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Dustin Lancy Farnum (May 27, 1874 – July 3, 1929) was an American singer, dancer, and actor on the stage and in silent films.[1] Although he played a wide variety of roles, he tended toward westerns and became one of the bigger stars of the genre. He has been called ""the Clark Gable of the silent screen".[2]

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Early life and education

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He was born the eldest of three boys on May 27, 1874, in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire,[1] the older brother of actor William Farnum, whom he closely resembled, and the lesser known silent film director Marshall Farnum (died 1917). He married Mary Cromwell in 1909, and they divorced in 1924.[3][4] He then married Winifred Kingston; they were the parents of radio actress Estelle "Dustine" Runyon (1925–1983).

Career

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After great success in a number of stage roles, Farnum landed his first film role in 1914 in the movie Soldiers of Fortune,[5] and later in Cecil B. DeMille's The Squaw Man.[6]

Death

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He died of kidney failure on July 3, 1929, at Post Graduate Hospital (now NYU Langone Health) in Manhattan, aged 55.[1]

Filmography

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Broadway plays

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  • A Romance of Athlone (January 29, 1900 – March 3, 1900)
  • Marcelle (October 1900)
  • More Than Queen (October 30, 1900 – November 1900)
  • The Virginian (Boston October 1903, New York January 5, 1904 – May 1904)
  • The Ranger (September 1907)
  • The Rector's Garden (March 1908)
  • Cameo Kirby (December 20, 1909 – January 1910)
  • The Silent Call (January 1911)
  • The Squaw Man (January 9, 1911 – January 17, 1911)
  • The Littlest Rebel (November 14, 1911 – January 1912)
  • Arizona (April 28, 1913 – June 1913)

Legacy

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According to an interview in the April 1975 edition of Playboy, Dustin Hoffman was named after Farnum. Additionally, according to an interview on January 16, 2013, on Fresh Air with Terry Gross on NPR, Hoffman said his parents were expecting him to be a girl and did not have a boy's name ready. When his mother did have another boy, and was pressured to give him a name, she picked the name Dustin from a magazine the other lady in her room was reading, which featured Dustin Farnum on the cover.[7]

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Dustin Lancy Farnum (May 27, 1874 – July 3, 1929) was an American singer, dancer, stage actor, and silent film performer renowned for his pioneering roles in early Western cinema and his successful Broadway career portraying rugged, heroic characters. Born in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, to a theatrical family—his father, Greenleaf D. Farnum, was an actor and manager, and his mother, Clara Adele (née Atwood) Farnum—Farnum grew up immersed in the performing arts, alongside his brothers William and Marshall, both of whom pursued acting careers (Marshall died in 1917 at age 37). He briefly studied at the East Maine Conference Seminary before leaving to join a vaudeville tumbling and wrestling act with his brother William. Farnum made his professional stage debut in 1897 with the Ethel Tucker Repertoire Company, initially performing as a singer and dancer before transitioning to dramatic roles. His breakthrough came in 1901 with the role of Lt. Denton in Augustus Thomas's play Arizona, followed by starring as the title character in Owen Wister's The Virginian (1904–1907), which ran for three seasons and established him as a matinee idol. Other notable stage successes included leading roles in The Squaw Man (1909 and 1911) by Edwin Milton Royle and David Belasco, and The Littlest Rebel (1911), in which he co-starred with William. Farnum entered the film industry in 1914, debuting in Frank Crane's Soldiers of Fortune and quickly becoming a major star for Cecil B. DeMille's Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company (later Paramount Pictures), where he specialized in Westerns that capitalized on his charismatic, athletic screen presence. His most iconic role was in DeMille's landmark silent film The Squaw Man (1914), the first feature-length Hollywood movie, in which he played the British nobleman Jim Carson opposite Red Wing as Naturich. Farnum reprised his stage triumph as the Virginian in DeMille's 1914 adaptation and starred in numerous other silent Westerns, including Davy Crockett (1916), The Light of Western Stars (1918), and The Silent Call (1921), often alongside actress Winifred Kingston, whom he married in 1924 as his third wife. He continued acting in films until around 1925, appearing in over 30 productions and earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960 for his motion picture contributions. In his , Farnum was married three times and had a , Estelle (known professionally as Dustine), born in 1925. He suffered from chronic health issues, culminating in a nervous breakdown and kidney ailment that led to his death at age 55 in New York City's Post-Graduate Hospital; he was buried privately in . Farnum's legacy endures as one of the first true movie heartthrobs, influencing later generations—actor was named after him—and bridging the eras of , legitimate theater, and the nascent .

