Hampton Del Ruth

He also wrote at least two novels: Port o' Heart's Desire (1926) and Without Restraint (1936). He was the older brother of film director Roy Del Ruth and uncle of cinematographer Thomas Del Ruth.

• Name — Hampton Del Ruth • Born — 7 September 1879 • Birthplace — Delaware, U.S. • Died — 15 May 1958 • Place of death — Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actor, director, screenwriter, producer • Years Active — 1913–33 • Spouse — Helen Carlyle Alta Allen (m. 1920 –?)

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1913 — His Father • The Tie of the Blood — Writer • 1914 — Love and Politics — Story • Tillie's Punctured Romance — Tall Secretary Searching for Tillie — Writer (uncredited) • 1915 — The Great Vacuum Robbery — Scenario • 1917 — Are Waitresses Safe? — Director • Done in Oil — Writer • 1918 — Watch Your Neighbor — Director • She Loved Him Plenty — Director • She Loved Him Plenty — Scenario • 1919 — The Roaming Bathtub — Story • 1920 — A Lightweight Lover — Story • Chicken à la Cabaret — Director • 1921 — Skirts — Director • The Invisible Fear — Story • 1922 — The Marriage Chance — Director, writer • 1923 — A Friendly Husband — Writer • 1924 — Smile Please — Director • Just a Good Guy — Director • 1925 — The Soapsuds Lady — Story • 1926 — Transcontinental Limited — Adaptation • 1927 — Naughty — Writer, director • Blondes by Choice — Director • 1928 — A Simple Sap — Director, writer • 1929 — The Old Barn — Writer • The Bees' Buzz — Writer • Girl Crazy — Story • 1930 — Sugar Plum Papa — Writer • The Love Punch — Writer • 1931 — In Old Mazuma — Writer • The Mystery Train — Story, scenario • Air Eagles — Scenario • 1932 — A Strange Adventure — Dialogue, director • 1933 — Goodbye Love — Story, writer

Hampton Del Ruth is recorded as actor, screenwriter, film producer and director.