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Sidney Olcott

Bio: 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

Born: Sat, Sep 20 1873

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Death: Fri, Dec 16 1949

Sidney Olcott is 76 years old

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The Claw

Sidney Olcott was 53 in The Claw as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1927

The Amateur Gentleman

Sidney Olcott was 52 in The Amateur Gentleman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1926

Ranson's Folly

Sidney Olcott was 52 in Ranson's Folly as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 30 1926

The Best People

Sidney Olcott was 52 in The Best People as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 09 1925

Not So Long Ago

Sidney Olcott was 51 in Not So Long Ago as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1925

The Charmer

Sidney Olcott was 51 in The Charmer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 1925

Salome of the Tenements

Sidney Olcott was 51 in Salome of the Tenements as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 23 1925

The Only Woman

Sidney Olcott was 51 in The Only Woman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1924

Monsieur Beaucaire

Sidney Olcott was 50 in Monsieur Beaucaire as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 11 1924

The Humming Bird

Sidney Olcott was 50 in The Humming Bird as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 13 1924

The Green Goddess

Sidney Olcott was 49 in The Green Goddess as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1923

Little Old New York

Sidney Olcott was 49 in Little Old New York as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 01 1923

Timothy's Quest

Sidney Olcott was 48 in Timothy's Quest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1922

God's Country and the Law

Sidney Olcott was 47 in God's Country and the Law as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1921

The Right Way

Sidney Olcott was 47 in The Right Way as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 28 1921

Marriage for Convenience

Sidney Olcott was 45 in Marriage for Convenience as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 03 1919

The Smugglers

Sidney Olcott was 42 in The Smugglers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 06 1916

The Innocent Lie

Sidney Olcott was 42 in The Innocent Lie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1916

Poor Little Peppina

Sidney Olcott was 42 in Poor Little Peppina as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 02 1916

Diplomacy

Sidney Olcott was 42 in Diplomacy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1916

My Lady Incog.

Sidney Olcott was 42 in My Lady Incog. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1916

The Ghost of Twisted Oaks

Sidney Olcott was 42 in The Ghost of Twisted Oaks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1915

Madame Butterfly

Sidney Olcott was 42 in Madame Butterfly as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 07 1915

Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr

Sidney Olcott was 41 in Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1915

The Seven Sisters

Sidney Olcott was 41 in The Seven Sisters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1915

All for Old Ireland

Sidney Olcott was 41 in All for Old Ireland as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 1915

The Moth and the Flame

Sidney Olcott was 41 in The Moth and the Flame as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1915

The Railroad Raiders of '62

Sidney Olcott was 41 in The Railroad Raiders of '62 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1915

Come Back to Erin

Sidney Olcott was 40 in Come Back to Erin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1914

The Eye of the Government

Sidney Olcott was 40 in The Eye of the Government as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 1914

For Ireland's Sake

Sidney Olcott was 40 in For Ireland's Sake as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 11 1914

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Sidney Olcott was 40 in Uncle Tom's Cabin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1913

Lady Peggy’s Escape

Sidney Olcott was 39 in Lady Peggy’s Escape as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1913

The Wives of Jamestown

Sidney Olcott was 39 in The Wives of Jamestown as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 10 1913

The Shaughraun

Sidney Olcott was 39 in The Shaughraun as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 1912

Ireland, the Oppressed

Sidney Olcott was 39 in Ireland, the Oppressed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1912

Conway, The Kerry Dancer

Sidney Olcott was 39 in Conway, The Kerry Dancer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1912

The Mayor from Ireland

Sidney Olcott was 39 in The Mayor from Ireland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1912

The Little Gluers

Sidney Olcott was 39 in The Little Gluers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1912

From the Manger to the Cross

Sidney Olcott was 39 in From the Manger to the Cross as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 03 1912

The Poacher's Pardon

Sidney Olcott was 39 in The Poacher's Pardon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1912

The Darling of the CSA

Sidney Olcott was 38 in The Darling of the CSA as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1912

A Prisoner of the Harem

Sidney Olcott was 38 in A Prisoner of the Harem as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1912

Winning a Widow

Sidney Olcott was 38 in Winning a Widow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1912

Tragedy of the Desert

Sidney Olcott was 38 in Tragedy of the Desert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1912

Captured by Bedouins

Sidney Olcott was 38 in Captured by Bedouins as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1912

An Arabian Tragedy

Sidney Olcott was 38 in An Arabian Tragedy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1912

Dust of the Desert

Sidney Olcott was 38 in Dust of the Desert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 03 1912

You Remember Ellen

Sidney Olcott was 38 in You Remember Ellen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1912

Far from Erin's Isle

Sidney Olcott was 38 in Far from Erin's Isle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1912

Vagabonds

Sidney Olcott was 38 in Vagabonds as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1912

His Mother

Sidney Olcott was 38 in His Mother as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 25 1912

The O'Neill

Sidney Olcott was 38 in The O'Neill as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1912

The Fishermaid of Ballydavid

Sidney Olcott was 38 in The Fishermaid of Ballydavid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 1911

The Colleen Bawn

Sidney Olcott was 38 in The Colleen Bawn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1911

Rory O'More

Sidney Olcott was 37 in Rory O'More as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1911

The Special Messenger

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Special Messenger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1911

The Little Soldier of ’64

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Little Soldier of ’64 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1911

Railroad Raiders of '62

Sidney Olcott was 37 in Railroad Raiders of '62 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1911

When the Dead Return

Sidney Olcott was 37 in When the Dead Return as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1911

The Fiddler’s Requiem

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Fiddler’s Requiem as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1911

By a Woman's Wit

Sidney Olcott was 37 in By a Woman's Wit as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1911

A Sawmill Hero

Sidney Olcott was 37 in A Sawmill Hero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1911

The Irish Honeymoon

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Irish Honeymoon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1911

Her Chum’s Brother

Sidney Olcott was 37 in Her Chum’s Brother as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1911

For Love of an Enemy

Sidney Olcott was 37 in For Love of an Enemy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1911

The Girl Spy Before Vicksburg

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Girl Spy Before Vicksburg as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1910

When Lovers Part

Sidney Olcott was 37 in When Lovers Part as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1910

The Little Spreewald Maiden

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Little Spreewald Maiden as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1910

Her Indian Mother

Sidney Olcott was 37 in Her Indian Mother as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1910

The Lad from Old Ireland

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Lad from Old Ireland as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1910

The Evil Artist or a Girl Wronged

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Evil Artist or a Girl Wronged as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1910

The Conspiracy of Pontiac

Sidney Olcott was 37 in The Conspiracy of Pontiac as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 20 1910

The Navajo's Bride

Sidney Olcott was 36 in The Navajo's Bride as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 31 1910

The Further Adventures of the Girl Spy

Sidney Olcott was 36 in The Further Adventures of the Girl Spy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1910

The Stepmother

Sidney Olcott was 36 in The Stepmother as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1910

The Romance of a Trained Nurse

Sidney Olcott was 36 in The Romance of a Trained Nurse as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1910

A Slave to Drink

Sidney Olcott was 36 in A Slave to Drink as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1909

The Governor's Daughter

Sidney Olcott was 36 in The Governor's Daughter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1909

The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War

Sidney Olcott was 35 in The Girl Spy: An Incident of the Civil War as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1909

The Scarlet Letter

Sidney Olcott was 34 in The Scarlet Letter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1908

Way Down East

Sidney Olcott was 34 in Way Down East as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1908

Evangeline

Sidney Olcott was 34 in Evangeline as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1908

Ben Hur

Sidney Olcott was 34 in Ben Hur as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1907

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