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Hampton Del Ruth: Actor, director, screenwriter, producer (1879-1958).
Born (died at age 78).
Hampton Del Ruth has 18 credits in our database.
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Filmography (18)
Biography
Hampton Del Ruth (September 7, 1879 – May 15, 1958) was an American film actor, director, screenwriter, and film producer. Among other work, he wrote the intertitles for the final American studio-made silent film Legong: Dance of the Virgins (1935). Del Ruth began working in film in 1913 and continued until the early 1930s. He also wrote at least two novels: Port o' Heart's Desire (1926) and Without Restraint (1936). He was the older brother of film director Roy Del Ruth and uncle of Cinematographer Thomas Del Ruth.
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How old was Hampton Del Ruth?
Hampton Del Ruth was born on and passed away on at the age of 78.
What movies or shows has Hampton Del Ruth been in?
Hampton Del Ruth has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include Legong (1935), Goodbye Love (1933), The Mystery Train (1931), Girl Crazy (1929), Blondes by Choice (1927).
Where can I find more information about Hampton Del Ruth?
You can find more about Hampton Del Ruth on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
