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Jack Pratt

Illustration — Ridin Thunder lobby card • Illustration — Advertisement for The Woman Untamed Jack Pratt, born John Harold Pratt, (1878–1938) was a Canadian film director and actor. He directed several films and acted in dozens more. Known as Smiling Jack, he married actress Betty Brice.

Also recorded as John H. Pratt

Jack Pratt

Lobby card for the American western film Ridin' Thunder (1925) with Jack Hoxie and Jack Pratt (1878–1938).

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Born
1878 · New Brunswick.
Died
1938 · Los Angeles.
Nationality
Canada
Occupation
actor · screenwriter · film director

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Illustration — Ridin Thunder lobby card • Illustration — Advertisement for The Woman Untamed Jack Pratt, born John Harold Pratt, (1878–1938) was a Canadian film director and actor. He directed several films and acted in dozens more. Known as Smiling Jack, he married actress Betty Brice.

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