Lorimer Johnston
Lorimer Johnston was an American silent film actor and director.
He was involved in the production of over 60 films in acting and directing and he also wrote the scripts for twelve films, according to IMDb, nearly all shorts. In 1913, Johnston directed the short films For the Crown and For the Flag, working with actresses such as Charlotte Burton.
Towards the end of his career Johnston starred as an actor in sound motion pictures such as the popular Frankenstein films Ghost of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein.
Partial filmography
As director and writer
For the Flag For the Crown At the Potter's WheelAs director
The Flirt and the Bandit At Midnight- ''The [Cricket on the Hearth (1923 film)|The Cricket on the Hearth]''
As actor
The Strangers' Banquet Ruth of the Range The Shadow of the Desert A Fool's Awakening Dante's [Inferno (1924 film)|Dante's Inferno] Never Too Late The Bells Tarzan the Mighty- ''Midnight Rose''