JT
James Van Trees
Actor, Additional Credits
Born August 13, 1890Died April 11, 1973 (82 years)
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.
James Van Trees Filmography
| 1946 | Angel on My Shoulder · as Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1965 | My Mother the Car (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1963 | The New Phil Silvers Show (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1963 | Vacation Playhouse (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1959 | The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1958 | The George Burns Show (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1955 | The People's Choice (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1954 | The Mickey Rooney Show (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1952 | I Married Joan (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1952 | Cavalcade of America (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1950 | The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (TV Series) · as Director Of Photography |
| 1950 | You Bet Your Life (TV Series) · as Cinematographer |
| 1949 | Red Light · as Second Unit Director Of Photography |
| 1947 | The Fabulous Dorseys · as Director Of Photography |
| 1946 | A Night in Casablanca · as Director Of Photography |
| 1946 | Angel on My Shoulder · as Director Of Photography |
| 1945 | The Great John L. · as Director Of Photography |
| 1945 | Bedside Manner · as Director Of Photography |
| 1944 | The Last Ride · as Director Of Photography |
| 1944 | Nine Girls · as Director Of Photography |
| 1944 | The Racket Man · as Director Of Photography |
| 1943 | Find the Blackmailer · as Director Of Photography |
| 1943 | Adventure in Iraq · as Cinematographer |
| 1943 | The Gorilla Man · as Director Of Photography |
| 1942 | You Can't Escape Forever · as Director Of Photography |
| 1942 | Busses Roar · as Director Of Photography |
| 1942 | Secret Enemies · as Director Of Photography |
| 1942 | Escape from Crime · as Director Of Photography |
| 1941 | Steel Against the Sky · as Director Of Photography |
| 1941 | International Squadron · as Cinematographer |
| 1941 | The Nurse's Secret · as Director Of Photography |
| 1941 | A Shot in the Dark · as Director Of Photography |
| 1941 | Here Comes Happiness · as Director Of Photography |
| 1941 | Flight from Destiny · as Director Of Photography |
| 1940 | Young America Flies · as Director Of Photography |
| 1939 | Smashing the Money Ring · as Director Of Photography |
| 1939 | Waterfront · as Director Of Photography |
| 1938 | Over the Wall · as Director Of Photography |
| 1938 | The Patient in Room 18 · as Cinematographer |
| 1937 | Expensive Husbands · as Cinematographer |
| 1937 | It's Love I'm After · as Director Of Photography |
| 1937 | Love Is on the Air · as Director Of Photography |
| 1937 | Wine, Women and Horses · as Cinematographer |
| 1936 | Career Woman · as Cinematographer |
| 1936 | The Man Who Lived Twice · as Director Of Photography |
| 1936 | They Met in a Taxi · as Director Of Photography |
| 1936 | Palm Springs · as Director Of Photography |
| 1936 | The Unguarded Hour · as Director Of Photography |
| 1935 | The Bishop Misbehaves · as Director Of Photography |
| 1935 | Every Night at Eight · as Cinematographer |
| 1935 | Shanghai · as Director Of Photography |
| 1935 | The Girl from 10th Avenue · as Director Of Photography |
| 1935 | A Night at the Ritz · as Director Of Photography |
| 1935 | Sweet Music · as Director Of Photography |
| 1934 | Gentlemen Are Born · as Cinematographer |
| 1934 | The Age of Innocence · as Director Of Photography |
| 1934 | Murder in the Private Car · as Cinematographer |
| 1934 | Stingaree · as Director Of Photography |
| 1934 | Looking for Trouble · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Advice to the Forlorn · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Baby Face · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Blood Money · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | I Loved a Woman · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Midnight Mary · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Heroes for Sale · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Lilly Turner · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | The King's Vacation · as Director Of Photography |
| 1933 | Parachute Jumper · as Director Of Photography |
| 1932 | Silver Dollar · as Director Of Photography |
| 1932 | They Call It Sin · as Director Of Photography |
| 1932 | Big City Blues · as Director Of Photography |
| 1932 | A Successful Calamity · as Director Of Photography |
| 1932 | Life Begins · as Director Of Photography |
| 1932 | The Heart of New York · as Cinematographer |
| 1932 | The Man Who Played God · as Director Of Photography |
| 1931 | Taxi · as Director Of Photography |
| 1931 | Alexander Hamilton · as Director Of Photography |
| 1931 | The Star Witness · as Director Of Photography |
| 1931 | The Reckless Hour · as Director Of Photography |
| 1931 | Gold Dust Gertie · as Director Of Photography |
| 1931 | The Millionaire · as Cinematographer |
| 1930 | Captain Thunder · as Director Of Photography |
| 1930 | Viennese Nights · as Director Of Photography |
| 1930 | Old English · as Director Of Photography |
| 1930 | Sweet Kitty Bellairs · as Director Of Photography |
| 1930 | The Man from Blankley's · as Cinematographer |
| 1930 | The Green Goddess · as Director Of Photography |
| 1929 | So Long Letty · as Director Of Photography |
| 1928 | The Noose · as Director Of Photography |
| 1926 | Twinkletoes · as Director Of Photography |
| 1924 | Lilies of the Field · as Director Of Photography |
| 1922 | The Young Rajah · as Director Of Photography |
| 1920 | The Soul of Youth · as Director Of Photography |
| 1920 | Nurse Marjorie · as Director Of Photography |
| 1920 | Judy of Rogues' Harbor · as Director Of Photography |
| 1918 | Sauce for the Goose · as Cinematographer |
| 1918 | A Pair of Silk Stockings · as Cinematographer |
| 1918 | Good Night, Paul · as Director Of Photography |
| 1918 | Viviette · as Cinematographer |
| 1916 | The Intrigue · as Director Of Photography |