1907 — 1912

Gene Gauntier

Born May 17, 1885May 17, 1885·Died Dec 18, 1966December 18, 1966·81 years

Gene Gauntier, born Eugenia Gauntier Liggett, was an American screenwriter, director and actress who was one of the pioneers of the motion picture industry. A writer, director and actress in films from mid 1906 to 1920, she wrote screenplays for 31 films.

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Ben Hur

1907

From the Manger to the Cross

1912

The Lad from Old Ireland

1910

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