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Arthur Lubin

Arthur Lubin

Director & actor · born 25 July 1898 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Arthur Lubin (July 25, 1898 – May 12, 1995) was an American film director and producer who directed several Abbott & Costello films and created the TV series Mr. Ed.

Arthur Lubin was born Arthur William Lubovsky in Los Angeles, California in 1898. Lubin created his own film and music studio, Lubin Studios, in the 1920s, where he acted in silent films in the later half of the decade. Lubin directed the Abbott and Costello movies Buck Privates (1941), In the Navy (1941), Hold That Ghost (1941), Keep 'Em Flying (1942) and Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942). His most successful film at the box office was probably Phantom of the Opera (1943). Another may be Rhubarb (1951) about a cat that inherits a baseball team by proxy.

Where to start: Phantom of the Opera (1943).

As director 65

As actor 8

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Arthur Lubin movie?

By viewer score, Phantom of the Opera (1943) at 6.2/10.

What are Arthur Lubin’s most popular movies?

Phantom of the Opera, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Hold That Ghost.

How many movies has Arthur Lubin made?

73 films on TMDB, 65 as director, 8 as actor.

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