Jay Marchant

Film director, Actor (1888-1962)

Jay Marchant was an American film director and actor of the silent era. He directed 22 films between 1921 and 1925, including five film serials for the Universal Film Manufacturing Company. He was born in Tripp County, South Dakota and died in Los Angeles County, California.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 3 films (1922–1925) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 12 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1925 Speed mad. Perfection Pictures Corp. 1360 16mm
1925 THE GREAT SENSATION. Columbia Pictures Corp. 5 reels B&W
1922 PERILS OF THE YUKON. Universal Film Mfg. Co. Inc. 2 reels B&W