Portrait of James Van Trees

James Van Trees

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Aug 13 1890
Birthplace: Oakland, California, USA

Death: Wed, Apr 11 1973
James Van Trees is 82 years old
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Poster of Red Light
Red Light
James Van Trees was 59 in Red Light as 'Second Unit Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of The Fabulous Dorseys
The Fabulous Dorseys
James Van Trees was 56 in The Fabulous Dorseys as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 26 1947
Poster of Angel on My Shoulder
Angel on My Shoulder
James Van Trees was 56 in Angel on My Shoulder as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1946
Poster of A Night in Casablanca
A Night in Casablanca
James Van Trees was 55 in A Night in Casablanca as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1946
Poster of Her Favorite Patient
Her Favorite Patient
James Van Trees was 54 in Her Favorite Patient as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945
Poster of The Great John L.
The Great John L.
James Van Trees was 54 in The Great John L. as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1945
Poster of The Last Ride
The Last Ride
James Van Trees was 54 in The Last Ride as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1944
Poster of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys
James Van Trees was 54 in Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1944
Poster of Two-Man Submarine
Two-Man Submarine
James Van Trees was 53 in Two-Man Submarine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1944
Poster of Nine Girls
Nine Girls
James Van Trees was 53 in Nine Girls as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1944
Poster of Gun to Gun
Gun to Gun
James Van Trees was 53 in Gun to Gun as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 08 1944
Poster of Find the Blackmailer
Find the Blackmailer
James Van Trees was 53 in Find the Blackmailer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1943
Poster of The Rear Gunner
The Rear Gunner
James Van Trees was 52 in The Rear Gunner as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1943
Poster of The Gorilla Man
The Gorilla Man
James Van Trees was 52 in The Gorilla Man as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1943
Poster of Busses Roar
Busses Roar
James Van Trees was 52 in Busses Roar as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1942
Poster of Secret Enemies
Secret Enemies
James Van Trees was 52 in Secret Enemies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 1942
Poster of Escape from Crime
Escape from Crime
James Van Trees was 51 in Escape from Crime as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1942
Poster of Steel Against the Sky
Steel Against the Sky
James Van Trees was 51 in Steel Against the Sky as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1941
Poster of The Nurse's Secret
The Nurse's Secret
James Van Trees was 50 in The Nurse's Secret as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1941
Poster of A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark
James Van Trees was 50 in A Shot in the Dark as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1941
Poster of Here Comes Happiness
Here Comes Happiness
James Van Trees was 50 in Here Comes Happiness as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1941
Poster of Flight from Destiny
Flight from Destiny
James Van Trees was 50 in Flight from Destiny as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1941
Poster of Young America Flies
Young America Flies
James Van Trees was 49 in Young America Flies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1940
Poster of Smashing the Money Ring
Smashing the Money Ring
James Van Trees was 49 in Smashing the Money Ring as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1939
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
James Van Trees was 48 in Waterfront as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1939
Poster of Over the Wall
Over the Wall
James Van Trees was 47 in Over the Wall as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1938
Poster of It's Love I'm After
It's Love I'm After
James Van Trees was 47 in It's Love I'm After as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of Love Is on the Air
Love Is on the Air
James Van Trees was 47 in Love Is on the Air as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1937
Poster of Let Them Live
Let Them Live
James Van Trees was 46 in Let Them Live as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 25 1937
Poster of Palm Springs
Palm Springs
James Van Trees was 45 in Palm Springs as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of The Unguarded Hour
The Unguarded Hour
James Van Trees was 45 in The Unguarded Hour as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of Her Master's Voice
Her Master's Voice
James Van Trees was 45 in Her Master's Voice as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1936
Poster of The Bishop Misbehaves
The Bishop Misbehaves
James Van Trees was 45 in The Bishop Misbehaves as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1935
Poster of Shanghai
Shanghai
James Van Trees was 44 in Shanghai as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1935
Poster of The Girl from 10th Avenue
The Girl from 10th Avenue
James Van Trees was 44 in The Girl from 10th Avenue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1935
Poster of A Night at the Ritz
A Night at the Ritz
James Van Trees was 44 in A Night at the Ritz as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1935
Poster of Sweet Music
Sweet Music
James Van Trees was 44 in Sweet Music as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 23 1935
Poster of West of the Pecos
West of the Pecos
James Van Trees was 44 in West of the Pecos as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1934
Poster of The Age of Innocence
The Age of Innocence
James Van Trees was 44 in The Age of Innocence as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 1934
Poster of Stingaree
Stingaree
James Van Trees was 43 in Stingaree as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1934
Poster of Looking for Trouble
Looking for Trouble
James Van Trees was 43 in Looking for Trouble as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 28 1934
Poster of Advice to the Lovelorn
Advice to the Lovelorn
James Van Trees was 43 in Advice to the Lovelorn as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of Blood Money
Blood Money
James Van Trees was 43 in Blood Money as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1933
Poster of I Loved a Woman
I Loved a Woman
James Van Trees was 43 in I Loved a Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Baby Face
Baby Face
James Van Trees was 42 in Baby Face as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1933
Poster of Midnight Mary
Midnight Mary
James Van Trees was 42 in Midnight Mary as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1933
Poster of Heroes for Sale
Heroes for Sale
James Van Trees was 42 in Heroes for Sale as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1933
Poster of Lilly Turner
Lilly Turner
James Van Trees was 42 in Lilly Turner as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1933
Poster of The King's Vacation
The King's Vacation
James Van Trees was 42 in The King's Vacation as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1933
Poster of Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper
James Van Trees was 42 in Parachute Jumper as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar
James Van Trees was 42 in Silver Dollar as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1932
Poster of They Call It Sin
They Call It Sin
James Van Trees was 42 in They Call It Sin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1932
