He co-directed several B - movies until he signed with 20th Century Fox in 1939 and began directing their established stars .
Pichel was soon drawn to directing and his character acting dropped off after 1939 .
Pichel co-directed several B - movies until Pichel signed with 20th Century Fox in 1939 and began directing their established stars .
Pichel was soon drawn to directing and his character acting dropped off after 1939 .