Harry Fischbeck (1879–1968) was a German-born

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who emigrated to the United States where he worked in the

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. He was employed by a variety of different studios during his career including

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and

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, but primarily for

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. One of his first credits was for the historical '' The Lincoln Cycle'' films directed by

John M. Stahl John Malcolm Stahl (January 21, 1886 – January 12, 1950) was a Russian-born American film director and producer. He is best known for his films such as ''Leave Her to Heaven'' (1945), '' Imitation of Life'' (1934), ''The Keys of the Kingdom ...

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Selected filmography

* '' Life's Shop Window'' (1915) * '' The Lincoln Cycle'' (1917) * '' Wives of Men'' (1918) * '' Her Code of Honor'' (1919) * ''

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'' (1921) * ''

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'' (1921) * ''

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'' (1921) * '' You Find It Everywhere'' (1921) * '' The Man Who Played God'' (1922) * '' The Ruling Passion'' (1922) * '' The Man from Beyond'' (1922) * '' The Curse of Drink'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1923) * '' The Green Goddess'' (1923) * ''

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'' (1923) * '' Twenty Dollars a Week'' (1924) * '' The Humming Bird'' (1924) * '' Monsieur Beaucaire'' (1924) * '' A Sainted Devil'' (1924) * ''

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'' (1925) * ''

Sally of the Sawdust ''Sally of the Sawdust'' is a 1925 American silent comedy film directed by D. W. Griffith and starring Carol Dempster and W. C. Fields. It was based on the 1923 stage musical ''Poppy''. Fields would later star in a second film version, ''Pop ...

'' (1925) * ''

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'' (1925) * '' Aloma of the South Seas'' (1926) * ''

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'' (1927) * ''

The World at Her Feet ''The World at Her Feet'' is a 1927 American silent film, silent film comedy directed by Luther Reed and starring Florence Vidor. It was produced by the Paramount Lasky Corporation. Cast *Florence Vidor as Jane Randall *Arnold Kent as Richard ...

'' (1927) * ''

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'' (1927) * '' Honeymoon Hate'' (1927) * '' Love and Learn'' (1928) * '' The Secret Hour'' (1928) * '' The Street of Sin'' (1928) * '' His Tiger Lady'' (1928) * '' The Fleet's In'' (1928) * '' A Night of Mystery'' (1928) * '' Dangerous Curves'' (1929) * '' Marquis Preferred'' (1929) * '' The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu'' (1929) * ''

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'' (1929) * '' The Canary Murder Case'' (1929) * '' The Devil's Holiday'' (1930) * ''

Paramount on Parade ''Paramount on Parade'' is a 1930 all-star American pre-Code revue released by Paramount Pictures, directed by several directors including Edmund Goulding, Dorothy Arzner, Ernst Lubitsch, Rowland V. Lee, A. Edward Sutherland, Lothar Mendes, Ott ...

'' (1930) * ''

A Man from Wyoming ''A Man from Wyoming'' is a 1930 American Pre-Code war romance film directed by Rowland V. Lee and starring Gary Cooper, June Collyer, and Regis Toomey. Written by Albert S. Le Vino and John V.A. Weaver, the film is about a man from Wyoming ...

'' (1930) * '' Only the Brave'' (1930) * ''

Ladies Love Brutes ''Ladies Love Brutes'' is a 1930 American pre-Code comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with ...

'' (1930) * '' Her Wedding Night'' (1930) * '' The Gang Buster'' (1931) * ''

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'' (1931) * '' Working Girls'' (1931) * ''

Lady and Gent ''Lady and Gent'' is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by Stephen Roberts for Paramount, featuring a young Charles ("Durango Kid") Starrett, Syd ("Three Mesquiteers") Saylor and an early supporting role by John Wayne. Plot A young ...

