Biography
John Rawlins (June 9, 1902 β May 20, 1997) was an American film editor and director. He directed 44 films between 1932 and 1958. He was born in Long Beach, California and died in Arcadia, California.
According to one obituary, he was "a prime exponent of that style, being a master of swift exposition and fast action. His no-nonsense approach also made him a fine serial director, and when given the chance of a top-budget adventure film he gave his studio one of its biggest hits in Arabian Nights." Another said he "was a prime example of a no-frills director of Bs, who got his job done quickly, competently and cheaply." Rawlins was born in Long Beach, California, in 1902. He started work as a stuntman and bit player in action films and serials. He wrote jokes for comedies, then worked at Columbia as an editor.
In 1933, he made his directing debut with two short films, Sign Please and They're Off!. He directed his first feature in 1938, State Police. According to an obituary, it "instantly established his forte - quickly made, inexpensive "B" movies of around 60 minutes' running time, distinguished by fast pacing and non-stop action. He was signed to a long term contract by Universal. In 1951 he directed Fort Defiance. In the fifties he left the film business become a property developer.
Filmography
all 79
Movies 79
Director 43
Writer 1
Lost Lagoon (1957)
Shark River (1953)
Fort Defiance (1951)
Rogue River (1951)
The Boy From Indiana (1950)
Massacre River (1949)
Michael O'Halloran (1948)
The Arizona Ranger (1948)
Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947)
Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947)
Her Adventurous Night (1946)
Strange Conquest (1946)
Sudan (1945)
Follow the Boys (1944)
Ladies Courageous (1944)
We've Never Been Licked (1943)
Arabian Nights (1942)
The Great Impersonation (1942)
Overland Mail (1942)
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942)
Half Way to Shanghai (1942)
Mississippi Gambler (1942)
Unseen Enemy (1942)
Torpedo Boat (1942)
Bombay Clipper (1942)
Secret of the Wastelands (1941)
Sea Raiders (1941)
A Dangerous Game (1941)
Raiders of the Desert (1941)
Men of the Timberland (1941)
Mutiny in the Arctic (1941)
Mr. Dynamite (1941)
Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga (1941)
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940)
Junior G-Men (1940)
Dead End Kids vs. Spies, Inc. (1940)
The Leather Pushers (1940)
Whispering Enemies (1939)
The Missing Guest (1938)
Young Fugitives (1938)
Air Devils (1938)
State Police (1938)
Trouble at Midnight (1937)
Let Them Live (1937)
Pennies from Heaven (1936)
The Final Hour (1936)
You May Be Next! (1936)
Hoi Polloi (1935)
The Awakening of Jim Burke (1935)
Men of the Hour (1935)
Death Flies East (1935)
Mills of the Gods (1934)
Fugitive Lady (1934)
Among the Missing (1934)
Name the Woman (1934)
The Hell Cat (1934)
The Line-Up (1934)
Voice in the Night (1934)
Speed Wings (1934)
Above the Clouds (1933)
Shadows of Sing Sing (1933)
Dangerous Crossroads (1933)
They're Off (1933)
Lucky Ladies (1932)
High Society (1932)
Illegal (1932)
Murder at Midnight (1931)
The Bargain (1931)
Too Young to Marry (1931)
The Naughty Flirt (1930)
Sweethearts and Wives (1930)
The Love Racket (1929)
The Isle of Lost Ships (1929)
Adoration (1928)
Take It from Me (1926)
Rolling Home (1926)
Skinner's Dress Suit (1926)
What Happened to Jones (1926)
Where Was I? (1925)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1902-06-09
Deathday1997-05-20 (94 years old)
Birth PlaceLong Beach, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJohn Rawlings, J.R. Rawlins, Jack Rawlins, Jack Rollins
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