Sidney Salkow
Sidney Salkow (June 16, 1911 – October 18, 2000) was an American film director A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, p ... (more than 50 motion pictures), screenwriter, and television director. Salkow was educated at the City College of New York, Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After school, he returned to New York City and became an assistant director of theater and playwright. Later on, he established himself as a theatrical director. In 1932, he joined up with the film industry starting as a dialogue director. But soon, after achieving the ranks, he became a prolific writer/director of such films as ''Sitting Bull (film), Sitting Bull'', ''Twice-Told Tales (film), Twice-Told Tales'' (1963), and ''The Last Man on Earth (1964 film), The Last Man on Earth'' (196 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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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]   |
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Girl Overboard (1937 Film)
'''Girl Overboard is a 1937 American mystery film directed by Sidney Salkow from a screenplay by Tristram Tupper based on a story by Sara Elizabeth Rodger. The film stars Gloria Stuart, Walter Pidgeon, and Billy Burrud, and was released on February 28, 1937. Cast list * Gloria Stuart as Mary Chesbrooke * Walter Pidgeon as Paul Stacey * Billy Burrud as Bobby Stacey * Hobart Cavanaugh as Joe Gray * Gerald Oliver Smith as Harvey * Sidney Blackmer as Alex LeMaire * Jack Smart as Wilbur Jenkins * David Oliver as Dutch * Charlotte Wynters as Molly Shane * Russell Hicks as Sam LeMaire * R. E. O'Connor as Sergeant Hatton * Edward McNamara as Captain Murphy * Charles Wilson as Editor * Selmer Jackson Selmer Adolf Jackson (May 7, 1888 – March 30, 1971) was an American stage film and television actor. He appeared in nearly 400 films between 1921 and 1963. His name was sometimes spelled Selmar Jackson. Jackson was born in Lake Mills, Iowa an ... as Captain Hartman References Ext ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Lone Wolf Keeps A Date
''The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date'' (1941) is the sixth Lone Wolf film produced by Columbia Pictures. It features Warren William, in his fourth appearance as the title character Lone Wolf, and Edward Gargan, Lester Matthews and Don Beddoe as the film's antagonists. The film was directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Salkow and Earl Felton. The film centers on former jewel thief Michael Lanyard, also known by his alias Lone Wolf, who aims to recover his stamp collection and rescues a damsel in distress. Filming took place in August and September 1940. ''The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date'' was released in the United States in January 1941. Plot After adding a rare Cuban stamp to his coveted collection and admonishing his butler Jamison for winning money in a rigged dice game in Havana, retired jewel thief and unofficial private detective Michael Lanyard (the Lone Wolf), flies to Miami, meeting gorgeous Patricia Lawrence aboard the flying boat. Initially reserved, Lawrence confides in Lanyar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Girl From God's Country
''Girl from God's Country'' is a 1940 American drama film directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Malcolm Stuart Boylan, Robert Lee Johnson and Elizabeth Meehan. The film stars Chester Morris, Jane Wyatt, Charles Bickford, Ray Mala, Kate Drain Lawson and John Bleifer. The film was released on July 30, 1940, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Chester Morris as Jim Holden aka Dr. Gary Currier *Jane Wyatt as Anne Webster *Charles Bickford as Bill Bogler *Ray Mala as Joe *Kate Drain Lawson as Koda *John Bleifer as Ninimook *Mamo Clark as Mrs. Bearfat Tillicoot *Ferike Boros as Mrs. Broken Thumb *Don Zelaya as Tom Broken Thumb *Clem Bevans as Ben *Edward Gargan as Poker Player *Spencer Charters as Dealer *Thomas E. Jackson as Poker Player *Victor Potel as Barber *Si Jenks as Trapper *Gene Morgan Gene Morgan (March 12, 1893 – August 13, 1940) was an American actor. He appeared in 111 films between 1926 and 1941. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin, United States, and died in S ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cafe Hostess
''Cafe Hostess'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Preston Foster and Ann Dvorak. The screenplay was written by Harold Shumate, based on a story by Tay Garnett and Howard Higgin. Prior to filming the studio had been warned by the Motion Picture Association of America, MPAA that the film did not comply with its code, but it is unclear whether changes were made to the script. Plot Jo is a hostess, also known as a Bargirl, "B" girl (a euphemism for a prostitute), in a clip joint, a seedy waterfront nightclub where the patrons are set up for a pickpocket operation. The club is owned by Eddie Morgan, who keeps an eye on things by posing as the piano player. A former hostess, Annie, returns to the club in order to tell Morgan off and let him know that he ruined her life. Not getting satisfaction, she attempts to get Jo to turn witness against Morgan in order to get him arrested, but Jo is too afraid. While there, Annie witnesses Jo being treated roughl ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Zero Hour (1939 Film)
''The Zero Hour'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Sidney Salkow. Plot A kindly theatrical producer mentors a beautiful young girl and helps her to become a big Broadway star. In time the two fall in love and decide to wed. En route to a justice of the peace, tragedy strikes the happy couple and the would-be groom ends up permanently paralyzed. Still, his girl remains devoted to him and the marriage proceeds. Nine years pass and the woman decides she wants to adopt a child. All things seem to be in place for the adoption, but a widower shows up to claim the child. The wife and the widower begin an affair soon after meeting. When the husband finds out, he selflessly executes his final option to ensure his wife's future happiness. Cast *Frieda Inescort'' as Linda Marsh *Otto Kruger as Julian Forbes *Adrienne Ames as Susan * Donald Douglas as Brewster *Jane Darwell as Sophie * J. M. Kerrigan as Timothy *Leonard Carey as Butler *Sarah Padden as Sister Theodosia *Ferris Tay ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Woman Doctor
