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James Van Trees

Cinematographer | * 08/12/1890 († 82, 04/11/1973) | Oakland, California (United States of America (USA))
James Crawford Van Trees (August 13, 1890 – April 11, 1973) was an American cinematographer in Hollywood whose career spanned the silent and sound eras. ()

James Van Trees(August 13, 1890 - April 11, 1973), bornJames Crawford Van Trees, was a successful American cinematographer in Hollywood whose career spans the silent and sound eras. His mother was prolific early film director and writerJulia Crawford Ivers. Mother and son worked together on a few films more than likely becoming the first mother and son to direct and photograph productions. Van Trees was the President of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) during 1923-1924. His son James Van Trees, Jr. was a cameraman and worked for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer with his father.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Comedies

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Movies with James Van Trees as Actor(1)

as Minor Role (uncredited)1946 Angel on My Shoulder

Movies with James Van Trees as Crew(91)

Camera/Director of Photography1947 The Fabulous Dorseys
Camera/Director of Photography1946 Angel on My Shoulder
Camera/Director of Photography1946 A Night in Casablanca
Camera/Director of Photography1945 Her Favorite Patient
Crew/Cinematography1945 The Great John L.
Camera/Director of Photography1944 The Last Ride
Camera/Director of Photography1944 Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Camera/Director of Photography1944 Gun to Gun
Camera/Director of Photography1944 Nine Girls
Camera/Director of Photography1943 The Rear Gunner
Camera/Director of Photography1943 Find the Blackmailer
Camera/Director of Photography1943 The Gorilla Man
Camera/Director of Photography1942 Escape from Crime
Camera/Director of Photography1942 Busses Roar
Crew/Cinematography1942 Secret Enemies
Camera/Director of Photography1941 Steel Against the Sky
Camera/Director of Photography1941 A Shot in the Dark
Crew/Cinematography1941 The Nurse's Secret
Camera/Director of Photography1941 Flight from Destiny
Camera/Director of Photography1939 Waterfront
Camera/Director of Photography1939 Smashing the Money Ring
Camera/Director of Photography1938 Over the Wall
Camera/Director of Photography1937 Let Them Live
Camera/Director of Photography1937 Love Is on the Air
Camera/Director of Photography1937 It's Love I'm After
Camera/Director of Photography1936 Her Master's Voice
Camera/Director of Photography1936 The Unguarded Hour
Camera/Director of Photography1936 Palm Springs
Camera/Director of Photography1935 Shanghai
Camera/Director of Photography1935 Sweet Music
Camera/Director of Photography1935 The Bishop Misbehaves
Camera/Director of Photography1935 The Girl from 10th Avenue
Camera/Director of Photography1935 A Night at the Ritz
Camera/Director of Photography1934 West of the Pecos
Camera/Director of Photography1934 Looking for Trouble
Camera/Director of Photography1934 The Age of Innocence
Camera/Director of Photography1934 Stingaree
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Blood Money
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Heroes for Sale
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Parachute Jumper
Camera/Director of Photography1933 I Loved a Woman
Camera/Director of Photography1933 The King's Vacation
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Baby Face
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Midnight Mary
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Lilly Turner
Camera/Director of Photography1933 Advice to the Lovelorn
Camera/Director of Photography1932 Big City Blues
Camera/Director of Photography1932 Life Begins
Camera/Director of Photography1932 The Man Who Played God
Camera/Director of Photography1932 They Call It Sin
Crew/Cinematography1932 A Successful Calamity
Camera/Director of Photography1932 Silver Dollar
Camera/Director of Photography1931 The Star Witness
Camera/Director of Photography1931 The Reckless Hour
Camera/Director of Photography1931 Taxi!
Camera/Director of Photography1931 Gold Dust Gertie
Camera/Director of Photography1931 Alexander Hamilton
Camera/Director of Photography1930 The Green Goddess
Camera/Director of Photography1930 Old English
Camera/Director of Photography1930 She Couldn't Say No
Camera/Director of Photography1930 Captain Thunder
Camera/Director of Photography1930 Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Camera/Director of Photography1930 Viennese Nights
Crew/Cinematography1929 The Lone Wolf's Daughter
Camera/Director of Photography1929 So Long Letty
Camera/Director of Photography1929 The Sacred Flame
Camera/Director of Photography1928 The Noose
Camera/Director of Photography1927 The Crystal Cup
Camera/Director of Photography1926 Twinkletoes
Camera/Director of Photography1926 Midnight Lovers
Camera/Director of Photography1926 Fifth Avenue
Camera/Director of Photography1926 Don Juan's 3 Nights
Camera/Director of Photography1924 Lilies of the Field
Camera/Director of Photography1924 The Perfect Flapper
Camera/Director of Photography1923 The Rustle of Silk
Camera/Director of Photography1923 The White Flower
Camera/Director of Photography1923 The Huntress
Camera/Director of Photography1922 The Young Rajah
Camera/Director of Photography1922 The Top of New York
Camera/Director of Photography1922 The Bonded Woman
Camera/Director of Photography1922 The Green Temptation
Camera/Director of Photography1921 The Witching Hour
Camera/Director of Photography1920 The Soul of Youth
Camera/Director of Photography1920 The Furnace
Camera/Director of Photography1920 Nurse Marjorie
Crew/Cinematography1920 Judy of Rogues' Harbor
Crew/Cinematography1920 Jenny Be Good
Camera/Director of Photography1918 A Lady's Name
Camera/Director of Photography1917 The Fair Barbarian
Crew/Cinematography1916 The Intrigue
Camera/Director of Photography1916 The Heart of Paula

TV Shows/Series with James Van Trees as Crew(1)


Full Name: James Van Trees
Born: Tuesday, 08/12 1890 (August) in Oakland, California (United States of America (USA))
Died: Wednesday, 04/11 1973 (April) in Hollywood (aged: 82)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN)
Other names for James Van Trees (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"James Crawford Van Trees"
"J.C. Van Trees"
"James C. Van Trees"
"Jimmy Van Trees"
"Jim Van Trees"
James Van Trees frequently works together with these people:
Leo F. Forbstein (14x, Crew)
Orry-Kelly (12x, Crew)
Alfred E. Green (10x, Crew)
Perc Westmore (10x, Crew)
Bryan Foy (8x, Crew)
Cliff Saum (7x, Actor)
Grant Mitchell (7x, Actor)
Harold McLernon (7x, Crew)
Herb Vigran (4x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:705576, Added: 10/30/2018, Last updated: 03/15/2024