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John Villiers Farrow, KGCHS (10 February 1904 – 27 January 1963) was an Australian film director, producer, and screenwriter.
John Farrow (1904-1963) was an Australian-born Hollywood filmmaker who won an Oscar for Around the World in 80 Days. He also wrote and produced several films, and was married to Maureen O'Sullivan, the star of Tarzan movies.
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- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
May 7, 2024 · John Farrow (born February 10, 1904, Sydney, Australia—died January 27, 1963, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) was an Australian-born director and writer whose diverse film credits included film noirs, westerns, and historical adventures.
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John Farrow was a screenwriter, director and naval officer who married Maureen O'Sullivan, the star of Tarzan films. He wrote and directed several films, including Around the World in 80 Days, and had seven children with O'Sullivan.
- February 10, 1904
- January 27, 1963
Aug 24, 2022 · A documentary about the life and career of John Farrow, an Australian-born filmmaker who made over fifty films in Hollywood, but hid his past from his colleagues. Learn about his achievements, his family, and his secrets in this podcast.
Dec 15, 2023 · A documentary by Claude Gonzalez and Frans Vandenburg on the life and career of Australian-born filmmaker John Farrow, who directed 50 films for various Hollywood studios. The review by Geoff Mayer praises Farrow’s visual style and his ability to elevate low-budget films, but also questions his contradictions and obscurity.
Oct 29, 2021 · John Farrow – Mia’s father – was a womaniser who directed almost 50 movies and won an Oscar. Now his colourful life has become a documentary.