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Roy Del Ruth

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Roy Del Ruth (October 18, 1893 – April 27, 1961) was a Hollywood film director. Del Ruth, who started out as a screenwriter in 1915 writing gags for Mack Sennett, began directing feature films in the 1920s

Born: Wed, Oct 18 1893

Birthplace: New Castle, Delaware, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 27 1961

Roy Del Ruth is 67 years old

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Poster of Why Must I Die

Roy Del Ruth was 66 in Why Must I Die as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1960

Poster of The Alligator People

The Alligator People

Roy Del Ruth was 65 in The Alligator People as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 1959

Poster of Phantom of the Rue Morgue

Phantom of the Rue Morgue

Roy Del Ruth was 60 in Phantom of the Rue Morgue as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1954

Poster of Three Sailors and a Girl

Three Sailors and a Girl

Roy Del Ruth was 60 in Three Sailors and a Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953

Poster of Stop, You're Killing Me

Stop, You're Killing Me

Roy Del Ruth was 59 in Stop, You're Killing Me as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1952

Poster of Here We Go Again

Here We Go Again

Roy Del Ruth was 59 in Here We Go Again as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1952

Poster of About Face

Roy Del Ruth was 58 in About Face as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1952

Poster of Starlift

Roy Del Ruth was 58 in Starlift as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1951

Poster of On Moonlight Bay

On Moonlight Bay

Roy Del Ruth was 57 in On Moonlight Bay as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1951

Poster of The West Point Story

The West Point Story

Roy Del Ruth was 57 in The West Point Story as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1950

Poster of Always Leave Them Laughing

Always Leave Them Laughing

Roy Del Ruth was 56 in Always Leave Them Laughing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1949

Poster of Red Light

Roy Del Ruth was 55 in Red Light as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949

Poster of The Babe Ruth Story

The Babe Ruth Story

Roy Del Ruth was 54 in The Babe Ruth Story as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1948

Poster of It Happened on Fifth Avenue

It Happened on Fifth Avenue

Roy Del Ruth was 53 in It Happened on Fifth Avenue as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1947

Poster of Ziegfeld Follies

Ziegfeld Follies

Roy Del Ruth was 51 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945

Poster of Barbary Coast Gent

Barbary Coast Gent

Roy Del Ruth was 50 in Barbary Coast Gent as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1944

Poster of Broadway Rhythm

Broadway Rhythm

Roy Del Ruth was 50 in Broadway Rhythm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1944

Poster of Du Barry was a Lady

Du Barry was a Lady

Roy Del Ruth was 49 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943

Poster of I Married an Angel

I Married an Angel

Roy Del Ruth was 48 in I Married an Angel as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 1942

Poster of Maisie Gets Her Man

Maisie Gets Her Man

Roy Del Ruth was 48 in Maisie Gets Her Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1942

Poster of The Chocolate Soldier

The Chocolate Soldier

Roy Del Ruth was 48 in The Chocolate Soldier as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941

Poster of Topper Returns

Roy Del Ruth was 47 in Topper Returns as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1941

Poster of He Married His Wife

He Married His Wife

Roy Del Ruth was 46 in He Married His Wife as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1940

Poster of Here I Am a Stranger

Here I Am a Stranger

Roy Del Ruth was 45 in Here I Am a Stranger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1939

Poster of The Star Maker

Roy Del Ruth was 45 in The Star Maker as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1939

Poster of Tail Spin

Roy Del Ruth was 45 in Tail Spin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 1939

Poster of My Lucky Star

Roy Del Ruth was 44 in My Lucky Star as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1938

Poster of Happy Landing

Roy Del Ruth was 44 in Happy Landing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1938

Poster of Broadway Melody of 1938

Broadway Melody of 1938

Roy Del Ruth was 43 in Broadway Melody of 1938 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1937

Poster of On the Avenue

Roy Del Ruth was 43 in On the Avenue as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937

Poster of Born to Dance

Roy Del Ruth was 43 in Born to Dance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 1936

Poster of Private Number

Roy Del Ruth was 42 in Private Number as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936

Poster of It Had to Happen

It Had to Happen

Roy Del Ruth was 42 in It Had to Happen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1936

Poster of Thanks a Million

Thanks a Million

Roy Del Ruth was 42 in Thanks a Million as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1935

Poster of Broadway Melody of 1936

Broadway Melody of 1936

Roy Del Ruth was 41 in Broadway Melody of 1936 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 18 1935

Poster of Folies Bergère

Folies Bergère

Roy Del Ruth was 41 in Folies Bergère as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1935

Poster of Folies Bergère

Folies Bergère

Roy Del Ruth was 41 in Folies Bergère as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935

Poster of Kid Millions

Roy Del Ruth was 41 in Kid Millions as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1934

Poster of Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

Roy Del Ruth was 40 in Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1934

Poster of Upperworld

Roy Del Ruth was 40 in Upperworld as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1934

Poster of Lady Killer

Roy Del Ruth was 40 in Lady Killer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933

Poster of Bureau of Missing Persons

Bureau of Missing Persons

Roy Del Ruth was 39 in Bureau of Missing Persons as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1933

Poster of Captured!

Roy Del Ruth was 39 in Captured! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1933

Poster of The Little Giant

The Little Giant

Roy Del Ruth was 39 in The Little Giant as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1933

Poster of The Mind Reader

The Mind Reader

Roy Del Ruth was 39 in The Mind Reader as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1933

Poster of Employees' Entrance

Employees' Entrance

Roy Del Ruth was 39 in Employees' Entrance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1933

Poster of Blessed Event

Roy Del Ruth was 38 in Blessed Event as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932

Poster of Winner Take All

Winner Take All

Roy Del Ruth was 38 in Winner Take All as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1932

Poster of Beauty and the Boss

Beauty and the Boss

Roy Del Ruth was 38 in Beauty and the Boss as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1932

Poster of Taxi!

