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Jun 28, 2024 · Phil Karlson was an American director who was best known for his film noirs of the 1950s. While studying law at Loyola Marymount University in California, Karlson took a job at Universal in the props department. He soon focused on a career in Hollywood, and in the early 1930s he became an assistant.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Scandal Sheet showcases the talents of the film’s director, Phil Karlson. Karlson’s attention to detail and ability to create tension are evident throughout the movie. The film’s exploration of the dark underbelly of journalism makes it a standout in the film noir genre.
2 days ago · The producers' first choice for the director was Phil Karlson, who asked for too high a salary. They offered Dr. No to Guy Green, Guy Hamilton, Val Guest and Ken Hughes to direct, but all of them turned it down. They finally signed Terence Young who had a long background with Broccoli's Warwick Films as the director.
Jun 28, 2024 · Phil Karlson (1908- ) was born Philip N. Karlstein. He worked in many positions at Universal Studios, including propman, film editor, associate producer, and finally as feature editor in 1944. He was known for directing realistic crime films.
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Jun 30, 2024 · 1) The Phenix City Story (1955) "The Phenix City Story" is a gripping true crime film set in Phenix City, Alabama. Directed by Phil Karlson, this 1955 movie portrays the efforts of attorney Albert Patterson to clean up the city's rampant crime and corruption.
Jun 22, 2024 · Directed by Phil Karlson, who also tackled Westerns like A Time for Killing and Thunderhoof, Gunman’s Walk is praised for its disciplined, assured handling of familial strife that reflects the...
Jun 30, 2024 · At this point in his career, Payne was no longer making musicals for Fox; and he was no longer making action adventure pics for the Pine-Thomas unit at Paramount. Those roles were now behind him. He was reinventing himself yet again, this time in crime flicks directed by Phil Karlson.
