Alfred E. Green | |
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 Green in 1921 | |
| Born | Alfred Edward Green (1889-07-11)July 11, 1889 |
| Died | September 4, 1960(1960-09-04) (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1916–1954 |
| Spouse | Vivian Reed |
| Children | Douglas Green Hilton A. Green Marshall Green |
Alfred Edward Green (July 11, 1889 – September 4, 1960) was an Americanfilm director.[1] Green entered film in 1912 as an actor for theSelig Polyscope Company. He became an assistant to directorColin Campbell.
Green was born on July 11, 1889, inPerris, California. Green was one of the early pioneers of the Southern California film industry, starting with directingtwo-reel comedies before transitioning to feature films in 1917.[2]
In a durable career lasting until the 1950s, Green directed major stars such asMary Pickford,Wallace Reid,Barbara Stanwyck,William Powell, andColleen Moore. In 1926'sElla Cinders, he also played a director. In 1935, Green directedDangerous, starringBette Davis, who won Best Actress for her performance. Much later came Green's hit successThe Jolson Story (1946) and the affectionate westernFour Faces West (1948), known outside the US by the more expressive titleThey Passed This Way. Then followed another string ofB movies as well as two more biographical films,The Jackie Robinson Story (1950) andThe Eddie Cantor Story (1953). After retiring from motion pictures, he directed several TV episodes.
Green was married tosilent film actressVivian Reed. They had three children, Douglas Green,Hilton A. Green, and Marshall Green, all of whom worked asassistant directors.
Green died on September 4, 1960, inHollywood, California.
Green has a star on theHollywood Walk of Fame.[3]
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