Sidney Olcott
Directing
Born September 20, 1873 — Died December 16, 1949
From Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
John Sidney Olcott was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including "Ben Hur" (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its s...
Filmography
Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
Con Daly
19155.0
All for Old Ireland
19157.0
The Railroad Raiders of '62
Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)
1915
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The Eye of the Government
The Detective
1914
For Ireland's Sake
Father Flanagan
19145.0
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Lady Peggy’s Escape
Father O’Donnell
1913
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The Shaughraun
Conn - the Shaughraun
19127.0
Ireland, the Oppressed
Father Falvey
191210.0
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The Mayor from Ireland
1912
The Little Gluers
Capt. Sidney Keirnan
19129.0
From the Manger to the Cross
Blind Man (uncredited)
19125.1
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Vagabonds
Tom
1912
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The O'Neill
1912
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The Fishermaid of Ballydavid
A Fisherman / Kathleen's Fiance
1911
The Colleen Bawn
Danny Mann
19117.4
Railroad Raiders of '62
Capt. Andrews
19115.0
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The Fiddler’s Requiem
Notary
19117.0
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The Irish Honeymoon
Larry Malone
1911
The Little Spreewald Maiden
Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart
19109.0
The Lad from Old Ireland
Terry O'Connor
19105.4
2 A.M. in the Subway
Drunk Man
19054.5