F. Harmon Weight

Frederick Harmon Weight (1887–1978)[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]

F. Harmon Weight
Born
Frederick Harmon Weight

July 1, 1887
Salt Lake City, Utah
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

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

Selected filmography

References
  1. F.Harmon Weight at findagrave.com
  2. Exhibitor's Trade Review vol.11 #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 – 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 – 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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