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Alan James

Overview

  • Born
    March 23, 1890 · Port Townsend, Washington, USA
  • Died
    December 30, 1952 · Hollywood, California, USA (uremia, cardiac failure, hypertension)
  • Birth name
    Alvin J. Neitz
  • Nicknames
    • Al
    • Allan James
    • Alvin J. Nietz
    • Alvin Neitz
    • Al Neitz
    • A.J. Neitz
  • Height
    5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

Biography

  • Alan James was born on March 23, 1890 in Port Townsend, Washington, USA. He was a director and writer, known for When a Man Sees Red (1934), Silent Sentinel (1929) and Flying Lariats (1931). He was married to Marguerite 'Myme' Foss. He died on December 30, 1952 in Hollywood, California, USA.

Family

  • Spouse
      Marguerite 'Myme' Foss(November 23, 1914 - December 30, 1952) (his death, 1 child)
  • Relatives
      Violet Knights(Sibling)

Trivia

  • Brother of actress Violet Knights

Quotes

  • While some people might fall from the big time and end up on Poverty Row, nobody on the row makes it to the big time, or should even try.

Salary

  • Lightnin' Wins (1926) - $50

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