Thomas H. Ince

Biography

Thomas Harper Ince (November 16, 1880 – November 19, 1924) was an American silent era filmmaker and media proprietor. Ince was known as the "Father of the Western" and was responsible for making over 800 films. His untimely death at the height of his career, after he became severely ill aboard the private yacht of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, has caused much speculation, although the official cause of his death was heart failure.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

1990Nominee

Best Performance

Death In Hollywood

1920Nominee

Best Picture

Silk Hosiery

1916Nominee

Best Picture

The Criminal

Career Highlights

1918Highlight

Best Picture

Shark Monroe

1919Highlight

Best Picture

The Homebreaker