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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
MovieDrama
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.
Cheers for Miss BishopCheers for Miss Bishop · 1941
Cheers for Miss Bishop
★ 5.81941
MovieComedyDrama
Ella Bishop is an inhibited girl whose frustrations grow as she approaches womanhood. As a women, her ambitions to teach cause her to lose her only opportunity for true love. Ella's life becomes one of missed chances and wrong choices. As she reaches old age, she reflects back and realizes she allowed the years to go by without achieving what she believes to be her true fulfillment. However, her years have not been without glory, and her moment of triumph arrives when her numerous now-famous students from over the years, return to honor their beloved Miss Bishop.
The LocketThe Locket · 1946
The Locket
★ 6.31946
MovieDramaCrime
A dark personal secret drives a young woman to use every man she encounters.
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.
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 House on 56th StreetThe House on 56th Street · 1933
The House on 56th Street
★ 5.21933
MovieHistoryDrama
A beautiful chorine marries a handsome rich socialite, but her idyllic life ends when she visits a dying old beau and is charged when he commits suicide.
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.

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