Thomas Harper Ince (November 16, 1880 – November 19, 1924) was an American silent era filmmaker and media proprietor. Ince was known as the "Father of the Western" and was responsible for making over 800 films. His untimely death at the height of his career, after he became severely ill aboard the private yacht of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst, has caused much speculation, although the official cause of his death was heart failure.
Thomas H. Ince has 286 screen credits in a career dating back to 1908. Signature works include Silk Hosiery, Shark Monroe, The Hottentot. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
