Biography
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.
Filmography
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Movies 133
Director 15
TV Shows 1
Cinematography
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show (1950)
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The Fabulous Dorseys (1947)
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Angel on My Shoulder (1946)
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A Night in Casablanca (1946)
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Her Favorite Patient (1945)
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The Great John L. (1945)
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The All-Star Bond Rally (1945)
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The Last Ride (1944)
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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys (1944)
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Two-Man Submarine (1944)
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Nine Girls (1944)
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The Racket Man (1944)
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Gun to Gun (1944)
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Find the Blackmailer (1943)
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The Rear Gunner (1943)
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The Gorilla Man (1943)
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Busses Roar (1942)
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Secret Enemies (1942)
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Escape from Crime (1942)
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Steel Against the Sky (1941)
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The Nurse's Secret (1941)
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A Shot in the Dark (1941)
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Here Comes Happiness (1941)
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Flight from Destiny (1941)
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Just a Cute Kid (1940)
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Young America Flies (1940)
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Smashing the Money Ring (1939)
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Waterfront (1939)
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Over the Wall (1938)
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It's Love I'm After (1937)
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Love Is on the Air (1937)
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Wine, Women and Horses (1937)
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Let Them Live (1937)
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Career Woman (1936)
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The Man Who Lived Twice (1936)
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They Met in a Taxi (1936)
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Palm Springs (1936)
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The Unguarded Hour (1936)
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Her Master's Voice (1936)
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The Bishop Misbehaves (1935)
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Shanghai (1935)
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The Girl from 10th Avenue (1935)
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A Night at the Ritz (1935)
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Sweet Music (1935)
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West of the Pecos (1934)
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Gentlemen Are Born (1934)
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The Age of Innocence (1934)
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Stingaree (1934)
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Looking for Trouble (1934)
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Advice to the Lovelorn (1933)
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Blood Money (1933)
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I Loved a Woman (1933)
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Baby Face (1933)
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Midnight Mary (1933)
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Heroes for Sale (1933)
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Lilly Turner (1933)
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The King's Vacation (1933)
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Parachute Jumper (1933)
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Silver Dollar (1932)
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They Call It Sin (1932)
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Big City Blues (1932)
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A Successful Calamity (1932)
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Life Begins (1932)
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The Heart of New York (1932)
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The Man Who Played God (1932)
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Taxi! (1931)
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Alexander Hamilton (1931)
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The Star Witness (1931)
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The Reckless Hour (1931)
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Gold Dust Gertie (1931)
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Children of Dreams (1931)
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The Millionaire (1931)
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Captain Thunder (1930)
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Viennese Nights (1930)
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Sweet Kitty Bellairs (1930)
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Old English (1930)
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The Man Hunter (1930)
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The Man from Blankley's (1930)
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What a Life (1930)
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She Couldn't Say No (1930)
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The Green Goddess (1930)
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The Sacred Flame (1929)
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So Long Letty (1929)
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The Lone Wolf's Daughter (1929)
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The Whip (1928)
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Sinners' Parade (1928)
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The Scarlet Lady (1928)
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Children of the Ritz (1928)
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The Noose (1928)
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The Crystal Cup (1927)
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The Prince of Headwaiters (1927)
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Twinkletoes (1926)
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Midnight Lovers (1926)
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Don Juan's 3 Nights (1926)
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Fifth Avenue (1926)
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If I Marry Again (1925)
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The Perfect Flapper (1924)
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The Woman on the Jury (1924)
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Lilies of the Field (1924)
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The Huntress (1923)
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The Rustle of Silk (1923)
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The White Flower (1923)
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The Young Rajah (1922)
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The Bonded Woman (1922)
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The Top of New York (1922)
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The Green Temptation (1922)
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Morals (1921)
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Sacred and Profane Love (1921)
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The Witching Hour (1921)
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The Furnace (1920)
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The Soul of Youth (1920)
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Jenny Be Good (1920)
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Nurse Marjorie (1920)
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Judy of Rogues' Harbor (1920)
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The 13th Commandment (1920)
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The Veiled Adventure (1919)
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Happiness À La Mode (1919)
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Romance and Arabella (1919)
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Who Cares? (1919)
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A Lady's Name (1918)
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Mrs. Leffingwell's Boots (1918)
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The Man from Funeral Range (1918)
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Sauce for the Goose (1918)
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A Pair of Silk Stockings (1918)
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Good Night, Paul (1918)
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The Shuttle (1918)
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The Fair Barbarian (1917)
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Giving Becky a Chance (1917)
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The Road to Love (1916)
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The Intrigue (1916)
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The Stronger Love (1916)
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An International Marriage (1916)
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David Garrick (1916)
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The Heart of Paula (1916)
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Information
Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Birthday1890-08-13
Deathday1973-04-11 (82 years old)
Birth PlaceOakland, United States of America
Height
MotherJulia Crawford Ivers
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJames Crawford Van Trees, J.C. Van Trees, James C. Van Trees, Jimmy Van Trees, Jim Van Trees
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