Hal Law
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.
Hal Law
- Name
- Hal Law
- Born
- 21 February 1904
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois
- Died
- 14 November 1980
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California
- Occupation
- screenwriter, Film director
- Nationality
- United States
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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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• Name — Hal Law • Birth Name — Hal Law • Born — 21 February 1904 • Birthplace — Chicago, Illinois • Died — 14 November 1980 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California • Occupation — screenwriter, Film director • Years Active — 1930s-1940s
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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
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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