Roland West

Roland West

American film director (1885-1952)

Roland West was an American film director, known for his innovative proto–film noir movies of the 1920s and early 1930s. He is however best known for his possible involvement in the death of Hollywood actress Thelma Todd in 1935.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 9 films (1916–1929) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1929 Alibi. Feature Productions Inc. 10 reels 16mm B&W sound
1928 THE DOVE. Joseph Schenck 9 reels B&W
1927 The Dove Roland West 15:00 16mm B&W
1926 The Bat Roland West
1923 THE UNKNOWN PURPLE. Truart Film Corp. 7 reels B&W
1921 NOBODY. Roland West. 7 reels
1921 The Silver Lining Roland West B&W
1918 DE LUXE ANNIE. Norma Talmadge Film Corp. 7 reels B&W
1916 Lost souls. Roland West Film Corp. 16mm B&W silent