John H. Collins (December 31, 1889 - October 31, 1918) was an American
writer and director of the silent film era. He married film actress
Viola Dana. His career was cut short when he died at the age of 28 due
to the 1918 influenza epidemic. During his career which began in 1914,
he directed more than 40 features and film shorts, and wrote the
scenario for over a dozen more features. His 1917 film The Girl
Without a Soul was selected by the National Film Registry to be
preserved by the Library of Congress. His final works were shown
posthumously in 1919.
writer and director of the silent film era. He married film actress
Viola Dana. His career was cut short when he died at the age of 28 due
to the 1918 influenza epidemic. During his career which began in 1914,
he directed more than 40 features and film shorts, and wrote the
scenario for over a dozen more features. His 1917 film The Girl
Without a Soul was selected by the National Film Registry to be
preserved by the Library of Congress. His final works were shown
posthumously in 1919.
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