John G. Blystone

Director, Producer

December 2, 1892 — August 6, 1938 (45 years)
John G. Blystone began his career as an actor in The Wheel of Life, Cupid Incognito, Passing of the Beast, and A Wife on a Wager, all 1914. Blystone began directing films himself that same year, initially comedy shorts, and by 1923 he was known for directing Buster Keaton’s silent feature, Our Hospitality. All in all Blystone directed over 100 films in nearly a quarter of a century.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Our Hospitality
    Our Hospitality1923
  • Great Guy
    Great Guy1936
  • Woman Chases Man
    Woman Chases Man1937

Known For

  • Our Hospitality
    Our Hospitality1923
  • Block-Heads
    Block-Heads1938
  • Swiss Miss
    Swiss Miss1938
  • Great Guy
    Great Guy1936
  • Woman Chases Man
    Woman Chases Man1937
  • Charlie Chan's Chance
    Charlie Chan's Chance1932
  • Dick Turpin
    Dick Turpin1925
  • 23 1/2 Hours Leave
    23 1/2 Hours Leave1937