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John Gilbert (born John Cecil Pringle; July 10, 1897 – January 9, 1936) 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".
Jul 6, 2024 · John Gilbert was a romantic leading man of the silent era of film, known as the “Great Lover.” In retrospect, his acting career has been overshadowed by his identification as the tragic star who failed to make the transition to sound.
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John Gilbert was a popular silent film star who co-starred with Greta Garbo in several classics. He struggled with sound films and died of a heart attack in 1936.
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John Gilbert was a popular silent film star who had a brief affair with Greta Garbo and a turbulent career in sound films. Learn about his life, family, roles, awards and trivia on IMDb.
- July 10, 1897
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May 13, 2013 · But as noted in a new biography, “John Gilbert: The Last of the Silent Film Stars,” there was also a darker side to the actor. He was an alcoholic with pronounced mood swings.
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John Gilbert (1945-2021) was an American actor, producer and writer, known for The Moment After, Secret Santa and Plato's Symposium. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease in 2021.
Jun 2, 2022 · Original documentary production about the legendary film actor John Gilbert told by his daughter and biographer, Leatrice Gilbert Fountain... his journeyman rise in silent films to the...
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