American film director
Phil Whitman |
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| Born | 1893
New York City, United States |
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| Died | January 10, 1935
United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Director, writer, cinematographer |
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| Years active | 1917–1934 (film) |
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Phil Whitman (1893–1935) was an American screenwriter, cinematographer and film director. During the silent era he scripted and directed a large number of short films for Mack Sennett including those starring Billy Bevan.[1][2] In the early sound era he began directing feature films for studios such as Monogram Pictures.
Selected filmography
References
- ^ Drew p.42
- ^ Walker p.71
Bibliography
- Drew, Bernard A. Motion Picture Series and Sequels: A Reference Guide. Routledge, 2013.
- Pitts, Michael R. Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. McFarland & Company, 2005.
- Walker, Brent E. Mack Sennett’s Fun Factory: A History and Filmography of His Studio and His Keystone and Mack Sennett Comedies, with Biographies of Players and Personnel. McFarland, 2013.
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