Happy Birthday, Raoul Walsh! Born today in 1887 as Raoul A. Walsh, this American actor, film director was also a founding member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Among to his credits, Walsh is best known for directing the following films listed below.
These included the 1924 American silent black and white swashbuckler drama/fantasy film 'The Thief of Bagdad', the 1932 American pre-Code black and white drama/romantic comedy 'Me and My Gal', the 1941 American black and white drama/thriller heist film 'High Sierra' and the 1949 American black and white film noir drama/crime film 'White Heat'.
Walsh was also the brother of American personality, sportsman and silent screen actor in the early decades of the 20th century George Walsh. Raoul had allowed him to co-star in 'Me and My Gal' as Duke Castenega.
These included the 1924 American silent black and white swashbuckler drama/fantasy film 'The Thief of Bagdad', the 1932 American pre-Code black and white drama/romantic comedy 'Me and My Gal', the 1941 American black and white drama/thriller heist film 'High Sierra' and the 1949 American black and white film noir drama/crime film 'White Heat'.
Walsh was also the brother of American personality, sportsman and silent screen actor in the early decades of the 20th century George Walsh. Raoul had allowed him to co-star in 'Me and My Gal' as Duke Castenega.
Walsh had been active from 1909–1964.
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