Anecdotes

Mary Pickford hired both Green and her brother, Jack Pickford, to direct her film Par l'entrée de service (1921). She hoped this would be therapeutic for Jack, who was in mourning over the death of his wife, Olive Thomas.

Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6259 Hollywood Blvd. on February 8, 1960.

Father of Marshall Green, Douglas Green and Hilton A. Green. Grandfather of Pam Green.

Directed four actors to Oscar nominations: George Arliss (Best Actor: Disraeli (1929), La Déesse rouge (1930)), Bette Davis (Best Actress: L'Intruse (1935)), Larry Parks (Best Actor: Le roman d'Al Jolson (1946)), and William Demarest (Best Supporting Actor: Le roman d'Al Jolson (1946)). Arliss (for Disraeli) and Davis won Oscars for their performance in Green's films.

Interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA.