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Charles E. Roberts

1894 – 1951

US screenwriter and film director

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Lived 1894 – 1951 (aged 57). Charles E. Roberts was an American film director and screenwriter.

Charles E. Roberts (May 22, 1894 – November 10, 1951) was an American screenwriter and film director. He worked on over a hundred short films and feature films. As a writer he is particularly noted for his work on the Mexican Spitfire series for RKO Pictures. He had previously made a number of two-reel shorts featuring Leon Errol.

Selected filmography

Western Limited (1932) The Flaming Signal (1933) Corruption (1933) The Woman Who Dared (1933) Fighting Hero (1934) Fighting Pioneers (1935) Roaring Roads (1935) Social Error (1935) Skybound (1935) Adventurous Knights (1935) Suicide Squad (1935) The Reckless Way (1936) Mummy's Boys (1936) Millionaire Playboy (1940) Mexican Spitfire (1940) Mexican Spitfire Out West (1940) Pop Always Pays (1940) Hurry, Charlie, Hurry (1941) The Mexican Spitfire's Baby (1941) Mexican Spitfire at Sea (1942) Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost (1942) Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) Sing Your Worries Away (1942) Ladies' Day (1943) Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event (1943) Goin' to Town (1944) What a Blonde (1945) Mama Loves Papa (1945) Vacation in Reno (1946) Riverboat Rhythm (1946) Partners in Time (1946) Cuban Fireball (1951) Honeychile (1951) Havana Rose (1951) Oklahoma Annie (1952) The Fabulous Senorita (1952)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles E. Roberts?

US screenwriter and film director

When was Charles E. Roberts born?

Charles E. Roberts was born on 22 May 1894 in Ohio.

When did Charles E. Roberts die?

Charles E. Roberts died on 10 November 1951 in Los Angeles County.

What was Charles E. Roberts's occupation?

Charles E. Roberts was a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality was Charles E. Roberts?

Charles E. Roberts was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles E. Roberts

· Wikidata: Q2958987

· DBpedia: Charles E. Roberts (writer)

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