Frank Lloyd


For the Australian actor, see Frank Lloyd (actor). For the French horn player, see Frank Lloyd (horn player). For the architect, see Frank Lloyd Wright.

Frank Lloyd (born 2 February 1886 in Glasgow, UK, died 10 August 1960 in Santa Monica, California, United States) was an Academy Award-winning film director, scriptwriter and producer. Lloyd was among the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences,[1] and its president between 1934 and 1935.

Selected filmography

Awards
Preceded by
Lewis Milestone
for Two Arabian Knights
Academy Award for Best Director
1928-1929
for The Divine Lady
Succeeded by
Lewis Milestone
for All Quiet on the Western Front
Preceded by
Frank Borzage
for Bad Girl
Academy Award for Best Director
1932-1933
for Cavalcade
Succeeded by
Frank Capra
for It Happened One Night

External links

References

  1. ^ Pawlak, Debra. The Story of the First Academy Awards. The Mediadrome. Retrieved on April 23, 2007.

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