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Mervyn LeRoy (/ l ə ˈ r ɔɪ /; October 15, 1900 – September 13, 1987) was an American film director, producer and actor. In his youth he played juvenile roles in vaudeville and silent film comedies.
- 1928–1968
- 2, including Warner
- October 15, 1900, San Francisco, California, U.S.
- September 13, 1987 (aged 86), Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Mervyn LeRoy (1900-1987) Director. Producer. Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:14. Little Women (1949) 7 Videos. 27 Photos. The great San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 was a tragedy for Mervyn LeRoy. While he and his father managed to survive, they lost everything they had.
- January 1, 1
- San Francisco, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Overview. Born. October 15, 1900 · San Francisco, California, USA. Died. September 13, 1987 · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (Alzheimer's disease) Height. 5′ 7½″ (1.71 m) Mini Bio. The great San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906 was a tragedy for Mervyn LeRoy.
- October 15, 1900
- September 13, 1987
1. I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang (1932) Passed | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir. 8.2. Rate. Wrongly convicted James Allen serves in the intolerable conditions of a Southern chain gang, which later comes back to haunt him. Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Paul Muni, Glenda Farrell, Helen Vinson, Noel Francis. Votes: 14,432 | Gross: $1.42M.
Sep 14, 1987 · Mervyn LeRoy, the versatile movie director of such explosive dramas as ''Little Caesar'' and ''I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang'' and such lush romances as ''Waterloo Bridge'' and ''Random...
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Mar 21, 2024 · Mervyn LeRoy (born October 15, 1900, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died September 13, 1987, Beverly Hills, California) was an American motion-picture director whose wide variety of films included dramas, romances, epics, comedies, and musicals. He also produced films, including the classic The Wizard of Oz (1939).
Biography. Mervyn LeRoy was an American film director, producer, and sometime actor. LeRoy worked in costumes, processing labs and as a camera assistant until he became a gag writer and actor in silent films, including The Ten Commandments in 1923. LeRoy credits Ten Commandments director, Cecil B. DeMille, for inspiring him to become a director ...