J. Charles Haydon
American film director (1875-1943)
James Charles Haydon was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent film era. He directed twelve films between 1914 and 1920. He also appeared in five films between 1912 and 1914. He played the Wizard in His Majesty, the Scarecrow of Oz. He was born in Frederick, Maryland and died in Baltimore, Maryland.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 7 films (1914–1917) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | His Majesty, The Scarecrow Of Oz ▶ | Spectra Pictures | 29 min. | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1915 | THE ALSTER CASE. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | 5 reels | B&W | silent | |
| 1916 | THE PHANTOM BUCCANEER. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | B&W | silent | ||
| 1916 | THE STING OF VICTORY. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | 5 reels | B&W | silent | |
| 1916 | THE STRANGE CASE OF MARY PAGE. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | 2 reels | B&W | silent | |
| 1917 | SATAN'S PRIVATE DOOR. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | B&W | |||
| 1917 | THE NIGHT WORKERS. | Essanay Film Mfg. Co. | 50 min | B&W |