Scott Sidney
Scott Sidney (1872 – 20 July 1928), born Harry Wilbur Siggins, was an American film director. He directed 117 films between 1913 and 1927. He died in London, England, United Kingdom. • Illustration — Comedy Beans for Two (1918) by Scott Sidney for Strand Film.
Scott Sidney
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- Name
- Scott Sidney
- Birth Name
- Harry Wilbur Siggins
- Born
- 1872
- Died
- July 20, 1928
- Place of death
- London, UK
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- film director · screenwriter · actor
- Languages
- English
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Scott Sidney (1872 – 20 July 1928), born Harry Wilbur Siggins, was an American film director. He directed 117 films between 1913 and 1927. He died in London, England, United Kingdom. • Illustration — Comedy Beans for Two (1918) by Scott Sidney for Strand Film.
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Biography
Biography
A farce in which a couple unwittingly save up money for the same thing. Collection EYE Film Institute Netherlands.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Scott Sidney • Birth Name — Harry Wilbur Siggins • Born — 1872 • Died — July 20, 1928 • Place of death — London, UK
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• Illustration — Silent film Somebody's Widow (1918) by director Scott Sidney for Strand Film. Running time: 14:58. A comedy in which the widow Mary makes a bet with her friends that she can win over a writer named Jack. Collection EYE Film Institute Netherlands.
Director
Director
• The Adventures of Shorty (1914) • The Winged Idol (1915) • The Toast of Death (1915) (uncredited) • The Green Swamp (1916) • The Road to Love (1916) • Tarzan of the Apes (1918) • 813 (1920) • The Adventures of Tarzan (1921) • Call the Wagon (1923) • Reckless Romance (1924) • Hold Your Breath (1924) • Charley's Aunt (1925) • Madame Behave (1925) • Stop Flirting (1925) • The Million Dollar Handicap (1925) • Seven Days (1925) • The Nervous Wreck (1926) • The Wrong Mr. Wright (1927) • No Control (1927)
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1872
Scott Sidney born at London.
1928
Scott Sidney died at London.
Screenwriter
• Alf's Carpet (1929)
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