Directing
Alfred L. Werker
Born December 2, 1896 · Deadwood, South Dakota, USA
Died July 28, 1975 · aged 78
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alfred L. Werker (December 2, 1896 – July 28, 1975) was a film director whose work in movies spanned from 1917 through 1957. After a number of film production jobs and assistant directing, Werker co-directed his first film, Ridin' the Wind in 1925 alongside director Del Andrews. He was brought in by Fox Film Corporation executives to re-shoot and re-edit Eri…
Known For
The Reluctant Dragon · 1941The Reluctant Dragon
★ 6.61941
MovieAnimationFamily
Humorist Robert Benchley attempts to find Walt Disney to ask him to adapt a short story about a gentle dragon who would rather recite poetry than be ferocious. Along the way, he is given a tour of Walt Disney Studios, and learns about the animation process.
Devil's Canyon · 1953Devil's Canyon
★ 5.21953
MovieActionCrime
An outlaw woman helps one Arizona convict stop another with a Gatling gun.
He Walked by Night · 1949He Walked by Night
★ 6.71949
MovieThrillerCrime
Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes · 1939The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
★ 6.91939
MovieCrimeMystery
Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…
We Have Our Moments · 1937We Have Our Moments
★ 7.11937
MovieComedyMystery
A trio of American crooks board a ship bound for Europe, intending to get rid of $100,000 in stolen dough. With detective John Wade breathing down their necks, the crooks stash the loot in the trunk belonging to vacationing schoolmarm Mary Smith.
Three Hours to Kill · 1954Three Hours to Kill
★ 5.11954
MovieWesternMystery
After three years on the run, Jim Guthrie returns with the scar of a rope burn on his neck. In a flashback, we learn how he was framed for murder but then escaped from the lynch mob just as he was about to be hung. Tired of running, he has returned to find the real killer and the Sheriff has given him just three hours to do it.
The House of Rothschild · 1934The House of Rothschild
★ 6.21934
MovieDramaHistory
The story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire founded by Mayer Rothschild and continued by his five sons. From humble beginnings the business grows and helps to finance the war against Napoleon, but it's not always easy, especially because of the prejudices against Jews.
Fair Warning · 1931Fair Warning
★ 9.01931
MovieWestern
This George O'Brien western is based on a novel by Max Brand, previously filmed as the 1920 Tom Mix vehicle The Untamed. Cast as devil-may-car Whistlin' Dan Barry, our hero rides into a passel of trouble in a wide-open town. Warned to leave the premises or else, Whistlin' Dan refuses to do so, sticking around long enough to whomp villain Jim Silent (Mitchell Lewis) and romance heroine Kate Cumberland (Louise Huntington).
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