Christy Cabanne


William Christy Cabanne was an American film director, screenwriter and silent film actor.

Biography

Born in 1888, Cabanne started his career on stage as an actor and director. He first appeared on-screen in dozens of short films between 1911 and 1915. He gradually became a film director and in fact one of the more prolific directors of his time. He signed on with the Fine Arts Film Company and was employed as an assistant to D.W. Griffith. Miriam Cooper credited him with discovering her as an extra in 1912. Cabanne directed legendary child actress Shirley Temple in The Red-Haired Alibi in her first credited role in a feature-length movie.credits.

Personal life

Christy Cabanne was married to Millicent Fisher. They had two children, William and Audrey. Audrey married Bill Davisson and they had two children, William Christy Jr. and Melinda. William Christy has two children, Monica and Danielle Davisson.

Partial filmography