Edward Morrissey (director)

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Edward Morrissey was a college professor who became a stage actor and then a film director. He taught French and German at the University of California, then became an actor in Shubert productions before assisting D.W. Griffith at Biograph and then directing his own films at Thanhouser. [1]

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References

  1. "The Moving Picture World". World Photographic Publishing Company. March 21, 1916 via Google Books.
  2. Film Year Book. Wid's Films and Film Folks. March 21, 1925 via Internet Archive. edward morrissey film.