James Young (director)

James Young
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Born	(1872-01-01)January 1, 1872 Baltimore, Maryland
Died	New York, New York
Occupation	Film director, actor, screenwriter
Years active	1909-1928
Spouse(s)	Rida Johnson Young Clara Kimball Young

James Young (January 1, 1872 – June 9, 1948) was an American film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era. Before films Young had a successful career as a stage actor appearing on Broadway and throughout the country. His first wife was librettist Rida Johnson Young who often composed with Victor Herbert. Turning to silent films he directed 93 films between 1912 and 1928. He also appeared as an actor in 62 films between 1909 and 1917.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died in New York, New York. His second wife was film actress Clara Kimball Young, who kept his surname after they divorced.

Selected filmography

• Beau Brummel (1913)
• The Wishing Ring (1914)
• My Official Wife (1914) (director)
• The Deep Purple (1915)
• Trilby (1915)
• Oliver Twist (1916)
• Mickey (1918)
• Without Benefit of Clergy (1921)
• The Infidel (1922)
• Omar the Tentmaker (1922)
• Ponjola (1924) co-directed with Donald Crisp
• The Unchastened Woman (1925) starring Theda Bara
• The Bells (1926)
• Midnight Rose (1928)

External links

• James Young at the Internet Movie Database
• James Young at the Internet Broadway Database
• James Young papers, 1904-1948, held by the Billy Rose Theatre Division, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts