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Lewis Allen (25 December 1905 – 3 May 2000) was a British-born director whose credits included classic television series and a diverse range of films. Allen worked mainly in the United States, working on Broadway and directing 18 feature films between 1944 and 1959.
Lewis Allen was a British-born director and producer who worked in Hollywood and TV. He is known for films like The Uninvited and The Unseen, and shows like Mission: Impossible and The Fugitive.
- Director, Production Manager, Producer
- December 25, 1905
- Lewis Allen
- May 3, 2000
May 6, 2024 · Lewis Allen was a British-born director whose credits included classic television series and a diverse range of films. Allen acted and directed onstage in England before moving to the United States to work as an assistant director at Paramount. He made his first feature film in 1944, and many.
- Michael Barson
Sep 5, 2012 · And that's where the second part of Meeropol's story begins. The link is the pseudonym he used when writing poetry and music: Lewis Allan.
- Elizabeth Blair
Oct 29, 2013 · Lewis Allen, a veteran director of stage and film, talks about his first and most famous movie, The Uninvited, a classic ghost story. He also recounts his early career, his relationship with Charles Brackett, and his casting choices.
Abel Meeropol (February 10, 1903 – October 29, 1986) was an American songwriter and poet whose works were published under his pseudonym Lewis Allan. He wrote the poem "Strange Fruit" (1937), which was recorded by Billie Holiday.
Lewis Allen. Director: The 20th Century-Fox Hour. Born in England on Christmas Day, 1905, Lewis Allen first came on the show-biz scene when he was appointed executive in charge of West End and Broadway stage productions for famed impresario Gilbert Miller.
