David Belasco

David Belasco

American theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright (1853-1931)

David Belasco was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright. He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage. He launched the theatrical career of many actors, including James O'Neill, Mary Pickford, Lenore Ulric, and Barbara Stanwyck. Belasco pioneered many innovative new forms of stage lighting and special effects in order to create realism and naturalism.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 4 films (1923–1926) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 31 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1923 The Gold diggers Harry Beaumont 80 min B&W
1923 THE GOLD DIGGERS. warner brothers 8 reels B&W
1925 FRIENDLY ENEMIES. Belasco Productions Inc. 7 reels B&W
1926 THE PRINCE OF PILSEN. Cinema Corp. of America 7 reels B&W