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Alfred Allen Santell (1895–1981), was an American film director and film producer. Santell directed over 60 films, beginning in 1917, most of which were two-reel comedy short subjects for Hal Roach and other productions companies. Taking up feature films from about 1924, Santell worked for several major studios.
A renowned light comedy specialist, Santell made an assured transition to sound. In the course of the next 15 years he turned out a string of solid second features -- as well as the occasional "A"-grade release -- for 20th Century-Fox (1929-33), RKO (1934-35), Paramount (1936-42) and United Artists (1943-44).
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- San Francisco, California, USA
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- Salinas, California, USA
A renowned light comedy specialist, Santell made an assured transition to sound. In the course of the next 15 years he turned out a string of solid second features -- as well as the occasional "A"-grade release -- for 20th Century-Fox (1929-33), RKO (1934-35), Paramount (1936-42) and United Artists (1943-44).
- September 14, 1895
- June 19, 1981
Mar 11, 2024 · The movie stars Richard Barthelmess, Molly O'Day, Lawford Davidson, Matthew Betz and Arthur Stone and was directed by Alfred Santell. It was adapted by Gerald C. Duffy (titles), Winifred Dunn, Casey Robinson (uncredited) and Adela Rogers St. Johns from the story by Rupert Hughes.
Dec 31, 2014 · Produced and directed by Alfred Santell (1895 - 1981). Santell directed over 60 films beginning in 1917. Early in his career, he was also billed as 'Al Santell'.
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Alfred Santell. Director, Writer, Producer, Actor. Born September 14, 1895 in San Francisco, California, USA. American director, billed early in his career as' Al' Santell.
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Long thought lost but recently rediscovered in the collection of the Cineteca di Milano, The Gorilla is one of many Old Dark House comedy thrillers that flourished in the 1920s, though this one is distinguished by the robust mise-en-scène of director Alfred Santell (That Brennan Girl), here working with an uncredited production designer to ...
