J. Walter Ruben

J. Walter Ruben
Born	Jacob Walter Ruben August 14, 1899(1899-08-14) New York, New York
Died	September 4, 1942(1942-09-04) (aged 43) Hollywood, California
Other names	Walter Ruben
Occupation	Screenwriter Film director Film producer
Years active	1926 - 1942
Spouse	Virginia Bruce (1937-1942)

Jacob Walter Ruben^[1] (14 August 1899 – 4 September 1942)^[2] was an American screenwriter, film director and producer. He wrote for 35 films between 1926 and 1942. He also directed 19 films between 1931 and 1940.

Selected filmography

Persondata
Name	Ruben, J. Walter
Alternative names
Short description	Screenwriter, Film director, Film producer
Date of birth	1899-8-14
Place of birth	New York, New York
Date of death	1942-9-4
Place of death	Hollywood, California