Early Life

Family Background

Dustin Lancy Farnum was born on May 27, 1874, in . Although some accounts erroneously place his birthplace in Hampton, Maine, primary records and contemporary obituaries confirm in , as the accurate location. Farnum's father, Greenleaf Dustin Farnum (1848–1912), was an and theater manager who worked in dramatic productions across the Northeast. His mother, Clara Adele Atwood Farnum (1857–1903), was a singer who performed in operatic and dramatic roles, contributing to the family's artistic environment. Farnum grew up with two younger brothers: William Farnum (1876–1953), who later became a prominent actor in silent films, and Marshall Farnum (1879–1917), a stage and film director who succumbed to in . The family's theatrical profession immersed Dustin in the world of performance from childhood, involving frequent travels and early exposures to stage shows in venues such as and Bangor.

Early Training and Debuts

Dustin Farnum was born into a theatrical family on May 27, 1874, in , where his early exposure to was shaped by his parents' careers—his father, Greenleaf D. Farnum, as an actor and manager, and his mother, Clara Adele (Atwood) Farnum, as a singer in dramatic and operatic productions. This environment provided informal training in singing and dancing from a young age, with Farnum and his brothers, including and Marshall, appearing on together as children. The family's involvement in touring productions limited opportunities for formal education, instead fostering self-taught skills through constant immersion in the theater world. Around age 15, circa 1889, Farnum entered the circuits, forming an act with his brother that emphasized tumbling and wrestling, performing in venues such as those in . These early family-oriented performances honed his physical agility and stage presence, building a foundation in variety entertainment before transitioning to more structured dramatic work. Farnum's professional debut came in 1897 with the Ethel Tucker Repertoire Company, where he toured in his first dramatic roles as a singer and dancer in small theater troupes based in and New York. By the late 1890s, he secured minor roles in stock companies, including work with Mather in Buffalo and collaborations with Chauncey Olcott, allowing him to develop a versatile in light opera and comedy.

Stage Career

Vaudeville Performances

Dustin Farnum entered the world of as a teenager, forming a professional act with his younger brother around 1889 at the age of 15. The duo's performances centered on tumbling and wrestling routines, highlighting their physical prowess and comedic timing in short variety sketches. This collaboration drew from their family's theatrical background, where both brothers had been trained in singing, dancing, and acting by their performer parents. The Farnum brothers toured extensively across the U.S. East Coast during the late 1880s and 1890s, appearing in regional houses and building a reputation for their energetic and versatile stage presence. Their act provided early financial stability through consistent bookings in stock companies and variety circuits, allowing them to refine their skills amid the competitive landscape. Although specific routines beyond tumbling and wrestling are sparsely documented, the physical demands of their performances foreshadowed Farnum's later affinity for rugged, action-oriented roles in theater. Vaudeville served as a crucial training ground for Farnum, sharpening his charisma and adaptability in front of live audiences, which directly paved the way for transitions into legitimate theater. By the late , the brothers' experience led to opportunities in productions, culminating in Farnum's Broadway debut in 1899 with A Romance of . This period marked the peak of their involvement, establishing a foundation for more dramatic pursuits.

