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Paul Powell
director, producer, writer
- Birth name:
- Paul Mahlon Powell
- Born:
- 1881-09-06, Peoria, Illinois, USA
- Died:
- 1944-07-02, Pasadena, California, USA
- Professions:
- director, producer, writer
Biography
Originating from Peoria, Illinois, where he was born on September 6, 1881, Paul Powell established himself as a versatile architect of the silent film era. A creative force both behind the camera and on the page, he is best remembered for directing and writing cinematic milestones such as The Blinding Trail (1919), The Crimson Challenge (1922), and Her Market Value (1925). In his private life, he was the husband of Valerie McDonald. His journey in the burgeoning motion picture industry concluded in Pasadena, California, where he passed away on July 2, 1944.
Filmography
Directed (36)
