James Cruze facts for kids

Quick facts for kids James Cruze
Cruze in 1923
Born	Jens Cruz Bosen (1884-03-27)March 27, 1884 Ogden, Utah, U.S.
Died	August 3, 1942(1942-08-03) (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Occupation	Actor, film director
Years active	1910–1938
Spouse(s)	? ​ ​ (m. 1901; her death 1907)​ Marguerite Snow ​ ​ (m. 1913; div. 1923)​ Betty Compson ​ ​ (m. 1924; div. 1930)​ Alberta Beatrice McCoy ​ (m. 1941)​
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James Cruze (born Jens Cruz Bosen; March 27, 1884 – August 3, 1942) was a famous actor and director during the silent film era. He was known for making many movies, especially exciting adventure films and dramas.

Career in Film

James Cruze was involved in over 100 movies! He worked as an actor, a director, and sometimes even a producer. Most of his work was done when movies didn't have sound.

He started acting in 1910 at a company called Lubin Manufacturing. In 1911, he joined Thanhouser Company. This is where he made many of his early films. He often played the main character.

After 1916, Cruze began focusing more on directing and producing. He worked for several companies, but mostly for Paramount Pictures. He continued making movies until 1938.

One of his most famous movies as a director was The Covered Wagon (1923). It was a huge hit! This film helped make Western movies very popular. He also directed The Pony Express (1925), another big adventure film.

Personal Life

James Cruze was married four times. His first marriage was around 1901, and he had five children with his first wife. Later, he married actress Marguerite Snow and they had a daughter named Julie Jane. They divorced in 1923.

He then married actress Betty Compson in 1924. His last marriage was to Alberta Beatrice McCoy in 1941. They were still married when he passed away.

Death

James Cruze died on August 3, 1942. He was 58 years old. He passed away at his home in Hollywood, California. His remains were buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Notable Films

Cruze in The Web of Life (1917)

Cruze in The Million Dollar Mystery (1914)

As Director

• The Wrong Road (1937)
• Sutter's Gold (1936)
• David Harum (1934)
• I Cover the Waterfront (1933)
• If I Had a Million (1932)
• The Great Gabbo (1929)
• Old Ironsides (1926)
• The Pony Express (1925)
• The Covered Wagon (1923)
• Hollywood (1923)
• One Glorious Day (1922)
• The Charm School (1921)

As Actor

Newspaper ad for Rivalry (1914)

• Johnny Get Your Gun (1919)
• The Source (1918)
• The Web of Life (1917)
• The Million Dollar Mystery (1914)
• Rivalry (1914)
• Joseph in the Land of Egypt (1914)
• Robin Hood (1913)
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1912)
• The Woman in White (1912)
• East Lynne (1912)
• She (1911)
• The Last of the Mohicans (1911)

See also

In Spanish: James Cruze para niños