
Sidney Olcott
Directing
Born: September 20, 1873
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
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
October 03, 1912

The Lad from Old Ireland
November 23, 1910

2 A.M. in the Subway
June 20, 1905

The Colleen Bawn
October 16, 1911

Railroad Raiders of '62
June 15, 1911

For Ireland's Sake
January 11, 1914

Bold Emmett, Ireland's Martyr
August 11, 1915

The Little Gluers
November 18, 1912

Ireland, the Oppressed
December 14, 1912

The Railroad Raiders of '62
March 20, 1915

The Little Spreewald Maiden
December 21, 1910

All for Old Ireland
July 13, 1915