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Pierce Kingsley
director, miscellaneous, writer
- Birth name:
- Pierre Ransom Kingsley
- Born:
- 1872-06-05, Alma, Michigan, USA
- Died:
- 1936-06-26, near East Alton, Illinois, USA
- Professions:
- director, miscellaneous, writer
Biography
Alma, Michigan, was the birthplace of Pierce Kingsley on June 5, 1872, a man who would eventually command the screen as both a director and screenwriter. His creative vision was immortalized in 1914 through 'The House of Bondage' and 'After the Ball,' followed by the 1915 film 'Silver Threads Among the Gold.' He shared his personal journey with his wife, Gladys May 'Minnie' Nastelske. Kingsley’s career and life came to a close on June 26, 1936, near East Alton, Illinois.
