About William Hughes Curran
Lived 1893 – 1940 (aged 46). William Hughes Curran was an American film director.
William Hughes Curran (June 18 1893 – January 6, 1940) was an American film director. He directed several Western films.
He was an assistant director to Lambert Hillyer at William S. Hart Productions before heading the production unit for Famous Players–Lasky executives' spinoff Di Lorenzo, Inc.
He directed an early nickelodeon adaptation of William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.
According to IMDb he wrote The Freshie and Broadway Buckaroo and appeared as Pablo in Blaze Away.
Filmography
The Trail of Hate (1922) Blaze Away (1922) The Freshie (1922), Curran wrote the story and directed the film Dangerous Hour (1923) Prepared to Die (1923) The Knock on the Door (1923) Westbound (1924) The Taming of the Shrew (1925) The Merchant of Weenies (1925) Battling Romeo (1925) Scarlet Youth (1928) Trial Marriage (1928) Unguarded Girls (1929)
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Who was William Hughes Curran?
American film director (1893-1940)
When was William Hughes Curran born?
William Hughes Curran was born on 18 June 1893 in New York.
When did William Hughes Curran die?
William Hughes Curran died on 6 January 1940 in California, Los Angeles, United States.
What was William Hughes Curran's occupation?
William Hughes Curran was a film director.
What nationality was William Hughes Curran?
William Hughes Curran was American.
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