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Sheridan Gibney

Born June 11, 1903 · New York City, New York, USA

Died April 12, 1988 · aged 84

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sheridan de Raismes Gibney (born June 11, 1903; died April 12, 1988) was a writer and producer in theater and film. He attended Amherst College and received an honorary M.A. from it. He later served as an instructor at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He received Academy Awards for The Story of Louis Pasteur. He began in film in 1931, but tended to see hims…

Known For

I Am a Fugitive from a Chain GangI Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang · 1932
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
7.81932
MovieDramaCrime
A World War I veteran’s dreams of becoming a master architect evaporate in the cold light of economic realities. Things get even worse when he’s falsely convicted of a crime and sent to work on a chain gang.
The LocketThe Locket · 1946
The Locket
6.31946
MovieDramaCrime
A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters.
Once Upon a HoneymoonOnce Upon a Honeymoon · 1942
Once Upon a Honeymoon
6.31942
MovieComedyRomance
A radio correspondent tries to rescue a burlesque queen from her marriage to a Nazi official.
Anthony AdverseAnthony Adverse · 1936
Anthony Adverse
5.71936
MovieDramaHistory
Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero, Anthony Adverse. Abandoned at a convent by his heartless nobleman father, Don Luis, Anthony is later mentored by his kind grandfather, John Bonnyfeather, and falls for the beautiful Angela Giuseppe. When circumstances separate Anthony and Angela and he embarks on a long journey, he must find his way back to her, no matter what the cost.
The World ChangesThe World Changes · 1933
The World Changes
4.81933
MovieDrama
Generational saga tracing the events in the lives of the midwest pioneering Nordholm family, as seen through the eyes of businessman Orin Nordholm Jr., who ages from a youth to an elderly grandfather.
The Story of Louis PasteurThe Story of Louis Pasteur · 1936
The Story of Louis Pasteur
6.91936
MovieDramaHistory
A true story about Louis Pasteur, who revolutionized medicine by proving that much disease is caused by microbes, that sanitation is paramount and that at least some diseases can be cured by vaccinations.
The Green PasturesThe Green Pastures · 1936
The Green Pastures
6.31936
MovieDramaFantasy
God, heaven, and several Old Testament stories, including the Creation and Noah's Ark, are described supposedly using the perspective of rural, black Americans.
Letter of IntroductionLetter of Introduction · 1938
Letter of Introduction
6.01938
MovieComedyDrama
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also trying to make it on Broadway. He tries to re-establish his relationship with her while also trying to hide the fact that she is his daughter from the press.

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