Joe De Grasse
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film director. Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst, New Brunswick
Bathurst is a Canadian city in Gloucester County, New Brunswick.Bathurst is situated on Bathurst Harbour, an estuary at the mouth of the Nepisiguit River at the southernmost part of Chaleur Bay....
, he was the elder brother of actor Sam De Grasse
Sam De Grasse
Samuel Alfred De Grasse was a Canadian actor. Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, he trained to be a dentist....
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Joe De Grasse began his career as a journalist, but soon became enamored of the theater and took work as a stage actor. In 1910, he acted in his first motion picture and although he would appear as an actor in 13 films, and write 2 screenplays, his real interest was in directing.
While working in Hollywood for Universal Pictures
Universal Studios
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, Joe De Grasse met and married one of the few female directors working at the time, Ida May Park
Ida May Park
Ida May Park was an American screenwriter and film director of the silent era. She wrote for 50 films between 1914 and 1930. She also directed 14 films between 1917 and 1920....
(1879–1954). In 1915 he became a founding member of the Motion Picture Directors Association
Motion Picture Directors Association
The Motion Picture Directors Association was an American non-profit fraternal organization formed by twenty-six film directors on June 18, 1915 in Los Angeles, California.Its articles of incorporation stated as that the organization existed to:...
, a forerunner to today's Directors Guild of America
Directors Guild of America
Directors Guild of America is an entertainment labor union which represents the interests of film and television directors in the United States motion picture industry...
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During his career he directed a total of 86 films.
Joseph De Grasse died in Eagle Rock, California
Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California
In 1909, Hill Avenue, now Hill Drive, was one of Eagle Rock's most beautiful streets. Other streets were Royal Drive , Acacia Street , Kenilworth Avenue , Highland Avenue , and Fairmont Avenue...
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Selected filmography
As a director:- A Broadway ScandalA Broadway ScandalA Broadway Scandal is a 1918 silent comedy film directed by Joe De Grasse that stars Lon Chaney, Sr. and Carmel Myers. The film's status of existence is unknown and is considered to be lost.-Cast:* Carmel Myers - Nenette Bisson...
(19181918 in filmThe year 1918 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Following litigation for anti-trust activities, the US Supreme Court orders the Motion Picture Patents Company to disband....
) - The Scarlet CarThe Scarlet CarThe Scarlet Car is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr. -Cast:* Franklyn Farnum - Billy Winthrop* Edith Johnson - Beatrice Forbes* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Paul Revere Forbes* Sam De Grasse - Ernest Peabody* Al W...
(19171917 in filmThe year 1917 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*Foundation of Universum Film AG , as a propaganda film company, in Berlin.*Technicolor System 1, a two-color process, is introduced...
) - Anything OnceAnything OnceAnything Once is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Franklyn Farnum - Theodore Crosby* Claire Du Brey - Sñorita Dolores* Marjory Lawrence - Dorothy Stuart* Mary St. John - Mrs. Stuart...
(1917) - The Empty GunThe Empty GunThe Empty Gun is a 1917 silent Western film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Franklyn Farnum - Robber* Claire McDowell - Mary* Lon Chaney - Frank* Sam De Grasse - Jim...
(1917) - TriumphTriumph (1917 film)Triumph is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney Only three of the five reels survive.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Nell Baxter* Lon Chaney - Paul Neihoff* William Stowell - Dudley Weyman...
(1917) - Pay Me!Pay Me!Pay Me! is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Joe Lawson* J. Edwin Brown - Martin * William Clifford - Hal Curtis* Evelyn Selbie - Hilda Hendricks...
(1917) - A Doll's HouseA Doll's House (1917 film)A Doll's House is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Nora Helmer* William Stowell - Torvald Helmer* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Nils Krogstad* Sydney Deane - Dr. Rank...
(1917) - The Girl in the Checkered CoatThe Girl in the Checkered CoatThe Girl in the Checkered Coat is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Mary Graham 'Flash' Fan* William Stowell - David Norman* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Hector Maitland...
(1917) - The Mask of LoveThe Mask of LoveThe Mask of Love is a 1917 silent crime film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr....
(1917) - Hell Morgan's GirlHell Morgan's GirlHell Morgan's Girl is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Lola* William Stowell - Roger Curwell* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Sleter Noble* Lillian Rosine - Olga...
(1917) - The Piper's PriceThe Piper's PriceThe Piper's Price is a 1917 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Amy Hadley* Maude George - Jessica Hadley * Lon Chaney, Sr. - Billy Kilmartin...
(1917) - The Price of Silence (19161916 in filmThe year 1916 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* October 17 - release of A Daughter of the Gods, the first US production with a million dollar budget, with the first nude scene by a major star....
