Vernon Keays (February 27, 1900 – May 22, 1964) was an American film director. He directed twenty films, a mixture of short films and
features
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Computing
* Feature recognition, could be a hole, pocket, or notch
* Feature (computer vision), could be an edge, corner or blob
* Feature (machine learning), in statistics: individual measurable properties of the phenome ...
, and acted as
assistant director
The role of an assistant director (AD) on a film includes tracking daily progress against the filming production schedule, arranging logistics, preparing daily call sheets, checking cast and crew, and maintaining order on the set. They also have ...
or
second unit director
A second unit is a discrete team of filmmakers tasked with filming shots or sequences of a production, separate from the main or "first" unit. The second unit will often shoot simultaneously with the other unit or units, allowing the filming s ...
on roughly seventy productions including several television series. He also worked as a
production manager and occasional producer.
[Pitts p.243, 245]
Selected filmography
* ''
Strictly in the Groove'' (1942)
* ''
Arizona Trail'' (1943)
* ''
Trigger Law'' (1944)
* ''
The Utah Kid'' (1944)
* ''
Trail to Gunsight'' (1944)
* ''
Marshal of Gunsmoke'' (1944)
* ''
Rhythm Round-Up'' (1945)
* ''
Sing Me a Song of Texas'' (1945)
* ''
Rockin' in the Rockies
Rocking or Rockin may refer to:
Music
Albums
*Rockin' (The Guess Who album)
* Rockin' (Frankie Laine album) 1957
Songs
*" Hajej, nynjej" Czech children's carol, recorded as "Rocking" by Julie Andrews on ''Christmas with Julie Andrews'', 1982
*" ...
'' (1945)
* ''
Lawless Empire'' (1945)
* ''
Blazing the Western Trail'' (1945)
* ''
Dangerous Intruder'' (1945)
* ''
Landrush'' (1946)
* ''
The Mysterious Mr. M'' (1946)
* ''
Whirlwind Raiders'' (1948)
* ''
Runaway Girl'' (1965)
References
Bibliography
* Drew, Bernard A. ''Motion Picture Series and Sequels: A Reference Guide''. Routledge, 2013.
* Pitts, Michael R. ''Poverty Row Studios, 1929–1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each''. McFarland & Company, 2005.
External links
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1900 births
1964 deaths
Film directors from Michigan
People from Ypsilanti, Michigan
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