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James Vincent

1882 – 1957

Actor and film director

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Lived 1882 – 1957 (aged 74). James Vincent was an American actor, film director, film actor, manufacturer and director.

James Vincent (July 19, 1882 – July 12, 1957) was an American actor and film director of the silent era. He appeared in 23 films between 1910 and 1951, and directed 18 films from 1915 to 1931.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Vincent studied drama and oratory before he became a leading man in stock theater productions.

Film companies for which Vincent directed included Kalem, Sterling, Cort, and Pathe. He was president of the Motion Picture Directors Association in 1920. Immediately before he retired, he was a dialogue director.

Selected filmography The Pursuit of the Smugglers (1913) In the Hands of a Brute (1914) - Walter Roberts A Mother of Men (1914) The Idle Rich (1914) The Melting Pot (1915), only director Nan O' the Backwoods (1915) The Ghost of Twisted Oaks (1915) – Jack Carlton The Taint (1915) – Arthur Easton Gold and the Woman (1916) Ambition (1916) Love and Hate (1916) The Hidden Hand (1917) Love Aflame (1917) Wrath of Love (1917) Sister Against Sister (1917) Stolen Moments (1920)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Vincent?

actor and film director (1882-1957)

When was James Vincent born?

James Vincent was born on 19 July 1882 in Springfield.

When did James Vincent die?

James Vincent died on 12 July 1957 in New York City.

What was James Vincent's occupation?

James Vincent was an actor, film director, film actor, manufacturer and director.

What nationality was James Vincent?

James Vincent was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Vincent

· Wikidata: Q6144668

· DBpedia: James Vincent (director)

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