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Ralph Murphy

1895 – 1967

American film director

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About Ralph Murphy

Lived 1895 – 1967 (aged 71). Ralph Murphy was an American film director, screenwriter and director.

Ralph Murphy (May 1, 1895 – February 10, 1967) was an American film and television director. Born in Rockville, Connecticut, Murphy was active in films from 1931 through 1962, with some work in television. From 1941 to 1944 he was married to Gloria Dickson, whom he directed in I Want a Divorce.

Television programs that Murphy directed included Mr. and Mrs. North.

Murphy was born in Rockville, Connecticut, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography

The Big Shot (1931) Girl Without a Room (1933) Golden Harvest (1933) Song of the Eagle (1933) She Made Her Bed (1934) Menace (1934) The Notorious Sophie Lang (1934) Men Without Names (1935) The Man I Marry (1936) Top of the Town (1937) Our Neighbors - The Carters (1939) I Want a Divorce (1940) Pacific Blackout (1941) Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1942) Night Plane from Chungking (1943) The Town Went Wild (1944) The Man in Half Moon Street (1945) How Doooo You Do!!! (1945) Sunbonnet Sue (1945) Mickey (1948) Red Stallion in the Rockies (1949) Dick Turpin's Ride (1951) Lady in the Iron Mask (1952) Captain Pirate (1952)

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Ralph F. Murphy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Murphy?

American film director (1895-1967)

When was Ralph Murphy born?

Ralph Murphy was born on 1 May 1895 in Tolland County.

When did Ralph Murphy die?

Ralph Murphy died on 10 February 1967 in Los Angeles.

What was Ralph Murphy's occupation?

Ralph Murphy was a film director, screenwriter and director.

What nationality was Ralph Murphy?

Ralph Murphy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Murphy

· Wikidata: Q3418290

· DBpedia: Ralph Murphy (director)

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