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William Jackson Keighley (August 4, 1889 – June 24, 1984) was an American stage actor and Hollywood film director.
William Keighley. Director: The Adventures of Robin Hood. William Keighley's professional career spanned three distinct mediums: the theatre, motion pictures and, finally, radio.
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Jun 20, 2024 · William Keighley was an American director whose films, most notably with James Cagney and Errol Flynn, ranged across a variety of genres. While still a teenager, Keighley began acting onstage, and in 1915 he made his Broadway debut. He also directed plays, notably Penny Arcade in 1930.
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William Keighley. Director: The Adventures of Robin Hood. William Keighley's professional career spanned three distinct mediums: the theatre, motion pictures and, finally, radio.
- August 4, 1889
- June 24, 1984
Nov 19, 2018 · Yet it did since the movie was originally pitched as a Jimmy Cagney movie and was later assigned to director William Keighley, a terrific studio man from the golden age… but one who is no more...
Jun 26, 1984 · William Keighley, who directed dozens of Hollywood films, including ''The Prince and the Pauper,'' 'Green Pastures'' and ''The Man Who Came to Dinner,'' and who was the host of the Lux Radio...
William Jackson Keighley (August 4, 1889, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - June 24, 1984, New York, New York) was an American stage actor and Hollywood film director. After graduating from the Ludlum School of Dramatic Art, Keighley began acting at the age of 23.
