Alan James, a renowned director and writer, entered this world on March 23, 1890, in the picturesque coastal city of Port Townsend, Washington, USA. Born with a creative spark, James would go on to make a lasting impact in the world of cinema, leaving behind a legacy of memorable films such as "Flying Lariats" (1931),"When a Man Sees Red" (1934),and "Silent Sentinel" (1929).
Personal Details
BornMar 23, 1890 Port Townsend, Washington, USA
Relatives
- Violet Knights (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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1951

Silver Canyon as Story
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1946

Detour to Danger as Writer
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1945

Manhunt of Mystery Island as Screenplay
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1944

Outlaw Trail as Story
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1933

Drum Taps as Story
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1943

Wild Horse Stampede as Director
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The Law Rides Again as Director
{"id":72634,"title":"Flaming Frontiers","year":"1938","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flaming-frontiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72634.jpg"},"released":1}
1938

Flaming Frontiers as Director
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Red Barry as Director
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West of Rainbow's End as Director
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1937

Dick Tracy as Director
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The Painted Stallion as Director
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SOS Coast Guard as Director
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1936

Lucky Terror as Director, Screenplay
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1935

Swifty as Director
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Valley of Wanted Men as Director
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1934

Honor of the Range as Director
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Smoking Guns as Director
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Wheels of Destiny as Director
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1933

Phantom Thunderbolt as Director
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The Trail Drive as Director, Screenplay
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Fargo Express as Director
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Gun Justice as Director
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Strawberry Roan as Director
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The Lone Avenger as Director
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1932

Tombstone Canyon as Director
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Come on, Tarzan as Director, Writer
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1931

The Phantom as Director, Story
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1930

Canyon Hawks as Director