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Edward Buzzell
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Edward Buzzell in Easy to Wed (1946)
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| Born | November 13, 1895 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
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| Died | January 11, 1985 (aged 89) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1929–1961 |
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Ona Munson
(m. 1926; div. 1931)Sara Clark
(1934–1934)Lorraine Miller
(m. 1949) |
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Edward Buzzell (born November 13, 1895 – died January 11, 1985) was an American film actor and director. He was known for directing many popular movies. These included comedies and musicals from the 1930s to the 1950s.
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Early Life and Career
Edward Buzzell was born in Brooklyn, New York City. Before working in movies, he performed in vaudeville shows. Vaudeville was a popular type of entertainment with different acts like comedy, music, and dance. He also acted on Broadway, which is where live theater shows are performed in New York City.
In 1929, Edward Buzzell got his first big movie role. He starred in the film Little Johnny Jones. He also appeared in some short films. These early films sometimes used new technologies like Vitaphone and two-strip Technicolor.
Directing and Producing
Edward Buzzell started writing screenplays in the early 1930s. A screenplay is the script for a movie. He soon became a director, which means he was in charge of making the movies.
He directed many well-known films. Some of his famous works include:
- Honolulu (1939)
- Two movies starring the famous comedy group, the Marx Brothers: At the Circus (1939) and Go West (1940)
- Musicals like Best Foot Forward (1943) and Neptune's Daughter (1949)
- The comedy Easy to Wed (1946)
Later in his career, Edward Buzzell also worked as a producer. He helped create The Milton Berle Show. This was a very popular television show that started in 1948.
Personal Life
Edward Buzzell was married three times. In 1926, he married actress Ona Munson. She was known for playing Belle Watling in the famous movie Gone with the Wind. They later separated.
He then married Sara Clark in 1934. His third marriage was to actress Lorraine Miller in 1949.
Edward Buzzell passed away in Los Angeles in 1985. He was 89 years old. His family included other people involved in the entertainment industry. His nephew, Loring Buzzell, was a music publisher. His niece-in-law, Lu Ann Simms, was a singer. His niece, Gloria Joyce Buzzell, was married to Harold Hecht, a film producer who won an Academy Award.
Notable Films
Edward Buzzell worked on many films as an actor and director. Here are some of his most notable works:
As Actor
- Midnight Life (1928)
- Little Johnny Jones (1929)
- The Youngest Profession (1943)
As Director
- The Big Timer (1932)
- Child of Manhattan (1933)
- The Girl Friend (1935)
- At the Circus (1939)
- Honolulu (1939)
- Go West (1940)
- Ship Ahoy (1942)
- Best Foot Forward (1943)
- Easy to Wed (1946)
- Song of the Thin Man (1947)
- Neptune's Daughter (1949)
- A Woman of Distinction (1950)
- Ain't Misbehavin' (1955)
