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Charles Brabin

Director, Writer, Actor, Additional Credits
Born April 17, 1882Died November 3, 1957 (75 years)
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Charles J. Brabin (April 17, 1882 in Liverpool, England - November 3, 1957 in Santa Monica, California) was an American film director and screenwriter. He was active during the silent era, then pursued a short-lived career in talkies.

Born in Liverpool, England, he was educated at St. Francis Xavier College. Brabin sailed to New York in the early 1900s and, while holding down odd jobs there, he tried his hand as a stage actor. He joined the Edison Company around 1908, first acting then writing then directing. His last film was A Wicked Woman for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1934.

Brabin wed silent-film "vamp" star Theda Bara in 1921, remaining married to her until her death from abdominal cancer in April 1955 and becoming one of the rare long-lasting Hollywood marriages.

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Known For
  • Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
  • The Mask of Fu Manchu
  • The Beast of the City
  • Rasputin and the Empress
  • Call of the Flesh
  • The Raven
  • The Bridge of San Luis Rey

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