Frederick Harmon Weight (July 1, 1887 – August 12, 1978)[1] was an American film director most prolific in the late silent film era of the 1920s.[2] He directed many well-known performers such as George Arliss, Betty Compson, Myrna Loy and Rin-Tin-Tin.[3][4][5][6]

F. Harmon Weight
Weight c. 1926
Born
Frederick Harmon Weight

July 1, 1887
DiedAugust 12, 1978(1978-08-12) (aged 91)
Los Angeles County, California
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California
Other namesHarmon Weight
Occupationmovie director
Children2

He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and began his career in the theater.[7] He was the assistant director on 1916 film The Corner.[8]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ F.Harmon Weight at findagrave.com
  2. ^ Exhibitor's Trade Review, vol. 11, no. 9, page 596, January 28, 1922
  3. ^ Silent Film Necrology, 2nd Edition c.2001 by Eugene M. Vazzana ISBN 0-7864-1059-0
  4. ^ George Arliss: The Man Who Played God by Robert M. Fells c. 2004 ISBN 0-8108-5160-1
  5. ^ Myrna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood by Emily W. Leider p.320 c.2011 ISBN 978-0-520-25320-9
  6. ^ Langman, Larry; Miller, Ronald H. (December 28, 1981). A Guide to American Film Directors: The Sound Era, 1929-1979. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810814677 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ "Motion Picture Daily: Formerly Exhibitors Daily Review and Motion Pictures Today". Exhibitors Trade Review, Incorporated. May 7, 1921 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Golden, Eve (March 29, 2013). John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 9780813141633 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars by Eve Golden c.2013 ISBN 978-0-8131-4162-6
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