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.
Known For
| Birth Location | Oakland, California, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1890-08-13 |
| Died | 1973-04-11 |
Movies
Angel on My Shoulder
as Minor Role (uncredited)
1946
Movies
The Fabulous Dorseys
Director of Photography
1947
Angel on My Shoulder
Director of Photography
1946
A Night in Casablanca
Director of Photography
1946
Her Favorite Patient
Director of Photography
1945
The Great John L.
Cinematography
1945
The Last Ride
Director of Photography
1944
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Director of Photography
1944
Two-Man Submarine
Director of Photography
1944
Nine Girls
Director of Photography
1944
Gun to Gun
Director of Photography
1944
Find the Blackmailer
Director of Photography
1943
The Rear Gunner
Director of Photography
1943
The Gorilla Man
Director of Photography
1943
Busses Roar
Director of Photography
1942
Secret Enemies
Cinematography
1942
Escape from Crime
Director of Photography
1942
Steel Against the Sky
Director of Photography
1941
The Nurse's Secret
Cinematography
1941
A Shot in the Dark
Director of Photography
1941
Here Comes Happiness
Director of Photography
1941
Flight from Destiny
Director of Photography
1941
Young America Flies
Cinematography
1940
Smashing the Money Ring
Director of Photography
1939
Waterfront
Director of Photography
1939
Over the Wall
Director of Photography
1938
It's Love I'm After
Director of Photography
1937
Love Is on the Air
Director of Photography
1937
Let Them Live
Director of Photography
1937
Palm Springs
Director of Photography
1936
The Unguarded Hour
Director of Photography
1936
Her Master's Voice
Director of Photography
1936
The Bishop Misbehaves
Director of Photography
1935
Shanghai
Director of Photography
1935
The Girl from 10th Avenue
Director of Photography
1935
A Night at the Ritz
Director of Photography
1935
Sweet Music
Director of Photography
1935
West of the Pecos
Director of Photography
1934
The Age of Innocence
Director of Photography
1934
Stingaree
Director of Photography
1934
Looking for Trouble
Director of Photography
1934
Advice to the Lovelorn
Director of Photography
1933
Blood Money
Director of Photography
1933
I Loved a Woman
Director of Photography
1933
Baby Face
Director of Photography
1933
Midnight Mary
Director of Photography
1933
Heroes for Sale
Director of Photography
1933
Lilly Turner
Director of Photography
1933
The King's Vacation
Director of Photography
1933
Parachute Jumper
Director of Photography
1933
Silver Dollar
Director of Photography
1932
They Call It Sin
Director of Photography
1932
Big City Blues
Director of Photography
1932
A Successful Calamity
Cinematography
1932
Life Begins
Director of Photography
1932
The Man Who Played God
Director of Photography
1932
Taxi!
Director of Photography
1931
Alexander Hamilton
Director of Photography
1931
The Star Witness
Director of Photography
1931
The Reckless Hour
Director of Photography
1931
Gold Dust Gertie
Director of Photography
1931
Children of Dreams
Cinematography
1931
Captain Thunder
Director of Photography
1930
Viennese Nights
Director of Photography
1930
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Director of Photography
1930
Old English
Director of Photography
1930
She Couldn't Say No
Director of Photography
1930
The Green Goddess
Director of Photography
1930
The Sacred Flame
Director of Photography
1929
So Long Letty
Director of Photography
1929
The Argyle Case
Cinematography
1929
The Lone Wolf's Daughter
Cinematography
1929
The Whip
Cinematography
1928
The Noose
Director of Photography
1928
The Crystal Cup
Director of Photography
1927
Twinkletoes
Director of Photography
1926
Midnight Lovers
Director of Photography
1926
Don Juan's 3 Nights
Director of Photography
1926
Fifth Avenue
Director of Photography
1926
If I Marry Again
Cinematography
1925
The Perfect Flapper
Director of Photography
1924
Lilies of the Field
Director of Photography
1924
The Huntress
Director of Photography
1923
The Rustle of Silk
Director of Photography
1923
The White Flower
Director of Photography
1923
The Young Rajah
Director of Photography
1922
The Bonded Woman
Director of Photography
1922
The Top of New York
Director of Photography
1922
The Green Temptation
Director of Photography
1922
The Witching Hour
Director of Photography
1921
The Furnace
Director of Photography
1920
The Soul of Youth
Director of Photography
1920
Jenny Be Good
Cinematography
1920
Nurse Marjorie
Director of Photography
1920
Judy of Rogues' Harbor
Cinematography
1920
A Lady's Name
Director of Photography
1918
The Fair Barbarian
Director of Photography
1917
The Intrigue
Cinematography
1916
The Heart of Paula
Director of Photography
1916