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Arthur Lubin was born in Los Angeles on July 25, 1898. He was an American film director and producer known for directing "Phantom of the Opera (1943)," several Abbott & Costello films, "Francis the Talking Mule" series and created the popular television series Mister Ed. Lubin also acted in several silent films. A prominent director for Universal Pictures in the 1950s, he directed over 60 films. He died on May 12, 1995. Photograph caption dated February 16, 1961 reads "'Know what you're to say?--HM? Speak up! Speak up!--You're not trying!'. Director Lubin: 'Oh, if you could only talk like 'Mister Ed' or 'Francis!'"; See images #00127544 through #00127546 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 17 cm. Photographic prints
Lubin, Arthur,--1901-1995 Men--California--San Fernando Valley Motion picture producers and directors--United States Pet owners--California--San Fernando Valley Dachshunds--California--San Fernando Valley Dogs--California--San Fernando Valley Pets--California--San Fernando Valley Paperwork (Office practice)--California--San Fernando Valley Ashtrays--California--San Fernando Valley Bedding--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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