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Lewis Seiler
Lewis Seiler (September 30, 1890 – January 8, 1964) was an American film director. He directed more than 80 films between 1923 and 1958. Seiler was born in New York City and died in Hollywood, California. Partial filmography *''A Bankrupt Honeymoon'' (1926) *''The Great K & A Train Robbery'' (1926) *''No Man's Gold'' (1926) *''Wolf Fangs'' (1927) *''The Ghost Talks (1929 film), The Ghost Talks'' (1929) *''Girls Gone Wild (1929 film), Girls Gone Wild'' (1929) *''Frontier Marshal (1934 film), Frontier Marshal'' (1934) *''Charlie Chan in Paris'' (1935) *''He Couldn't Say No'' (1938) *''Crime School'' (1938) *''Heart of the North'' (1938) *''You Can't Get Away with Murder'' (1939) *''Hell's Kitchen (1939 film), Hell's Kitchen'' (1939) *''Dust Be My Destiny'' (1939) *''King of the Underworld (1939 film), King of the Underworld'' (1939) *''Tugboat Annie Sails Again'' (1940) *''Flight Angels'' (1940) *''It All Came True'' (1940) *''The Big Shot (1942 film), The Big Shot'' (1942) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York City
New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the List of United States cities by population density, most densely populated major city in the United States, and is more than twice as populous as second-place Los Angeles. New York City lies at the southern tip of New York (state), New York State, and constitutes the geographical and demographic center of both the Northeast megalopolis and the New York metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban area, urban landmass. With over 20.1 million people in its metropolitan statistical area and 23.5 million in its combined statistical area as of 2020, New York is one of the world's most populous Megacity, megacities, and over 58 million people live within of the city. New York City is a global city, global Culture of New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of The Underworld (1939 Film)
''King of the Underworld'' is a 1939 crime drama film starring Humphrey Bogart as a gangster and Kay Francis as a doctor forced to treat him. It was directed by Lewis Seiler. It is a remake of the 1935 film '' Dr. Socrates'', which was based on a short story by W. R. Burnett. Plot Married doctors Niles and Carole Nelson save the life of a gangster shot in a gunfight. Joe Gurney, the patient's boss, gives Niles $500 as a reward, and suggests he take his "million dollar hands" uptown, where he can treat the rich. Niles takes his suggestion, but soon neglects his practice for his addiction: betting on the horses. The doctor also starts treating Joe's gang without telling his wife. One night, he is called away to do just that. Suspicious, Carole follows him. When the police raid the gang's hideout, a shootout ensues and Niles is killed while Joe and his gang escape. Though the district attorney has no case, he charges Carole with being guilty of being married to Niles just to put on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's Prison (1955 Film)
''Women's Prison'' is a 1955 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Ida Lupino, Jan Sterling, Cleo Moore, Audrey Totter, Phyllis Thaxter and Howard Duff. The film is noted today for the appearance of Moore, and for Lupino's performance as the aggressively cruel warden. In the 1980s the film became rather popular, Sony Pictures subsequently released it in the boxed set ''Bad Girls of Film Noir: Volume II'' along with '' Night Editor'', ''One Girl's Confession'' and '' Over-Exposed''. Plot A ruthless superintendent of a prison, Amelia van Zandt, makes life hell for the female inmates. Her rules are rigid and she makes no exceptions. The newcomer Helene Jensen is not a hardened criminal by any means, but a woman convicted of vehicular homicide after she accidentally killed a child. Out of place here, Helene is so distraught that Van Zandt has her placed in solitary confinement. When Helene goes into hysterics, Van Zandt has her put in a straitjacket. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The System (1953 Film)
''The System'' is a 1953 American film noir crime film directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Frank Lovejoy, Joan Weldon and Robert Arthur (actor), Robert Arthur. Plot An honest bookmaker discovers the hard way that his line of work is a lot more dangerous than he first thought. Cast * Frank Lovejoy as John E. "Johnny" Merrick * Joan Weldon as Felice Stuart * Robert Arthur (actor), Robert Arthur as Rex Merrick * Paul Picerni as David Wiley * Don Beddoe as Jerry Allen * Jerome Cowan as Barry X. Brady * Dan Seymour as Mr. Marty * Sarah Selby as Mrs. Elizabeth Allen * Fay Roope as Roger Stuart * Frank Richards (actor), Frank Richards as Charley, Merrick's Butler * Vic Perrin as Little Harry Goubenek * Henry Corden as Specs alias Morton Kovick * Howard Negley as Senator Richard Ketteridge * Alan Gordon as Big Reuben * Bruno VeSota as Angelo Bruno Reception When the film was first released, ''The New York Times review was brutal. The film critic wrote, "It seems quite appropriate for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Winning Team
''The Winning Team'' is a 1952 biographical film directed by Lewis Seiler. It is a fictionalized biography of the life of major league pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander (1887–1950) starring Ronald Reagan as Alexander, Doris Day as his wife, Aimee, and Frank Lovejoy as baseball star Rogers Hornsby. It includes his heroic performance in three games in the 1926 World Series against the New York Yankees, where the 7th inning strikeout of Tony Lazzeri is used as the game-ending, Series-winning pitch. The film earned an estimated $1.7 million at the North American box office in 1952.'Top Box-Office Hits of 1952', ''Variety'', January 7, 1953 Plot This movie starts with "Alex" (Ronald Reagan) working as a telephone lineman in Elba, Nebraska. While speaking with his boss, a man comes up to them and lets them know that there is an exhibition baseball game between the local farmers and those of a minor league baseball team. Grover Cleveland Alexander "Alex" runs to where that game ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whiplash (1948 Film)
