Benjamin Stoloff
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Benjamin "Ben" Stoloff was an American
film director
and producer. He began his career as a short film comedy director and gradually moved into feature film directing and production later in his career. Stoloff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
. He died in Hollywood, California
.
United States
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film director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and producer. He began his career as a short film comedy director and gradually moved into feature film directing and production later in his career. Stoloff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. He died in Hollywood, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
1940s–1950s
- Home Run DerbyHome Run DerbyThe Home Run Derby is an event played prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. It is a contest among the top home run hitters in Major League Baseball to determine who can hit the most home runs. The event is currently sponsored by State Farm Insurance...
(1959) TV Series - Footlight Varieties (1951)
- It's a Joke, Son!It's a Joke, Son!- Cast :*Kenny Delmar as Senator Beauregard Claghorn*Una Merkel as Mrs. Magnolia Claghorn*June Lockhart as Mary Lou Claghorn*Kenneth Farrell as Jefferson "Jeff" Davis*Douglass Dumbrille as Big Dan Healey*Jimmy Conlin as Senator Alexander P...
(1947) - Johnny Comes Flying Home (1946)
- Take It or Leave It (1944)
- The Bermuda Mystery (1944)
- The Mysterious Doctor (1943)
- The Hidden Hand (1942)
- Secret Enemies (1942)
- Three Sons o' Guns (1941)
- The Great Mr. Nobody (1941)
- The Marines Fly High (1940)
1930s
- The Lady and the Mob (1939)
- The Affairs of AnnabelThe Affairs of AnnabelThe Affairs of Annabel is a 1938 comedy starring Lucille Ball and Jack Oakie. Oakie plays Lannie Morgan, Wonder Pictures publicity man working with film star Annabel Allison , her first starring comedy role.-Plot:...
(1938) - Radio City Revels (1938)
- Fight for Your Lady (1937)
- Super-Sleuth (1937)
- Sea DevilsSea DevilsSea Devils is a 1953 British-American historical adventure film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Rock Hudson and Yvonne De Carlo. The story was adapted from the novel Les Travailleurs de la mer by Victor Hugo...
(1937) - Don't Turn 'em Loose (1936)
- Two in the DarkTwo in the DarkTwo in the Dark is a 1936 mystery film starring Walter Abel, Margot Grahame, Wallace Ford, Gail Patrick, and Alan Hale. The movie, about an amnesiac suspected of murder, was directed by Benjamin Stoloff....
(1936) - To Beat the Band (1935)
- Swellhead (1935)
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round(1934)
- PalookaPalooka (film)Palooka is a 1934 comedy film directed by Benjamin Stoloff starring Jimmy Durante. It is based on the comic strip by Ham Fisher. The movie was adapted by Jack Jevne, Arthur Kober, Gertrude Purcell, Murray Roth and Ben Ryan from the comic strip...
(1934) - Night of TerrorNight of TerrorNight of Terror is a 1933 horror film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and starring Bela Lugosi, Sally Blane, Wallace Ford, and Tully Marshall. Despite receiving top billing, Bela Lugosi has a relatively small part...
(1933) - Obey the LawObey The LawObey The Law is a 1926 silent film adventure-drama made by the Cohn brothers ?Jack and Harry Cohn and Al Raboch. The picture stars Bert Lytell and was released through the Cohns' fledgling company Columbia Pictures...
(1933) - The Devil Is DrivingThe Devil is DrivingThe Devil is Driving is a 1932 Pre-Code film directed by Ben Stoloff and starring Edmund Lowe. The film's title was typical of the sensationalistic titles of many Pre-Code films. It runs a mere 63 minutes, and like many Pre-Code movies deals openly with issues like sex and violence. Lowe plays a...
(1932) - Night MayorNight MayorNight Mayor is a 2009 short film by Guy Maddin, about a fictional inventor in Winnipeg who uses the Aurora Borealis to broadcast images of Canada from coast to coast in 1939, until the Canadian government shuts down his illegal project....
(1932) - By Whose Hand? (1932)
- Destry Rides AgainDestry Rides Again (1932 film)Destry Rides Again is a 1932 Western movie starring Tom Mix about a man wrongly framed who returns to wreak havoc following his release from prison. The picture was directed by Benjamin Stoloff and based upon a novel by Max Brand...
