George Amy

Nascimento : 1903-10-15, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Morte : 1986-12-18

História

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia George Joseph Amy (October 15, 1903 – December 18, 1986) started his career aged 17 as an American film editor, finding his niche at Warner Brothers in the 1930s. It was Amy's editing that was one of the main reasons Warners' films got their reputation for their fluid style and breakneck pace. He was a favorite of such top Warners directors as Michael Curtiz and Howard Hawks, and won an Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Hawks' Air Force (1943). He received Oscar nominations for Curtiz's Yankee Doodle Dandy in 1942 and Raoul Walsh's fanciful war film Objective, Burma! in 1945. Although Amy directed several shorts and a few features (including She Had to Say Yes) on his own for Warners, they didn't meet with much success. In the 1950s he turned to editing and directing for television.

Filmes

The Unlighted Road
Supervising Editor
Young Jeff Latham stops at a roadside diner and ends up working there. After meeting a nice local girl, everything seems to be going his way. Things get complicated when he unwittingly gets involved with criminals working out of the diner.
Bonita e Audaciosa
Editor
An heiress decides to pass out anonymous gifts in a small town.
A Lion Is in the Streets
Editor
A charismatic peddler from the bayous finds his true calling in politics. Is he a demagogue in the making?
Affair with a Stranger
Editor
Director Roy Rowland's 1953 drama, depicting the rocky marriage of a young model and her Broadway playwright-husband, stars Victor Mature, Jean Simmons, Jane Darwell, Dabbs Greer, Nicholas Joy, Lillian Bronson and George Cleveland.
Só a Mulher Peca
Editor
An embittered woman seeks escape in marriage, only to fall for her husband’s best friend.
The Blue Veil
Editor
A World War I widow loses her only child and spends the rest of her life as a children's nurse.
Queen for a Day
Editor
Adapted from the TV and radio series of the same name, the producer of said show reads letters from three woman providing the framing story for this melodrama anthology film. The tales focus on parenting and family struggles.
The Sound of Fury
Editor
A family man -desperate for a job- latches onto a friend that encourages him into being a criminal.
Meus Sonhos Te Pertencem
Associate Producer
O pretensioso cantor Garry Mitchell (Lee Bowman) recusa a renovação de seu contrato com a rádio. Então o agente Doug Blake (Jack Carson) decide encontrar uma nova estrela para substituir Garry. Em Nova York encontra Martha Gibson (Doris Day), uma mãe solteira com uma grande voz. Ele promove a mudança dela para Hollywood, mas tem problemas ao tentar vendê-la para o patrocinador do show Felix Hofer (S.Z. Sakall). Doug tenta todos os truques que pode pensar para fazer de Martha uma estrela, e como os dois trabalham muito juntos, ele acaba se apaixonando por ela. O que complica ainda mais as coisas é quando Martha conhece Garry e fica atraída por ele.
Romance em Alto-Mar
Associate Producer
Desentendimentos românticas abundam quando os cônjuges suspeitam um do outro e uma cantora de boate vai num cruzeiro sob identidade falsa. A socialite Elvira Kent (Janis Paige) desconfia de seu marido Michael Kent (Don DeFore) está paquerando outras mulheres. Quando ele anuncia que não pode acompanhá-la em sua programada viagem de cruzeiro, ela contrata a cantora de boate Georgia Garrett (Doris Day), para fingir ser ela no cruzeiro. Elvira fica em um hotel perto de casa para que possa espionar seu marido. No entanto ela não sabe que seu marido contratou um detetive, Peter Virgil (Jack Carson), para ficar de olho nela no mar. Claro que Peter não percebe que a Geórgia não é a Sra. Kent e aí...
Nossa Vida com Papai
Editor
