Writing

Aubrey Wisberg

Born October 20, 1909

Died March 14, 1990 · aged 80

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aubrey Lionel Wisberg (October 20, 1909 – March 14, 1990) was a screenwriter, director, and producer. He immigrated to the United States in 1921, attended New York University and Columbia University, and married Barbara Duberstein. Wisberg made his career as a screenwriter, director, and producer with credits in more than 40 films including The Big Fix, The …

Known For

Hercules in New YorkHercules in New York · 1970
Hercules in New York
★ 4.11970
MovieComedyAdventure
Hercules is sent from Mount Olympus to modern-day Manhattan, where he takes up professional wrestling before getting mixed up with a gang of mobsters.
Casanova's Big NightCasanova's Big Night · 1954
Casanova's Big Night
★ 6.11954
MovieComedyAdventure
Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca. He little suspects what awaits him... Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real Casanova's creditors, Pippo must journey to Venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities.
The Man from Planet XThe Man from Planet X · 1951
The Man from Planet X
★ 5.81951
MovieScience FictionThriller
While watching for a planet that may collide with earth, scientists stationed in Scotland are approached by a visitor from outer space.
Escape in the FogEscape in the Fog · 1945
Escape in the Fog
★ 5.41945
MovieThrillerCrime
A military nurse recovering from a nervous breakdown at an inn keeps having dreams where she witnesses two men trying to murder a third. When she meets a federal agent, she's astounded to discover that he is the victim from her visions.
Treasure of Monte CristoTreasure of Monte Cristo · 1949
Treasure of Monte Cristo
★ 5.21949
MovieActionAdventure
A San Francisco lawyer uses a woman to lure a merchant seaman worth a legendary fortune.
Captain John Smith and PocahontasCaptain John Smith and Pocahontas · 1953
Captain John Smith and Pocahontas
★ 3.41953
MovieRomanceDrama
With the help of Pocahontas, Captain John Smith overcomes the treachery of some of his men and resentment of the local Native Americans to establish the colony of Jamestown.
At Sword's PointAt Sword's Point · 1952
At Sword's Point
★ 5.11952
MovieAdventureAction
France, 1648: Richelieu and Louis XIII are dead, the new king is a minor, and the Duc de Lavalle is in virtually open rebellion, scheming to seize power. As a last resort, Queen Anne summons the heirs of the original Musketeers to her aid...including Claire, daughter of Athos, who when she chooses can miraculously pass as a boy, and wields as fine a sword as any. All their skills will be needed for a battle against increasing odds. One for all and all for one! Written by Rod Crawford
Mission MarsMission Mars · 1968
Mission Mars
★ 4.71968
MovieScience Fiction
Three American astronauts who land on Mars discover the body of a frozen Russian cosmonaut and a mysterious talking orb.

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Heaven Only KnowsHeaven Only Knows · 1947
Heaven Only Knows
★ 6.51947
MovieComedyFamily
Also released as Montana Mike, Heaven Only Knows is an offbeat western with fantasy overtones. Hard-bitten gambling boss Brian Donlevy rules his frontier community with brawn and bullets. To his dismay, Donlevy discovers that he has a guardian angel (Robert Cummings), who shows up in the guise of an Eastern tenderfoot. The angel has been sent from Above to save Donlevy's soul, and to that end encourages the one-time villain to squire a minister's daughter (Jorja Curtwright) rather than his usual dance-hall girls. Donlevy is also given tips on winning against his enemies without resorting to gunplay. The gambler finally redeems himself with Heaven by rescuing the angel from a lynch mob (how can you lynch an angel?) Heaven Only Knows deserves an "E" for Effort for bringing a fresh twist to the venerable western genre.

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