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Lola Lane
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Alexander Hall is known for directing.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (died at age 74).
Alexander Hall has 41 credits in our database.
The name Alexander means greek for "Defending men".
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Filmography (41)
Biography
Alexander Hall (January 11, 1894, Boston, Massachusetts – July 30, 1968, San Francisco, California) was an American theatre actor and film director.
Hall acted in the theatre from the age of four through 1914, when he began to work in silent movies. Following his military service in World War I, he returned to Hollywood and pursued a career in film production. He worked as a film editor and assistant director at Paramount Pictures until 1932, when he directed his first feature film, Sinners in the Sun. From 1937 to 1947, he was a contract director at Columbia Pictures, where he earned a reputation for sophisticated comedies. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
Hall was married to actress Lola Lane from 1934 to 1936. He was engaged briefly to Lucille Ball, who left him when she met Desi Arnaz. The couple later hired him to direct their 1956 film Forever, Darling.
Hall died of complications from a stroke in San Francisco.
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How old was Alexander Hall?
Alexander Hall was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
Where was Alexander Hall born?
Alexander Hall was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
What movies or shows has Alexander Hall been in?
Alexander Hall has 41 credits in our database. Notable titles include Forever, Darling (1956), Let's Do It Again (1953), Because You're Mine (1952), Up Front (1951), Louisa (1950).
What is Alexander Hall known for?
Alexander Hall is primarily known as a director. Alexander Hall (January 11, 1894, Boston, Massachusetts – July 30, 1968, San Francisco, California) was an American theatre actor and film director. Hall acted in…
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