1938Nominee
Best Director
Passport Husband
James Tinling
Director
Seattle, Washington, USA
May 8, 1889
Biography
James Tinling was an American film director and assistant director active from the late 1920s through the 1950s. He directed a variety of films across multiple genres, including Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935) and Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938). Tinling's work contributed to the popularity of mystery and adventure films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1943Winner
Best Director
The Ox-Bow Incident
1946Winner
Best Director
Strange Journey
Career Highlights
1929Highlight
Best Director
True Heaven
1938Highlight
Best Director
Mr. Moto's Gamble
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The Ox-Bow Incident
Mr. Moto's Gamble