''Whiplash'' is a 1948 American film noir directed by Lewis Seiler and written by Kenneth Earl, Harriet Frank Jr., Maurice Geraghty and Gordon Kahn. The film stars Dane Clark, Alexis Smith, Zachary Scott and Eve Arden. Plot The film opens with a middle-weight bout in Madison Square Garden, New York City, where Mike Angelo battles a seemingly superior opponent. He's going down for the count when he's saved by the bell. Cut to Mike Gordon, a happy-go-lucky painter in California, upset that cafe owner Sam has let customer Laurie Rogers buy a painting hanging on the wall. Mike is unsatisfied with his work and confronts Laurie to get it back. She convinces him it's good if not perfect, so Mike invites her to dinner. After a romantic dinner and swim in the ocean, they've got a date for breakfast. When a shady character enters Sam's cafe, Laurie abruptly leaves town. At her hotel, Mike sees the painting wrapped and addressed to Dr. Vincent, New York City. Sam gives Mike money to go to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something For The Boys (film)
''Something for the Boys'' is a 1944 musical comedy film directed by Lewis Seiler. It stars Carmen Miranda, with Michael O'Shea, Vivian Blaine, Phil Silvers, Sheila Ryan and Perry Como. The screenplay was by Robert Ellis, Helen Logan and Frank Gabrielson, based on the 1943 Broadway Musical of the same name, starring Ethel Merman with Cole Porter's songs. The film's story revolves around the adventures of three cousins who find themselves joint heirs to an abandoned mansion in Masonville, Georgia. Chiquita Hart, played by Miranda, Harry (Phil Silvers) and Blossom (Vivian Blaine) leave their jobs, and decide to reform the place and rent it for military spouses who are in the war front, combining the hostel service to performers shows. Judy Holliday can be spotted in a brief role six minutes into the film. This is her third film. Plot After cousins actress Blossom Hart (Vivian Blaine), defense plant worker Chiquita Hart (Carmen Miranda) and inventor Harry Hart (Phil Silvers) e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guadalcanal Diary (film)
''Guadalcanal Diary'' is a 1943 World War II war film directed by Lewis Seiler, featuring Preston Foster, Lloyd Nolan, William Bendix, Richard Conte, Anthony Quinn and the film debut of Richard Jaeckel. It is based on the book of the same name by Richard Tregaskis. The film recounts the fight of the United States Marines in the Battle of Guadalcanal, which occurred only a year before the movie's release. While the film has notable battle scenes, its primary focus is on the characters and back stories of the Marines. The movie was produced by Bryan Foy, who also produced ''Berlin Correspondent'' (1942), ''Chetniks! The Fighting Guerrillas'' (1943), and ''PT 109'' (1963). Plot summary On July 26, 1942, the 1st Marine Division is sailing towards Guadalcanal. On August 7, the Marines land on Guadalcanal with no initial opposition. They find an abandoned village and capture an airfield, which the Americans work to complete, and rename it Henderson Field. Based on a tip from a Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pittsburgh (1942 Film)
''Pittsburgh'' is a 1942 American drama film directed by Lewis Seiler and starring Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, and John Wayne. Based on a story by George Owen and Tom Reed, the film is about an ambitious coal miner who values wealth and power in the Pittsburgh steel industry over his friends, lovers, and ideals, only to find himself deserted and alone at the top. When his fortune crumbles around him, he discovers that fate offers him an unexpected second chance. Filmed partially on location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the film co-stars Shemp Howard of Three Stooges fame in a rare dramatic role. Dietrich, Scott, and Wayne also made ''The Spoilers (1942 film), The Spoilers'' together that same year. Scott received top billing over Wayne in both films despite the fact that Wayne's roles were larger and more important. Plot Pittsburgh Markham is a coal miner with ambitions. His self-confidence manifests itself in a lack of consideration for others. He's usually friendly but he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beyond The Line Of Duty
''Beyond the Line of Duty'' is a 1942 American short propaganda film, directed by Lewis Seiler. The documentary film reenacted the life and career of United States Army Air Corps Captain Hewitt T. "Shorty" Wheless. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hollywood rushed to turn out films that would help to help win the war. The studios produced more than features, with countless cartoons and short subjects that were intended to inform the public, boost morale, encourage support of the Red Cross and other organizations that were helping at home and overseas or in recruitment. There were also films that were shown only to members of the armed forces. These films either trained them or entertained them. ''Beyond the Line of Duty'' is one of the best examples of how Hollywood pitched in and worked to boost morale and also recruit men and women into military service. The film won the Oscar for Best Short Subject at the 15th Academy Awards in 1943. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Big Shot (1942 Film)
''The Big Shot'' (1942) is an American film noir crime drama film starring Humphrey Bogart as a crime boss and Irene Manning as the woman he falls in love with. Having finally reached stardom with such projects as '' The Maltese Falcon'' (1941), this would be the last film in which former supporting player Bogart would portray a gangster for Warner Bros. (He would play a gangster one last time in his penultimate film, '' The Desperate Hours'', distributed by Paramount). Although ''The Big Shot'' entered production after ''Across the Pacific'', it was released nearly three months earlier. Considered one of Bogart's lesser-known works, contemporary reviews of ''The Big Shot'' describe it as an unexceptional throwback to his earlier gangster films, most likely trying to take advantage of the success of crime drama '' High Sierra'' (1941). It was released on DVD for the first time by Warner Archive early in 2015. Plot summary Three-time loser Duke Berne is dying in a prison hospital ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
