About
American screenwriter, film director, and silent film actor who was one of the most prominent figures in the early history of cinema.
Before Fame
He spent several years in the Navy after graduating from the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Trivia
He worked at MGM, Universal, Metro Pictures, and Pathe during the golden age of Hollywood.
Family Life
He married Millicent Fisher and had two children.
Associated With
He directed a Bela Lugosi thriller: Scared to Death.
