Lewis Milestone
Known for
Films are made by people like Lewis Milestone, a director whose decisions are visible on screen even when the name is not. He has worked in drama more than in any other register. 46 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. The headline entry on the filmography is 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. There is 'Ocean's Eleven' as well. The industry looked different when this career started.
Lewis Milestone
45 Directed
5 Series
Films are made by people like Lewis Milestone, a director whose decisions are visible on screen even when the name is not. He has worked in drama more than in any other register. 46 entries make up the record, most of them known only to people who read credits. The headline entry on the filmography is 'All Quiet on the Western Front'. There is 'Ocean's Eleven' as well. The industry looked different when this career started.
Movies
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All Quiet on the Western Front
1930
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Ocean's Eleven
1960
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Mutiny on the Bounty
1962
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Pork Chop Hill
1959
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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
1946
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Halls of Montezuma
1951
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The Front Page
1931
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Of Mice and Men
1939
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The North Star
1943
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Rain
1932
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Arch of Triumph
1948
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A Walk in the Sun
1945
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Les Miserables
1952
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Kangaroo
1952
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The Red Pony
1949
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Edge of Darkness
1943
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They Who Dare
1954
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The General Died at Dawn
1936
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Anything Goes
1936
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The Racket
1928
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The Purple Heart
1944
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No Minor Vices
1948
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Lucky Partners
1940
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My Life with Caroline
1941
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Two Arabian Knights
1927
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The Garden of Eden
1928
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Paris in Spring
1935
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Know For Sure
1941
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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum
1933
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The Captain Hates the Sea
1934
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The New Klondike
1926
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New York Nights
1929
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The Boots on the Western Front
Director
2026
Film
The Richard Boone Show
Director · 1 episode
1963–
TV
Arrest and Trial
Director · 9 episodes
1963–
TV
Mutiny on the Bounty
Director
1962
Film
Ocean's Eleven
Director
1960
Film
Pork Chop Hill
Director
1959
Film
Suspicion
Director · 1 episode
1957–
TV
Have Gun, Will Travel
Director · 2 episodes
1957–
TV
Armored Attack!
Director
1957
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lewis Milestone still alive?
Lewis Milestone passed away on September 25, 1980 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Lewis Milestone?
Lewis Milestone is best known for directing All Quiet on the Western Front, Ocean's Eleven, Mutiny on the Bounty.
How many movies has Lewis Milestone directed?
Over a 61-year career (since 1919), Lewis Milestone has directed or written 45 films and worked on 5 TV shows.
What was Lewis Milestone's first movie?
The career of Lewis Milestone began with Fit to Win (1919).
What is Lewis Milestone's most recent movie or series?
Lewis Milestone's most recent release is The Boots on the Western Front, which premiered on January 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Lewis Milestone created or directed?
On television, Lewis Milestone has appeared in Have Gun, Will Travel, Suspicion, Schlitz Playhouse of Stars, Arrest and Trial.
Lewis Milestone
1895-09-30 · Kishinev, Russian Empire
Lewis Milestone (born Lev Milstein) (September 30, 1895 – September 25, 1980) was a Russian-American motion picture director. He is known for directing Two Arabian Knights (1927) and All Quiet on the Western Front (1930), both of which received Academy Awards for Best Director. He also directed The Front Page (1931 - nomination), The General Died at Dawn (1936), Of Mice and Men (1940), Ocean's Eleven (1960), and Mutiny on the Bounty (1962).Lewis Milestone, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia