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Alfred Santell
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From a 1925 magazine
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| Born | September 14, 1895
San Francisco, California, United States
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| Died | June 19, 1981(1981-06-19) (aged 85)
Salinas, California, United States
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| Resting place | Salinas, California |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1915–1946 |
Alfred Allen Santell (1895–1981), was an American film director and film producer.[1][2][3]
Santell directed over 60 films, beginning in 1917, most of which were two-reel comedy short subjects for Hal Roach and other productions companies. Taking up feature films from about 1924, Santell worked for several major studios.
In 1934, he was married to actress Jane N. Keithley; they remained married until her death.[4]
He left the business in 1947 after a contract dispute with Republic Studios.[5]
Santell died on June 19, 1981, in Salinas, California.
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