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John H. Collins (December 31, 1889 – October 31, 1918) was an American writer and director of the silent film era. He married film actress Viola Dana. His career was cut short when he died at the age of 28 due to the 1918 influenza epidemic.
John H. Collins was born on 31 December 1889 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Children of Eve (1915), The Girl Without a Soul (1917) and Riders of the Night (1918). He was married to Viola Dana.
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The life of John H. Collins is a tragedy fit for the silent cinema screen. Having started as a stenographer and scenery painter for the Edison Film Manufacturing Company, he quickly became one of the premiere directors in the company’s stable.
John H. Collins was born on 31 December 1889 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Children of Eve (1915), The Girl Without a Soul (1917) and Riders of the Night (1918).
John H. Collins may refer to: John H. Collins (director) (1889–1918), American director and screenwriter. John H. Collins (academic) (1902–1981), American classical scholar.
John H. Collins first appears in our database in 1847 when Bell’s Life in London mentions, on July 25th, that he performed for some 200 nights with the Ethiopian Serenaders at the St. James theatre filling in for the injured Germon.
John H. Collins was an American writer and director of the silent film era. He married film actress Viola Dana. His career was cut short when he died at the age of 28 due to the 1918 influenza epidemic.
