Edward C. Lilley

Edward Lilley, a renowned stage actor and accomplished director of numerous iconic Broadway musicals, including the prestigious "The Ziegfeld Follies", ventured to Hollywood with the intention of translating his successful stage experience to the big screen, specifically focusing on creating musicals. During his tenure at Universal, Lilley directed nearly a dozen films, yet unfortunately, none of these cinematic endeavors managed to rival the quality and excellence of his esteemed Broadway productions.