Stuart Heisler
The work of Stuart Heisler is that of a director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. 'The Glass Key' is the calling card here. Most of this work was done in rooms the audience never sees.
Stuart Heisler
26 Directed
9 Series
The work of Stuart Heisler is that of a director working on the making of films rather than the performing of them. 'The Glass Key' is the calling card here. Most of this work was done in rooms the audience never sees.
Movies
Director
Dallas
1950
Director
The Lone Ranger
1956
Director
Chain Lightning
1950
Director
The Burning Hills
1956
Director
Storm Warning
1951
Director
Blue Skies
1946
Director
Along Came Jones
1945
Director
The Glass Key
1942
Director
Tokyo Joe
1949
Director
Beachhead
1954
Director
I Died a Thousand Times
1955
Director
Tulsa
1949
Director
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman
1947
Director
Saturday Island
1952
Director
Among the Living
1941
Director
The Monster and the Girl
1941
Director
The Remarkable Andrew
1942
Director
The Star
1952
Director
Hitler
1962
Director
Straight from the Shoulder
1936
Director
Journey Into Light
1951
Director
The Biscuit Eater
1940
TV Shows
Full Filmography
The Dakotas
Director · 8 episodes
1963–
TV
The Virginian
Director · 1 episode
1962–
TV
Hitler
Director
1962
Film
The Case of the Dangerous Robin
Director · 1 episode
1960–
TV
The Roaring 20's
Director · 2 episodes
1960–
TV
The Islanders
Director · 1 episode
1960–
TV
77 Sunset Strip
Director · 1 episode
1958–
TV
Lawman
Director · 26 episodes
1958–
TV
The Burning Hills
Director
1956
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stuart Heisler still alive?
Stuart Heisler passed away on August 21, 1979 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Stuart Heisler?
Stuart Heisler is best known for directing The Glass Key, The Star, Storm Warning.
How many movies has Stuart Heisler directed?
Over a 57-year career (since 1922), Stuart Heisler has directed or written 26 films and worked on 9 TV shows.
What was Stuart Heisler's first movie?
The career of Stuart Heisler began with Sisters (1922).
What is Stuart Heisler's most recent movie or series?
Stuart Heisler's most recent release is The Dakotas, which premiered on January 7, 1963.
What TV shows has Stuart Heisler created or directed?
On television, Stuart Heisler has appeared in Gunsmoke, Rawhide, The Virginian, 77 Sunset Strip.
Stuart Heisler
1896-12-05 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Stoops Heisler (December 5, 1896 - August 21, 1979) was an American film and television director. He worked as a motion picture editor from 1921 to 1936, then dedicated the rest of his career to that of a film director.
Director of 1944 propaganda film The Negro Soldier, a documentary style recruitment piece targeting African-Americans.
He received an Oscar nomination in 1949 for his contribution to the visual effects of the film Tulsa.Stoops Heisler, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.