James Tinling (May 8, 1889 in Seattle – May 14, 1967 in Los Angeles) was an American film director. He worked during the silent period as a prop boy and stuntman, and directed primarily for 20th Century Fox in the 1930s and 1940s. He has been cited as one of the best B-film directors for Fox, known for directing numerous westerns and lighthearted films, including Charlie Chan in Shanghai (1935).
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Date of birth | 8 May 1889
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Date of death | 14 May 1967
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Age | 78 (age at death)
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James Tinling is known for his role in the film Immortal Sergeant (1943) as second unit director.
He is also known for his role in the film Riders of the Purple Sage (1941) - .
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