Sam Taylor
Sam Taylor (August 13, 1895 – March 6, 1958) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer, most active in the silent film era. Taylor is best known for his comedic directorial work with Harold Lloyd and Mary Pickford, and also later worked with Laurel and Hardy. He was born in New York City. A notorious cinematic legend over the decades has suggested that Taylor's 1929 adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew had the screen credit "additional dialogue by Sam Taylor". However, no extant prints of the film contain this credit, and there is no documentary evidence that it ever existed. Taylor directed eight feature films with Lloyd as star, with a number of them being co-directing with Fred C. Newmeyer. Taylor also directed Pickford in her first "talkie" feature with Coquette (1929), which garnered the latter an Academy Award. Taylor died at the age of 62 in Santa Monica, California.
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Who is Sam Taylor?+
Sam Taylor was an American filmmaker active during the early twentieth century, best known for his collaborative work with silent comedy star Harold Lloyd and the early sound feature Coquette.
What is Sam Taylor known for?+
His career highlights include directing the silent comedy classics Safety Last!, The Freshman, and Girl Shy, as well as the drama Coquette.
Was Sam Taylor involved in The Taming of the Shrew?+
While persistent rumors suggested Taylor received an additional dialogue credit for the 1929 film, no physical evidence or historical documents support this claim.
