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Archibald L. Mayo (January 29, 1891 – December 4, 1968) was a film director, screenwriter and actor. [1] Early years. The son of a tailor, Mayo was born in New York City. After attending the city's public schools, he studied at Columbia University. [2] Film. Mayo moved to Hollywood in 1915 and began working as a director in 1917.
A stage actor, Archie Mayo went to Hollywood in 1915 and worked until his retirement in 1946. He began directing slapstick two-reelers, later making features at Warner Bros. just about the time sound was being introduced into films.
May 8, 2024 · Archie Mayo (born January 29, 1891, New York, New York, U.S.—died December 4, 1968, Guadalajara, Mexico) was an American film director who, during a 20-year career, developed a reputation as an able craftsman.
A stage actor, Archie Mayo went to Hollywood in 1915 and worked until his retirement in 1946. He began directing slapstick two-reelers, later making features at Warner Bros. just about the time sound was being introduced into films.
Charley's Aunt is a 1941 American historical comedy film directed by Archie Mayo. It stars Jack Benny and Kay Francis. It was the fourth American filmed version of the 1892 stage farce of the same name by Brandon Thomas. It remained one of Benny's personal favourites among his own films.
Jun 15, 2019 · One of several Pre-Code dramas helmed by Warner Bros. contract director Archie Mayo in 1932, Under Eighteen is a cautionary tale for the working girl that was lost in the shuffle of too many similar programmers released that same year.
Archie Mayo (29 January 1891, New York City – 4 December 1968, Guadalajara, Mexico) was a movie director and stage actor who moved to Hollywood in 1915 and began working as a director in 1917.
