| Alan Crosland, following his graduation from Dartmouth College, turned his
attention to literary issues. He became a writer of the New York Globe,
also doing many short stories for the magazine. His stage career started
with Annie Russell, with whom he played for some time. There followed engagements
with the Pathe and Edison companies and for the last five years he has given
his attention to the direction of motion pictures, starting with the Edison
Company for whom lie directed ''The Unbeliever" and "Kidnapped."
For Famous Players he did "The Whirlpool'' and under his present contract
with Sehonick hue has directed such successes as "The Country Cousin,"
"Greater than Fame" and "Glorious South." |