Henry Hathaway
Known for
Where the audience sees actors, Henry Hathaway is an American director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. 32 was the age at the first credit. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in. The best-known title on the record is 'True Grit'. 'How the West Was Won' is a second title with real reach. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Lives of a Bengal Lancer'.
Henry Hathaway
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Where the audience sees actors, Henry Hathaway is an American director who shapes what ends up on screen without appearing on it. 32 was the age at the first credit. Projects, not roles, are the unit this career is measured in. The best-known title on the record is 'True Grit'. 'How the West Was Won' is a second title with real reach. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Lives of a Bengal Lancer'.
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True Grit
1969
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How the West Was Won
1962
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5 Card Stud
1968
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Nevada Smith
1966
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North to Alaska
1960
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Niagara
1953
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The Sons of Katie Elder
1965
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Kiss of Death
1947
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Shoot Out
1971
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The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
1951
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China Girl
1942
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Fourteen Hours
1951
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O. Henry's Full House
1952
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Prince Valiant
1954
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Call Northside 777
1948
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Peter Ibbetson
1935
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Seven Thieves
1960
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Brigham Young
1940
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The Shepherd of the Hills
1941
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Garden of Evil
1954
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The Black Rose
1950
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Woman Obsessed
1959
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Buffalo Stampede
1933
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Legend of the Lost
1957
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Diplomatic Courier
1952
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Circus World
1964
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The Trail of the Lonesome Pine
1936
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Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
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Raid on Rommel
1971
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
1935
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The Real Glory
1939
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Down to the Sea in Ships
1949
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23 Paces to Baker Street
1956
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The Dark Corner
1946
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From Hell to Texas
1958
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Wing and a Prayer
1944
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White Witch Doctor
1953
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The Last Safari
1967
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Heritage of the Desert
1932
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Johnny Apollo
1940
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You're in the Navy Now
1951
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Souls at Sea
1937
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Sundown
1941
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Spawn of the North
1938
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The Bottom of the Bottle
1956
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The House on 92nd Street
1945
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The Racers
1955
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Man of the Forest
1933
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13 Rue Madeleine
1947
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Home in Indiana
1944
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henry Hathaway still alive?
Henry Hathaway passed away on February 11, 1985 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of Henry Hathaway?
Henry Hathaway is best known for directing True Grit, How the West Was Won, Niagara.
How many movies has Henry Hathaway directed?
Over a 55-year career (since 1930), Henry Hathaway has directed or written 62 films and worked on 0 TV shows.
What was Henry Hathaway's first movie?
The career of Henry Hathaway began with Behind the Make-Up (1930).
What is Henry Hathaway's most recent movie or series?
Henry Hathaway's most recent release is Hangup, which premiered on October 1, 1974.
Henry Hathaway
1898-03-13 · Sacramento, California, United States
Henry Hathaway (March 13, 1898 – February 11, 1985) was an American film director and producer. He is best known as a director of Westerns, especially starring John Wayne. Henry Hathaway, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.