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James Gordon

James Gordon (April 23, 1871 – May 12, 1941) was an American silent film actor. He appeared in more than 120 films between 1911 and 1935. He also directed 4 films between 1913 and 1915, including the 1915 film The New Adventures of J. Gordon was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on April 23, 1871.

James Gordon

Advertisement for the American western film Sunset Jones (1921) with James Gordon, Charles Clary, and Irene Rich, on pages 16 and 17 of the February 12, 1921 Exhibitors Herald.

American Film Company / Pathé Exchange · Exhibitors Herald (Jan. - Mar. 1921) on the Internet Archive · Public domain

Name
James Gordon
Born
23 April 1871
Birthplace
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Died
12 May 1941
Place of death
Hollywood, California, US
Spouse
Mabel Van Buren
Nationality
United States
Occupation
film director · actor
Languages
English

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