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Elmer Clifton

Elmer Clifton

Born in Chicago, he was an actor in touring stock companies before making his screen debut in 1912. Joining D.W. Griffith's Fine Arts Studio in 1914, he was cast as Union officer Phil Stoneman in "The Birth of a Nation" (1915) and as The Rhapsodie in the Babylonian story of "Intolerance" (1916). He was also a second-unit director for those films. Promoted to director in 1917, Clifton supervised several successful Fine Arts comedies starring Dorothy Gish while continuing to serve as Griffith's assistant. Their association culminated with the blockbuster "Way Down East" (1920). Clifton shot much of its famous "Rescue from the ice" sequence and doubled for star Richard Barthelmess in the riskier scenes. He then left Griffith to form his own production company and had a smash hit with "Down to the Sea in Ships" (1922), a colorful whaling saga made on location in New England. It made a star of future "It Girl" Clara Bow, who appeared as a cross-dressing stowaway. In 1923 Clifton signed a lucrative seven-year contract with Fox and was poised to become one of Hollywood's major directors. Then tragedy struck. He was filming "The Warrens of Virginia" in Texas when his lead actress died from burns in an accident on the set. Although Clifton was blameless in the incident, he was fired by Fox and his career never regained its momentum.

Crew
  • The Birth of a Nation

    The Birth of a Nation

    Department Directing

    Job Assistant Director

    Average Rating
    5.9
    569 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 08, 1915
    112 years ago
  • Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

    Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

    Department Directing

    Job First Assistant Director

    Average Rating
    7.1
    363 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 04, 1916
    111 years ago
  • Captain America

    Captain America

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.4
    32 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 05, 1944
    83 years ago
  • Not Wanted

    Not Wanted

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.8
    32 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 24, 1949
    77 years ago
  • Assassin of Youth

    Assassin of Youth

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.7
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 23, 1938
    89 years ago
  • Assassin of Youth

    Assassin of Youth

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    2.7
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 23, 1938
    89 years ago
  • Assassin of Youth

    Assassin of Youth

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    2.7
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 23, 1938
    89 years ago
  • The Judge

    The Judge

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.3
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 31, 1949
    78 years ago
  • The Judge

    The Judge

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.3
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 31, 1949
    78 years ago
  • Gambling with Souls

    Gambling with Souls

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    3.5
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 01, 1936
    90 years ago
  • City of Missing Girls

    City of Missing Girls

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.0
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 27, 1941
    86 years ago
  • Slaves in Bondage

    Slaves in Bondage

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.4
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 24, 1937
    89 years ago
  • Down to the Sea in Ships

    Down to the Sea in Ships

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.1
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 21, 1922
    104 years ago
  • Down to the Sea in Ships

    Down to the Sea in Ships

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.1
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 21, 1922
    104 years ago
  • Gangsters of the Frontier

    Gangsters of the Frontier

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    3.8
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 22, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Gangsters of the Frontier

    Gangsters of the Frontier

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    3.8
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 22, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Isle Of Destiny

    Isle Of Destiny

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 08, 1940
    87 years ago
  • Captured in Chinatown

    Captured in Chinatown

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.4
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 13, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Marked for Murder

    Marked for Murder

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.2
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 08, 1945
    82 years ago
  • Swamp Woman

    Swamp Woman

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.8
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 05, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Captured in Chinatown

    Captured in Chinatown

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    4.4
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 13, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Marked for Murder

    Marked for Murder

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    4.2
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 08, 1945
    82 years ago
  • Guns of the Law

    Guns of the Law

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 30, 1944
    83 years ago
  • Guns of the Law

    Guns of the Law

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.0
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 30, 1944
    83 years ago
  • Dead or Alive

    Dead or Alive

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.2
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 09, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Sunset Carson Rides Again

    Sunset Carson Rides Again

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    4.1
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 10, 1948
    78 years ago
  • Youth Aflame

    Youth Aflame

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 10, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Youth Aflame

    Youth Aflame

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    4.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 10, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Skull and Crown

    Skull and Crown

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 16, 1935
    91 years ago
  • The Secret of Treasure Island

    The Secret of Treasure Island

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    3.7
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 17, 1938
    89 years ago
  • The Secret of Treasure Island

    The Secret of Treasure Island

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    3.7
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 17, 1938
    89 years ago
  • The Whispering Skull

    The Whispering Skull

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.7
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 29, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Pilot X

    Pilot X

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 01, 1936
    90 years ago
  • Cyclone of the Saddle

    Cyclone of the Saddle

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    5.2
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 03, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Seven Doors to Death

    Seven Doors to Death

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 16, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Wildcat Trooper

    Wildcat Trooper

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 01, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Custer's Last Stand

    Custer's Last Stand

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 02, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Let 'Er Go Gallegher

    Let 'Er Go Gallegher

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 14, 1928
    99 years ago
  • Cyclone of the Saddle

    Cyclone of the Saddle

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.2
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 03, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Outlaws of the Plains

    Outlaws of the Plains

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 22, 1946
    80 years ago
  • Boss of Rawhide

    Boss of Rawhide

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 20, 1943
    83 years ago
  • Seven Doors to Death

    Seven Doors to Death

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 16, 1944
    82 years ago
  • The Trail of the Silver Spurs

