Production
Robert Wyler
Born September 25, 1900
Died January 17, 1971 · aged 70
Robert Wyler (September 25, 1900 – January 17, 1971) was a Swiss-American film producer and associate producer. He was the older brother of film director William Wyler and a nephew of Universal Studios head, Carl Laemmle. Wyler was born in Mülhausen, Alsace, Germany (now Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France). His first credit was as a producer in 1928, and he made several unsuccessful attempts at directin…
Known For
Roman Holiday · 1953Roman Holiday
★ 7.91953
MovieRomanceComedy
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
The Big Country · 1958The Big Country
★ 7.61958
MovieDramaWestern
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
How to Steal a Million · 1966How to Steal a Million
★ 7.51966
MovieComedyCrime
A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.
The Desperate Hours · 1955The Desperate Hours
★ 7.01955
MovieCrimeThriller
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Friendly Persuasion · 1956Friendly Persuasion
★ 6.61956
MovieDramaWar
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
The Children's Hour · 1961The Children's Hour
★ 7.71961
MovieDrama
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
The Wonderful Day · 1932The Wonderful Day
★ 9.01932
MovieComedy
An assistant pharmacist in the South of France , Blaise works for Mrs. Pinède, a well-endowed hot-blooded woman who has developed a crush on him, and her husband ... who hasn't! One day, Blaise meets Felloux, a rich man who is convalescing in Cassis. Felloux takes a liking to Blaise and decides to offer him a perfect day in Juan-les-Pins. Gambling in the casino, Blaise wins an astronomical sum. A new life seems to open to him but not for long. Indeed he loses all, but not before he has given a beautiful necklace to a young woman.
The Heiress · 1949The Heiress
★ 7.81949
MovieDramaRomance
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Movies
Roman Holiday · 1953Roman Holiday
★ 7.91953
MovieRomanceComedy
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
The Big Country · 1958The Big Country
★ 7.61958
MovieDramaWestern
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
How to Steal a Million · 1966How to Steal a Million
★ 7.51966
MovieComedyCrime
A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.
The Desperate Hours · 1955The Desperate Hours
★ 7.01955
MovieCrimeThriller
Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Friendly Persuasion · 1956Friendly Persuasion
★ 6.61956
MovieDramaWar
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
The Children's Hour · 1961The Children's Hour
★ 7.71961
MovieDrama
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
The Wonderful Day · 1932The Wonderful Day
★ 9.01932
MovieComedy
An assistant pharmacist in the South of France , Blaise works for Mrs. Pinède, a well-endowed hot-blooded woman who has developed a crush on him, and her husband ... who hasn't! One day, Blaise meets Felloux, a rich man who is convalescing in Cassis. Felloux takes a liking to Blaise and decides to offer him a perfect day in Juan-les-Pins. Gambling in the casino, Blaise wins an astronomical sum. A new life seems to open to him but not for long. Indeed he loses all, but not before he has given a beautiful necklace to a young woman.
The Heiress · 1949The Heiress
★ 7.81949
MovieDramaRomance
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Detective Story · 1951Detective Story
★ 7.11951
MovieCrimeDrama
Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame · 1923The Hunchback of Notre Dame
★ 6.61923
MovieRomanceDrama
In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.
Dodsworth · 1936Dodsworth
★ 7.11936
MovieDramaRomance
A retired auto manufacturer and his wife take a long-planned European vacation only to find that they want very different things from life.
The Last Train from Madrid · 1937The Last Train from Madrid
★ 4.81937
MovieActionAdventure
The story of seven people: their lives and love affairs in Madrid during the Civil War.
The Gentleman Misbehaves · 1946The Gentleman Misbehaves
★ 8.01946
MovieComedyMusic
After his first attempt to obtain cash fails, a Broadway producer turns to a gambler to raise money for his show.
Murder Goes to College · 1937Murder Goes to College
★ 5.01937
MovieComedyMystery
The policy-racket reaches it lean, bony fingers into the ivy-towers of a large university and the underworld trying to “beat the numbers-racket” with applied mathematics. One of the professors, Tom Barry is murdered in the Dean’s office.
Sophie Lang Goes West · 1937Sophie Lang Goes West
★ 8.01937
MovieCrimeDrama
Reformed jewel-thief Sophie Lang, tired of being questioned by the New York City police every time a jewel disappears, decides to head for California only to get into more trouble.
It Happened in Paris · 1935It Happened in Paris
★ 6.21935
MovieRomanceComedy
Paul, artistically-inclined son of an American millionaire, moves to Paris where he can find inspiration and study the masters. While there, he finds inspiration of a different sort in the form of the beautiful Jacqueline.