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 The Fabulous Dorseys
The Fabulous Dorseys
James Van Trees was
56 in The Fabulous Dorseys
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Mar 16 1944
Poster of Nine Girls
Nine Girls
James Van Trees was
53 in Nine Girls
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jan 16 1943
Poster of Busses Roar
Busses Roar
James Van Trees was
52 in Busses Roar
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Sep 19 1942
Poster of Secret Enemies
Secret Enemies
James Van Trees was
52 in Secret Enemies
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 21 1939
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
James Van Trees was
48 in Waterfront
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 25 1937
Poster of Palm Springs
Palm Springs
James Van Trees was
45 in Palm Springs
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 13 1935
Poster of Shanghai
Shanghai
James Van Trees was
44 in Shanghai
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Mar 23 1935
Poster of Sweet Music
Sweet Music
James Van Trees was
44 in Sweet Music
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 14 1934
Poster of Stingaree
Stingaree
James Van Trees was
43 in Stingaree
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Dec 01 1933
Poster of Blood Money
Blood Money
James Van Trees was
43 in Blood Money
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Baby Face
Baby Face
James Van Trees was
42 in Baby Face
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 13 1933
Poster of Midnight Mary
Midnight Mary
James Van Trees was
42 in Midnight Mary
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sat, Jun 17 1933
Poster of Lilly Turner
Lilly Turner
James Van Trees was
42 in Lilly Turner
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 25 1933
Poster of Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper
James Van Trees was
42 in Parachute Jumper
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar
James Van Trees was
42 in Silver Dollar
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 17 1932
Poster of Life Begins
Life Begins
James Van Trees was
42 in Life Begins
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Tue, Feb 09 1932
Poster of Taxi!
Taxi!
James Van Trees was
41 in Taxi!
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Dec 29 1931
Poster of Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
James Van Trees was
41 in Alexander Hamilton
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jun 25 1931
Poster of Captain Thunder
Captain Thunder
James Van Trees was
40 in Captain Thunder
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Dec 27 1930
Poster of Viennese Nights
Viennese Nights
James Van Trees was
40 in Viennese Nights
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 05 1930
Poster of Old English
Old English
James Van Trees was
39 in Old English
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Feb 18 1929
Poster of The Whip
The Whip
James Van Trees was
38 in The Whip
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 17 1928
Poster of The Noose
The Noose
James Van Trees was
37 in The Noose
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Sun, Oct 16 1927
Poster of Twinkletoes
Twinkletoes
James Van Trees was
36 in Twinkletoes
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Nov 28 1926
Poster of Midnight Lovers
Midnight Lovers
James Van Trees was
36 in Midnight Lovers
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, May 02 1926
Poster of Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
James Van Trees was
35 in Fifth Avenue
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 29 1924
Poster of The Huntress
The Huntress
James Van Trees was
33 in The Huntress
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Apr 10 1921
Poster of The Furnace
The Furnace
James Van Trees was
30 in The Furnace
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 30 1920
Poster of Nurse Marjorie
Nurse Marjorie
James Van Trees was
29 in Nurse Marjorie
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Dec 10 1918
Poster of The Shuttle
The Shuttle
James Van Trees was
27 in The Shuttle
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
Mon, Dec 17 1917
Poster of The Intrigue
The Intrigue
James Van Trees was
26 in The Intrigue
as 'Director of Photography'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1950