Paul Powell (director)
Paul Powell | |
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Powell in 1922 | |
| Born | Paul Mahlon Powell September 6, 1881 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 2, 1944 (aged 62) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Other names | Paul M. Powell |
| Alma mater | Bradley Polytechnic Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, director, producer, screenwriter and actor |
| Years active | 1914–1930 |
| Spouse |
Valerie Smith (m. 1903–1944) |
| Children | 1 |
Paul Mahlon Powell (September 6, 1881 – July 2, 1944) was an American journalist, director, producer, screenwriter, and actor. Powell was most active during the silent film era and is best known for directing Mary Pickford in Pollyanna (1920).