James Vincent
Encyclopedia
James Vincent was an American actor and film director
of the silent era
. He appeared in 23 films between 1910
and 1951
. He also directed 18 films between 1915
and 1931
.
He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts
and died in New York, New York.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
of the silent era
Silent film
A silent film is a film with no synchronized recorded sound, especially with no spoken dialogue. In silent films for entertainment the dialogue is transmitted through muted gestures, pantomime and title cards...
. He appeared in 23 films between 1910
1910 in film
The year 1910 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*The newsreel footage of the funeral of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom is shot in Kinemacolor, making it the first color newsreel....
and 1951
1951 in film
The year 1951 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Sweden - May Britt is scouted by Italian film-makers Carlo Ponti and Mario Soldati-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:...
. He also directed 18 films between 1915
1915 in film
The year 1915 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* February 8 : D.W Griffith's The Birth of a Nation premieres at Clune's Auditorium Los Angeles and breaks box office and film length records, running at a total length of 3 hrs 10 minutes.* June 18 : The Motion Picture Directors...
and 1931
1931 in film
-Top grossing films:-Academy Awards:*Best Picture: Cimarron - MGM*Best Actor: Lionel Barrymore - A Free Soul*Best Actor: Wallace Beery - The Champ*Best Actor: Fredric March - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde...
.
He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
and died in New York, New York.
Selected filmography
- The Pursuit of the SmugglersThe Pursuit of the SmugglersThe Pursuit of the Smugglers is a 1913 American short silent film drama. The film starred Earle Foxe, James Vincent, Irene Boyle, and Stuart Holmes in the lead roles....
(1913) - Gold and the WomanGold and the WomanGold and the Woman is a 1916 silent drama film directed by James Vincent and starring Theda Bara. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Theda Bara - Theresa Decordova* Alma Hanlon - Hester* H. Cooper Cliffe - Col. Ernest Dent...
(1916) - The Hidden HandThe Hidden Hand (serial)The Hidden Hand is a 1917 film serial directed by James Vincent. This is a lost serial.-Cast:* Doris Kenyon - Doris Whitney* Sheldon Lewis - Dr. Scarley* Mahlon Hamilton - Jack Ramsey* Arline Pretty - Vera Orane* Henry Sedley...
(1917) - Stolen MomentsStolen Moments (1920 film)Stolen Moments is a silent movie starring Rudolph Valentino and Marguerite Namara. It was released in December 1920, just a few months before Valentino was elevated to stardom by his performance in The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse...
(1920)