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James C. McKay (director)

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James C. McKay
BornJanuary 14, 1894
DiedAugust 8, 1971 (aged 77)
Orange, California, United States
Occupation(s)Director, Editor
Years active1916–1949

James C. McKay (1894–1971) was an American film director and editor. His directorial debut was the 1916 Fox Film release The Ruling Passion shot in Jamaica under the supervision of Herbert Brenon.[1] He directed several silent films for Tiffany Pictures in the mid-1920s. He was hired by MGM to shoot Tarzan Escapes in 1935, but the studio was dissatisfied with his efforts and he was replaced by Richard Thorpe.[2]

Selected filmography

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Director

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Editor

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References

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  1. ^ Soister, Nicolella & Joyce p.747
  2. ^ Taliaferro p.298

Bibliography

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  • Soister, John T., Nicolella, Henry & Joyce, Steve. American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland, 2014.
  • Taliaferro, John. Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs the Creator of Tarzan. Simon and Schuster, 2002.
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