'' (1932) * ''

Evenings for Sale ''Evenings for Sale'' is a 1932 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Stuart Walker and written by S.K. Lauren, Agnes Brand Leahy and I. A. R. Wylie. The film stars Herbert Marshall, Sari Maritza, Charlie Ruggles, Mary Boland, George B ...

'' (1932) * ''

If I Had a Million ''If I Had a Million'' is a 1932 American pre-Code Paramount Studios anthology film starring Gary Cooper, George Raft, Charles Laughton, W. C. Fields, Jack Oakie, Frances Dee and Charlie Ruggles, among others. There were seven directors: ...

'' (1932) * ''

The Big Stampede ''The Big Stampede'' is a 1932 pre-Code American Western film starring John Wayne (with his horse named "Duke") and Noah Beery. It is a remake of the 1927 film '' The Land Beyond the Law''. Plot Deputy Sheriff Steele is commissioned by Governor ...

'' (1932) * '' The Night of June 13'' (1932) * ''

Her Bodyguard ''Her Bodyguard'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Edmund Lowe, Wynne Gibson and Edward Arnold.Marshall p.315-16 Cast * Edmund Lowe as Casey McCarthy * Wynne Gibson as Margot Brienne * Ed ...

'' (1933) * '' The Eagle and the Hawk'' (1933) * '' Big Executive'' (1933) * '' Terror Aboard'' (1933) * '' Limehouse Blues'' (1934) * '' Search for Beauty'' (1934) * '' Double Door'' (1934) * '' Now and Forever'' (1934) * '' No More Women'' (1934) * ''

Stolen Harmony ''Stolen Harmony'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by Alfred L. Werker and starring George Raft, Ben Bernie and Grace Bradley. It is a semi-musical, featuring Big Band numbers. It was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures. Plot ...

'' (1935) * ''

Millions in the Air ''Millions in the Air'' is a 1935 American comedy film directed by Ray McCarey and written by Sig Herzig and Jane Storm. The film stars John Howard, Wendy Barrie, Willie Howard, George Barbier, Benny Baker, Eleanore Whitney and Robert Cumming ...

'' (1935) * '' Timothy's Quest'' (1936) * ''

The Jungle Princess ''The Jungle Princess'' is a 1936 American adventure film directed by Wilhelm Thiele starring Dorothy Lamour and Ray Milland. Plot Christopher Powell is in a big game camp in Malaya with his fiancée Ava and her father Col. Lane, capturing wild ...

'' (1936) * '' Border Flight'' (1936) * ''

Three Cheers for Love ''Three Cheers for Love'' is a 1936 American musical film directed by Ray McCarey, written by George Marion, Jr., and starring Eleanore Whitney, Robert Cummings, William Frawley, Elizabeth Patterson, Roscoe Karns and John Halliday. It was re ...

'' (1936) * '' My American Wife'' (1936) * '' The Crime Nobody Saw'' (1937) * '' A Doctor's Diary'' (1937) * '' King of Gamblers'' (1937) * '' Night of Mystery'' (1937) * '' John Meade's Woman'' (1937) * '' The Last Train from Madrid'' (1937) * ''

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge ''Bulldog Drummond's Revenge'' is a 1937 American adventure mystery film directed by Louis King, produced by Stuart Walker, written by Edward T. Lowe Jr. and Herman C. McNeile (novel), and featuring John Barrymore. The picture stars John H ...

'' (1937) * '' Bulldog Drummond's Peril'' (1938) * '' King of Alcatraz'' (1938) * ''

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'' (1938) * '' Persons in Hiding'' (1939) * '' Grand Jury Secrets'' (1939) * '' Television Spy'' (1939) * '' Bulldog Drummond's Bride'' (1939) * '' Unmarried'' (1939) * '' Million Dollar Legs'' (1939) * '' Parole Fixer'' (1940) * ''

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'' (1940)

References

Bibliography

* Bruce Babington & Charles Barr. ''The Call of the Heart: John M. Stahl and Hollywood Melodrama''. Indiana University Press, 2018.

External links

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