Darrell Foss (born Darrell Burton Foss; March 24, 1892 – September 15, 1962) was a film actor. He had a leading role in films including in '' The Loyalty of Taro San'', a

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production, and opposite

May Allison May Allison (June 14, 1890 – March 27, 1989) was an American actress whose greatest success was achieved in the early part of the 20th century in silent films, although she also appeared on stage. Life and career Allison was born in Rising ...

in at least two films, ''

The Walk-Offs ''The Walk-Offs'' is a 1920 silent film comedy directed by Herbert Blaché and starring May Allison. It was produced by Maxwell Karger and distributed through Metro Pictures. It was based on a 1918 Broadway play, ''The Walk-offs'', by Fanny and F ...

'' and '' Held in Trust''. He taught a character played by

Gloria Swanson Gloria May Josephine Swanson (March 27, 1899April 4, 1983) was an American actress and producer. She first achieved fame acting in dozens of silent films in the 1920s and was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, most f ...

to play the banjo in one film.

Biography

Darrell Foss was born 28 March 1892 in

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, USA as Darrell Burton Foss. He died 15 September 1962 in

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at the age of 70.

Filmography

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An Even Break ''An Even Break'' is a 1917 American silent comedy-drama film written and directed by Lambert Hillyer, and starring Olive Thomas and Charles Gunn. A print of the film is preserved at the Library of Congress. Prints and/or fragments were found in ...

'' (1917) *''

Polly Ann ''Polly Ann'' (also known as ''The Little Reformer'' and ''Pernickety Polly Ann'') is a lost film, lost 1917 American Silent film, silent comedy-drama film produced and distributed by the Triangle Film Corporation. It was directed by Charles Mill ...

'' (1917) *''

The Firefly of Tough Luck ''The Firefly of Tough Luck'' is an American 1917 silent film directed by E. Mason Hopper and written by J. G. Hawks. It was produced and released by the Triangle Film Corporation, and starred Alma Rubens and Charles Gunn. Plot The Firefly ...

'' (1917) *''The Regenerates'' (197) *''

The Testing of Mildred Vane ''The Testing of Mildred Vane'' is a lost 1918 silent film drama directed by Wilfred Lucas who was famous for being in front of the camera rather than behind it. It stars May Allison and was produced and distributed by Metro Pictures. Cast * May ...

'' (1918) *''

You Can't Believe Everything ''You Can't Believe Everything'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Gloria Swanson. It is not known whether the film currently survives, and it is likely to be a lost film. Plot As described in a film ma ...

'' (1918) *''

The Return of Mary ''The Return of Mary'' is a 1918 American silent drama film, directed by Wilfred Lucas. It stars May Allison, Clarence Burton, and Claire McDowell, and was released on September 23, 1918. Cast list * May Allison as Mary * Clarence Burton as John ...

'' (1918) *''

Her Decision ''Her Decision'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by Jack Conway and starring Gloria Swanson. It is not known whether the film currently survives, and it may be a lost film. Plot As described in a film magazine, after her sister ...

'' (1918) *''

Her American Husband ''Her American Husband'' is a 1918 American silent drama film directed by E. Mason Hopper and starring Teddy Sampson, Darrell Foss and Leota Lorraine.Connelly p.360 Cast * Teddy Sampson as Cherry Blossom * Darrell Foss as Herbert Franklyn * ...

'' (1918) *'' The Loyalty of Taro San'' (1918) *'' The Man Who Woke Up'' (1918) *'' A Soul Trust'' (1918) *''

The Red Lantern ''The Red Lantern'' is a 1919 American silent drama film starring Alla Nazimova, who plays dual roles, and directed by Albert Capellani. It is notable today for being Anna May Wong's screen debut. A single print survives in Europe with rumors o ...

'' (1919) *''

The Parisian Tigress ''The Parisian Tigress'', also known by its working title ''Jeanne of the Gutter'', is a 1919 American silent drama film, directed by Herbert Blaché. It stars Viola Dana, Darrell Foss, and Henry Kolker, and was released on March 31, 1919. Cast ...

'' (1919) *'' Loot'' (1919) *''

The Brat ''The Brat'' is a 1931 American Pre-Code comedy film directed by John Ford, starring Sally O'Neil, and featuring Virginia Cherrill. The film is based on the 1917 play by Maude Fulton. A previous silent film had been made in 1919 with Alla Nazim ...

'' (1919) *''

'' (1920) *'' Held In Trust'' (1920) *''

From the Ground Up (film) ''From the Ground Up'' is a 1921 American comedy silent black and white film directed by E. Mason Hopper and based on the short story by Rupert Hughes. Cast * Tom Moore as Terence Giluley * Helene Chadwick as Philena Mortimer * DeWitt Jenni ...

'' (1921) *''

An Unwilling Hero ''An Unwilling Hero'' is a 1921 American silent comedy film directed by Clarence G. Badger and written by Arthur F. Statter. The film stars Will Rogers, Molly Malone, John Bowers, Darrell Foss, and Jack Curtis. The film was released on May 8 ...

'' (1921) * ''

Don't Neglect Your Wife ''Don't Neglect Your Wife'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by Wallace Worsley and starring Mabel Julienne Scott, Lewis Stone and Charles Clary.Connelly p.341 Cast * Mabel Julienne Scott as Madeline * Lewis Stone as Langdon Mas ...

'' (1921) *''

Luring Lips ''Luring Lips'' is a 1921 American silent drama film directed by King Baggot and starring Edith Roberts, Ramsey Wallace and William Welsh.Munden p.469 Cast * Edith Roberts as Adele Martin * Darrell Foss as Dave Martin * Ramsey Wallace Ramse ...

'' (1921), Foss played opposite

Edith Roberts Edith Roberts may refer to: * Edith Roberts (actress), American silent film actress * Edith A. Roberts, American botanist * Edith Roberts (writer) Edith Roberts may refer to: * Edith Roberts (actress) Edith Roberts ( – August 20, 19 ...

as a married couple *''

The Woman He Married ''The Woman He Married'' is a 1922 American silent film, silent drama film directed by Fred Niblo. The film is considered to be lost film, lost. Plot As reviewed in a film magazine, a rich man's son marries an artist's model, and is then disinh ...

'' (1922) *''

A Homespun Vamp ''A Homespun Vamp'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Frank O'Connor and written by Harvey F. Thew and Hector Turnbull. The film stars May McAvoy, Darrell Foss, Lincoln Stedman, Josephine Crowell, Charles Stanton Ogle, Guy Ol ...

'' (1922)

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