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Murray Roth

1893 – 1938

American film director

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Lived 1893 – 1938 (aged 44). Murray Roth was an American film director and director.

Murray Roth (November 2, 1893 - 1938) was a writer and director of films in the United States. Roth was the writer for film producer and director Bryan Foy, and by the late 1920s began directing shorts in Brooklyn such as Lamchops. He directed several short films for Vitaphone before moving to features including his first in 1933, Don't Bet on Love. Roth also wrote the lyrics to George Gershwin's first published song, "When You Want 'Em, You Can't Get 'Em" .

Filmography Vitaphone Varieties (1927), author of some of the stories Lights of New York , co-writer with comedian Hugh Herbert Lambchops (1929), director (uncredited) Yamekraw (1930), director (short film) Don't Bet on Love (1933), director and co-writer Palooka (1934), co-author of adaptation Million Dollar Ransom (1934), director Harold Teen (1934), director Chinatown Squad (1935), director

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Who was Murray Roth?

American film director

When was Murray Roth born?

Murray Roth was born on 12 November 1893 in New York.

When did Murray Roth die?

Murray Roth died on 17 February 1938 in Hollywood.

What was Murray Roth's occupation?

Murray Roth was a film director and director.

What nationality was Murray Roth?

Murray Roth was American.

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· Wikidata: Q110234239

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