Charles Giblyn

Charles Giblyn

Known for

Directing

Born

September 6, 1871

Birthplace

Watertown, New York, USA

Died

March 14, 1934 (aged 62)

Biography

Charles Giblyn (September 6, 1871 – March 14, 1934) was an American film director and actor of the silent era. He directed 96 films between 1912 and 1927. He also appeared in 23 films between 1914 and 1934. He was one of the founders of the Motion Picture Directors Association. Founded Albion Productions, a film production company, in 1922. He was born in Watertown, New York and died in Los Angeles, California.

Best known work

The Bad Sister
The Bad Sister
1931
Night World
Night World
1932
The Secret Six
The Secret Six
1931
By the Sun's Rays
By the Sun's Rays
1914
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu
1929
Party Girl
Party Girl
1930
What! No Beer?
What! No Beer?
1933
Tugboat Annie
Tugboat Annie
1933
Woman Trap
Woman Trap
1929
The Girl Said No
The Girl Said No
1930

Filmography

  1. TBA

    The Tiger's Cub

    Director

  2. 1933

  3. 1933

    Tugboat Annie

    as Banker John Wilcox (uncredited)

  4. 1933

  5. 1932

    Prosperity

    as Mayor

  6. 1932

  7. 1932

    Night World

    as Bit (uncredited)

  8. 1931

    Maid to Order

    as Chief Randall (as Charles Giblin)

  9. 1931

    The Secret Six

    as Mr. Simms - Ballistics Expert (uncredited)

  10. 1931

    The Bad Sister

    as Townsman / Investor (uncredited)

  11. 1930

    Only Saps Work

    as Dr. Jasper (uncredited)

  12. 1930

    Playboy of Paris

    as Gastonet (uncredited)

  13. 1930

  14. 1930

  15. 1930

    Party Girl

    as Lawrence Doyle

  16. 1929

    Woman Trap

    as Smith

  17. 1929

  18. 1927

    Her Wild Oat

    as Duke Latour

  19. 1925

  20. 1924

  21. 1923

  22. 1922

  23. 1921

  24. 1921

  25. 1920

    The Thief

    Director

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