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 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.
Known for
CameraBirthday
August 13, 1890Deathday
April 11, 1973Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
100Place of birth
Oakland, California, USAAlso known as
James Crawford Van Trees, J.C. Van Trees, James C. Van Trees, Jimmy Van Trees, Jim Van Trees
Cast credits
Crew credits
Angel on My Shoulder
Director of Photography
A Night in Casablanca
Director of Photography
Baby Face
Director of Photography
Blood Money
Director of Photography
The Fabulous Dorseys
Director of Photography
Advice to the Lovelorn
Director of Photography
Heroes for Sale
Director of Photography
Escape from Crime
Director of Photography
Midnight Mary
Director of Photography
Taxi!
Director of Photography
Lilly Turner
Director of Photography
Big City Blues
Director of Photography
Flight from Destiny
Director of Photography
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Director of Photography
The Noose
Director of Photography
Parachute Jumper
Director of Photography
The Man Who Played God
Director of Photography
It's Love I'm After
Director of Photography
The Reckless Hour
Director of Photography
The Green Goddess
Director of Photography
The Girl from 10th Avenue
Director of Photography
