Thomas H. Ince

Born: 1882-11-16

Thomas Harper Ince (November 16, 1880 – November 19, 1924) was an American silent era filmmaker and media proprietor. Ince was known as the "Father of the Western" and was responsible for making over 800 films. His untimely death at the height of his career, after he became severely ill aboard the private yacht of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, has caused much speculation, although the official cause of his death was heart failure.


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A Trip Through the World's Greatest Motion Picture Studios

as Himself
Released: 1920-08-15

A Trip Through the World's Greatest Motion Picture Studios (1920) presents a fascinating glimpse...

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Seeing Stars

as Self
Released: 1922-10-29

First National gala celebrity banquet with stars.

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Civilization

as Himself - in Prologue
Released: 1916-06-02

Count Ferdinand, a submarine commander and secret pacifist refuses to torpedo a defenseless...

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