Tay Garnett

Directing

Tay Garnett

Born June 13, 1894 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died October 3, 1977 · aged 83

William Taylor "Tay" Garnett (June 13, 1894 – October 3, 1977) was an American film director and writer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tay Garnett, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

The Black KnightThe Black Knight · 1954
The Black Knight
★ 6.41954
MovieActionAdventure
John, a blacksmith and swordsmith, is tutored at Camelot. As a commoner, he can't hope to win the hand of Lady Linet, daughter of the Earl of Yeoniland, so he creates a secret alternate identity as the Black Knight. In this new role, he is now able to help King Arthur when Saracens and Cornish men—disguised as Vikings -- plot to take over the country.
Cause for Alarm!Cause for Alarm! · 1951
Cause for Alarm!
★ 5.91951
MovieThrillerDrama
A bedridden and gravely ill man believes his wife and doctor are conspiring to kill him, and outlines his suspicions in a letter.
The Valley of DecisionThe Valley of Decision · 1945
The Valley of Decision
★ 7.21945
MovieDramaRomance
Mary Rafferty comes from a poor family of steel mill workers in 19th Century Pittsburgh. Her family objects when she goes to work as a maid for the wealthy Scott family which controls the mill. Mary catches the attention of handsome scion Paul Scott, but their romance is complicated by Paul's engagement to someone else and a bitter strike among the mill workers.
Seven SinnersSeven Sinners · 1940
Seven Sinners
★ 6.01940
MovieAdventureComedy
Banished from various U.S. protectorates in the Pacific, a saloon entertainer uses her femme-fatale charms to woo politicians, navy personnel, gangsters, riff-raff, judges and a ship's doctor in order to achieve her aims.
China SeasChina Seas · 1935
China Seas
★ 6.31935
MovieAdventureAction
Captain Alan Gaskell sails the perilous waters between Hong Kong and Singapore with a secret cargo: a fortune in British gold. That's not the only risky cargo he carries; both his fiery mistress and his refined fiancee are aboard!
Mrs. ParkingtonMrs. Parkington · 1944
Mrs. Parkington
★ 6.01944
MovieDramaRomance
In this family saga, Mrs. Parkington recounts the story of her life, beginning as a hotel maid in frontier Nevada where she is swept off her feet by mine owner and financier Augustus Parkington. He moves them to New York, tries to remake her into a society woman, and establishes their home among the wealthiest of New York's high society. Family and social life is not always peaceful, however, and she guides us, in flashbacks, through the rises and falls of the Parkington family fortunes.
The Postman Always Rings TwiceThe Postman Always Rings Twice · 1946
The Postman Always Rings Twice
★ 7.11946
MovieDramaRomance
A married woman and a drifter fall in love, then plot to murder her husband.
Cattle KingCattle King · 1963
Cattle King
★ 6.31963
MovieWestern
A rich landowner of Wyoming fights to prevent the Texas herds from trampling his rich meadows.

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Officer O'BrienOfficer O'Brien · 1930
Officer O'Brien
★ 5.21930
MovieCrimeDrama
Bill O'Brien is promoted to lieutenant in the police department for his arrest of Mike Patello, gang leader and racketeer, for murder. Ruth Dale, who loves Bill, is concerned when her brother, Johnny, who witnessed the murder, proposes to testify against the racketeer. Meanwhile, Captain Antrim informs Bill that his father has just been released from prison and does not know his son is a policeman. On the way from prison, O'Brien (J. P.) meets Limo, a former cockney pal who recognizes Bill and keeps J. P. from seeing his son; later, J. P. arrives intoxicated and is enraged, forcing Bill to knock him unconscious. J. P. is arrested for robbery but returns the loot to save his son from disgrace; Johnny is killed before testifying against Patello, who is released but confronted by J. P., who proves his guilt and, when he struggles with the police, kills him. Bill plans to resign, but confident of Ruth's love, he decides to remain on the force.

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Alcoa TheatreAlcoa Theatre · 1957
Alcoa Theatre
★ 7.01957
SeriesDrama
Alcoa Theatre is a half-hour American anthology series telecast on NBC at 9:30 pm on alternate Monday nights from October 7, 1957 to September 16, 1960. The program also aired under the title Turn of Fate, with the stories depicting the difficulties faced by individuals who are suddenly thrust into unexpected and perilous dangers. Alcoa Theatre was syndicated together with Goodyear Theatre as Award Theatre. In 1955, The Alcoa Hour premiered in a one-hour format aired on Sunday nights, but it was reduced to 30 minutes, retitled Alcoa Theatre, and moved to Monday evening in 1957. The show employed an alternating rotating company of actors: David Niven, Robert Ryan, Jane Powell, Jack Lemmon and Charles Boyer. Each appeared in dramatic and light comedic roles through the first season.

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