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Robert L. Lippert

Born March 31, 1909 · Alameda, California, USA

Died November 16, 1976 · aged 67

Robert Lenard Lippert (March 31, 1909 – November 16, 1976) was an American film producer and cinema chain owner, also known as King of the Bs. President and COO of Lippert Theatres, Affiliated Theatres, and Transcontinental Theatres–all based in San Francisco–at his height, Lippert owned a chain of 139 movie theaters. He helped finance more than 300 films, including the directorial debuts of Samue…

Known For

The FlyThe Fly · 1958
The Fly
★ 7.01958
MovieScience FictionHorror
Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just killed her husband. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that he invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber.
The Last Man on EarthThe Last Man on Earth · 1964
The Last Man on Earth
★ 6.61964
MovieScience FictionDrama
When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter.
Lost ContinentLost Continent · 1951
Lost Continent
★ 3.61951
MovieScience FictionAdventure
When an experimental atomic rocket crashes somewhere off-radar, its three developing scientists are joined by three Air Force men in tracking it down to a small Pacific island, where it apparently has landed on the plateau of the island's steep-walled, taboo mountain.
Hi-JackedHi-Jacked · 1950
Hi-Jacked
★ 5.41950
MovieCrimeDrama
A parolee, working for a trucking line, struggles to clear his name after being accused of involvement with hijackers.
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.
The Curse of the FlyThe Curse of the Fly · 1965
The Curse of the Fly
★ 5.41965
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
The son of the inventor of a matter-transporter, which turned him into a monster when he tried to transport himself along with a tiny housefly, continues to pursue his father's experiment, while his own two sons attempt to extricate him, themselves and the family name from further disaster and scandal.
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.
The Steel HelmetThe Steel Helmet · 1951
The Steel Helmet
★ 7.01951
MovieActionDrama
A ragtag group of American stragglers battles against superior Communist troops in an abandoned Buddhist temple during the Korean War.

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