Jeffrey Vance is a renowned film historian, author, archivist, producer, and lecturer. His impressive bibliography includes several critically acclaimed books on film, such as "Douglas Fairbanks" (2008),"Chaplin: Genius of the Cinema" (2003),"Harold Lloyd: Master Comedian" (2002),and "Buster Keaton Remembered" (2001),all published by respected institutions like the University of California Press and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Vance's expertise has also led to his involvement in various film-related projects, including co-authoring "A Star Is Born: Judy Garland and the Film That Got Away" (2018) with Lorna Luft. As an archivist, producer, and lecturer, he has worked with every major motion picture studio, appeared at numerous film festivals, and contributed to over a dozen DVD/Blu-ray audio commentary tracks.
One of his notable directorial projects is the short subject "Rediscovering John Gilbert" (2010),which showcases his skills as a filmmaker. Vance's most recent book, "The Greatest Star: Behind the Scenes of Sunset Boulevard" (2025),is a testament to his continued passion for film history and his ability to shed new light on classic movies.
