Camera
James Van Trees
EN cinema · 130 credits
Born
13 August 1890
Died
11 April 1973 (aged 82)
Birthplace
Oakland, California, USA
Also known as James Crawford Van Trees · J.C. Van Trees · James C. Van Trees · Jimmy Van Trees · Jim Van Trees
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
Filmography
Red Light
Second Unit Director of Photography
The Fabulous Dorseys
Director of Photography
Angel on My Shoulder
as Minor Role (uncredited), Director of Photography
A Night in Casablanca
Director of Photography
Bedside Manner
Director of Photography
The Great John L.
Director of Photography
The Last Ride
Director of Photography
Two-Man Submarine
Director of Photography
Nine Girls
Director of Photography
Gun to Gun
Director of Photography
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Director of Photography
The Gorilla Man
Director of Photography
The Rear Gunner
Director of Photography
Find the Blackmailer
Director of Photography
Escape from Crime
Director of Photography
Busses Roar
Director of Photography
Secret Enemies
Director of Photography
Flight from Destiny
Director of Photography
Here Comes Happiness
Director of Photography
A Shot in the Dark
Director of Photography
Steel Against the Sky
Director of Photography
The Nurse's Secret
Director of Photography
Young America Flies
Director of Photography
Waterfront
Director of Photography
Smashing the Money Ring
Director of Photography
Over the Wall
Director of Photography
It's Love I'm After
Director of Photography
Love Is on the Air
Director of Photography
Let Them Live
Director of Photography
Her Master's Voice
Director of Photography
Palm Springs
Director of Photography
The Unguarded Hour
Director of Photography
The Man Who Lived Twice
Director of Photography
They Met in a Taxi
Director of Photography
The Bishop Misbehaves
Director of Photography
The Girl from 10th Avenue
Director of Photography
A Night at the Ritz
Director of Photography
Shanghai
Director of Photography
Sweet Music
Director of Photography
Stingaree
Director of Photography
Looking for Trouble
Director of Photography
The Age of Innocence
Director of Photography
West of the Pecos
Director of Photography
Baby Face
Director of Photography
Blood Money
Director of Photography
Advice to the Lovelorn
Director of Photography
Heroes for Sale
Director of Photography
Midnight Mary
Director of Photography
Lilly Turner
Director of Photography
Parachute Jumper
Director of Photography
I Loved a Woman
Director of Photography
The King's Vacation
Director of Photography
Taxi!
Director of Photography
Big City Blues
Director of Photography
The Man Who Played God
Director of Photography
Life Begins
Director of Photography
Silver Dollar
Director of Photography
They Call It Sin
Director of Photography
A Successful Calamity
Director of Photography
The Reckless Hour
Director of Photography
Gold Dust Gertie
Director of Photography
Alexander Hamilton
Director of Photography
The Star Witness
Director of Photography
Children of Dreams
Director of Photography
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Director of Photography
The Green Goddess
Director of Photography
She Couldn't Say No
Director of Photography
Viennese Nights
Director of Photography
Old English
Director of Photography
Captain Thunder
Director of Photography
So Long Letty
Director of Photography
The Sacred Flame
Director of Photography
The Lone Wolf's Daughter
Director of Photography
The Argyle Case
Director of Photography
The Noose
Director of Photography
Children of the Ritz
Director of Photography
The Whip
Director of Photography
The Scarlet Lady
Director of Photography
The Heart of a Follies Girl
Cinematography
Sinners' Parade
Director of Photography
The Crystal Cup
Director of Photography
Twinkletoes
Director of Photography
Midnight Lovers
Director of Photography
Don Juan's 3 Nights
Director of Photography
Fifth Avenue
Director of Photography
The Prince of Pilsen
Director of Photography
If I Marry Again
Director of Photography
Chickie
Cinematography
I Want My Man
Cinematography
The Perfect Flapper
Director of Photography
Lilies of the Field
Director of Photography
Single Wives
Cinematography
The Huntress
Director of Photography
The White Flower
Director of Photography
The Rustle of Silk
Director of Photography
The Green Temptation
Director of Photography
The Young Rajah
Director of Photography
The Bonded Woman
Director of Photography
The Top of New York
Director of Photography
The Witching Hour
Director of Photography
Wealth
Director of Photography
Nurse Marjorie
Director of Photography
The Furnace
Director of Photography
The Soul of Youth
Director of Photography
Judy of Rogues' Harbor
Director of Photography
Jenny Be Good
Director of Photography
The 13th Commandment
Director of Photography
Widow by Proxy
Director of Photography
More Deadly Than the Male
Cinematography
Girls
Cinematography
The Final Close-Up
Cinematography
A Lady's Name
Director of Photography
The Shuttle
Director of Photography
The Gypsy Trail
Director of Photography
Good Night, Paul
Director of Photography
Unclaimed Goods
Director of Photography
A Petticoat Pilot
Director of Photography
The Fair Barbarian
Director of Photography
The Trouble Buster
Director of Photography
The Spirit of Romance
1917
The Spirit of Romance
Director of Photography
Little Miss Optimist
Director of Photography
The Highway of Hope
Director of Photography
The Heart of Paula
Director of Photography
The Intrigue
Director of Photography
The Making of Maddalena
Camera Operator
David Garrick
Director of Photography
The Right Direction
Director of Photography
The American Beauty
Director of Photography
The Code of Marcia Gray
Director of Photography
The Wild Olive
Cinematography