Cast

John Gilbert

1897 – 1936

Active years (films on this site)

1924–1925

Genres

DramaRomanceHorrorWar

Schools and movements

Classical HollywoodScandinavian Cinema

Directors worked with

Victor Sjöström1 filmKing Vidor1 filmErich von Stroheim1 film

Biography

John Gilbert was an American actor, screenwriter and director. He rose to fame during the silent era and became a popular leading man known as "The Great Lover". His breakthrough came in 1925 with his starring roles in The Merry Widow and The Big Parade. At the height of his career, Gilbert rivaled Rudolph Valentino as a box office draw.

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Awards and honours

National / local

• star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

3 films on this site

1. He Who Gets Slapped 1924 · Victor Sjöström · IMDb 7.7 · Cast
2. The Big Parade 1925 · King Vidor · IMDb 7.8 · Cast
3. The Merry Widow 1925 · Erich von Stroheim · IMDb 7.2 · Cast