Sidney Olcott
Directing
September 20, 1873
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
John Sidney Olcott was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including "Ben Hur" (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its stock.
Movies
From the Manger to the Cross
1912
All for Old Ireland
1915
The Little Gluers
1912
Ireland, the Oppressed
1912
For Ireland's Sake
1914
The Little Spreewald Maiden
1910
The Lad from Old Ireland
1910
The Colleen Bawn
1911
2 A.M. in the Subway
1905
The Railroad Raiders of '62
1915
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
1915
Railroad Raiders of '62
1911