Bobby Connolly
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- July 4, 1897
- Died
- February 29, 1944
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
William Harold "Bobby" Connolly (July 4, 1897 - February 29, 1944) was an American director and choreographer for both film and the Broadway stage. Connolly received four Academy Awards nominations, all in the category of Best Dance Direction, for his work on the films Go Into Your Dance (1935), Broadway Hostess (1935), Cain and Mabel (1936), and Ready, Willing and Able (1937). Other film credits include dance director for The Wizard of Oz (1939) and For Me and My Gal (1942).
Filmography
11th. Naval District "United States Coast Guard Band" 1944
Director
- Minstrel Days
Minstrel Days 1941
Director
Go West 1940
Choreographer
At the Circus 1939
Choreographer
The Wizard of Oz 1939
Choreographer
Honolulu 1939
Choreographer
Out Where the Stars Begin 1938
Director
Romance Road 1938
Director
The Patient in Room 18 1938
Director
Expensive Husbands 1937
Director
The Littlest Diplomat 1937
Director
The Devil's Saddle Legion 1937
Director
Little Pioneer 1937
Director
A Day at Santa Anita 1937
Director
Ready, Willing and Able 1937
Music Director, Stage Director
Cain and Mabel 1936
Choreographer
- Changing of the Guard
Changing of the Guard 1936
Director
Colleen 1936
Choreographer
Behind the Scenes of Cain and Mabel 1936
as Self
Broadway Hostess 1935
Choreographer
Go Into Your Dance 1935
Choreographer
Sweet Music 1935
Choreographer
A Trip Thru a Hollywood Studio 1935
as Himself (uncredited)
Flirtation Walk 1934
Stage Director
Credits from TMDB.