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Which comedian often codirected films with Norman Taurog early in his career?

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Director Norman Taurog, wearing a hat and glasses, sits beside actor Mickey Rooney, who is smiling, on the set of the film Boys Town, with camera equipment visible behind them. — Norman Taurog Norman Taurog (right) with Mickey Rooney on the set of Boys Town (1938).

Early in his career, Norman Taurog often codirected films with Larry Semon, a comedian who also starred in those productions.1