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Alfred Edward Green (July 11, 1889 – September 4, 1960) was an American film director. Green entered film in 1912 as an actor for the Selig Polyscope Company . He became an assistant to director Colin Campbell .
May 6, 2024 · Alfred E. Green (born July 11, 1889, Perris, California, U.S.—died September 4, 1960, Hollywood, California) was an American film and television director whose career spanned some four decades but was most noted for his movies with Warner Brothers in the early 1930s.
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Alfred E. Green. Director: The Jolson Story. One of the more prolific American directors, Alfred E. Green entered films in 1912 as an actor for the Selig Polyscope Co. He became an assistant to director Colin Campbell and started directing two-reelers, turning to features in 1917.
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- Perris, California, USA
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Alfred E. Green. Director: The Jolson Story. One of the more prolific American directors, Alfred E. Green entered films in 1912 as an actor for the Selig Polyscope Co. He became an assistant to director Colin Campbell and started directing two-reelers, turning to features in 1917.
- July 11, 1889
- September 4, 1960
Alfred E. Green (July 11, 1889 – September 4, 1960) was a prolific movie director and assistant director. Green entered film in 1912 as an actor for the Selig Polyscope Company. He became an assistant to director Colin Campbell.
ALFRED E. GREEN, DIRECTOR, 71, DIES; Guided Filming of 'Disraeli, 'Dangerous,' 'The Jolson Story' in 48-Year Career Share full article Special to The New York Times.
Prolific and accomplished craftsman who began his career as an actor, graduated to directing two-reelers and made his feature directing debut in 1917. Green scored box office hits with films starring Mary Pickford, Wallace Reid, Thomas Meighan and Colleen Moore, and earned critical acclaim in the sound era with.
