J. L. Frothingham | |
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| Born | Joseph Laforme Frothingham February 6, 1880 Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Died | October 31, 1925 (aged 45) San Diego, California, USA |
| Education | Harvard University |
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Joseph Laforme Frothingham (1880-1912) was an American independent film producer, talent manager, and studio manager who was active in Hollywood during the silent era. [1] [2] He was also known as a prominent judge of dog shows. [3] [4]
In the early 1920s, he joined forces with names like King Vidor, Allan Dwan, and Mack Sennett to form a group called the Associated Producers. [5]
Although his credits are all as producer, he was attached for a time to direct the 1923 film Vengeance of the Deep, a project that was ultimately credited to Barry Barringer. [6] He also managed the career of frequent collaborator Bessie Barriscale for a time, along with Barbara La Marr. [7] [8]
Frothingham married actress Marcia Manon in 1919. [9]
He became the legal guardian of teen actress Marguerite De La Motte and her brother when their parents died. [10]
He died in San Diego on Halloween of 1925 while judging a dog show. [11]
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