Frederick Harmon Weight (1887–1978)[1] was an American film director most prolific in the late silent film era of the 1920s.[2] He directed many well-known performers such as George Arliss, Betty Compson, Myrna Loy and Rin-Tin-Tin.[3][4][5][6]
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![]() Evelyn Brent, F. Harmon Weight, and Priscilla Dean, from a 1925 magazine | |
Born | Frederick Harmon Weight July 1, 1887 Salt Lake City, Utah |
Died | August 12, 1978(1978-08-12) (aged 91) Los Angeles County, California |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) Los Angeles, California |
Other names | Harmon Weight |
Occupation | movie director |
Children | 2 |
He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and began his career in the theater.[7] He was the assistand director on 1916 film The Corner.[8]