Thomas H. Ince

Thomas H. Ince was an American silent era filmmaker and media proprietor known as the 'Father of the Western' and made over 800 films.

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Profession :

Director

Birthday :

November 6, 1882

Star Sign :

Scorpio

Death Date:

November 19, 1924

Age :

42

Birthplace :

Newport, Rhode Island

Thomas Harper Ince, born on November 16, 1880, and passed away on November 19, 1924, was a prominent American filmmaker and media proprietor during the silent era. Often referred to as the “Father of the Western,” Ince made a significant impact on the industry by producing over 800 films. He revolutionized the motion picture landscape by establishing the first major Hollywood studio facility and implementing the “assembly line” approach to filmmaking. Among his most renowned works are “The Italian,” “The Coward,” “Civilization,” “Tarzan of the Apes,” “The Prisoner of Zenda,” and “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.”