Gregory La Cava

Gregory La Cava was an American film director of Italian descent, best known for his screwball comedies of the 1930s, including the classics 'My Man Godfrey' and 'Stage Door'. He began his career as a cartoonist and animator before transitioning to live-action films, earning Academy Award nominations for Best Director for his iconic works.

Towanda, Pennsylvania, USA Mar 10, 1892 Wikipedia
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