Post by Teleadm on Aug 25, 2023 20:21:10 GMT
Although he was a highly successful and reliable director working within the Hollywood studio system, his work received little attention from critics at the time his movies was released. Some are now considered classics.
Little baby Henri Leopold de Fiennes was born 125 years ago in Sacramento California to a stage actress and a stage manager.
He started early within movies, as a child actor in movies directed by Alan Dwan. Then WWI interrupted, when discharged he dabbled a bit in the finance world, but returned to movies where he got work as assistant director under such directors as Frank Lloyd, Paul Bern, Josef von Sternberg and Victor Fleming, he credited the latter for his eventual success as director later on.
Henry Hathaway (1898-1985)
His approach has been described as uncomplicated and straightforward, while at the same time noted for their striking visual effects and unusual locations. He had a reputation as being difficult on actors, but stars such as John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe benefited under his direction. At his best directing western, noirs and action movies.
Here is a presentation of some of his movie, in other words it's not complete.
Heritage of the Desert 1932, well everyone has to start somewhere and this one clocked in at around an hour.
The Witching Hour 1934, an early crime drama about clairvoyants.
Now and Forever 1934, a crime swindler story, starring Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard and Shirley Temple.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer 1935 was a sudden jump into the A-league. Paramount had originally bought the rights to try to lure over Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack from RKO. When that failed they gave it to a contractual director and hoped for the best.
Henry Hathaway's only Oscar nomination.
Peter Ibbetson 1935 a prestigious flop and ill fitted to Hathaway's talents. It has been re-evaluated in later years as misunderstood.
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine 1936, handed the first full length Technicolor movie at Paramount.
The Real Glory 1939 for Samuel Goldwyn
Johnny Apollo 1940 with Tyrone Power.
The Shepherd of the Hills 1941 said to be one of Hathaway's most under appreciated movies.
The House on 92nd Street 1945 turning towards noir.
13 Rue Madeleine 1947 with James Cagney
Kiss of Death 1947
Call Northside 777 1948
Down to the Sea in Ships 1949, a sidestep into sea sagas.
Fourteen Hours 1951, man on the ledge drama, with a small role for future Grace of Monaco.
Rawhide 1951, another movie that has been reevaluated in later years. some goes as far as calling it a western noir.
The Desert Fox 1951, a sleeper that became very popular thanks to James Mason charismatic portrayal.
Niagara 1953 with Marilyn in one of her best roles pre-fame roles.
Prince Vallant 1954, there had to be a few bad movies along the way.
23 Paces to Baker Street 1956, blind man overhears something...rather good who-done-it, set in London.
Seven Thieves 1960, in one of his last leading roles, Edward G. wan't's to beat the bank of Monte Carlo, the back way.
North to Alaska 1960 a free-wheeling comedy western.
Circus World 1964, turgid circus drama with some great action scenes, including a boat turning on the side.
The Sons of Katie Elder 1965
Nevada Smith 1966, with new advancing star Steve McQueen
The Last Safari 1967 staring an aging Stewart Granger, said to be forgettable.
Five Card Stud 1968, overlooked by some, re-evaluted by others.
True Grit 1969, A huge world wide success that could have been the crown of Hathaway's career, but he made another three movies, all forgettable, Raid on Rommel and Shoot Out 1971, and ended it with blaxploitation movie Hangup 1974.
First published in 2016
(this profile should have been "written" in March earlier this years at v2, hope you forgive I did it here instead much later)
Thanks for watching!
Opinions of all kinds are welcome!
Little baby Henri Leopold de Fiennes was born 125 years ago in Sacramento California to a stage actress and a stage manager.
He started early within movies, as a child actor in movies directed by Alan Dwan. Then WWI interrupted, when discharged he dabbled a bit in the finance world, but returned to movies where he got work as assistant director under such directors as Frank Lloyd, Paul Bern, Josef von Sternberg and Victor Fleming, he credited the latter for his eventual success as director later on.
Henry Hathaway (1898-1985)
His approach has been described as uncomplicated and straightforward, while at the same time noted for their striking visual effects and unusual locations. He had a reputation as being difficult on actors, but stars such as John Wayne and Marilyn Monroe benefited under his direction. At his best directing western, noirs and action movies.
Here is a presentation of some of his movie, in other words it's not complete.
Heritage of the Desert 1932, well everyone has to start somewhere and this one clocked in at around an hour.
The Witching Hour 1934, an early crime drama about clairvoyants.
Now and Forever 1934, a crime swindler story, starring Gary Cooper, Carole Lombard and Shirley Temple.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer 1935 was a sudden jump into the A-league. Paramount had originally bought the rights to try to lure over Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack from RKO. When that failed they gave it to a contractual director and hoped for the best.
Henry Hathaway's only Oscar nomination.
Peter Ibbetson 1935 a prestigious flop and ill fitted to Hathaway's talents. It has been re-evaluated in later years as misunderstood.
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine 1936, handed the first full length Technicolor movie at Paramount.
The Real Glory 1939 for Samuel Goldwyn
Johnny Apollo 1940 with Tyrone Power.
The Shepherd of the Hills 1941 said to be one of Hathaway's most under appreciated movies.
The House on 92nd Street 1945 turning towards noir.
13 Rue Madeleine 1947 with James Cagney
Kiss of Death 1947
Call Northside 777 1948
Down to the Sea in Ships 1949, a sidestep into sea sagas.
Fourteen Hours 1951, man on the ledge drama, with a small role for future Grace of Monaco.
Rawhide 1951, another movie that has been reevaluated in later years. some goes as far as calling it a western noir.
The Desert Fox 1951, a sleeper that became very popular thanks to James Mason charismatic portrayal.
Niagara 1953 with Marilyn in one of her best roles pre-fame roles.
Prince Vallant 1954, there had to be a few bad movies along the way.
23 Paces to Baker Street 1956, blind man overhears something...rather good who-done-it, set in London.
Seven Thieves 1960, in one of his last leading roles, Edward G. wan't's to beat the bank of Monte Carlo, the back way.
North to Alaska 1960 a free-wheeling comedy western.
Circus World 1964, turgid circus drama with some great action scenes, including a boat turning on the side.
The Sons of Katie Elder 1965
Nevada Smith 1966, with new advancing star Steve McQueen
The Last Safari 1967 staring an aging Stewart Granger, said to be forgettable.
Five Card Stud 1968, overlooked by some, re-evaluted by others.
True Grit 1969, A huge world wide success that could have been the crown of Hathaway's career, but he made another three movies, all forgettable, Raid on Rommel and Shoot Out 1971, and ended it with blaxploitation movie Hangup 1974.
First published in 2016
(this profile should have been "written" in March earlier this years at v2, hope you forgive I did it here instead much later)
Thanks for watching!
Opinions of all kinds are welcome!