John Merton
American actor (1901–1959)
John Merton was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 250 films between 1927 and 1959, mostly as a villain. He was the brother of filmmakers André de la Varre and William LaVarre, the father of actor Lane Bradford, the grandfather of actress Diane Delano, and the great-uncle of academic Hollis Robbins.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1937–1943) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | THE RANGERS STEP IN. | Columbia Pictures Corp. | 6 reels | B&W | ||
| 1938 | GUNSMOKE TRAIL. | Monogram Pictures Corp. | 6 reels | |||
| 1939 | The Great Commandment | Cathedral Films Inc / Outreach Films | 16mm | B&W | sound | |
| 1943 | Fighting Valley. | Oliver Drake | 1900 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| Headline Crasher | 6 reels | 16mm | Sound |