Writing

Hugh Wheeler

Born March 19, 1912 · Hampstead, London, England, UK

Died July 26, 1987 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 2007
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
7.22007
MovieDramaHorror
The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, a.k.a Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical.
Five Miles to MidnightFive Miles to Midnight · 1962
Five Miles to Midnight
6.01962
MovieThrillerDrama
American ex-Air Force man and current businessman Bob Macklin is married to the impoverished Italian-born Lisa. Bob’s jealousy and immaturity irks Lisa, who tells him she’s planning to file for a divorce before his plane departs on a business trip for Casablanca.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York PhilharmonicSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic · 2014
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – In Concert with the New York Philharmonic
8.12014
MovieMusicDrama
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession. (Filmed live at the Lincoln Center with the New York Philharmonic from March 5–8, 2014.)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a MusicalSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical · 1980
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street – Scenes from the Making of a Musical
9.01980
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Opening with the first day of rehearsals of the London production of "Sweeney Todd", this ninety-minute documentary focuses on the rehearsal process with the musical's director, composer and actors.
Black WidowBlack Widow · 1954
Black Widow
6.41954
MovieMysteryDrama
When a young stage hopeful is found dead, suspicion falls on her mentor, a successful Broadway producer.
Travels with My AuntTravels with My Aunt · 1972
Travels with My Aunt
6.01972
MovieAdventureComedy
At his mother's funeral, stuffy bank clerk Henry Pulling meets his Aunt Augusta, an elderly eccentric with more-than-shady dealings who pulls him along on a whirlwind adventure as she attempts to rescue an old lover.
CandideCandide · 1988
Candide
9.01988
MovieMusic
Candide falls in love with the beautiful but materialistic Cunegonde. Her barron father doesn't approve of the affair so Candide wanders, meeting all the misfortunes along the way.
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet StreetSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street · 1982
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
8.21982
MovieMusicDrama
In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system. Todd confides in Nellie Lovett, the owner of a local meat pie shop, and the two become partners, as Todd swears revenge on those that have wronged him and decides to take up his old profession.

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Manželka Ronalda SheldonaManželka Ronalda Sheldona · 2001
Manželka Ronalda Sheldona
6.52001
MovieCrimeDrama
Jack Duluth, together with Ronald Sheldon, is the owner of a wealthy publishing house and considers his co-owner to be his best friend. That's why he is greatly upset that his son Bill has fallen in love with Ronald's young new wife Jean. Jean and her poor, eccentric family are completely financially dependent on Sheldon. Especially her father, an unrecognized writer who expects the publisher to publish his controversial writings. However, the young people's mutual romantic attraction soon becomes apparent, and Sheldon explodes. He intends to sever his friendly ties not only with Duluth and his son, but also to expel his wife and her family from his home. The next day, however, the servant finds him shot dead. Bill is arrested, having taken the murder weapon.

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