Broadway Productions

Dustin Farnum's Broadway career extended from to , centering on Western and adventure plays that showcased his commanding stage presence, vocal prowess as a trained singer, and embodiment of rugged, heroic masculinity. Building on his earlier performances, which honed his versatility in variety acts, Farnum transitioned to longer-form scripted dramas on Broadway, where he excelled in roles demanding physicality and emotional depth. Farnum made his Broadway debut in A Romance of Athlone, a romantic drama with music, appearing as Francis Ronyane from January 9 to March 25, 1899, for 88 performances. This early role marked his entry into New York theater, though it was a minor step compared to his later triumphs. His breakthrough arrived with the title role in The Virginian, Owen Wister's adaptation of his novel, which opened January 5, 1904, at the Manhattan Theatre and ran for 138 performances through May. Farnum's portrayal of the stoic Wyoming cowboy established his signature Western hero image, blending moral integrity with frontier toughness, and the production was hailed as a major success by contemporary critics. Farnum continued to star in adventure genres with Cameo Kirby (1909), playing the gambler Eugene Kirby in and Harry Leon Wilson's , which ran for 24 performances at the Hackett Theatre. In The Littlest Rebel (November 14, 1911 – January 1912), he played Lieutenant Colonel Morrison alongside his brother William at the , in a production that ran for 56 performances. He followed with the role of Jim Carson, a British nobleman turned rancher, in the revival of The Squaw Man (January 9–17, 1911), a Western by Edwin Milton Royle that played 8 performances at the . His final major Broadway appearance was as Lieut. Denton in the revival of Augustus Thomas's (April 28–June 1, 1913), which achieved 40 performances at the Lyric Theatre and reinforced his acclaim for vigorous, authoritative performances in frontier tales. These productions collectively defined Farnum's stage persona, earning praise for his resonant voice and physical command that captivated audiences in tales of .

Film Career

Transition to Cinema

Dustin Farnum's transition from to cinema occurred in , capitalizing on his established as a in theatrical productions such as the 1909 Broadway adaptation of The Squaw Man. His film debut came that year in Soldiers of Fortune, a silent produced by the All Star Feature Film Corp. and directed by William F. Haddock, where Farnum portrayed the adventurous mining engineer Robert Clay. This role marked his entry into the medium, adapting his commanding stage presence to the screen amid the growing demand for feature-length films. Shortly after, Farnum secured a pivotal role in Cecil B. DeMille's directorial debut, The Squaw Man (1914), co-directed with Oscar C. Apfel and produced by the Feature Play Company. In the film, Farnum starred as Capt. James Wynnegate (Jim Carston), the British nobleman who flees to and marries a Native American woman, reprising elements of his prior stage work in the source play by Edwin Milton Royle. Shot primarily in —the production's relocation suggested by Farnum himself—this Western drama became DeMille's first feature-length film and a commercial success, grossing $244,700 against a budget of approximately $15,450. Farnum's early screen work led to a lucrative in 1915 with (via its subsidiary Pallas Pictures), where he earned $250 per week plus a share of international profits, reflecting the financial incentives of the burgeoning industry. This agreement positioned him as a specialist in Westerns, leveraging his rugged persona from stage roles like The Virginian to portray heroic frontiersmen in films such as The Virginian (1914) and subsequent productions. His brother , who had also entered films around the same period with roles like The Spoilers (1914), further highlighted the family's alignment with the medium's rise.

Major Roles and Retirement

Farnum starred in approximately 30 silent films between 1914 and 1926, with the majority being Westerns that capitalized on his stage-honed charisma and physical presence. Notable examples include The Light of Western Stars (1918), an adaptation of Zane Grey's novel where he played Gene Stewart, and A Man's Fight (1919), in which he portrayed Black John, a rancher defending his land. Later, in The Flaming Frontier (1926), Farnum took on the role of , marking one of his final on-screen appearances and showcasing his enduring appeal in the genre. His signature portrayals featured stoic cowboy heroes confronting moral dilemmas, such as versus or personal redemption, often set against dramatic Western landscapes that emphasized themes of and . Farnum frequently collaborated with acclaimed directors, including on early works like The Squaw Man (1914), which facilitated his seamless shift from theater to cinema. Farnum's production affiliations evolved over his career, beginning with for his debut films before signing with Fox Film Corporation from around 1917 to 1920, where he headlined several high-profile Westerns. By the early 1920s, he transitioned to independent productions, occasionally taking on producing duties himself, as in The Golden Gift (), reflecting his growing influence in the industry during the silent era's peak. At this time, he had established himself as a leading figure in Western cinema, embodying the era's idealized . In 1926, at the age of 52, Farnum retired from acting, prompted by emerging health concerns including early kidney issues, the impending shift to sound films that threatened silent stars' viability, and a personal inclination toward a quieter family life with his wife. Although he dabbled in occasional producing ventures post-retirement, he never returned to performing on screen.