    The Trail of the Silver Spurs

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    4.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 04, 1941
    86 years ago
  • The Old Chisholm Trail

    The Old Chisholm Trail

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    7.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 11, 1942
    84 years ago
  • The Old Chisholm Trail

    The Old Chisholm Trail

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    7.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 11, 1942
    84 years ago
  • Boss of Rawhide

    Boss of Rawhide

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    5.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 20, 1943
    83 years ago
  • Boss of Rawhide

    Boss of Rawhide

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 20, 1943
    83 years ago
  • Virgin Lips

    Virgin Lips

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    1.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 25, 1928
    99 years ago
  • The Flame of Youth

    The Flame of Youth

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 18, 1917
    110 years ago
  • Hard Guy

    Hard Guy

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 17, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Crashing Thru

    Crashing Thru

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 11, 1939
    87 years ago
  • Wolves of the Sea

    Wolves of the Sea

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 05, 1936
    91 years ago
  • Fighting Caballero

    Fighting Caballero

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    May 05, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Ten Laps to Go

    Ten Laps to Go

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 05, 1936
    90 years ago
  • Mary Ellen Comes to Town

    Mary Ellen Comes to Town

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    10.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 21, 1920
    107 years ago
  • I'll Sell My Life

    I'll Sell My Life

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 12, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Boots

    Boots

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 16, 1919
    108 years ago
  • Deep in the Heart of Texas

    Deep in the Heart of Texas

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 25, 1942
    84 years ago
  • The Stranger from Arizona

    The Stranger from Arizona

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    3.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 22, 1938
    88 years ago
  • The Rangers Take Over

    The Rangers Take Over

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 25, 1942
    84 years ago

  • Teen Age

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 17, 1944
    82 years ago

  • Teen Age

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 17, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Mile a Minute Love

    Mile a Minute Love

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 05, 1937
    90 years ago
  • I'll Sell My Life

    I'll Sell My Life

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 12, 1941
    85 years ago
  • Quick on the Trigger

    Quick on the Trigger

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 02, 1948
    78 years ago
  • The Kid from Gower Gulch

    The Kid from Gower Gulch

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 15, 1950
    77 years ago
  • Raiders of San Joaquin

    Raiders of San Joaquin

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    May 01, 1943
    84 years ago
  • Cheyenne Roundup

    Cheyenne Roundup

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 12, 1943
    84 years ago
  • Cheyenne Roundup

    Cheyenne Roundup

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 12, 1943
    84 years ago
  • Frontier Law

    Frontier Law

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 01, 1943
    84 years ago
  • Frontier Law

    Frontier Law

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 01, 1943
    84 years ago
  • Brand of the Devil

    Brand of the Devil

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 30, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Gunsmoke Mesa

    Gunsmoke Mesa

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    1.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 01, 1944
    82 years ago
  • Wolves of the Sea

    Wolves of the Sea

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 05, 1936
    91 years ago
  • The Flash of Fate

    The Flash of Fate

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    2.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 18, 1918
    109 years ago
  • Fighting Caballero

    Fighting Caballero

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    May 05, 1935
    92 years ago

  • Maid to Order

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 28, 1931
    95 years ago
  • Lightning Raiders

    Lightning Raiders

    Department Writing

    Job Original Story

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 07, 1946
    81 years ago
  • Lightning Raiders

    Lightning Raiders

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 07, 1946
    81 years ago
  • Frontier Fugitives

    Frontier Fugitives

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 01, 1945
    81 years ago
  • Rough Riding Ranger

    Rough Riding Ranger

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    May 12, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Kiss or Kill

    Kiss or Kill

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 21, 1918
    109 years ago
  • Kiss or Kill

    Kiss or Kill

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 21, 1918
    109 years ago
  • Spook Town

    Spook Town

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 03, 1944
    83 years ago
  • The Wreck of the Hesperus

    The Wreck of the Hesperus

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 31, 1927
    99 years ago
  • The Hope Chest

    The Hope Chest

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 29, 1918
    108 years ago
  • Battling Jane

    Battling Jane

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 28, 1918
    109 years ago
  • Peppy Polly

    Peppy Polly

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 06, 1919
    108 years ago
  • I'll Get Him Yet

    I'll Get Him Yet

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    May 25, 1919
    108 years ago
  • Nugget Nell

    Nugget Nell

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 27, 1919
    108 years ago
  • Turning the Tables

    Turning the Tables

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 02, 1919
    107 years ago

  • The Fallen Empire

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 17, 1931
    96 years ago
  • Pals of the Range

    Pals of the Range

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 03, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Pals of the Range

    Pals of the Range

    Department Writing

    Job Writer

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 03, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Song of the Sierras

    Song of the Sierras

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 28, 1946
    80 years ago
  • Six Cylinder Love

    Six Cylinder Love

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 04, 1923
    103 years ago

  • Light of India

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 09, 1929
    98 years ago
  • Rough Riding Ranger

    Rough Riding Ranger

    Department Writing

    Job Screenplay

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    May 12, 1935
    92 years ago
  • Red Rock Outlaw

    Red Rock Outlaw

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 16, 1949
    77 years ago
  • The Pinto Bandit

    The Pinto Bandit

    Department Directing

    Job Director

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 26, 1944
    83 years ago
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