John McDermott | |
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 McDermott in 1935 | |
| Born | September 9, 1893 |
| Died | July 22, 1946 (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Other names | Jack McDermott |
| Occupation(s) | Director, Writer, Actor |
| Years active | 1913-1946 (film) |
John McDermott (1893–1946) was an American film director, screenwriter and actor. [1]
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