Roland West
1885–1952 (age 67)
Film director
Biography
Roland West, born in 1885, emerged as a creative force in early cinema, directing tales of intrigue such as The Bat and guiding performers through the silent and talking transitions with an artist's heart.
He remained grateful for collaborations with actors and crew, and film history still finds in his work a measured tension; Forest Lawn Memorial Park keeps the quiet memory of a storyteller who loved the craft.