Biographies: Frank Tuttle - Director

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An American director and screenwriter, born in New York City, New York. A graduate of Yale University, he began his career in advertising before moving to Hollywood, where he became known as a director of both film noir and comedies. He started in the silent film era and successfully transitioned into the sound era. Over the course of his life, he was married three times and had three daughters. Some of his most notable works include The Studio Murder Mystery (1929), Springtime for Henry (1934), All the King’s Horses (1935), and The Cradle Buster (1922). During the height of anti-communist sentiment in the United States, Tuttle was investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) due to his previous affiliation with the Communist Party. As a result, his career stagnated, leading him to seek employment in Europe. He later returned to the U.S. and testified before the committee, naming 36 colleagues and expressing public remorse. He passed away in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on January 6, 1963, at the age of 70.

• 20 October 2025
• Salma El-Sharkawy