''Woman Doctor'' is a 1939 American melodrama film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Frieda Inescort, Henry Wilcoxon, and Claire Dodd. The screenplay was written by Joseph Moncure March, based on a story by Alice Altschuler and Miriam Geiger. The film opened on February 6, 1939. Cast list * Frieda Inescort as Dr. Judith Randall * Henry Wilcoxon as Allan Graeme * Claire Dodd as Gail Patterson * Sybil Jason as Elsa Graeme * Cora Witherspoon as Fanny * Frank Reicher as Dr. Mathews * Gus Glassmire as Dr. Martin * Dickie Jones as Johnny * Joan Howard as Louise * Spencer Charters as Veterinarian * Virginia Brissac Virginia Brissac (June 11, 1883 – July 26, 1979) was a popular American stage actress who headlined theatre companies from Vancouver to San Diego during the heyday of West Coast Stock in the early 1900s. An ingénue and leading lady known for ... as Miss Crenshaw * Rex as Moxie References External links * * * Republic Pictures films Films directed by Sid ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Street Of Missing Men
''Street of Missing Men'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Frank Dolan and Leonard Lee. The film stars Charles Bickford, Harry Carey, Tommy Ryan, Guinn "Big Boy" Williams, Ralph Graves and John Gallaudet. The film was released on April 25, 1939, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Charles Bickford as Cash Darwin *Harry Carey as Charles Putnam *Tommy Ryan as Tommy Blake *Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as T-Bone *Ralph Graves as Mike Reardon *John Gallaudet as Kinsella *Nana Bryant as Mrs. Putnam * Mabel Todd as Dovie *Regis Toomey John Francis Regis Toomey (August 13, 1898October 12, 1991) was an American film and television actor. Early life Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was one of four children of Francis X. and Mary Ellen Toomey, and attended Peabody High Sc ... as Jim Parker References External links * 1939 films 1930s English-language films American drama films 1939 drama films Republic Pictures films Films directed by ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Flight At Midnight
''Flight at Midnight'' is a 1939 American action film directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Eliot Gibbons. The film stars Phil Regan, Jean Parker, Roscoe Turner, Robert Armstrong, Noah Beery Jr. and Harlan Briggs. ''Flight at Midnight'' was released on August 28, 1939 by Republic Pictures. Plot Norwark's field director "Pop" Hussey has a lot of trouble. His airport is well-equipped, but a high-voltage line located on the edge leads the administration to close it and Hussey is given two months to find a solution. Hussey does not have the money to move the line, and the municipality is turning a deaf ear. The CAA inspector is still present when a student pilot crashes after narrowly avoiding power lines. "Spinner" McGee is a Midway Airlines pilot who hauls mail at night. He is also a true romantic and is often lovestruck. After a hectic flight during which McGee also narrowly avoids high-voltage cables, he meets the beautiful air hostess Maxine. He learns that he has been sus ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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She Married A Cop
''She Married a Cop'' is a 1939 American comedy film directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Olive Cooper. The film stars Phil Regan, Jean Parker, Jerome Cowan, Dorothea Kent, Benny Baker and Barnett Parker. The film was released on July 12, 1939, by Republic Pictures. Plot A couple of cops, Jimmy Duffy and partner Joe, answer a call after a neighbor complains about the noise from an apartment where Hollywood studio animators Linda Fay and Bob Adams are auditioning actors for a cartoon pig. After buying tickets to a policemen's ball and promising to keep the noise down, Linda overhears Jimmy singing a few notes and has an inspiration, hiring him. She neglects to tell him what for, however, and Jimmy believes he will be seen singing in a movie. They fall in love and marry, but Jimmy is humiliated at the film's premiere, with all his family and friends there, when his voice comes from "Paddy," the cartoon pig. It leads to a separation, but Jimmy has a change of heart when he fin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fighting Thoroughbreds
''Fighting Thoroughbreds'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Sidney Salkow and written by Wellyn Totman. The film stars Ralph Byrd, Mary Carlisle, Robert Allen, George "Gabby" Hayes, Marvin Stephens and Charles C. Wilson. The film was released on January 6, 1939, by Republic Pictures. Plot Cast *Ralph Byrd as Ben Marshall *Mary Carlisle as Marian * Robert Allen as Greg Bogart *George "Gabby" Hayes as 'Gramps' Montrose *Marvin Stephens as Hefty * Charles C. Wilson as Spencer Bogart *Kenne Duncan as Brady *Victor Kilian Victor Arthur Kilian (March 6, 1891 – March 11, 1979) was an American actor who was blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses in the 1950s. Early life, career, and homicide Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Victor Kilian began his ... as Wilson *Edwin Brian as Colton References External links * 1939 films 1930s English-language films American drama films 1939 drama films Republic Pictures films Films directed by Sidney Salk ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Storm Over Bengal
Storm Over Bengal is a 1938 adventure film that was nominated at the 11th Academy Awards for Best Score, the nomination was for Cy Feuer. Set during the British Raj, the film's working title was ''Bengal Lancer Patrol''.p. 15 ''San Antonio Ligh'' September 06, 1938 The film was shot in Owens Valley, California. The film stars Patric Knowles in his first film after leaving Warner Bros. as well as Richard Cromwell and Douglass Dumbrille who played similar roles in '' Lives of a Bengal Lancer''. In the film, the throne of the princely state of Lhanapur is usurped by an Indian revolutionary. He tries to gain support for his planned revolt through radio broadcasts, while officers of the Royal Air Force try to undermine his plans. Plot Two Royal Air Force officers, Flt Lt Hallett and F/O Neil Allison visit a British outpost in India. Neil is the younger brother of Army Intelligence Officer Captain Jeffrey Allison who is away on an undercover mission in the unaligned and independen ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |