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Allan Dwan

Allan Dwan

1885 – 1981

Allan Dwan was born on April 3, 1885 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as Joseph Aloysius Dwan. He was a director and writer, known for A Perfect Crime (1921), Bound in Morocco (1918) and A Broken Doll (1921). He was married to Marie Shelton and Pauline Bush. He died on December 28, 1981 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Filmography

Mr. Fix-It

Mr. Fix-It

1918
Robin Hood

Robin Hood

1922
Zaza

Zaza

1923
Manhandled

Manhandled

1924
East Side, West Side

East Side, West Side

1927
The Iron Mask

The Iron Mask

1929
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  • READSan Francisco Silent Film Festival18 APR 2024

    East Side, West Side— Imogen Sara Smith

    Allan DwanEast Side, West Side (1927)
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