Cinematographer
James Van Trees
136 years · Oakland, California, USA · 119 films
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.
Best known for
Filmography 119
The Fabulous Dorseys
1947 · Cinematography
On Plex
Angel on My Shoulder
1946 · Minor Role (uncredited), Cinematography
On Plex
A Night in Casablanca
1946 · Cinematography
Bedside Manner
1945 · Cinematography
On Philo
The Great John L.
1945 · Cinematography
The Last Ride
1944 · Cinematography
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
1944 · Cinematography
Two-Man Submarine
1944 · Cinematography
Nine Girls
1944 · Cinematography
Gun to Gun
1944 · Cinematography
Find the Blackmailer
1943 · Cinematography
On YouTube TV
The Rear Gunner
1943 · Cinematography
The Gorilla Man
1943 · Cinematography
Busses Roar
1942 · Cinematography
Secret Enemies
1942 · Cinematography
Escape from Crime
1942 · Cinematography
Steel Against the Sky
1941 · Cinematography
The Nurse's Secret
1941 · Cinematography
A Shot in the Dark
1941 · Cinematography
Here Comes Happiness
1941 · Cinematography
Flight from Destiny
1941 · Cinematography
Young America Flies
1940 · Cinematography
Smashing the Money Ring
1939 · Cinematography
On TCM
Waterfront
1939 · Cinematography