Personal Life

Marriages

Dustin Farnum's first marriage was to Agnes Muir Johnston, whom he wed in 1898 after meeting her through their shared work in productions. The couple's union ended in following Johnston's suit filed in April 1908, amid the strains of Farnum's demanding theatrical tours. In 1909, shortly after his divorce, Farnum married actress Mary Elizabeth Conwell from , in a ceremony held in on March 23. Their marriage lasted until 1924, when Farnum filed for in , citing her desertion twelve years earlier, a claim that reflected the challenges posed by his extensive travel for stage and film commitments. The divorce was granted that August. Farnum's third marriage came swiftly after his second divorce, as he wed actress Winifred Kingston on August 24, 1924, in a private ceremony at the Wilshire Presbyterian Church parsonage in . Kingston, a fellow performer and frequent on-screen collaborator with Farnum in silent films such as The Squaw Man (1914), provided a partnership deeply intertwined with his cinematic career. This union endured until Farnum's death in 1929, offering stability during his later years as he contemplated retirement from acting. Throughout his life, Farnum's marriages were markedly influenced by the nomadic nature of the theatrical and film industries, with frequent separations due to tours and productions contributing to the end of his first two unions while his final one aligned more closely with his professional transitions.

Children and Family

Dustin Farnum and his third wife, actress Winifred Kingston, whom he married in 1924, had one daughter, Estelle "Dustine" Farnum, born on May 29, 1925, in , . Estelle briefly entered the entertainment industry as a radio actress, performing under the name Dustine Farnum in the late 1930s and early 1940s. After her father's death in 1929, her mother remarried oil executive Carman Runyon, leading Estelle to use the surname Runyon for a period during her youth. She later married Louis J. Bitterlin around 1947, with whom she had five children, and resided in until her death on December 10, 1983, in . Farnum's extensive stage tours and film commitments throughout the and early afforded him limited opportunities to spend time with , as his work often required prolonged absences from home. Following his from cinema around 1926, he shifted focus to his personal life in , cherishing moments with his four-year-old daughter and wife during his final years, though his health issues curtailed this period. No other children are confirmed from Farnum's marriages. Farnum's immediate family remained centered on his daughter and third wife, with limited public details on extended relatives beyond his siblings.

Final Years and Death

Health Decline

Following his retirement from the film industry in 1926 at the age of 52, Dustin Farnum began experiencing a marked decline in , marked by increasing and the onset of a serious ailment. This condition, which led to , was exacerbated by the physical demands of his earlier career in demanding Western roles that involved strenuous stunts and outdoor filming. By 1928, Farnum's symptoms had worsened, including swelling, , and significantly reduced mobility, prompting initial treatment in where he and his wife Winifred Kingston had settled after their 1924 marriage. The couple's daughter, Estelle Dustine Farnum (known professionally as Dustine), was born on May 29, 1925, in . With no public disclosure of the illness to preserve his professional legacy, Farnum's health continued to deteriorate. Winifred played a central role in managing Farnum's care during this period, overseeing treatments and supporting him through a nervous breakdown that confined him to their Beechhurst, home for over a year. Specialists in New York were consulted, but the progressive nature of the kidney ailment limited recovery, leading to his hospitalization in June 1929 under Dr. Michael Osnato's care. Farnum's determination to maintain privacy around his health reflected his desire to be remembered for his artistic achievements rather than his vulnerabilities.

Death and Burial

Dustin Farnum died on July 3, 1929, at the age of 55, from a ailment and related complications at the New York Post-Graduate Hospital in , after a prolonged illness. He had been admitted to the hospital on June 24, 1929, and was attended by his wife, actress Winifred Kingston Farnum, and his brother during his final days; his death came unexpectedly despite signs of improvement, and no dramatic last words were reported. Funeral services were private and held in New York. Farnum was buried in the family plot at .

Legacy

Posthumous Recognition

In 1960, Dustin Farnum was honored with a star on the in the motion pictures category, located at 6635 , with the induction ceremony held on February 8. Farnum's role as a pioneer in silent Westerns has been recognized in scholarly works on early cinema, such as Buck Rainey's : Over 100 Screen Cowboys, 1903-1930, which profiles him alongside contemporaries like as a key figure in the genre's development. Similarly, The Farnum Brothers of Bucksport by Ralph Petite chronicles his career and family legacy, drawing on historical accounts to highlight his influence on his brother and subsequent generations in entertainment. Although Farnum's films predated the Academy Awards' eligibility period, which began in 1929 for releases from 1927 onward, his work has endured through archival preservation; for instance, The Squaw Man (1914), his breakthrough role, survives in collections held by institutions like the and has been featured in retrospective screenings, including a 1987 presentation in the classic film series.

