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William Christy Cabanne (April 16, 1888 – October 15, 1950) was an American film director, screenwriter, and silent film actor. Biography. Born in 1888, Cabanne (pronounced CAB-a-nay) started his career on stage as an actor and director. He appeared on-screen in dozens of short films from 1911 to 1915.
Christy Cabanne Also Known As: William Christy Cabanne, W. Christy Cabanne 131 Titles in Filmography CAST | DIRECTOR | PRODUCER | WRITER | HISTORY
Jun 1, 2018 · Born in St Louis, William ‘Christy’ Cabanne entered the US Navy as a young man and served various roles in the military before his honorable discharge in 1908. He started his career on the stage shortly thereafter, finding jobs as both an actor and director before DW Griffith cast him in a small role in his 1911 film ‘The Battle.’
Christy Cabanne was, along with Sam Newfield and William Beaudine, one of the most prolific directors in the history of American films. Cabanne spent several years in the navy, leaving the service in 1908. He decided on a career in the theater, and became a director as well as an actor.
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Christy Cabanne was, along with Sam Newfield and William Beaudine, one of the most prolific directors in the history of American films. Cabanne spent several years in the navy, leaving the service in 1908. He decided on a career in the theater, and became a director as well as an actor.
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William Christy Cabanne graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis,and spent several years in the Navy, leaving the service in 1908. He decided on a career in the theater, and became a director as well as an actor.
