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