Cultural Influence

Dustin Farnum played a pivotal role in popularizing the silent Western hero during the early 20th century, embodying the rugged, self-reliant cowboy that became a staple of American cinema. His performances in films like The Squaw Man (1914) drew from traditions of Wild West melodrama, helping to establish the genre's emphasis on and . This influenced subsequent , with elements of Farnum's portrayals echoed in the works of contemporaries like and later icons such as , particularly through iconic scenes of heroism and moral resolve. Farnum's cultural footprint extended beyond his era through personal naming legacies in entertainment. Actor was named after him; Hoffman's mother, while in a hospital awaiting his birth in 1937, selected the name after spotting "Dustin Farnum" on a movie magazine cover beside another patient's bed. Hoffman recounted this origin in a 2013 NPR interview, noting his parents' initial expectation of a daughter had left them unprepared with a boy's name until the magazine provided inspiration. Farnum has been frequently referenced in 20th-century biographies of the era, serving as a key figure in accounts of early Hollywood's transition from stage to screen. Works such as A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses detail his professional milestones and contributions to the genre, positioning him among the foundational stars of Western cinema. Similarly, The Strong, Silent Type: Over 100 Screen Cowboys, 1903–1930 includes him in its exploration of silent-era actors who shaped tough, stoic male personas. These references often highlight his role in bridging theatrical traditions with film, inspiring fictionalized depictions of pioneering actors in novels about early Hollywood's golden age. In contemporary culture, Farnum's films have gained renewed accessibility through digitization efforts, with restorations available on platforms like , allowing modern audiences to engage with classics such as The Squaw Man (1914) and The Virginian (1914). Academic studies further underscore his enduring relevance, analyzing his portrayals as exemplars of "" in 1920s cinema—a theme central to the Western's ideological framework of and frontier ethos. For instance, scholarship on the evolution of the hero traces Farnum's stage and screen work in adaptations like The Virginian as foundational to this motif, influencing perceptions of American in popular media.

Works

Broadway Plays

Dustin Farnum's Broadway career, building on his earlier training, featured prominently in adventure-themed dramas that showcased his rugged charisma and stage presence. His major credits spanned romantic Westerns and frontier tales, often highlighting themes of honor, romance, and . Farnum made his notable Broadway debut in the return engagement of A Romance of Athlone, a romantic drama set , where he portrayed Francis Ronyane opposite star Chauncey Olcott at Haverly's 14th Street Theatre from January 29 to March 3, 1900, for 41 performances. The production, staged by Augustus Pitou Sr., drew solid audiences for its musical elements and emotional depth, marking Farnum's emergence in light adventure roles. In 1904, Farnum achieved breakthrough success starring as the titular cowboy in The Virginian, Owen Wister's adaptation of his novel about ranch life, at the Theatre from to May 1904, running for 138 performances. Produced by Kirke La Shelle and directed by John Stapleton, the play featured Frank Campeau as the villainous Trampas and emphasized Farnum's heroic persona in a tale of cattle rustling and moral conflict, contributing to its status as a box-office hit that toured extensively afterward. Farnum starred as the gambler and Southern gentleman Eugene Kirby (also known as Cameo Kirby) in the original production of Cameo Kirby by and Harry Leon Wilson, a post-Civil War adventure set in New Orleans, at the Hackett Theatre from December 20, 1909, to January 1910, for 24 performances. Produced by Liebler & Co., the play highlighted duels and intrigue, with May Buckley as co-star Adele Randall, though its shorter run reflected mixed critical reception despite Farnum's charismatic lead. He took the lead role of Jim Carson (James Wynnegate) in the 1911 revival of The Squaw Man by Edwin Milton Royle, a involving English nobility and Native American themes, at the from January 9 to 17, , for 8 performances. This brief run, produced as a vehicle for Farnum's dramatic intensity, underscored his affinity for Western adventure but was limited by competition from longer-running shows. Farnum's final major Broadway appearance was in the 1913 revival of Augustus Thomas's Arizona, a Western drama of army life and romance on the frontier, where he played Captain Len Hodgkins at the Lyric Theatre from April 28 to June 1913, for 40 performances. Co-starring his brother and Elsie Ferguson, the production revived the 1900 hit's popularity, praised in reviews for Farnum's blend of tenderness and strength in the adventure genre. Throughout the 1910s, Farnum participated in minor revivals and replacements, such as Lieutenant Colonel Morrison in The Littlest Rebel (1911), further solidifying his reputation in dramatic stage works before transitioning to film.

