Gregory La Cava

Gregory La Cava

Deceased · Born: Mar 10, 1892 · Died: Mar 1, 1952

Personal Details

BornMar 10, 1892 Towanda, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Grace Olive Nicholls

    ( Dec 2, 1940 to Jun 20, 1945 )
  • Beryl Yvonne Morse

    ( Jan 8, 1924 to Apr 9, 1930 )

Biography

Gregory La Cava, a distinguished American film director, entered this world on March 10, 1892, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would ultimately lead to his widespread recognition and acclaim within the realm of cinema. The 1930s proved to be a particularly fruitful period for La Cava, as he continued to hone his craft and leave an indelible mark on the industry. His extensive filmography, a testament to his dedication and talent, features a diverse range of notable titles, each one a testament to his skill and artistry. Among his most celebrated productions are the critically acclaimed films My Man Godfrey and Stage Door, two titles that continue to be revered and admired to this day.

Career

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1948
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1947
Living in a Big Way
Living in a Big Way as Director, Story, Screenplay
{"id":71172,"title":"Lady in a Jam","year":"1942","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-in-a-jam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71172.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71172.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Lady in a Jam
Lady in a Jam as Director
{"id":71677,"title":"Unfinished Business","year":"1941","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unfinished-business-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71677.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71677.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
{"id":72005,"title":"Primrose Path","year":"1940","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/primrose-path","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72005.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72005.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Primrose Path
Primrose Path as Director, Screenplay
{"id":72219,"title":"Fifth Avenue Girl","year":"1939","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fifth-avenue-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72219.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
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1937
Stage Door
Stage Door as Director
{"id":22558,"title":"My Man Godfrey","year":"1936","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-man-godfrey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rouov7jubq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2rouov7jubq0.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
My Man Godfrey
My Man Godfrey as Director
{"id":73785,"title":"She Married Her Boss","year":"1935","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-married-her-boss","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73785.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73785.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
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Private Worlds
Private Worlds as Director, Screenplay
{"id":74205,"title":"What Every Woman Knows","year":"1934","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/what-every-woman-knows","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74205.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74205.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
{"id":74091,"title":"The Affairs of Cellini","year":"1934","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-affairs-of-cellini","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74091.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74495,"title":"Gallant Lady","year":"1933","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gallant-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74495.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74495.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Gallant Lady
Gallant Lady as Director
{"id":74549,"title":"Bed of Roses","year":"1933","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bed-of-roses-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74549.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74549.jpg"},"released":1}
Bed of Roses
Bed of Roses as Director
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{"id":74954,"title":"Symphony of Six Million","year":"1932","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/symphony-of-six-million","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74954.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74954.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
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{"id":74926,"title":"The Half-Naked Truth","year":"1932","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-half-naked-truth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74926.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74926.jpg"},"released":1}
The Half-Naked Truth
The Half-Naked Truth as Director, Screenplay
{"id":83449,"title":"Laugh and Get Rich","year":"1931","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/laugh-and-get-rich","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83449.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83449.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Laugh and Get Rich
Laugh and Get Rich as Director, Screenplay
{"id":75494,"title":"Smart Woman","year":"1931","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/smart-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75494.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75494.jpg"},"released":1}
Smart Woman
Smart Woman as Director
{"id":75886,"title":"Big News","year":"1929","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/big-news","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75886.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75886.jpg"},"released":1}
1929
Big News
Big News as Director
{"id":76061,"title":"Running Wild","year":"1927","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-wild-1927","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76061.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76061.jpg"},"released":1}
1927
Running Wild
Running Wild as Director, Story
{"id":76164,"title":"So's Your Old Man","year":"1926","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sos-your-old-man-1926","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76164.jpg"},"released":1}
1926
{"id":76263,"title":"Womanhandled","year":"1925","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/womanhandled","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76263.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76263.jpg"},"released":1}
1925
Womanhandled
Womanhandled as Director