Hal Yates

Screenwriter, film director (1899–1969)

PersonDied aged 70humanQ5640958

Born: July 26, 1899
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Died: August 1, 1969
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Birthplace: Chicago
Place of death: Los Angeles
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: screenwriter
, film director

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Hal Yates was an American screenwriter and film director. He wrote for 96 films between 1924 and 1953. He also directed 88 films between 1926 and 1953.

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LLaughing Ladies1925 · 1925 American film

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Given name: Hal
Family name: Yates
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-11-04
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Related category: Category:Films directed by Hal Yates category contains: film directed by this person
Start of work period: 1924
Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park
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