Vernon Keays
Vernon Keays (February 27, 1900 – May 22, 1964) was an American film director. He directed twenty films, a mixture of short films and features, and acted as assistant director or second unit director on roughly seventy productions including several television series. He also worked as a production manager and occasional producer.
Vernon Keays
- Name
- Vernon Keays
- Born
- February 27, 1900
- Birthplace
- Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
- Died
- 22 May 1964
- Place of death
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Occupation
- Director, producer
- Nationality
- United States
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• Name — Vernon Keays • Born — February 27, 1900 • Birthplace — Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States • Died — 22 May 1964 • Place of death — Los Angeles, California, United States • Occupation — Director, producer • Years Active — 1921–1964 (film)
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• Strictly in the Groove (1942) • Arizona Trail (1943) • Trigger Law (1944) • The Utah Kid (1944) • Trail to Gunsight (1944) • Marshal of Gunsmoke (1944) • Rhythm Round-Up (1945) • Sing Me a Song of Texas (1945) • Rockin' in the Rockies (1945) • Lawless Empire (1945) • Blazing the Western Trail (1945) • Dangerous Intruder (1945) • Landrush (1946) • The Mysterious Mr. M (1946) • Whirlwind Raiders (1948) • Runaway Girl (1965)
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