Acted in vaudeville, stock and musical comedy

Arrived in Hollywood as an actor

Appeared as actor in "Torchy Comedies", "Three O'clock in the Morning", "Burn "em up Barnes", "Flame of Desire"

Directed first two-reelers

Directed first feature, "Gold and Grit"

Signed as a director by MGM

Was initial director on "The Wizard of Oz"

Last film before retiring, "The Last Challenge"