James Van Trees

James Van Trees

James Van Trees (August 13, 1890 - April 11, 1973), born James Crawford Van Trees was a successful American cinematographer in Hollywood whose career spans the silent and sound eras. His mother was the prolific early film director and writer Julia 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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Movies Made by James Van Trees (109)

Red Light (1949)

Second Unit Director Of Photography

The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)

Director Of Photography

Angel on My Shoulder (1946)

Director Of Photography

A Night in Casablanca (1946)

Director Of Photography

Bedside Manner (1945)

Director Of Photography

The Great John L. (1945)

Director Of Photography

The Last Ride (1944)

Director Of Photography

Two-Man Submarine (1944)

Director Of Photography

Nine Girls (1944)

Director Of Photography

Gun to Gun (1944)

Director Of Photography

Find the Blackmailer (1943)

Director Of Photography

The Rear Gunner (1943)

Director Of Photography

The Gorilla Man (1943)

Director Of Photography

Busses Roar (1942)

Director Of Photography

Secret Enemies (1942)

Director Of Photography

Escape from Crime (1942)

Director Of Photography

Steel Against the Sky (1941)

Director Of Photography

The Nurse's Secret (1941)

Director Of Photography

A Shot in the Dark (1941)

Director Of Photography

Here Comes Happiness (1941)

Director Of Photography

Flight from Destiny (1941)

Director Of Photography

Young America Flies (1940)

Director Of Photography

Smashing the Money Ring (1939)

Director Of Photography

Waterfront (1939)

Director Of Photography

Over the Wall (1938)

Director Of Photography

It's Love I'm After (1937)

Director Of Photography

Love Is on the Air (1937)

Director Of Photography

Let Them Live (1937)

Director Of Photography

The Man Who Lived Twice (1936)

Director Of Photography

They Met in a Taxi (1936)

Director Of Photography

Palm Springs (1936)

Director Of Photography

The Unguarded Hour (1936)

Director Of Photography

Her Master's Voice (1936)

Director Of Photography

The Bishop Misbehaves (1935)

Director Of Photography

Shanghai (1935)

Director Of Photography

The Girl from 10th Avenue (1935)

Director Of Photography

A Night at the Ritz (1935)

Director Of Photography

Sweet Music (1935)

Director Of Photography

West of the Pecos (1934)

Director Of Photography

The Age of Innocence (1934)

Director Of Photography

Stingaree (1934)

Director Of Photography

Looking for Trouble (1934)

Director Of Photography

Advice to the Lovelorn (1933)

Director Of Photography

Blood Money (1933)

Director Of Photography

I Loved a Woman (1933)

Director Of Photography

Baby Face (1933)

Director Of Photography

Midnight Mary (1933)

Director Of Photography

Heroes for Sale (1933)

Director Of Photography

Lilly Turner (1933)

Director Of Photography

The King's Vacation (1933)

Director Of Photography

Parachute Jumper (1933)

Director Of Photography

Silver Dollar (1932)

Director Of Photography

They Call It Sin (1932)

Director Of Photography

Big City Blues (1932)

Director Of Photography

A Successful Calamity (1932)

Director Of Photography

Life Begins (1932)

Director Of Photography

The Man Who Played God (1932)

Director Of Photography

Taxi! (1932)

Director Of Photography

Alexander Hamilton (1931)

Director Of Photography

The Star Witness (1931)

Director Of Photography

The Reckless Hour (1931)

Director Of Photography

Gold Dust Gertie (1931)

Director Of Photography

Children of Dreams (1931)

Director Of Photography

Captain Thunder (1930)

Director Of Photography

Viennese Nights (1930)

Director Of Photography

Sweet Kitty Bellairs (1930)

Director Of Photography

Old English (1930)

Director Of Photography

She Couldn't Say No (1930)

Director Of Photography

The Green Goddess (1930)

Director Of Photography

The Sacred Flame (1929)

Director Of Photography

So Long Letty (1929)

Director Of Photography

The Argyle Case (1929)

Director Of Photography

The Lone Wolf's Daughter (1929)

Director Of Photography

The Whip (1928)

Director Of Photography

Sinners' Parade (1928)

Director Of Photography

The Scarlet Lady (1928)

Director Of Photography

Children of the Ritz (1928)

Director Of Photography

The Noose (1928)

Director Of Photography

The Crystal Cup (1927)

Director Of Photography

Twinkletoes (1926)

Director Of Photography

Midnight Lovers (1926)

Director Of Photography

Don Juan's 3 Nights (1926)

Director Of Photography

The Prince of Pilsen (1926)

Director Of Photography

Fifth Avenue (1926)

Director Of Photography

If I Marry Again (1925)

Director Of Photography

The Perfect Flapper (1924)

Director Of Photography

Lilies of the Field (1924)

Director Of Photography

The Huntress (1923)

Director Of Photography

The Rustle of Silk (1923)

Director Of Photography

The White Flower (1923)

Director Of Photography

The Young Rajah (1922)

Director Of Photography

The Bonded Woman (1922)

Director Of Photography

The Top of New York (1922)

Director Of Photography

The Green Temptation (1922)

Director Of Photography

The Witching Hour (1921)

Director Of Photography

The Furnace (1920)

Director Of Photography

The Soul of Youth (1920)

Director Of Photography

Jenny Be Good (1920)

Director Of Photography

Nurse Marjorie (1920)

Director Of Photography

Judy of Rogues' Harbor (1920)

Director Of Photography

The 13th Commandment (1920)

Director Of Photography

A Lady's Name (1918)

Director Of Photography

Good Night, Paul (1918)

Director Of Photography

The Shuttle (1918)

Director Of Photography

The Fair Barbarian (1917)

Director Of Photography

The Intrigue (1916)

Director Of Photography

David Garrick (1916)

Director Of Photography

The Heart of Paula (1916)

Director Of Photography

Movies starring James Van Trees (1)

Angel on My Shoulder (1946)

Minor Role (Uncredited)

Same first name: James