Directing
Jerry Hopper
Born July 29, 1907 · Guthrie, Oklahoma, USA
Died December 17, 1988 · aged 81
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jerry Hopper (July 29, 1907 - December 17, 1988) was an American film and television director, active from the mid-1940s through the early 1970s. He was an editor at Paramount Pictures before moving to the directors' chair for several installments of their Musical Parade series (1946–48). Hopper went on to direct feature films, such as, The Atomic City (1952…
Known For
Naked Alibi · 1954Naked Alibi
★ 6.11954
MovieCrimeDrama
Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the only suspect in the eyes of tough Chief Conroy, who pursues him doggedly despite lack of evidence. The obsessed Conroy is dismissed from the force, but continues to harass Willis, who flees to a sleazy town on the Mexican border. Of course, Conroy follows. But which is crazy, Conroy or Willis?
Never Say Goodbye · 1956Never Say Goodbye
★ 6.41956
MovieDramaRomance
In present-day U.S., Dr. Michael Parker, a prominent surgeon, unexpectedly runs into his German-born wife whom he thought was dead. Victor, an artist and his "dead" wife's now boyfriend, berates Dr. Parker for "killing" her. The bulk of the story flashes back to Austria during World War II as we learn how Dr. Parker met and married his wife, and the one mistake that may have cost him his family.
Pony Express · 1953Pony Express
★ 5.81953
MovieActionWestern
Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok join forces to establish a mail route that can get mail from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, in ten days. Along the way they must battle bad weather, hostile Indians and outlaws intent on robbing the mail and shutting down the entire operation.
Secret of the Incas · 1954Secret of the Incas
★ 5.91954
MovieActionAdventure
Harry Steele (Charlton Heston) is a tourist guide determined to make his fortune by finding the Sunburst, an Inca treasure.
The Private War of Major Benson · 1955The Private War of Major Benson
★ 6.71955
MovieComedyFamily
A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection. At Sheridan he encounters three hundred pre-teen cadets who range from rascally to adorable, and a female doctor who has just the right prescription for him.
One Desire · 1955One Desire
★ 6.11955
MovieDramaRomance
The "one desire" of ex-gambler Clint Saunders and bar woman Tacey Cromwell is to escape their shady former lives and settle down to respectability. With Clint's younger brother and an orphaned girl in tow, the couple moves to a Colorado mining town where their love is tested by Judith Watrous, daughter of the town banker, who has her sights on Clint.
Hurricane Smith · 1952Hurricane Smith
★ 6.41952
MovieAdventureAction
South Sea freebooters fight for hidden treasure and the love of the beautiful Luana.
Everything But the Truth · 1956Everything But the Truth
★ 8.21956
MovieComedy
Upset with the prevarications of the adult world, Willie launches a truth-telling campaign at school, with the blessings of his pretty teacher Joan Madison.
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