From 1937 to 1947, he was a contract director at Columbia Pictures, where he earned a reputation for sophisticated comedies. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941).
From 1937 to 1947, he was a prominent figure in the film industry, directing sophisticated comedies at Columbia Pictures. His notable achievement came in 1941 with the Academy Award nomination for Best Director for Here Comes Mr. Jordan.