J. Searle Dawley (1877–1949)
J. Searle Dawley, the man who considered himself "the first motion picture director", was born James Searle Dawley on 5/13/1877 in Del Norte, CO. He was educated in Denver, and after graduating in 1895 became an actor with Louis Morrison's stock theatrical company. The tour he was hired for was canceled, however, and he returned to Denver. In 1897 ...
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Born:in Del Norte, Colorado, USADied:(age 71) in Hollywood, California, USA |
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