David Butler

Butler (1894-1979) directed over a hundred theatrical and television films, and such popular TV shows as Wagon Train and Leave it to Beaver. In this oral history, he reflects on his life and work.

Foreword

v

Introduction

vii

A Start in the Theatre

1

(15)

Acting in the Teens and Twenties

16

(33)

The New Director

49

(26)

Working with Buddy DeSylva

75

(26)

Will Rogers

101

(19)

Shirley Temple

120

(23)

Directing for Zanuck

143

(32)

Life After Fox

175

(33)

Years at Warner Bros

208

(30)

A String of Musicals

238

(17)

From Movies to Television

255

(19)

Film and Television Credits

274

(10)

Index

284

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