James Dugan (other)
James Dugan may refer to: * James Dugan (director) (1898–1937), American film director * James Dugan (historian) (1912–1967), American historian and writer * James P. Dugan James P. Dugan (July 4, 1929 – December 12, 2021) was an American lawyer and politician in the Democratic Party who served in the New Jersey State Senate and as chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee. Born and raised in Bayonne, ...

James Dugan (director)
James Dugan (May 19, 1898 – August 5, 1937), also known as James S. Dugan or Jimmy Dugan was an American film director of the silent film, silent and early sound film eras. While mostly used as an assistant or second unit director, he had the opportunity to helm a few silent films. Dugan's career was cut short when he died in 1937 due to heart disease. Life and career Born on May 19, 1898, in Los Angeles, California, Dugan would enter the film industry at the age of 23, assisting the prolific director/actor Jerome Storm on the 1921 silent film, ''Her Social Value''. In 1927 he would have his first opportunity to have the top directing slot when he was tagged to direct the western film, ''The Desert Pirate''. Over the next 2 years he would again take the directing reins twice more, but other than that brief foray, the remainder of his career would see him return to either assistant or unit direction roles. In 1935, although he had worked with her on several films, Dugan would rem ...
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James Dugan (historian)
James Dugan (May 7, 1912 – June 3, 1967) was a historian, editor and magazine article writer. Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania he is best known for his collaborations with Jacques Cousteau. Biography James Dugan was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on May 7, 1912. His parents were Mary Katherine (Hoffman) Dugan and John Henry. He was the oldest of three sons. Dugan went to Altoona Area High School and graduated in 1929. After high school, he went to Penn State University (1933-37). Jim Dugan, as he was called by his peers, became the editor of the campus literary magazine, ''Old Main Bell''. Later he became the editor of another campus magazine, the ''Penn State Froth'', in about 1936. After graduating, he resided in New York and then traveled to England with the Office of War Information. He was promoted to rank of corporal in medical corps at Fort Hancock, N.J. Dugan supervised French, German, Spanish and Russian classes for soldiers. Dugan also worked as a war correspondent in the E ...
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