James Van Trees

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James Van Trees
Born August 13, 1890
Died April 11, 1973
Los Angeles, California
Occupation cinematographer
Years active 1915-1973
Parents Julia Crawford Ivers(mother)

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.

Selected Filmography

President American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) 1923-1924.

His father was Franklin S. Van Trees (aka Frank Van Trees 1866-1914 )a famed "society" architect, most noted for his mansions in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco, such as the Baron Edward S. Rothschild house on Jackson Street.

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