William Joseph Lincoln was an Australian playwright, theatre manager, film director and screenwriter in the silent era. He produced, directed and/or wrote 23 films between 1911 and 1916.
One obituary called him "undoubtedly the pioneer of the... Wikipedia
Born: 1870, Melbourne, Australia
Died: August 18, 1917 (age 47 years), Sydney, Australia
Spouse: Pearl Lincoln (m. 1896–1917)