Johnny Thomas

Acting

March 31, 1903 – November 24, 1939 (aged 36)

New York City, New York, USA

John Harron (March 31, 1904 – November 24, 1939) was an American actor. He appeared in more than 160 films between 1918 and 1940. Born in New York City, he was the brother of actor Robert Harron and of actress Mary Harron. Harron graduated from Santa Clara University. His film debut came in Through the Back Door (1921). After acting for Universal, he was under contract to Warner Bros. Harron "achieved great success on the silent screen but was reduced to minor roles or minor films with the coming of sound." Harron died in Seattle, Washington from spinal meningitis. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles

Filmography

The Cotton Pickin Truth... Still on the Plantation

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A Fugitive from Justice

A Fugitive from Justice1940 · Cab Driver (uncredited)

Tear Gas Squad

Tear Gas Squad1940 · Taxi Driver

David Copperfield

David Copperfield1940 · Union Lieutenant (uncredited)

Calling Philo Vance

Calling Philo Vance1940 · Third Reporter (uncredited)

The Fighting 69th

The Fighting 69th1940 · Carrol (uncredited)

Blossom

Blossom1940 · Hotel Desk Clerk

Man from Atlantis

Man from Atlantis1939 · Reporter (uncredited)

On Dress Parade

On Dress Parade1939 · Academy Officer Investigating Fracas (uncredited)

Kid Nightingale

Kid Nightingale1939 · Clipper (uncredited)

Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose1939 · Soldier (uncredited)

Smashing the Money Ring

Smashing the Money Ring1939 · Reporter at Trial (uncredited)

Espionage Agent

Espionage Agent1939 · American Tourist

Slapsie Maxie's

Slapsie Maxie's1939 · Fight Announcer (uncredited)

Angels Wash Their Faces

Angels Wash Their Faces1939 · Reporter (uncredited)

Each Dawn I Die

Each Dawn I Die1939 · Jerry - a Reporter (uncredited)

The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights1939 · Carter

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite

Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite1939 · Motorcycle Policeman

Indianapolis Speedway

Indianapolis Speedway1939 · Red

The Cowboy Quarterback

The Cowboy Quarterback1939 · Mr. Gray

Quiet, Please

Quiet, Please1939 · Sears' Assistant (uncredited)

Naughty but Nice

Naughty but Nice1939 · Freddie, Court Clerk (uncredited)

Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter

Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter1939 · Greenhouse Clerk

Code of the Secret Service

Code of the Secret Service1939 · Gambler Paid in Silver (uncredited)

Torchy Runs for Mayor

Torchy Runs for Mayor1939 · Dibble

Confessions of a Nazi Spy

Confessions of a Nazi Spy1939 · Man in Montage with Propaganda (uncredited)

Dark Victory

Dark Victory1939 · George, the Man Taking Judith's Coat (uncredited)

Women in the Wind

Women in the Wind1939 · Process Server (uncredited)

You Can't Get Away with Murder

You Can't Get Away with Murder1939 · Convict Remaining in Cell (uncredited)

The Oklahoma Kid

The Oklahoma Kid1939 · President Cleveland's Secretary (uncredited)

Secret Service of the Air

Secret Service of the Air1939 · Agent Cliff Durell

Yes, My Darling Daughter

Yes, My Darling Daughter1939 · Belga Line Steward

Lincoln in the White House

Lincoln in the White House1939 · John Hay

Torchy Blane in Chinatown

Torchy Blane in Chinatown1939 · Chauffeur (uncredited)

Blackwell's Island

Blackwell's Island1939 · Deputy District Attorney (uncredited)

They Made Me a Criminal

They Made Me a Criminal1939 · First Fight Radio Announcer (uncredited)

King of the Underworld

King of the Underworld1939 · G-Man (uncredited)

Going Places

Going Places1938 · Man at Party

Heart of the North

Heart of the North1938 · First Mate (uncredited)

The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence1938 · Rodney's Messenger (uncredited)

Torchy Gets Her Man

Torchy Gets Her Man1938 · John Wilkins (uncredited)