Paul Powell (director)
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For other people with the same name, see Paul Powell (disambiguation).
Paul Mahlon Powell (September 6, 1881 – July 2, 1944) was an American journalist, director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Powell was most active during the silent film era and is best known for directing Mary Pickford in Pollyanna (1920).
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Born | Paul Mahlon Powell (1881-09-06)September 6, 1881 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | July 2, 1944(1944-07-02) (aged 62) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
Other names | Paul M. Powell |
Alma mater | Bradley Polytechnic Institute |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, director, producer, screenwriter and actor |
Years active | 1914–1930 |
Spouse |
Valerie Smith (m. 1903–1944) |
Children | 1 |
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