J. Walter Ruben

Jacob Walter Ruben[1] (August 14, 1899 – September 4, 1942)[2] was an American screenwriter, film director and producer. He wrote for 35 films between 1926 and 1942. He also directed 19 films between 1931 and 1940. His great-grandson is actor Hutch Dano. He was born in New York City and died in Hollywood. He is interred at Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

J. Walter Ruben
Born
Jacob Walter Ruben

(1899-08-14)August 14, 1899
New York City
DiedSeptember 4, 1942(1942-09-04) (aged 43)
Hollywood, California
Other namesWalter Ruben
Occupation
  • Screenwriter
  • Film director
  • Producer
Years active1926–1942
Spouse(s)
Virginia Bruce (m. 1937)

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Virginia Bruce Home, but No Suitors at Depot". LA Times. March 24, 1946.
  2. "NY Times: J. Walter Ruben". NY Times. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
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