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Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks (May 30, 1896 - December 26, 1977) is one of the more critically acclaimed directors of the Classic Hollywood Era[?], though he is not generally well-known among the public. Hawkes directed films considered to be classics in a number of different genres.

Selected filmography

The Big Sleep - film noir
Red River (movie)[?] - western film
Bringing Up Baby - screwball comedy film
I was a Male War Bride[?] - comedy film
His Girl Friday - comedy film

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