J. Frank Glendon

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Jonathan Frank Glendon[1] (October 25, 1886 – March 17, 1937) was an American actor in films and on the stage. He appeared in more than 70 films between 1915 and 1936.[2] Also known for his writings and lectures on economics (the latter often heard on radio), Glendon was closely aligned with the technocracy movement from its inception.[1]

Early life and career

Glendon was born in Choteau, Montana, where his father was a Methodist minister. He studied vocal music at Wesleyan University in Helena, Montana.[2]

Glendon's entertainment career began when he sang with the Roscian Opera Company. After that he began acting on stage before entering the film industry.[2]

He died in Hollywood, California.[3]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. a b McClure, Arthur F. (1972). Heroes, Heavies and Sagebrush; A Pictorial History of the "B" Western Players. New York: A. S. Barnes and Company. p. 290. Template:ISBN.
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  3. Jarvis, Everett Grant (1995). Final Curtain: Deaths of Noted Movie and TV Personalities, 1912-1996. Secaucus, NJ: Carol Publishing Group. p. 10. Template:ISBN.
  4. Rainey, p. 124.
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  6. Rainey, p. 115.
  7. Rainey, p. 108.

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Sources

  • Rainey, B. (1996) The Reel Cowboy: Essays on the Myth in Movies and Literature (1st ed.). Philadelphia: McFarland & Company, Inc. Template:ISBN.

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