Edmund Goulding (March 20, 1891 - December 21, 1959) was, among other things, an English-born film director. Before moving to films Goulding was an actor/playwright/director on the London stage. Goulding was known for directing cultured dramas and drawing-room comedies such as Grand Hotel (1932), but he may be best remembered for directing the dark Nightmare Alley. Goulding was also a successful songwriter, composer and producer. March 20 is the 79th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (80th in Leap years). ... 1891 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... December 21 is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1959 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Grand Hotel is a 1932 art deco movie, and is considered as a classic of the sort. ...
Goulding was known for directing cultured dramas and drawing-room comedies such as Grand Hotel (1932), but he may be best remembered for directing the dark Nightmare Alley.
Goulding was also a successful songwriter, composer and producer.