Norman Taurog

Norman Taurog

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Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. Between 1920 and 1968, Taurog directed over 140 films, and directed Elvis Presley in nine films, more movies than any other director. He won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Skippy and held the record as the youngest director (32) to win for 86 years. He was later nominated for Best Director for the 1938 film, Boys Town. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Norman Taurog has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1600 Vine Street.

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Move Along

Move Along

1926

Boys Town

Boys Town

1938

In Holland

In Holland

1929

Onionhead

Onionhead

1958

Tickle Me

Tickle Me

1965

Breezing Along

Breezing Along

1927

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