) - The Place Beyond the WindsThe Place Beyond the WindsThe Place Beyond the Winds is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr. Four of the five reels survive in the film archive in the Library of Congress.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Priscilla Glenn...
(1916) - If My Country Should CallIf My Country Should CallIf My Country Should Call is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Dorothy Phillips - Margaret Ardrath* Helen Leslie - Patricia Landon* Frank Whitson - Robert Ogden* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Dr. George Ardrath...
(1916) - The Mark of CainThe Mark of Cain (1916 film)The Mark of Cain is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr. -Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Dick Temple* Dorothy Phillips - Doris* Frank Whitson - John Graham* Gilmore Hammond - Jake* T. D. Crittenden - Mr. Wilson...
(1916) - The Grasp of GreedThe Grasp of GreedThe Grasp of Greed is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* C. Norman Hammond - John Meeson* Jay Belasco - Eustace* Louise Lovely - Alice Gordon* Gretchen Lederer - Lady Holmhurst...
(1916) - Bobbie of the BalletBobbie of the BalletBobbie of the Ballet is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Louise Lovely - Bobbie Brent* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Hook Hoover* Jay Belasco - Jack Stimson* Jean Hathaway - Mrs. Stimson...
(1916) - The Gilded SpiderThe Gilded SpiderThe Gilded Spider is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Louise Lovely - Leonita & Elisa* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Giovanni* Lule Warrenton - Rosa* Gilmore Hammond - Cyrus Kirkham...
(1916) - Tangled HeartsTangled HeartsTangled Hearts is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Louise Lovely - Vera Lane* Agnes Vernon - Lucille Seaton* Lon Chaney, Sr. - John Hammond* Marjorie Ellison - Enid Hammond...
(1916) - The Grip of JealousyThe Grip of JealousyThe Grip of Jealousy is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and starring Lon Chaney, Sr.-Cast:* Louise Lovely - Virginia Grant* Lon Chaney, Sr...
(1916) - Dolly's ScoopDolly's ScoopDolly's Scoop is a 1916 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. A print of the film survives.-Cast:* Louise Lovely - Dolly Clare * Lon Chaney, Sr. - Dan Fisher* Marjorie Ellison - Mrs. Alice Fairfax...
(1916) - Stronger Than DeathStronger Than Death (1915 film)Stronger Than Death is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Louise Lovely - June Lathrop * Lon Chaney, Sr. - Attorney...
(19151915 in filmThe 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...
) - Father and the BoysFather and the BoysFather and the Boys is a 1915 silent comedy film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Digby Bell - Lemuel Morewood* Louise Lovely - Bessie Brayton* Harry Ham - William Rufus Morewood...
(1915) - Under a ShadowUnder a ShadowUnder a Shadow is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Gretchen Lederer - Thera Dufre / Mrs. Irving* Lon Chaney, Sr. - DeSerris* Arthur Shirley - Mr. Irving...
(1915) - The Millionaire PaupersThe Millionaire PaupersThe Millionaire Paupers is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. Only a fragment of the film survives.-Cast:* Grace Thompson - Enid* Gretchen Lederer - Mabel* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Martin - landlord...
(1915) - Lon of Lone MountainLon of Lone MountainLon of Lone Mountain is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Lon Moore* Arthur Shirley - Schoolteacher* Marcia Moore - Melissa...
(1915) - A Mother's AtonementA Mother's AtonementA Mother's Atonement is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Cleo Madison - Alice / Jen Morrison* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Ben Morrison* Arthur Shirley - James Hilton...
(1915) - Alas and AlackAlas and AlackAlas and Alack is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. A print of the film survives in the National Film Archive.-Cast:* Cleo Madison - Jess, the Fishermaid / The Mermaid...
(1915) - The Fascination of the Fleur de LisThe Fascination of the Fleur de LisThe Fascination of the Fleur de Lis is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. A print of the film survives in a private collection in the United Kingdom.-Cast:* Cleo Madison - Lisette...
(1915) - The Pine's RevengeThe Pine's RevengeThe Pine's Revenge is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Cleo Madison - Grace Milton* Arthur Shirley - Dick Rance* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Black Scotty...
(1915) - Mountain JusticeMountain Justice (1915 film)Mountain Justice is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Elsie Jane Wilson - Mary Kirke* Arthur Shirley - Angus McDonald* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Jeffrey Kirke...
(1915) - Bound on the WheelBound on the WheelBound on the Wheel is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Elsie Jane Wilson - Cora Gertz* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Tom Coulahan* Lydia Yeamans Titus - Mrs. Coulahan...
(1915) - Steady CompanySteady CompanySteady Company was a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Nan Brenner* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Jimmy Ford* Lydia Yeamans Titus - Mrs. Ford...
