Directing
Vincent Sherman
Born July 16, 1906 · Vienna, Georgia, USA
Died June 18, 2006 · aged 99
Vincent Sherman (July 16, 1906 – June 18, 2006) was an American director, and actor, who worked in Hollywood. His movies include Mr. Skeffington (1944), Nora Prentiss (1947), and The Young Philadelphians (1959). He began his career as an actor on Broadway and later films. He directed B-movies for Warner Bros. before moving up to A-pictures. He was a good friend of actor Errol Flynn, whom he direc…
Known For
Nora Prentiss · 1947Nora Prentiss
★ 6.31947
MovieDrama
Quiet, organised Dr. Talbot meets nightclub singer Nora Prentiss when she is slightly hurt in a street accident. Despite her misgivings, they become heavily involved, and Talbot finds himself faced with the choice of leaving Nora or divorcing his wife. When a patient expires in his office, a third option seems to present itself.
Sergeant York · 1941Sergeant York
★ 7.21941
MovieWarDrama
Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.
The Hasty Heart · 1949The Hasty Heart
★ 6.91949
MovieDramaWar
In the final days of World War II, in a MASH unit in Burma, a severely wounded corporal watches in dismay as fellow soldiers pack-up to return home but a caring nurse and five remaining soldiers bring him solace.
The Young Philadelphians · 1959The Young Philadelphians
★ 7.41959
MovieDrama
Up and coming young lawyer Anthony Lawrence faces several ethical and emotional dilemmas as he climbs the Philadelphia social ladder. His personal and professional skills are tested as he tries to balance the needs of his fiance Joan, the expectations of his colleagues and his own obligation to defend his friend Chester on a murder count.
Mr. Skeffington · 1944Mr. Skeffington
★ 6.81944
MovieDramaRomance
A beautiful but vain woman who rejects the love of her older husband must face the loss of her youth and beauty.
Adventures of Don Juan · 1948Adventures of Don Juan
★ 6.81948
MovieAdventureRomance
Spanish Lothario Don Juan, the legendary lover and adventurer returns to Spain following a scandal and comes to the aid of his queen, who is under threat from sinister forces.
Affair in Trinidad · 1952Affair in Trinidad
★ 6.41952
MovieRomanceThriller
A nightclub singer enlists her brother-in-law to track down her husband's killer.
Lone Star · 1952Lone Star
★ 5.71952
MovieWestern
Cattle baron Devereaux Burke is enlisted by an aging Andrew Jackson to dissuade Sam Houston from establishing Texas as a republic. Burke must fight state senator Thomas Craden, in the process winning the heart of Craden's newspaper-editor girlfriend Martha Ronda.
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