William Senderling Davis
William Senderling Davis (November 22, 1880 – November 19, 1920) was an American film director and screenwriter of the silent era. He was the son of David Jackson Davis and Elizabeth Ann Tees. He directed 36 films between 1913 and 1920.
William Senderling Davis
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- Name
- William Senderling Davis
- Born
- November 22, 1880
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Died
- 19 November 1920
- Place of death
- Manhattan, New York City
- Occupation
- Film director Screenwriter
- Nationality
- United States
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William Senderling Davis (November 22, 1880 – November 19, 1920) was an American film director and screenwriter of the silent era. He was the son of David Jackson Davis and Elizabeth Ann Tees. He directed 36 films between 1913 and 1920.
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He also wrote for 13 films between 1914 and 1917. Prior to his involvement in motion pictures, Davis also had training as a stage actor on Broadway amongst elsewhere.
This is lantern slide for the 1918 American silent drama film, In Judgement Of.
Slide: Novelty Slides Inc. Film: Metro Pictures
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• Name — William Senderling Davis • Born — November 22, 1880 • Birthplace — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Died — 19 November 1920 • Place of death — Manhattan, New York City • Occupation — Film director Screenwriter • Years Active — 1913-1920
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• Destruction (1915) • The Curious Conduct of Judge Legarde (1915) • A Modern Magdalen (1915) • Slander (1916) • The Fool's Revenge (1916) • The Straight Way (1916) • Jealousy (1916) • The Victim (1916) • Alias Mrs. Jessop (1917) • Under Suspicion (1918) • The Brass Check (1918) • No Man's Land (1918) • With Neatness and Dispatch (1918) • In Judgement Of (1918) • The Eternal Mother (1920) • The Mystery Mind (1920)
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1880
William Senderling Davis born at Philadelphia.
1920
William Senderling Davis died at Manhattan.
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William Senderling Davis is recorded as film director, screenwriter and actor.
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