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Caption: "Living It Up," Jerry Lewis, Director Norman Taurog, Johnny Taurog, & Dean Martin behind the Scenes. 1959 Paramount
About Norman Rae Taurog
Director, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew
Born: February 23, 1899
Star sign: Pisces
Known for: Boys Town (1938), Blue Hawaii (1961), G.I. Blues (1960), The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Source: IMDB
A successful child actor (on stage from 1907) and rather less successful romantic lead, baby-faced Norman Taurog found being behind the camera a more rewarding experience. Before becoming a director, he paid his dues as a prop man and editor. By 1919, he was put in charge of two-reel comedies, starring the comic Larry Semon. These films were made ...
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