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James Tinling

Known for

Directing

Born

May 8, 1889

Birthplace

Seattle, Washington, USA

Died

May 14, 1967 (aged 78)

Biography

James Tinling was an American film director and assistant director active from the late 1920s through the 1950s. He directed a variety of films across multiple genres, including Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) and Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938). Tinling's work contributed to the popularity of mystery and adventure films during Hollywood's Golden Age.

Best known work

The Ox-Bow Incident
The Ox-Bow Incident
1943
Charlie Chan in Shanghai
Charlie Chan in Shanghai
1935
Fig Leaves
Fig Leaves
1926
Mr. Moto's Gamble
Mr. Moto's Gamble
1938
Roses Are Red
Roses Are Red
1947
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher
Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher
1943
Under the Pampas Moon
Under the Pampas Moon
1935
Champagne Charlie
Champagne Charlie
1936
Dangerous Millions
Dangerous Millions
1946
Second Chance
Second Chance
1947

Filmography

  1. 1951

    Tales of Robin Hood

    Director

  2. 1951

    Racket SquadTV

    Director

  3. 1948

  4. 1948

    Night Wind

    Director

  5. 1947

  6. 1947

  7. 1946

  8. 1946

  9. 1946

  10. 1946

  11. 1943

    The Ox-Bow Incident

    Second Unit Director

  12. 1943

  13. 1942

    Sundown Jim

    Director

  14. 1942

  15. 1941

  16. 1941

  17. 1939

    Boy Friend

    Director

  18. 1938

  19. 1938

  20. 1938

  21. 1938

  22. 1937

    45 Fathers

    Director

  23. 1937

  24. 1937

  25. 1937

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