Poster of Big City Blues
Big City Blues
James Van Trees was 42 in Big City Blues as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1932
Poster of A Successful Calamity
A Successful Calamity
James Van Trees was 42 in A Successful Calamity as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1932
Poster of Life Begins
Life Begins
James Van Trees was 42 in Life Begins as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of The Man Who Played God
The Man Who Played God
James Van Trees was 41 in The Man Who Played God as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1932
Poster of Taxi!
Taxi!
James Van Trees was 41 in Taxi! as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1931
Poster of Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
James Van Trees was 41 in Alexander Hamilton as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1931
Poster of The Star Witness
The Star Witness
James Van Trees was 41 in The Star Witness as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1931
Poster of The Reckless Hour
The Reckless Hour
James Van Trees was 41 in The Reckless Hour as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1931
Poster of Gold Dust Gertie
Gold Dust Gertie
James Van Trees was 40 in Gold Dust Gertie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 27 1931
Poster of Children of Dreams
Children of Dreams
James Van Trees was 40 in Children of Dreams as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1931
Poster of Captain Thunder
Captain Thunder
James Van Trees was 40 in Captain Thunder as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1930
Poster of Viennese Nights
Viennese Nights
James Van Trees was 40 in Viennese Nights as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1930
Poster of Sweet Kitty Bellairs
Sweet Kitty Bellairs
James Van Trees was 40 in Sweet Kitty Bellairs as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1930
Poster of Old English
Old English
James Van Trees was 39 in Old English as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 1930
Poster of She Couldn't Say No
She Couldn't Say No
James Van Trees was 39 in She Couldn't Say No as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1930
Poster of The Green Goddess
The Green Goddess
James Van Trees was 39 in The Green Goddess as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 13 1930
Poster of The Sacred Flame
The Sacred Flame
James Van Trees was 39 in The Sacred Flame as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1929
Poster of So Long Letty
So Long Letty
James Van Trees was 39 in So Long Letty as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1929
Poster of The Argyle Case
The Argyle Case
James Van Trees was 39 in The Argyle Case as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1929
Poster of The Lone Wolf's Daughter
The Lone Wolf's Daughter
James Van Trees was 38 in The Lone Wolf's Daughter as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1929
Poster of The Whip
The Whip
James Van Trees was 38 in The Whip as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1928
Poster of Children of the Ritz
Children of the Ritz
James Van Trees was 37 in Children of the Ritz as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1928
Poster of The Noose
The Noose
James Van Trees was 37 in The Noose as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1928
Poster of The Crystal Cup
The Crystal Cup
James Van Trees was 37 in The Crystal Cup as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1927
Poster of Twinkletoes
Twinkletoes
James Van Trees was 36 in Twinkletoes as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1926
Poster of Midnight Lovers
Midnight Lovers
James Van Trees was 36 in Midnight Lovers as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1926
Poster of Don Juan's 3 Nights
Don Juan's 3 Nights
James Van Trees was 36 in Don Juan's 3 Nights as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1926
Poster of The Prince of Pilsen
The Prince of Pilsen
James Van Trees was 35 in The Prince of Pilsen as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1926
Poster of Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
James Van Trees was 35 in Fifth Avenue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1926
Poster of If I Marry Again
If I Marry Again
James Van Trees was 34 in If I Marry Again as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1925
Poster of The Perfect Flapper
The Perfect Flapper
James Van Trees was 33 in The Perfect Flapper as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1924
Poster of Lilies of the Field
Lilies of the Field
James Van Trees was 33 in Lilies of the Field as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 1924
Poster of The Huntress
The Huntress
James Van Trees was 33 in The Huntress as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 1923
Poster of The Rustle of Silk
The Rustle of Silk
James Van Trees was 32 in The Rustle of Silk as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1923
Poster of The White Flower
The White Flower
James Van Trees was 32 in The White Flower as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 1923
Poster of The Young Rajah
The Young Rajah
James Van Trees was 32 in The Young Rajah as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1922
Poster of The Bonded Woman
The Bonded Woman
James Van Trees was 32 in The Bonded Woman as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1922
Poster of The Top of New York
The Top of New York
James Van Trees was 31 in The Top of New York as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 18 1922
Poster of The Green Temptation
The Green Temptation
James Van Trees was 31 in The Green Temptation as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1922
Poster of The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour
James Van Trees was 30 in The Witching Hour as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1921
Poster of The Furnace
The Furnace
James Van Trees was 30 in The Furnace as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1920
Poster of The Soul of Youth
The Soul of Youth
James Van Trees was 30 in The Soul of Youth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 15 1920
Poster of Jenny Be Good
Jenny Be Good
James Van Trees was 29 in Jenny Be Good as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1920
Poster of Nurse Marjorie
Nurse Marjorie
James Van Trees was 29 in Nurse Marjorie as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1920
Poster of Judy of Rogues' Harbor
Judy of Rogues' Harbor
James Van Trees was 29 in Judy of Rogues' Harbor as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 29 1920
Poster of A Lady's Name
A Lady's Name
James Van Trees was 28 in A Lady's Name as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 1918
Poster of The Shuttle
The Shuttle
James Van Trees was 27 in The Shuttle as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1918
Poster of The Fair Barbarian
The Fair Barbarian
James Van Trees was 27 in The Fair Barbarian as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 17 1917
Poster of The Intrigue
The Intrigue
James Van Trees was 26 in The Intrigue as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1916
Poster of The Making of Maddalena
The Making of Maddalena
James Van Trees was 25 in The Making of Maddalena as 'Camera Operator'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1916
Poster of The Heart of Paula
The Heart of Paula
James Van Trees was 25 in The Heart of Paula as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1916

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
James Van Trees was 60+ in The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show as 'Director of Photography'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1950