Roland West
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For the basketball player, see Roland West (basketball).
Roland West (February 20, 1885 – March 31, 1952) was an American film director, known for his innovative proto-film noir movies of the 1920s and early 1930s. He is however best known for his possible involvement in the death of Hollywood actress Thelma Todd in 1935.
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Born | Roland Van Zimmer (1885-02-20)February 20, 1885 |
Died | March 31, 1952(1952-03-31) (aged 67) |
Occupation | Film director |
Known for | Suspect in death of Thelma Todd |
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