Delmer Daves

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Delmer Daves

Born July 24, 1904 · San Francisco, California, USA

Died August 17, 1977 · aged 73

Delmer Daves was an American actor, screenwriter, director, and producer.

Known For

A Summer PlaceA Summer Place · 1959
A Summer Place
6.61959
MovieDramaRomance
A self-made businessman rekindles a romance with a former flame while their two teenage children begin a romance of their own with drastic consequences for both couples.
3:10 to Yuma3:10 to Yuma · 1957
3:10 to Yuma
7.31957
MovieWesternDrama
Dan Evans, a small time farmer, is hired to escort Ben Wade, a dangerous outlaw, to Yuma. As Evans and Wade wait for the 3:10 train to Yuma, Wade's gang is racing to free him.
Broken ArrowBroken Arrow · 1950
Broken Arrow
6.71950
MovieWesternDrama
Indian scout Tom Jeffords is sent out to stem the war between the American settlers and Apaches in the late 1870s Arizona. He learns that the Indians kill only to protect themselves, or out of retaliation for white atrocities.
An Affair to RememberAn Affair to Remember · 1957
An Affair to Remember
7.41957
MovieDramaRomance
A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?
JubalJubal · 1956
Jubal
6.91956
MovieWesternDrama
Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.
Dark PassageDark Passage · 1947
Dark Passage
7.31947
MovieThrillerMystery
A man convicted of murdering his wife escapes from prison and works with a woman to try and prove his innocence.
Demetrius and the GladiatorsDemetrius and the Gladiators · 1954
Demetrius and the Gladiators
6.51954
MovieAdventureHistory
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.
Love AffairLove Affair · 1994
Love Affair
5.51994
MovieDramaRomance
Ex-football star Mike Gambril meets Terry McKay on a flight to Sydney, which is forced to land on a small atoll. They become romantic on board a ship sent to take them to a larger island. They agree to meet in New York three months later to see if the attraction is real. One shows up but the other doesn't. However, a chance meeting brings them together again.

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