About Frank Ryan
Lived 1907 – 1948 (aged 40–41). Frank Ryan was an American film director and screenwriter.
Frank Ryan (1907 - January 1, 1948) was an American writer and director of films, best known for his films with Deanna Durbin. In 1942 he was given a producer-director-writer contract at Universal. Ryan died on January 1, 1948, in a train accident near Otterville, Missouri.
Select filmography A Girl, a Guy, and a Gob (1940) - writer Obliging Young Lady (1942) - writer The Mayor of 44th Street (1942) - writer Call Out the Marines (1942) - director The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943) - writer Hers to Hold (1943) - director Can't Help Singing (1944) - writer, director Patrick the Great (1945) - director So Goes My Love (1946) - director
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frank Ryan?
American screenwriter and director (1907–1948)
When was Frank Ryan born?
Frank Ryan was born on 18 October 1907 in Urbana.
When did Frank Ryan die?
Frank Ryan died in 1948 in Otterville.
What was Frank Ryan's occupation?
Frank Ryan was a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Frank Ryan?
Frank Ryan was American.
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