Birthday: 1885-01-25
Deathday: 1972-04-25
Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Gender: Male
Former vaudevillian. Directed Harold Lloyd comedies for Hal Roach. In the early 20's, joined Mack Sennett, then turned out two-reel comedies at RKO and Columbia, sometimes featuring Edgar Kennedy. In England after World War II, directing 'quota quickies'. Close friend of Stan Laurel.