James Young (director)
| James Young | |
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| Born |
January 1, 1872 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Died |
June 9, 1948 (aged 76) New York, New York |
| Occupation |
Film director Actor Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1909-1928 |
| Spouse(s) |
Rida Johnson Young Clara Kimball Young |
James Young (January 1, 1872 – June 9, 1948) was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era. Before films Young had a successful career as a stage actor appearing on Broadway and throughout the country. His first wife was librettist Rida Johnson Young who often composed with Victor Herbert. Turning to silent films he directed 93 films between 1912 and 1928. He also appeared as an actor in 62 films between 1909 and 1917.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in New York, New York. His second wife was film actress Clara Kimball Young, who kept his surname after they divorced.
Selected filmography
- Mockery (1912)
- As You Like It (1912)
- Beau Brummel (1913)
- Jerry's Mother-In-Law (1913)
- Beauty Unadorned (1913)
- My Official Wife (1914) (director)
- The Deep Purple (1915)
- Oliver Twist (1916)
- Mickey (1918)
- A Daughter of Two Worlds (1920)
- Without Benefit of Clergy (1921)
- The Masquerader (1922)
- The Infidel (1922)
- Omar the Tentmaker (1922)
- Ponjola (1924) co-directed with Donald Crisp
- The Unchastened Woman (1925) starring Theda Bara
- The Bells (1926)
- Midnight Rose (1928)
External links
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- James Young on IMDb
- James Young at the Internet Broadway Database
- James Young papers, 1904-1948, held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- James Young, 1904 with Viola Allen in the Shakespeare play As You Like It
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