James Flood

For the American mining baron, see James Clair Flood.

James Joseph Flood (July 31, 1895 – February 5, 1953) was an American film director.

Born in New York City, Flood became an assistant director with Biograph in 1912[1] and was active through 1952.

Career

When working on The Swellhead, Flood decided he wanted to change a scene. He told his plan to actor James Gleason who was also an accomplished playwright and he re-wrote the scene. Actress Marion Shilling then had to quickly learn and execute the new dialogue. "I was a fast study, memorized the scene in a few minutes and we did the scene in one take. Mr. Flood put his arms around me and said, 'You g.d. little trouper.'"[2]

Personal life

Fellow director William Beaudine was his longtime friend and brother-in-law; actor and producer Bobby Anderson was his nephew (Bobby's mother was James's wife's sister).

Death

Flood died of complications after surgery in Hollywood on February 4, 1953. He was 57.[1]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ a b Aaker, Everett (2013). George Raft: The Films. McFarland. p. 34. ISBN 9780786493135. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
  2. ^ Ankerich, Michael G. The Sound of Silence: Conversations with 16 Film and Stage Personalities. McFarland & Company, Inc., Jefferson, NC: 1998. p. 205.