Wallace McCutcheon Sr.

Born: 1858-01-01

Birthplace: New York, New York

Biography

Wallace McCutcheon Sr., referred to affectionately as "Old Man McCutcheon" by members of the Biograph stock company, was, by 1907, indeed one of the senior figures in American film production. Little is known of his background, but he had apparently moved into the early film industry from stage direction. Under the encouragement of his friend Frank Marion, McCutcheon began working as a supervisor and director for American Mutoscope in 1897, continuing with them after their reorganization as American Mutoscope & Biograph in 1899. McCutcheon Sr.'s wealth of credits are often mixed up with the small handful of films directed by his son, Wallace McCutcheon Jr. (1884–1928). Sources indicate he also went by the name of George McCutcheon.

Known For

The Outlaw
The Yellow Peril
The Man in the Box
The Nihilist
When Knighthood Was in Flower
Personal
King of the Cannibal Islands
Professional Jealousy
Daniel Boone; or, Pioneer Days in America
The Kentuckian

Top Movie Credits

The Outlaw Director
The Yellow Peril Director
The Man in the Box Director
The Nihilist Director
When Knighthood Was in Flower Director
Personal Director
King of the Cannibal Islands Director
Professional Jealousy Director
Daniel Boone; or, Pioneer Days in America Director
The Kentuckian Director