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William James Craft

1887 – 1931

Film director, screenwriter

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About William James Craft

Lived 1887 – 1931 (aged 43–44). William James Craft was an American screenwriter, film director and cinematographer.

William James Craft (1886 – 30 June 1931) was a Canadian film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 60 films between 1910 and 1931. He is also credited with writing for 12 films between 1920 and 1928. Craft was born in Toronto and died in 1931 from injuries received in an auto accident.

Partial filmography

Who Was the Man? (1921) Crossed Clues (1921) Cameron of the Royal Mounted (1921) Double Crossers (1921) God's Crucible (1921) (writer) With Stanley in Africa (1922) Another Man's Boots (1922) Headin' West (1922) In the Days of Daniel Boone (1923) Beasts of Paradise (1923) The Riddle Rider (1924) South of the Equator (1924) Reckless Speed (1924) Battling Mason (1924) Galloping Vengeance (1925) That Man Jack! (1925) The Bloodhound (1925) The Radio Detective (1926) The Silent Flyer (1926) The Galloping Cowboy (1926) The Power of the Weak (1926) King of the Saddle (1926) The Wreck (1927) Birds of Prey (1927) The Arizona Whirlwind (1927) Poor Girls (1927) The Clown (1927) Hot Heels (1927) A Hero for a Night (1927) How to Handle Women (1928) The Gate Crasher (1928) The Kid's Clever (1929) One Hysterical Night (1929) Skinner Steps Out (1929) The Cohens and the Kellys in Atlantic City (1929) Embarrassing Moments (1930) Dames Ahoy! (1930) The Cohens and the Kellys in Scotland (1930) The Czar of Broadway (1930) See America Thirst (1930) The Little Accident (1930) Honeymoon Lane (1931) The Runaround (1931)

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Born
1887, Toronto
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Also known as
William J. Craft, William Jones Craft

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William James Craft?

Film director, screenwriter (1887-1931)

When was William James Craft born?

William James Craft was born in 1887 in Toronto.

When did William James Craft die?

William James Craft died on 30 June 1931 in Hollywood.

What was William James Craft's occupation?

William James Craft was a screenwriter, film director and cinematographer.

What nationality was William James Craft?

William James Craft was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William James Craft

· Wikidata: Q3568727

· DBpedia: William James Craft

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