Frank Butler

Birth Name:

Frank Butler

Birth Place:

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Profession

Writer, Actor, Script department, Director

Was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for his work in "Whispering Smith․"
Shortly before moving to the U․S․, he graduated from Oxford University
Is the father of fellow Hollywood screenwriter Hugo Butler
Is closely associated with his work as a director for Hal Roach studios
Was primarily known for writing jokes and gags for comedic films
In 1933, he penned the stage play "Hangman's Whip" for Broadway
Once worked as a freelance writer for MGM and Paramount studios

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