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Irvin Willat

Willat (November 18, 1890 – April 17, 1976) was an American film director of the silent film era. He directed 39 films between 1917 and 1937. Early in his career Willat worked as a cinematographer on several films.

Irvin Willat

Film director Irvin V. Willat on page 19 of the November 1920 Screenland.

Screenland (Nov. 1920) at the Internet Archive · Public domain

Name
Irvin V.
Born
18 November 1890
Birthplace
Stamford, Connecticut, US
Died
17 April 1976
Place of death
Santa Monica, California, US
Spouse
Billie Dove (m.1923-1929; divorced)
Occupation
Film director
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

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