It was on this day,  February 22, 1875,  in M(ichigan) M(ovie) H(istory),  American actor and director James Kirkwood, Sr. was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Debuting on screen as an actor in 1909, Kirkwood was soon playing leads for D.W. Griffith. He started directing in 1912, and became a favorite of Mary Pickford, with whom he made nine films; he also co-starred in three … Continue reading #M(ichigan)M(ovie)H(istory) On this Day, February 22,1875 film director James Kirkwood, Sr. was born