John S. Robertson
Known for
John S. Robertson earns a living as a Canadian director whose contribution is settled long before an audience sees anything. 1917 is the year the credit list begins. By genre, horror leads the record. Counting everything, 51 productions carry his name. 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is the calling card here.
John S. Robertson
47 Directed
John S. Robertson earns a living as a Canadian director whose contribution is settled long before an audience sees anything. 1917 is the year the credit list begins. By genre, horror leads the record. Counting everything, 51 productions carry his name. 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' is the calling card here.
Movies
Director
Shore Leave
1925
Director
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1920
Director
Captain Hurricane
1935
Director
Our Little Girl
1935
Director
The Single Standard
1929
Director
The Crime Doctor
1934
Director
Captain Salvation
1927
Director
The Spanish Jade
1922
Director
One Man's Journey
1933
Director
The Phantom of Paris
1931
Director
Tess of the Storm Country
1922
Director
Little Orphan Annie
1932
Director
The Enchanted Cottage
1924
Director
Annie Laurie
1927
Director
Grand Old Girl
1935
Director
His Greatest Gamble
1934
Director
Wednesday's Child
1934
Director
The Test of Honor
1919
Full Filmography
Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Director
2015
Film
Our Little Girl
Director
1935
Film
Captain Hurricane
Director
1935
Film
Grand Old Girl
Director
1935
Film
Wednesday's Child
Director
1934
Film
His Greatest Gamble
Director
1934
Film
The Crime Doctor
Director
1934
Film
One Man's Journey
Director
1933
Film
Little Orphan Annie
Director
1932
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John S. Robertson still alive?
John S. Robertson passed away on November 5, 1964 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of John S. Robertson?
John S. Robertson is best known for directing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Tess of the Storm Country, One Man's Journey.
How many movies has John S. Robertson directed?
Over a 47-year career (since 1917), John S. Robertson has directed or written 47 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was John S. Robertson's first movie?
The career of John S. Robertson began with The Meeting (1917).
What is John S. Robertson's most recent movie or series?
John S. Robertson's most recent release is Synthwave Horror: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which premiered on January 1, 2015.
John S. Robertson
1878-06-14 · London, Ontario, Canada
John Stuart Robertson (14 June 1878 in London, Ontario – 5 November 1964 in California) was a Canadian born actor and later film director perhaps best known for his 1920 screen adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, starring John Barrymore. He broke into filmmaking in 1915 with Vitagraph, then with Famous Players-Lasky, making 57 features in his career. Robertson left film in 1935, amid the increasing prevalence of sound pictures.
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