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George Waggner
Born September 7, 1894 · New York City, New York, USA
Died December 11, 1984 · aged 90
George Waggner (September 7, 1894 - December 11, 1984) was an American film director, producer and actor. Born in New York City, he made his film debut as Yousayef in The Sheik (1921). He later went on to appearances in Western films. The first film he directed was Western Trails (1938) and his most well-known directorial effort arguably remains The Wolf Man (1941). In the 1960s, he directed epi…
Known For
The Wolf Man · 1941The Wolf Man
★ 7.01941
MovieHorrorDrama
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Phantom of the Opera · 1943Phantom of the Opera
★ 6.21943
MovieHorrorRomance
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man · 1943Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man
★ 6.21943
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
After being resurrected by grave robbers, Larry Talbot searches for Dr. Frankenstein in the hopes of being cured of his lycanthropy. The mad scientist may turn out to be dead, but his monster is just waiting to be found…
The Ghost of Frankenstein · 1942The Ghost of Frankenstein
★ 5.81942
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Frankenstein's unscrupulous colleague, Dr. Bohmer, plans to transplant Ygor's brain so he can rule the world using the monster's body, but the plan goes sour when he turns malevolent and goes on a rampage.
Operation Pacific · 1951Operation Pacific
★ 6.11951
MovieWarDrama
During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
Invisible Agent · 1942Invisible Agent
★ 5.81942
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany.
Man-Made Monster · 1941Man-Made Monster
★ 6.11941
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Mad scientist turns a man into an electrically-controlled monster to do his bidding.
The Fighting Kentuckian · 1949The Fighting Kentuckian
★ 6.01949
MovieWesternRomance
John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on and aims to foil it.
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Invisible Agent · 1942Invisible Agent
★ 5.81942
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The Invisible Man's grandson uses his secret formula to spy on Nazi Germany.
Associate Producer
The Sheik · 1921The Sheik
★ 5.91921
MovieAdventureDrama
Sheik Ahmed desperately desires feisty British socialite Diana, so he abducts her and carries her off to his luxurious tent-palace in the desert. The free-spirited Diana recoils from his passionate embraces and yearns to be released. Later, allowed to go into the desert, she escapes and makes her way across the sands...
Yousaef - Tribal Chieftain (as George Waggener)