Roy Del Ruth was 38 in Taxi! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1931

Poster of Side Show

Roy Del Ruth was 37 in Side Show as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 1931

Poster of Blonde Crazy

Roy Del Ruth was 37 in Blonde Crazy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1931

Poster of The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

Roy Del Ruth was 37 in The Maltese Falcon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1931

Poster of My Past

Roy Del Ruth was 37 in My Past as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1931

Poster of Divorce Among Friends

Divorce Among Friends

Roy Del Ruth was 37 in Divorce Among Friends as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 13 1930

Poster of The Life of the Party

The Life of the Party

Roy Del Ruth was 37 in The Life of the Party as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1930

Poster of Three Faces East

Three Faces East

Roy Del Ruth was 36 in Three Faces East as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1930

Poster of The Second Floor Mystery

The Second Floor Mystery

Roy Del Ruth was 36 in The Second Floor Mystery as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1930

Poster of Hold Everything

Hold Everything

Roy Del Ruth was 36 in Hold Everything as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1930

Poster of The Aviator

Roy Del Ruth was 36 in The Aviator as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1929

Poster of Gold Diggers of Broadway

Gold Diggers of Broadway

Roy Del Ruth was 35 in Gold Diggers of Broadway as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1929

Poster of The Hottentot

Roy Del Ruth was 35 in The Hottentot as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1929

Poster of The Desert Song

The Desert Song

Roy Del Ruth was 35 in The Desert Song as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1929

Poster of Conquest

Roy Del Ruth was 35 in Conquest as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1928

Poster of Beware of Bachelors

Beware of Bachelors

Roy Del Ruth was 35 in Beware of Bachelors as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1928

Poster of The Terror

Roy Del Ruth was 34 in The Terror as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 1928

Poster of Five and Ten Cent Annie

Five and Ten Cent Annie

Roy Del Ruth was 34 in Five and Ten Cent Annie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1928

Poster of Powder My Back

Roy Del Ruth was 34 in Powder My Back as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1928

Poster of If I Were Single

If I Were Single

Roy Del Ruth was 34 in If I Were Single as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1927

Poster of Ham and Eggs at the Front

Ham and Eggs at the Front

Roy Del Ruth was 34 in Ham and Eggs at the Front as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1927

Poster of The First Auto

Roy Del Ruth was 33 in The First Auto as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1927

Poster of Across the Pacific

Across the Pacific

Roy Del Ruth was 32 in Across the Pacific as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 1926

Poster of Footloose Widows

Footloose Widows

Roy Del Ruth was 32 in Footloose Widows as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1926

Poster of The Little Irish Girl

The Little Irish Girl

Roy Del Ruth was 32 in The Little Irish Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1926

Poster of The Man Upstairs

The Man Upstairs

Roy Del Ruth was 32 in The Man Upstairs as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1926

Poster of Hogan's Alley

Roy Del Ruth was 32 in Hogan's Alley as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1925

Poster of Eve's Lover

Roy Del Ruth was 31 in Eve's Lover as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 06 1925

Poster of A Deep Sea Panic

A Deep Sea Panic

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in A Deep Sea Panic as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 28 1924

Poster of His New Mamma

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in His New Mamma as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1924

Poster of The Cat's Meow

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in The Cat's Meow as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1924

Poster of The Hollywood Kid

The Hollywood Kid

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in The Hollywood Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1924

Poster of Shanghaied Lovers

Shanghaied Lovers

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in Shanghaied Lovers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1924

Poster of Smile Please

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in Smile Please as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1924

Poster of Flip Flops

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in Flip Flops as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 1923

Poster of One Cylinder Love

One Cylinder Love

Roy Del Ruth was 30 in One Cylinder Love as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1923

Poster of Asleep at the Switch

Asleep at the Switch

Roy Del Ruth was 29 in Asleep at the Switch as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1923

Poster of Skylarking

Roy Del Ruth was 29 in Skylarking as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1923

Poster of Nip and Tuck

Roy Del Ruth was 29 in Nip and Tuck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1923

Poster of When Summer Comes

When Summer Comes

Roy Del Ruth was 28 in When Summer Comes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1922

Poster of Gymnasium Jim

Roy Del Ruth was 28 in Gymnasium Jim as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 09 1922

Poster of On Patrol

Roy Del Ruth was 28 in On Patrol as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1922

Poster of The Duck Hunter

The Duck Hunter

Roy Del Ruth was 28 in The Duck Hunter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1922

Poster of Bright Eyes

Roy Del Ruth was 28 in Bright Eyes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1921

Poster of Be Reasonable

Roy Del Ruth was 28 in Be Reasonable as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1921

Poster of Love and Doughnuts

Love and Doughnuts

Roy Del Ruth was 27 in Love and Doughnuts as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 1921

Poster of Hard Knocks and Love Taps

Hard Knocks and Love Taps

Roy Del Ruth was 27 in Hard Knocks and Love Taps as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 24 1921

Poster of His Noisy Still

His Noisy Still

Roy Del Ruth was 27 in His Noisy Still as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1920

Poster of The Heart Snatcher

The Heart Snatcher

Roy Del Ruth was 26 in The Heart Snatcher as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1920

Poster of Wife and Auto Trouble

Wife and Auto Trouble

Roy Del Ruth was 22 in Wife and Auto Trouble as 'Scenario Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 05 1916

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Adventures in Paradise

Adventures in Paradise

Roy Del Ruth was 65+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959

Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Richard Diamond, Private Detective

Roy Del Ruth was 63+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957

Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Roy Del Ruth was 61+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955