Charles Giblyn

Charles Giblyn (September 6, 1871 – March 14, 1934[1]) was an American film director and actor of the silent era. He directed nearly 100 films between 1912 and 1927. He also appeared in 23 films between 1914 and 1934. He was one of the founders of the Motion Picture Directors Association.

Charles Giblyn
Giblyn, from an advertisement promoting Fox Film directors, Exhibitors Herald, 1920
Born(1871-09-06)September 6, 1871
Watertown, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 14, 1934(1934-03-14) (aged 62)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
  • producer
Years active1912-1934

Beginning in 1914, Giblyn worked with the Universal Motion Picture Manufacturing Company.[2] He founded Albion Productions, a film production company, in 1922. Giblyn was also the screenwriter for Scandal (1917).[2]

On Broadway, Giblyn acted in The Song of the Sword (1899), Wheels Within Wheels (1899), and The Ambassador (1900).[3]

Giblyn was born in Watertown, New York and died in Los Angeles, California.[1]

Selected filmography

References
  1. Ellenberger, Allan R. (May 1, 2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 128. ISBN 978-0-7864-0983-9. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. Erickson, Hal. "Charles Giblyn". AllMovie. Archived from the original on December 1, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  3. "Charles Giblyn". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on September 8, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
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