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John Gilbert

John Gilbert

1897 – 1936·Logan, Utah, USA

American actor John Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle) was one of the biggest stars of the Silent films era. His career subsequently significantly waned during the first years of the sound era.

Filmography

Hell's Hinges

Hell's Hinges

1916Rowdy Townsman (uncredited)
The Busher

The Busher

1919Jim Blair (as Jack Gilbert)
Monte Cristo

Monte Cristo

1922Edmond Dantes, Count of Monte Cristo
He Who Gets Slapped

He Who Gets Slapped

1924Bezano
The Big Parade

The Big Parade

1925James 'Jim' Apperson
Flesh and the Devil

Flesh and the Devil

1926Leo von Harden
La Bohème

La Bohème

1926Rodolphe
The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow

1926Prince Danilo Petrovich
The Show

The Show

1927Cock Robin
Show People

Show People

1928John Gilbert (uncredited)
A Woman of Affairs

A Woman of Affairs

1928Neville Holderness