Directing

Hal Bell

Born November 26, 1925 · Tennessee, USA

Died May 2, 1991 · aged 65

No biography available.

Known For

The Nutty ProfessorThe Nutty Professor · 1963
The Nutty Professor
6.51963
MovieComedyScience Fiction
A timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times.
The PirateThe Pirate · 1948
The Pirate
6.51948
MovieMusicRomance
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco. A traveling singer falls in love with her and to impress her he poses as the pirate.
Pennies from HeavenPennies from Heaven · 1981
Pennies from Heaven
6.11981
MovieDramaMusic
During the Great Depression, a sheet music salesman seeks to escape his dreary life through popular music and a love affair with an innocent schoolteacher.
Summer StockSummer Stock · 1950
Summer Stock
6.71950
MovieMusicRomance
To Jane Falbury's New England farm comes a troup of actors to put up a show, invited by Jane's sister. At first reluctant she has them do farm chores in exchange for food. Her reluctance becomes attraction when she falls in love with the director, Joe, who happens to be her sister's fiance.
Easter ParadeEaster Parade · 1948
Easter Parade
7.01948
MovieRomanceMusic
On the day before Easter in 1911, Don Hewes is crushed when his dancing partner (and object of affection) Nadine Hale refuses to start a new contract with him. To prove Nadine's not important to him, Don acquires innocent new protege Hannah Brown, vowing to make her a star in time for next year's Easter parade.
Hook, Line and SinkerHook, Line and Sinker · 1969
Hook, Line and Sinker
4.41969
MovieComedy
Told he is terminally ill, an insurance executive goes on a credit-card spending spree--and then learns his medical diagnosis was a mistake.
The Big MouthThe Big Mouth · 1967
The Big Mouth
5.31967
MovieComedyCrime
A fisherman crosses paths with a diamond-smuggling gangster–who is his doppelgänger—and inadvertently takes his place at a resort hotel where he meets a special girl.
Which Way to the Front?Which Way to the Front? · 1970
Which Way to the Front?
4.71970
MovieComedyWar
Brendan Byers III, one of the richest men in America, has been pronounced 4-F and can't serve his country in its war against Hitler. Byers does not take "No" for an answer and recruits other 4-F's to fight against Hitler.

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