A straitlaced turn-of-the-century father presides over a family of boys and the mother who really rules the roost.
Cinderella Jones
Editor
Judy Jones can claim inheritance only if she marries a genius.
Three Strangers
Editor
On the eve of the Chinese New Year, three strangers, Crystal Shackleford, married to a wealthy philanderer; Jerome Artbutny, an outwardly respectable judge; and Johnny West, a seedy sneak thief, make a pact before a small statue of the Chinese goddess of Destiny. The threesome agree to purchase a sweepstakes ticket and share whatever winnings might accrue.
Um Punhado de Bravos
Editor
Durante a 2ª Guerra Mundial uma tropa de para-quedistas invade a Birmânia (atual Myanmar) ocupada pelos japoneses, para destruir um importante posto de radar. A missão tem pleno êxito, mas quando tentam retornar a um ponto para serem resgatados se deparam com japoneses esperando por eles. Assim eles precisam fazer uma perigosa caminhada, através da selva ocupada pelo inimigo.
Uncertain Glory
Editor
In occupied France, a convicted thief and murderer escapes the guillotine when a bombing raid strikes the prison, but is quickly re-captured by the inspector of the Surete responsible for his original arrest. Fearing the guillotine more than his actual death, the convict inveigles the inspector to help him with a plan to rescue 100 Frenchmen taken by the Gestapo following an act of sabotage: he will confess to being the saboteur and allow himself to be executed by firing squad, the Gestapo's method of execution, thus freeing the 100 men.
Forja de Heróis
Editor
In WW I dancer Jerry Jones stages an all-soldier show on Broadway, called Yip Yip Yaphank. Wounded in the War, he becomes a producer. In WW II his son Johnny Jones, who was before his fathers assistant, gets the order to stage a knew all-soldier show, called THIS IS THE ARMY. But in his pesonal life he has problems, because he refuses to marry his fiancée until the war is over.
Comboio Para o Leste
Editor
O tenente Joe Rossi é primeiro oficial num Navio da Liberdade em um grande comboio de Halifax para Murmansk. Depois de submarinos alemães atacarem o comboio seu navio se separa e está indo sozinho para Murmansk. Apesar dos ataques de aviões e submarinos alemães ele luta para levar o navio em segurança para Murmansk.
Águias Americanas
Editor
A tripulação de um bombardeiro da Força Aérea chega em Pearl Harbor no rescaldo do ataque japonês e é enviado para Manila para ajudar com a defesa das Filipinas. Em 6 de dezembro de 1941, nove bombardeiros B-17 partiram em um voo de San Francisco para o Havaí. Um dos bombardeiros, o Mary Ann, é comandado pelo "Irlandês" Quincannon. O bombardeiro, Tommy McMartin, tem uma irmã vivendo no Havaí e o copiloto, Bill Williams, está apaixonado por ela. Os homens são todos altamente profissionais, com exceção do artilheiro Joe Winocki, um homem amargo que tem toda a intenção de deixar a Força Aérea do exército. Eles chegam ao Campo Hickam na manhã de 7 de dezembro, na mesma hora que os japoneses estão atacando Pearl Harbor e outras instalações militares. Todos os homens se preparam para enfrentar o inimigo, inclusive Winocki cuja atitude muda rapidamente. O bombardeiro e sua tripulação participarão de muitas missões, mas nem todos sobreviverão.
A Canção da Vitória
Editor
George M. Cohan (James Cagney) conta sua vida em flashback, em um tom modesto, a Franklin Roosevelt (Jack Young). Ele foi um lendário artista da Broadway que viveu a época de ouro do teatro musical nos Estados Unidos, história que é contada através de números de dança e canções. Cohan passou mais de 55 anos nos palcos, estrelou mais de 30 peças e podia dizer por aí que já havia cantado e dançado mais de 500 canções. Por isso tudo, sua história pessoal se confunde com a história americana.
Corsários das Nuvens
Editor
Inspired by Churchill's Dunkirk speech, brash, undisciplined Canadian bush pilot Brian MacLean and three friends enlist in the RCAF.
