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Sidney Olcott picture

Sidney Olcott

Directing
Known For

76 Years Old

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

Toronto, Ontario, Canada on 20th September 1873

Died

16th December 1949

All Credits

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The Shaughraun
Conn - the Shaughraun
From the Manger to the Cross Image
From the Manger to the Cross
Blind Man (uncredited)
2 A.M. in the Subway Image
2 A.M. in the Subway
Drunk Man
The Little Spreewald Maiden Image
The Little Spreewald Maiden
Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart
The Colleen Bawn Image
The Colleen Bawn
Danny Mann
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr Image
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
Con Daly
The Little Gluers Image
The Little Gluers
Capt. Sidney Keirnan
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The Fiddler’s Requiem
Notary
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The Mayor from Ireland
All for Old Ireland Image
All for Old Ireland
Ireland, the Oppressed Image
Ireland, the Oppressed
Father Falvey
The Lad from Old Ireland Image
The Lad from Old Ireland
Terry O'Connor
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Lady Peggy’s Escape
Father O’Donnell
The Railroad Raiders of '62 Image
The Railroad Raiders of '62
Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)
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The O'Neill
For Ireland's Sake Image
For Ireland's Sake
Father Flanagan
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Vagabonds
Tom
Railroad Raiders of '62 Image
Railroad Raiders of '62
Capt. Andrews
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The Irish Honeymoon
Larry Malone
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The Fishermaid of Ballydavid
A Fisherman / Kathleen's Fiance
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The Eye of the Government
The Detective