Frank Ryan (filmmaker)

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Frank Ryan (1907 - 1948) was an American writer and director of films, best known for his films with Deanna Durbin. In 1942 he was given a producer-director-writer contract at Universal. [1]

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  1. DRAMA: Norman Foster Turns Actor Again at 20th Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times 27 Jan 1943: 12.