James Van Trees
James Van Trees ( born August 13, 1890 in Oakland, California, † 11 April 1973 in Hollywood, California ) was an American cinematographer.
Life
Trees was a son of the writer and director Julia Crawford Ivers ( 1867-1930 ). He began his career as a cameraman in 1916. Until the late 1940s, he worked exclusively on cinema productions. In the 1930s, he worked in several productions with director Alfred E. Green.
In the 1950s, his work focus shifted to television. He was involved until the 1960s in several television series and shows, including The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show ( 1955-1958 ) and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis ( 1959-1963 ). In 1966, he was the last time worked as a cameraman. Overall, he worked on more than 180 productions.
In the years 1923 to 1924 he was president of the American Society of Cinematographers.