An actor in British theater while still a teenager, Scottishborn Frank Lloyd came to the U.S. in 1913, and after acting in films he turned to writing and directing. By the late teens he was helming a series of notable films starring William Farnum, ranging from historic adaptations a sevenreel version of A Tale Of Two Cities [1917] and a tenreel Les Miserables [1918] to Zane Grey westerns Riders of the Purple Sage [1918], The Rainbow Trail [1918]. Lloyds notable films of the 20s include Oliver Twist 1922 with Lon Chaney as Fagin, the Milton Sills swashbuckler The Sea Hawk 1924, and his Academy Awardwinning historical drama The Divine Lady 1929. A prolific and reliable craftsman, Lloyds enduring popularity resides on his 1930s films: Cavalcade 1933, Mutiny on the Bounty 1935, and the Preston Sturgesscripted If I Were King 1938. His 40s films an episode of Forever and a Day 1943, the James Cagney actioner Blood on the Sun 1945 are also admired. Lloyd also produced several films in the early 40s, most notably Alfred Hitchcocks Saboteur 1942.All Movie Guide.

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