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Hal Law

1904 – 1980

American film director and screenwriter

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Lived 1904 – 1980 (aged 76). Hal Law was an American film director and screenwriter.

Hal Law (February 21, 1904 - November 14, 1980) was an American short comedy film screenwriter and director. Hal was involved during the 1930s and 1940s, known for short films such as Goin' Fishin', 1-2-3 Go, Fightin' Fools and Baby Blues as part of the Our Gang, a series of American comedy short produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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Born in Chicago, Illinois Hall is best known as a Hal Roach Studios director of the Our Gang short subjects film and as the co-writer, along with Robert A. McGowan, of the series that was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Hal died on November 14, 1980, in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography Hired Husband (1947) Dancing Romeo (1944) Tale of a Dog (1944) Radio Bugs (1944) Three Smart Guys (1943) Little Miss Pinkerton (1943) Election Daze (1943) Farm Hands (1943) Family Troubles (1943) Benjamin Franklin, Jr. (1943) Unexpected Riches (1942) Mighty Lak a Goat (1942) Rover's Big Chance (1942) Surprised Parties (1942) Don't Lie (1942) Going to Press (1942) Wedding Worries (1941) Come Back, Miss Pipps (1941) Helping Hands (1941) Robot Wrecks (1941) 1-2-3 Go! (1941 Fightin' Fools (1941) Baby Blues (1941) Kiddie Kure (1940) Goin' Fishin' (1940) Waldo's Last Stand (1940) Good Bad Boys (1940) Bubbling Troubles (1940) The New Pupil (1940) All About Hash (1940) The Big Premiere (1940) Alfalfa's Double (1940) Time Out for Lessons (1939) Dad for a Day (1939) Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939) Auto Antics (1939) Joy Scouts (1939) Cousin Wilbur (1939) Clown Princes (1939) Duel Personalities (1939) Tiny Troubles (1939) Alfalfa's Aunt (1939) Practical Jokers (1938) Football Romeo (1938) Men in Fright (1938) Aladdin's Lantern (1938) The Little Ranger (1938)

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Who was Hal Law?

American film director and screenwriter (1904–1980)

When was Hal Law born?

Hal Law was born on 21 February 1904 in Chicago.

When did Hal Law die?

Hal Law died on 14 November 1980 in Los Angeles.

What was Hal Law's occupation?

Hal Law was a film director and screenwriter.

What nationality was Hal Law?

Hal Law was American.

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· Wikipedia: Hal Law

· Wikidata: Q16009315

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