Thomas H. Ince

Thomas H. Ince

Born: November 16, 1882
Died: November 19, 1924
in Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Thomas Harper Ince (November 16, 1880 – November 19, 1924) was an American silent era filmmaker and media proprietor. Ince was known as the "Father of the Western" and was responsible for making over 800 films. His untimely death at the height of his career, after he became severely ill aboard the private yacht of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, has caused much speculation, although the official cause of his death was heart failure.

Movies for Thomas H. Ince...

Behind The Scenes Of The Silent Screen
Title: Behind The Scenes Of The Silent Screen
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2012
Type: Movie
This fascinating documentary goes behind the scenes on the lot of the famed Thomas Ince Studio in its heyday. Scores of skilled draftsman, carpenters, and technicians are shown making their contributions to movie magic.
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Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Title: Hollywood's Hidden Secrets
Character: (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Documentary on the various mysteries in Hollywood.
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Seeing Stars
Title: Seeing Stars
Character: Self
Released: October 29, 1922
Type: Movie
First National gala celebrity banquet with stars.
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A Trip Through the World's Greatest Motion Picture Studios
Title: A Trip Through the World's Greatest Motion Picture Studios
Character: Himself
Released: August 15, 1920
Type: Movie
A Trip Through the World's Greatest Motion Picture Studios (1920) presents a fascinating glimpse into the Thomas H. Ince studios at Culver City.
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Civilization
Title: Civilization
Character: Himself - in Prologue
Released: June 2, 1916
Type: Movie
Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless passenger ship during wartime. His submarine is sunk in the following fracas. In the spirit world, Christ commends the captain, and returns to earth in the commander's body to promote His message of peace.
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His New Lid
Title: His New Lid
Released: November 24, 1910
Type: Movie
A comedy short about a man trying to get a new hat.
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Richard III
Title: Richard III
Released: September 26, 1908
Type: Movie
Vitagraph production of Shakespeare's Richard III.