(1932) - Just PalsJust PalsJust Pals is a 1920 Western film directed by John Ford. It was Ford's first film for the Fox Film Corporation.-Cast:* Buck Jones - Bim* Helen Ferguson - Mary Bruce* George Stone - Bill* Duke R. Lee - Sheriff* William Buckley - Harvey Cahill...
(1932) - Perfect Control (1932)
- Slide, Babe, Slide (1932)
- GoldieGoldie (1931 film)Goldie is a 1931 black-and-white comedy film about a woman named Goldie, portrayed by Jean Harlow, pursued by two sailors, played by Spencer Tracy and Warren Hymer. The movie was written by Paul Perez and Gene Towne, and directed by Benjamin Stoloff...
(1931) - Three Rogues (1931)
- Soup to NutsSoup to NutsSoup to Nuts is an American feature film written by Rube Goldberg and directed by Benjamin Stoloff, which marks the film debut of the comic trio who would go on to become known as the Three Stooges...
(1930) - New Movietone Follies of 1930New Movietone Follies of 1930New Movietone Follies of 1930 is a 1930 American musical film released by Fox Film Corporation, directed by Benjamin Stoloff. The film stars El Brendel and Marjorie White who also costarred in Fox's Just Imagine in 1930....
(1930)
1920s
- The Girl from Havana (1929)
- Happy DaysHappy Days (1929 film)Happy Days is an 80 minute musical film, notable for being the first feature film shown entirely in widescreen anywhere in the world. Happy Days (1929) is an 80 minute musical film, notable for being the first feature film shown entirely in widescreen anywhere in the world. Happy Days (1929) is an...
(1929/I) - Protection (1929)
- SpeakeasySpeakeasy (1929 film)__notoc__Speakeasy was an early talking sports drama film directed by Benjamin Stoloff and adapted by Frederick Hazlitt Brennan and Edwin J. Burke. The picture was produced and distributed by Fox Film Corporation. Lola Lane and Paul Page played the lead roles. John Wayne, age 22, had a minor role...
(1929) - The Bath Between (1928)
- Plastered in ParisPlastered in ParisPlastered in Paris is the fifth short in the Inspector series of theatrical cartoons. A total of 34 entries were produced between 1965 and 1969.-Laugh track:...
(1928) - A Horseman of the Plains (1928)
- Mind Your BusinessMind your businessMind your business may refer to:* "Mind your business", a motto imprinted on the Fugio Cent* "Mind Your Business" is a song on the album Elai Lineendunge by Sunny Boy* Mind Your Business is a 1928 film by dierctor Benjamin Stoloff...
(1928) - Silver Valley (1927)
- The Gay Retreat (1927)
- The Circus Ace (1927)
- The Canyon of Light (1926)
- It's a Pipe (1926)
- Matrimony BluesMatrimony BluesMatrimony Blues was a 1926 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff. The film starred Lige Conley, Mildred June, and Spencer Bell....
(1926) - The Mad RacerThe Mad RacerThe Mad Racer was a 1926 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff. The film starred Earle Foxe and Florence Gilbert.-Cast:*Earle Foxe *Florence Gilbert *Jean Arthur *Jere Austin *Frank Beal *Frank Cooley...
(1926) - The Fighting TailorThe Fighting TailorThe Fighting Tailor is a 1926 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff starring George Harris and Barbara Luddy....
(1926) - East Side, West Side (1925/II)
- The Heart BreakerThe Heart BreakerThe Heart Breaker is a 1925 American short comedy film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff.-Cast:*Judy King*Jerry Madden as Little boy*Sid Smith*Dagmar Oakland...
(1925) - Sweet MarieSweet MarieSweet Marie was a 1925 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff starring Sid Smith....
(1925) - Roaring Lions at HomeRoaring Lions at HomeRoaring Lions at Home is a 1924 short comedy film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff. The film starred Oliver Hardy, although this is unconfirmed by the Internet Movie Database....
(1924) - Stolen SweetiesStolen SweetiesStolen Sweeties is a 1924 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff....
(1924) - In-Bad the SailorIn-Bad the SailorIn-Bad the Sailor is a 1924 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff....
(1924) - Stretching the TruthStretching the TruthStretching the Truth is a 1924 short comedy silent film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff....
(1924) - When Wise Ducks MeetWhen Wise Ducks MeetWhen Wise Ducks meet is a 1924 short comedy film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff....
(1924) - On the JobOn the Job (1924 film)On the Job is a 1924 short comedy film directed by Philadelphian director, Benjamin Stoloff....
(1924)