Filmography

Dustin Farnum's film career spanned from 1914 to 1926, during which he starred in approximately 35 feature films, predominantly in leading roles within the Western genre. His early works were often produced by Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company and distributed by Paramount Pictures, with several directed by Cecil B. DeMille, marking his transition from stage to silent cinema. Roughly 20 of these films are considered lost due to the deterioration of early nitrate prints, though a few, such as The Squaw Man (1914), survive in restored form and are preserved in archives like the Library of Congress. The following is a chronological list of his credited feature film appearances, excluding shorts and uncredited roles.
YearTitleRoleDirectorStudio/Distributor
1914Soldiers of FortuneRobert ClaySidney OlcottKalem Company
1914The Squaw ManJimCecil B. DeMilleParamount Pictures
1914The VirginianThe VirginianCecil B. DeMilleParamount Pictures
1914Cameo Kirby'Cameo' KirbyOscar ApfelParamount Pictures
1915The Heart of a BanditClay AllisonWilliam D. TaylorParamount Pictures
1915A Gentleman of LeisureSpikeMaurice TourneurParagon Films
1915The UnknownRichard GrantGeorge MelfordParamount Pictures
1915The WomanMark StrongGeorge MelfordParamount Pictures
1915The Carpet from BagdadJeffRex IngramParamount Pictures
1915A Man from the West'Jack' JackwellHenry OttoUniversal Film Manufacturing Company
1916Davy CrockettDavy CrockettWilliam D. TaylorParamount Pictures
1916The Man from Painter'sWilliam D. 'Wild Bill' RyanWilliam D. TaylorParamount Pictures
1916The Yankee GirlJustin KentGeorge MelfordParamount Pictures
1917The SpyMark QuaintanceWilliam NighBluebird Photoplays
1917A Modern Musketeerd'Artagnan / Ben WilsonAllan DwanArtcraft Pictures
1918The Light of the Western StarsGene StewartWilliam WolfeParamount Pictures
1918The White Man's LawJames CarseJames YoungGoldwyn Pictures
1918The Call of the CumberlandsDeadwood TannerJ. Gunnis DavisParamount Pictures
1918The Rainbow TrailJohn Withersteen / JimDavid SmithVitagraph Company of America
1918A Woman's LawJack ArcherJohn H. CollinsMetro Pictures
1919The Devil's RiddleJoseph Louis Lafayette 'Polly'Albert ParkerFox Film Corporation
1919Cheating CheatersTony CossettiKing BaggotUniversal Film Manufacturing Company
1919The Last of His FamilyJim FordTravers ValeWorld Film
1920The Flaming DiscJ.C. 'Ace' CollinsAlbert S. RogellDustin Farnum Productions
1920A Son of the HillsJohn TarbushVictor SchertzingerParamount Pictures
1921The Iron TrailCurtis LaceyClarence BrownMaurice Tourneur Productions
1922Iron to GoldTom CourtierBernard J. DurningDustin Farnum Productions
1922The Scorching TrailJim FordWilliam WellmanFox Film Corporation
1923The Man Who WonBilly StarbuckWilliam A. WellmanFox Film Corporation
1923The Miracle BabyDr. John GalbraithB.F. ZeidmanDustin Farnum Productions
1923Six Feet FourBev AustinHenry McRaeUniversal Pictures
1926The Flaming FrontierGen. CusterChristy CabanneDustin Farnum Productions
This catalog draws from verified records of silent-era productions, highlighting Farnum's frequent collaborations with Paramount and his later independent productions. Surviving prints are rare, with restorations aiding scholarly access to works like The Virginian (1914).

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  50. https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/a-romance-of-athlone-415953
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