Alan Crosland
Frederick Alan Crosland (August 10, 1894 – July 16, 1936) was an American stage actor and film director. He is noted for having directed the first feature film using spoken dialogue, The Jazz Singer (1927).
Frederick Alan Crosland | |
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Crosland in 1921 | |
| Born | Frederick Alan Crosland August 10, 1894 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 1936 (aged 41) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Years active | 1916–1936 |
| Spouse(s) | Juanita Fletcher (m.1917–div.1921) Natalie Moorhead (m.1930–div.1935) |
| Children | 1, Alan Crosland Jr. |
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