Template:Did you know nominations/Howard Hawks

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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 21:54, 28 September 2016 (UTC)

Howard Hawks[edit]

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Howard Hawks

... that RKO fired director Howard Hawks after Bringing Up Baby flopped, but the film is now regarded as one of his masterpieces?

ALT1:... that film director Howard Hawks allegedly met Victor Fleming when the two men caused a car accident while racing on a dirt track?
ALT2:... that film director Howard Hawks began his film career as a prop boy on the Douglas Fairbanks film In Again, Out Again?
Reviewed: Jet Kiss
Comment: There's so much in this article that it was hard for me to choose what to include in the hook. Other suggestions would be appreciated!

Improved to Good Article status by Amgisseman(BYU) (talk). Self-nominated at 20:04, 12 September 2016 (UTC).

New GA, so relying on that process where appropriate. All 3 hooks check out, on AGF. Article is well-written and neutral. QPQ done. Johnbod (talk) 04:50, 28 September 2016 (UTC)