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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Butler (December 17, 1894 – June 14, 1979) was an American actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, and television director. Butler was born in San Francisco, California. His mother was an actress and his father was a theater stage manager. His first acting roles were playing extras in stage plays. He later appeared in two D. W. Griffith films, The Girl Who Stayed Home and The Greatest Thing in Life. He also appeared in the 1927 Academy-Award winning film 7th Heaven. The same year, Butler made his directorial debut with High School...
Highest rated appearances
as Northern Soldier / Confederate Soldier (uncredited)

The Pointing Finger

Bonnie, Bonnie Lassie
as David

The Other Half
as Cpl. Jimmy

A Petal on the Current
as Ed Kinealy

Nugget Nell
as Big Hearted Jim

Better Times
as Peter Van Alstyne

The Unpainted Woman
as Charley Holt

The Girl Who Stayed at Home
as Johann August Kant

The Greatest Thing in Life
as Mr. Le Bebe

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
as Babylonian Soldier (uncredited)

The Birth of a Nation
as Northern Soldier / Confederate Soldier (uncredited)