(1915) - The Stronger MindThe Stronger MindThe Stronger Mind is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Murdock MacQuarrie - A Crook* Pauline Bush - The Girl* Lon Chaney, Sr. - The Crook's Pal...
(1915) - An Idyll of the HillsAn Idyll of the HillsAn Idyll of the Hills is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Kate Graham* Millard K. Wilson - Dick Massey* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Lafe Jameson...
(1915) - The Girl of the NightThe Girl of the NightThe Girl of the Night is a 1915 silent crime film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush – Nance* Lon Chaney, Sr. – Jerry* Joe De Grasse – Arthur Langham...
(1915) - The GrindThe Grind (1915 film)The Grind is a 1915 American silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Jean Chesney* Queenie Rosson - Rita Chesney...
(1915) - Maid of the MistMaid of the Mist (1915 film)Maid of the Mist is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Pauline* Ray Gallagher - Ray* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Lin, Paulines father...
(1915) - The Desert BreedThe Desert BreedThe Desert Breed is a 1915 silent Western film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Jessie* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Fred* William C. Dowlan - Jack - Fred's partner...
(1915) - All for PeggyAll for PeggyAll for Peggy is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Peggy Baldwin* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Seth Baldwin* William C. Dowlan - Will Brandon...
(1915) - Outside the GatesOutside the GatesOutside the Gates is a 1915 silent fantasy film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Sister Ursula* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Perez* William C. Dowlan - Manuel* Helen Wright...
(1915) - Where the Forest EndsWhere the Forest EndsWhere the Forest Ends is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Rose* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Paul Rouchelle* William C. Dowlan - Jack Norton...
(1915) - Such Is LifeSuch Is Life (1915 film)Such Is Life is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Polly* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Tod Wilkes* William C. Dowlan - Will Deming...
(1915) - When the Gods Played a Badger GameWhen the Gods Played a Badger GameWhen the Gods Played a Badger Game is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Nan DeVere, the chorus Girl* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Joe, the property man...
(1915) - The Threads of FateThe Threads of FateThe Threads of Fate is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - The Wife* William C. Dowlan - The Lover* Lon Chaney, Sr. - The Count...
(1915) - The Measure of a ManThe Measure of a Man (1915 film)The Measure of a Man is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Helen MacDermott* William C. Dowlan - Bob Brandt* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Lt. Jim Stuart...
(1915) - The Star of the SeaThe Star of the SeaThe Star of the Sea is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Mary the fisher girl* Laura Oakley - Janice* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Tomasco...
(1915) - The Sin of Olga BrandtThe Sin of Olga BrandtThe Sin of Olga Brandt is a 1915 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Olga Brandt* William C. Dowlan - Rev. John Armstrong...
(1915) - Her EscapeHer Escape (film)Her Escape is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - The Girl* William C. Dowlan - Paul* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Pete* Richard Rosson - Dope Fiend...
(19141914 in filmThe year 1914 in film involved some significant events, including the debut of Cecil B. DeMille as a director.-Events:*The 3,300-seat Mark Strand Theatre opens in New York City....
) - A Night of ThrillsA Night of ThrillsA Night of Thrills is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Visitor* Pauline Bush - Hazel* William C. Dowlan - Jack* Charles Manley - Howard Wild...
(1914) - The Lion, the Lamb, the ManThe Lion, the Lamb, the ManThe Lion, the Lamb, the Man is a 1914 American silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush as Agnes Duane* Lon Chaney, Sr. as Fred Brown...
(1914) - Lights and ShadowsLights and ShadowsLights and Shadows is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Bentley* Pauline Bush - Mother / Daughter* Tom Forman* Laura Oakley* Betty Schade...
(1914) - Her Life's StoryHer Life's StoryHer Life's Story is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Carlotta* Laura Oakley - Sister Agnes* Ray Gallagher - Don Manuel...
(1914) - Virtue Is Its Own RewardVirtue Is Its Own RewardVirtue Is Its Own Reward is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Annie Partlan* Gertrude Bambrick - Alice* Tom Forman - Seadley Swaine...
(1914) - The Pipes o' PanThe Pipes o' PanThe Pipes o' Pan is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Marian* Joe King - Stephen Arnold* Carmen Phillips - Caprice...
(1914) - Her BountyHer BountyHer Bounty is a 1914 silent drama film directed by Joe De Grasse and featuring Lon Chaney, Sr. The film is now considered to be lost.-Cast:* Pauline Bush - Ruth Braddon* Joe King - David Hale* Lon Chaney, Sr. - Fred Howard* Beatrice Van - Bessie Clay...
(1914)