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Charles Lamont (May 5, 1895 – September 11, 1993) was an American filmmaker, known for directing over 200 titles and producing and writing many others. He directed nine Abbott and Costello comedies and many Ma and Pa Kettle films.
Charles Lamont (1895-1993) was a prolific American director who worked on various genres and studios, including Universal, where he directed Abbott and Costello and Yvonne De Carlo. He also discovered Shirley Temple and wrote some stories and scripts.
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One of the more prolific American directors, Charles Lamont entered films as an actor in 1919 and became a director in 1922. He churned out numerous one- and two-reel comedies for various producers, including Mack Sennett and Al Christie, and began directing features in the mid-'30s.
Sep 13, 1993 · Charles Lamont, who directed more than 100 movies including nearly all of the Abbott and Costello comedies and many Ma and Pa Kettle features, has died. He was 98.
Oct 3, 1993 · Charles Frederick Lamont, film director; born San Francisco 5 May 1898; died Woodland Hills, California 11 September 1993. CHARLES LAMONT enjoyed a 33-year film career, during which he was...
Sep 29, 2014 · Obscure psychy rock from the eclectic sounds of Charles Lamont, taken from the album A Legend In His Own Mind (1969) which features rock, blues, soul, funk ...
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Charles Lamont (May 5, 1895 – September 11, 1993) was a prolific filmmaker, directing over 200 titles and producing and writing many others. He directed several Abbott and Costello comedies and many Ma and Pa Kettle films.
