
A Chase Across the Continent
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in A Chase Across the Continent as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1912
Poster of Copper Mines at Bingham, Utah
Copper Mines at Bingham, Utah
J. Searle Dawley was 35 in Copper Mines at Bingham, Utah as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1912
Poster of The Lord and the Peasant
The Lord and the Peasant
J. Searle Dawley was 34 in The Lord and the Peasant as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1912
Poster of The Relief of Lucknow
The Relief of Lucknow
J. Searle Dawley was 34 in The Relief of Lucknow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 1912
Poster of Between Two Fires
Between Two Fires
J. Searle Dawley was 34 in Between Two Fires as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1912
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
J. Searle Dawley was 34 in Jack and the Beanstalk as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 1912
Poster of A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers
A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers
J. Searle Dawley was 34 in A Romance of the Cliff Dwellers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1911
Poster of A Modern Cinderella
A Modern Cinderella
J. Searle Dawley was 34 in A Modern Cinderella as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1911
Poster of Who Gets the Order
Who Gets the Order
J. Searle Dawley was 33 in Who Gets the Order as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1911
Poster of The Ransom of Red Chief
The Ransom of Red Chief
J. Searle Dawley was 33 in The Ransom of Red Chief as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1911
Poster of Aida
Aida
J. Searle Dawley was 33 in Aida as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1911
Poster of A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
J. Searle Dawley was 33 in A Christmas Carol as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1910
Poster of A Daughter of the Mines
A Daughter of the Mines
J. Searle Dawley was 33 in A Daughter of the Mines as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1910
Poster of The Song That Reached His Heart
The Song That Reached His Heart
J. Searle Dawley was 33 in The Song That Reached His Heart as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1910
Poster of An Unselfish Love
An Unselfish Love
J. Searle Dawley was 32 in An Unselfish Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1910
Poster of Michael Strogoff
Michael Strogoff
J. Searle Dawley was 32 in Michael Strogoff as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1910
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
J. Searle Dawley was 32 in Frankenstein as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1910
Poster of Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
J. Searle Dawley was 32 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1909
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
J. Searle Dawley was 31 in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Director, Scenario Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1909
Poster of Tale the Autumn Leaves Told
Tale the Autumn Leaves Told
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in Tale the Autumn Leaves Told as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1908
Poster of Cupid’s Pranks
Cupid’s Pranks
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in Cupid’s Pranks as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1908
Poster of Fireside Reminiscences
Fireside Reminiscences
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in Fireside Reminiscences as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 1908
Poster of Rescued from an Eagle's Nest
Rescued from an Eagle's Nest
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in Rescued from an Eagle's Nest as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1908
Poster of A Suburbanite's Ingenious Alarm
A Suburbanite's Ingenious Alarm
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in A Suburbanite's Ingenious Alarm as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1908
Poster of A Little Girl Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus
A Little Girl Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in A Little Girl Who Did Not Believe in Santa Claus as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 1907
Poster of Laughing Gas
Laughing Gas
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in Laughing Gas as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1907
Poster of College Chums
College Chums
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in College Chums as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1907
Poster of The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love
The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love
J. Searle Dawley was 30 in The Trainer’s Daughter, or A Race for Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1907
Poster of The Rivals
The Rivals
J. Searle Dawley was 29 in The Rivals as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1907
Poster of The Life of a Salmon
The Life of a Salmon
J. Searle Dawley will be 71+ in The Life of a Salmon as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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