Alfred Santell

Alfred Santell
Born September 14, 1895
San Francisco, California, United States
Died June 19, 1981(1981-06-19) (aged 85)
Salinas, California, United States
Resting place Salinas, California
Occupation Film director
Years active 1915 - 1946

Alfred Allen Santell, also known as Al Santell (born September 14, 1895 in San Francisco, California), was an American film director and film producer.[1][2][3]

Santell directed over 60 films, beginning in 1917, most of which were two-reel comedy short subjects for Hal Roach and other productions companies. Taking up feature films from about 1924, Santell worked for several major studios.

In 1934 he was married to actress Jane N. Keithley (1908–1944) until her death.[4]

He left the business in 1947, after a contract dispute with Republic Studios.[5]

Santell died on June 19, 1981 in Salinas, California.

Partial filmography

References

  1. ↑ P.P.K. (1944-07-03). "Movie Review: An A for Effort". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  2. ↑ Hall, Mordaunt (1928-11-05). "Movie Review". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  3. ↑ "Alfred Santell". Turner Classic Movies. 2017. Retrieved 2017-04-04.
  4. ↑ "Film Director Weds Actress". New York Times. 1934-05-27. p. 29.
  5. ↑ Brady, Thomas F. (1947-07-23). "Producer and Company Decide to Part After Disagreement on Budget for New Film". New York Times.


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