
Sidney Olcott
Directing
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 stock.
Known for

From the Manger to the Cross
Blind Man (uncredited)

The Lad from Old Ireland
Terry O'Connor

For Ireland's Sake
Father Flanagan

The Little Gluers
Capt. Sidney Keirnan

The Little Spreewald Maiden
Hans - Frieda's Peasant Sweetheart

The Colleen Bawn
Danny Mann

Ireland, the Oppressed
Father Falvey

The Railroad Raiders of '62
Captain Andrews (archive footage) (uncredited)

All for Old Ireland

2 A.M. in the Subway
Drunk Man

Railroad Raiders of '62
Capt. Andrews

Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
Con Daly










