- The Byrds' 1967 song "John Robertson" was inspired by him. As a child, bassist Chris Hillman was bewildered by the sight of this silent-film throwback who wore a handle-bar mustache. His wife "Jo" is also mentioned in the song. The song was released as a single, then redone for the "Notorious Byrd Brothers" LP.
- As a director he worked regularly with cameraman Roy F. Overbaugh on numerous productions in the 1920s. Their greatest success was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1920) for Paramount.
- In films with Vitagraph from 1915. His best-known work as director was under contract at Paramount, from 1919-22. Also worked at MGM (1927-29) and RKO (1933-35).
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