Howard Bretherton

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Howard Bretherton

Born February 13, 1890 · Tacoma, Washington, USA

Died April 12, 1969 · aged 79

Howard Bretherton (13 February 1890, in Tacoma, Washington – 12 April 1969, in San Diego, California) was an American film director, film editor, and the father of film editor David Bretherton.

Known For

Baby FaceBaby Face · 1933
Baby Face
7.21933
MovieDrama
A young woman uses her body and her sexuality to help her climb the social ladder, but soon begins to wonder if her new status will ever bring her happiness.
Star ReporterStar Reporter · 1939
Star Reporter
3.91939
MovieCrimeDrama
An idealistic young newspaper reporter crusades against organized crime.
The Singer of NaplesThe Singer of Naples · 1935
The Singer of Naples
7.01935
Movie
A blacksmith's son from Naples rises to become a celebrated opera singer, performing at La Scala in Milan.
Second ChoiceSecond Choice · 1930
Second Choice
8.01930
MovieDramaRomance
Vallery Grove is in love with Don Warren but her mother opposes the match because he is poor and has no social standing. Don decides to terminate his engagement to Vallery after attending a party where he meets a spoiled rich girl who is interested in him.
Undercover AgentUndercover Agent · 1939
Undercover Agent
4.21939
MovieCrimeDrama
A railway postal clerk goes after a sweepstakes counterfeiting ring.
Tough KidTough Kid · 1938
Tough Kid
6.51938
MovieCrimeAction
Skipper Murphy is serving as trainer and inspiration for his brother Red Murphy training for a world championship title bout. Trouble comes for the Murphys when Red runs up against a gambling syndicate and is put on the spot to throw the fight.
Heroes for SaleHeroes for Sale · 1933
Heroes for Sale
7.11933
MovieDrama
World War I veteran Tom Holmes is marked by the unbearable suffering caused by his battle wounds. Over the years, he comes to experience both the pain of misfortune and a love for other human beings.
Boys' ReformatoryBoys' Reformatory · 1939
Boys' Reformatory
5.31939
MovieCrimeDrama
A tough street kid takes the rap for a burglary committed by the son of his foster family and is sent to a boys reformatory, where the inmates are under the thumb of corrupt guards and a brutal prison doctor.

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The Silver SlaveThe Silver Slave · 1927
The Silver Slave
9.01927
MovieDrama
Bernice Randall, who has forsaken the love of her sweetheart, Tom Richards, to marry for wealth, turns down Richards' proposal after the death of her husband, and she is denounced by him as a slave to silver. Lavishing the greater part of her fortune on her daughter, Janet, Bernice determines to give her the advantages she herself lacked. Despite her mother's disapproval, Janet scorns the affection of Larry Martin, a life-long friend, after meeting Philip Caldwell, a wealthy sophisticate. Worried over Janet's growing attachment to Philip, Bernice determines to win Caldwell from her daughter, and in a confrontation involving the girl and Richards, now a millionaire, Janet is disillusioned in her mother and Caldwell. Learning of her mother's sacrifice, Janet forgives her and finds happiness with Larry.

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