Carl K. Hittleman

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Carl K. Hittleman

Born July 28, 1907 · New York City, New York, U.S.

Died September 22, 1999 · aged 92

No biography available.

Known For

The Baron of ArizonaThe Baron of Arizona · 1950
The Baron of Arizona
★ 6.71950
MovieRomanceWestern
The U.S. government recognizes land grants made when the West was under Spanish rule. This inspires James Reavis to forge a chain of historical evidence that makes a foundling girl the Baroness of Arizona. Reavis marries the girl and presses his claim to the entire Arizona territory.
36 Hours36 Hours · 1964
36 Hours
★ 7.11964
MovieDramaThriller
Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.
Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's DaughterJesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter · 1966
Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter
★ 4.31966
MovieHorrorWestern
Dr. Frankenstein's Granddaughter Maria, and her brother assistant Rudolph, moved to the old west because the lightning storms there are more frequent and intense, which allows them to work on the experiments of their grandfather. But the experiments are failing and Rudolph's been secretly killing the corpses afterwards. Meanwhile, the Lopez family leaves the town because of the evil going on there
I Shot Jesse JamesI Shot Jesse James · 1949
I Shot Jesse James
★ 6.21949
MovieWesternDrama
Bob Ford murders his best friend Jesse James in order to obtain a pardon that will free him to marry his girlfriend Cynthy. The guilt-stricken Ford soon finds himself greeted with derision and open mockery throughout town. He travels to Colorado to try his hand at prospecting in hopes that marriage with Cynthy is still in the cards.
Shoot to KillShoot to Kill · 1947
Shoot to Kill
★ 4.91947
MovieCrime
A gritty crime story involving a newspaper man and crooked politicians.
The Case of the Baby-SitterThe Case of the Baby-Sitter · 1947
The Case of the Baby-Sitter
★ 6.51947
MovieMysteryComedy
The baby sitter is none other than veteran Hollywood tough guy Tom Neal. A private detective, Neal is hired to keep an eye on the child of married couple George Meeker and Rebel Randall. Actually, Meeker and Randall are jewel thieves, and their "baby" is their stolen loot. Neal eventually catches on when he realizes that this is the quietest child on earth. Running a scant 41 minutes, Case of the Baby Sitter was designed to be shown in tandem with another Screen Guild Productions "briefie," The Hat Box Mystery: the films were shot back to back, with Tom Neal and Pamela Blake starring in both.
Gun Battle at MontereyGun Battle at Monterey · 1957
Gun Battle at Monterey
★ 5.21957
MovieRomanceWestern
An outlaw saved by a Mexican girl hunts the holdup partner who shot him in the back.
Billy the Kid Versus DraculaBilly the Kid Versus Dracula · 1966
Billy the Kid Versus Dracula
★ 4.11966
MovieHorrorWestern
Dracula travels to the American West, intent on making a beautiful ranch owner his next victim. Her fiance, outlaw Billy the Kid, finds out about it and rushes to save her.

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Tough AssignmentTough Assignment · 1949
Tough Assignment
★ 6.81949
MovieWesternAction
A meddlesome reporter sporting a young bride takes on a gang of modern day cattle rustlers. Donald "Red" Barry plays Dan Reilly, a newspaper reporter just returned to LA with his wife, photographer Margie (Marjorie Steele). Margie insists on taking pictures of everywhere they go, and so as she's walking into a butcher shop she poses for Dan - while at the same time three thugs make their way quickly out after beating up the proprietors. Soon Margie and Dan are involved in investigating an illegal meat operation that rustles cattle and forces butchers to buy it - or else. Dan gets beaten up a couple of times, but is undaunted in pursuing the great story - and hey, he's only got 64 minutes to do so, he'd best get cracking!

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