Carl Van Vechten
American writer and photographer (1880–1964)
Carl Van Vechten was an American writer and artistic photographer who was a patron of the Harlem Renaissance and the literary executor of Gertrude Stein. He gained fame as a writer, and notoriety as well, for his 1926 novel Nigger Heaven. In his later years, he took up photography and took many portraits of notable people. Although he was married to women for most of his adult years, Van Vechten engaged in numerous affairs with men during his lifetime.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1925–1926) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | A woman of the world | Famous Players-Lasky Corp. (Publisher) | 70 min | 16mm | B&W | silent |
| 1926 | A WOMAN OF THE WORLD. | Famous Players-Lasky Corp. | 70 min | B&W |