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John Merton

John Merton

Born John Myrtland LaVarre, John Merton has appeared on Broadway as "Myrtland LaVarre" in the Theatre Guild's hit production of Karel Capek's R.U.R. (1922). More theater work followed and he was spotted in the background of several silent films, including as a fireman in W.C. Fields' It's the Old Army Game (1926). But the handsome, slightly frosty-looking actor found his rightful place in B-Westerns and serials. He would appear in a total of 170 films, turning up as an assortment of blackguards. Usually a bit more sophisticated than the average "dog heavy," Merton could nevertheless rough it with the best of 'em, a talent he passed on to his equally tough-looking son, Lane Bradford. Father and son appeared in six films together, including 1947's Jack Armstrong. (Another son played supporting roles on television in the '50s under the moniker of Robert La Varre.) Retiring after a bit in Cecil B. DeMille's gigantic The Ten Commandments (1956), Merton died of a heart attack at the age of 58. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide


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John Merton Trivia

When was John Merton born?
John Merton date of birth: February 18, 1901

Who did John Merton play in Galloping Dynamite?
John Merton was Reed in Galloping Dynamite

What role did John Merton portray in Roaring Six Guns?
John Merton played Mileaway in Roaring Six Guns

What role did John Merton play in Phantom Ranger?
John Merton played Bud in Phantom Ranger

Who did John Merton portray in The Law Commands?
John Merton was Clark in The Law Commands

What role did John Merton play in Gang Bullets?
John Merton played Red in Gang Bullets

Who did John Merton play in The Gold Raiders?
John Merton was Clete in The Gold Raiders

What role did John Merton play in Aces and Eights?
John Merton played Gambler in Aces and Eights

What role did John Merton play in Drums of Fu Manchu?
John Merton played Loki in Drums of Fu Manchu

Who did John Merton play in The Great Commandment?
John Merton was Under officer in The Great Commandment

What role did John Merton play in White Eagle?
John Merton played Romino in White Eagle

Who did John Merton play in Under Fiesta Stars?
John Merton was Tommick in Under Fiesta Stars

Who did John Merton portray in Unconquered?
John Merton was Corporal in Unconquered

What role did John Merton play in Thieves' Highway?
John Merton played State Highway Policeman in Thieves' Highway

Who did John Merton play in Female Fugitive?
John Merton was Mort in Female Fugitive

Who did John Merton play in Zorro's Black Whip [Serial]?
John Merton was Harris in Zorro's Black Whip [Serial]

What role did John Merton play in Slaves in Bondage?
John Merton played Nick in Slaves in Bondage

What role did John Merton play in The Greatest Show on Earth?
John Merton played Chuck in The Greatest Show on Earth

What role did John Merton portray in Gilda?
John Merton played Policeman in Gilda

Who did John Merton portray in The Dark Command?
John Merton was Cantrell Man in The Dark Command

Who did John Merton play in The Big Heat?
John Merton was Man in The Big Heat

Who did John Merton portray in Along Came Jones?
John Merton was Card Player in Along Came Jones


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