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