Howell Hansel

Howell Hansel, was an American film director. He directed 26 films between 1913 and 1917.

Biography

Hansel was born in Indiana, and began his career as a stage actor on the East Coast. Eventually he gave up his acting career to join Thanhauser as a film director; he'd also direct films for Famous Players–Lasky.
His output slowed toward the end of his life as he struggled with a prolonged illness. He died in Manhattan in 1917, leaving behind a wife and a daughter.

Selected filmography

The Long Trail The Deemster The Goad of Jealousy Weighed in the Balance The Lost Paradise A Trial of Souls Beyond Recall Truth Crushed to Earth Sold Out The Tight Rein Tillie's Tomato Surprise Horrible Hyde Colonel Carter of Cartersville The Road o' Strife A Man of Iron A Hatful of Trouble Zudora The Million Dollar Mystery A Dog of Flanders A Woman's Loyalty

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