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William Taylor "Tay" Garnett (June 13, 1894 – October 3, 1977) was an American film director, writer, and producer. He made nearly 50 films in various genres during his 55-year career, The Postman Always Rings Twice and China Seas being two of the most commercially successful.
Tay Garnett. Director: China Seas. Following his service as a naval aviator in WW I, Tay Garnett entered films in 1920 as a screenwriter. After a stint as a gag writer for Mack Sennett and Hal Roach he joined Pathe, then the distributor for both competing comedy producers, and in 1928 began directing for that company.
- June 13, 1894
- October 3, 1977
Tay Garnett. Director: China Seas. Following his service as a naval aviator in WW I, Tay Garnett entered films in 1920 as a screenwriter. After a stint as a gag writer for Mack Sennett and Hal Roach he joined Pathe, then the distributor for both competing comedy producers, and in 1928 began directing for that company.
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Jun 9, 2024 · Tay Garnett (born June 13, 1894, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died October 3, 1977, Los Angeles) was an American director who, during a career that spanned more than four decades, worked in a variety of genres but was best known for the film-noir classic The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946).
- Michael Barson
Tay Garnett’s Hollywood career began with the birth of the Motion Picture industry and endured nearly sixty years. He began as a title writer at the Mack Sennett Studios, writing for the greats of the silent era, including Harold Lloyd, Harry Langdon, Will Rogers, Laurel & Hardy.
Tay Garnett - Home. "The Kingdom That Was Hollywood" by Tiela Garnett. Click here to read! Click here to find me on Instagram! TG RETROSPECTIVE AT MOMA! http://www.moma.org/calendar/film/1620?locale=en. Did you know that a number of Tay's movies are available for purchase on Amazon? CLICK HERE TO BUY TAY'S MOVIES!
Tay Garnett was an American film director and writer. Born in Los Angeles, California, Garnett served as a naval aviator in World War I and entered films as a screenwriter in 1920. He was a gagwriter for Mack Sennett and Hal Roach, then joined Pathé and began to direct films in 1928.