Demônios do Céu
Editor
A military surgeon teams with a ranking navy flyer to develop a high-altitude suit which will protect pilots from blacking out when they go into a steep dive.
O Lobo do Mar
Editor
Shipwrecked fugitives try to escape a brutal sea captain who's losing his mind.
A Estrada de Santa Fé
Editor
As a penalty for fighting fellow classmates days before graduating from West Point, J.E.B. Stuart, George Armstrong Custer and four friends are assigned to the 2nd Cavalry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth. While there they aid in the capture and execution of the abolitionist, John Brown following the Battle of Harper's Ferry.
A Carta
Editor
Leslie Crosbie (Bette Davis), a esposa do comerciante Robert Crosbie (Herbert Marshall), mata um homem e alega legítima defesa, mas omite que eles eram amantes. Então a viúva procura o advogado da assassina, chantageando-a com uma carta.
O Gavião do Mar
Editor
Enquanto a Espanha prepara um exército para invadir a Inglaterra, o pirata britânico Geoffrey Thorpe embarca em uma missão para saquear barcos espanhóis. Quando ele captura o barco que transportava o embaixador Don Jose Alvarez de Cordoba, o vistoso capitão apaixona-se por sua sobrinha, a bela Dona Maria, que se instala confortavelmente na Inglaterra. Dedicado a proteger os interesses ingleses, Thorpe vai para o mar em uma perigosa expedição que pode determinar o destino do país.
Gambling on the High Seas
Director
A reporter enlists the help of a gangster's secretary to obtain evidence to bring her boss to justice.
Caravana do Ouro
Editor
Bradford, um capitão nortista, encontra-se preso. Seu carcereiro é um capitão sulista, de nome Irby. Depois que Bradford escapa, ambos vão travar nas ruas de Virginia City, no condado de Storey, no estado de Nevada, uma luta por recursos para ambas as partes.
Granny Get Your Gun
Director
An elderly woman turns sheriff to clear her granddaughter of murder charges.
The Royal Rodeo
Director
A young monarch, bored with responsibility and craving excitement, invites a traveling rodeo show to perform at his palace.
Kid Nightingale
Director
A waiter becomes a singing prizefighter.
Ride, Cowboy, Ride
Director
Dinny and his cowhand friends rescue Laura from a runaway stagecoach after it is robbed by outlaw Pancho Dominguez and his gang. Dinny is attracted to Laura, who isn't interested in him at all. The climax arises when Pancho's gang raids the town and robs the bank.
Eu Soube Amar
Editor
The lives of two cousins are complicated by the return of an ex-boyfriend and an illegitimate child.
Uma Cidade Que Surge (Dodge City)
Editor
In this epic Western, Wade Hatton, a wagon master turned sheriff, tames a cow town at the end of a railroad line.
Asas da Esquadra
Editor
Jerry tries to out compete his older brother Cass, a lieutenant Naval aviator. Cass is both tough on and protective of his brother, but Jerry can give it right back.
Hollywood Hotel
Editor
After losing a coveted role in an upcoming film to another actress, screen queen Mona Marshall (Lola Lane) protests by refusing to appear at her current movie's premiere. Her agent discovers struggling actress Virginia Stanton (Rosemary Lane) -- an exact match for Mona -- and sends her to the premiere instead, with young musician Ronnie Bowers (Dick Powell). After various mishaps, including a case of mistaken identity, Ronnie and Virginia struggle to find success in Hollywood.
Talhado para Campeão
Editor
Fight promoter Nick Donati grooms a bellhop as a future champ, but has second thoughts when the 'kid' falls for his sister.
A Carga da Brigada Ligeira
Editor
Em 1853, enquanto os impérios britânico e russo competem para ganhar e manter seus lugares no terrível Grande Jogo de intrigas e alianças políticas cujo maior prêmio é o domínio da Índia e dos territórios fronteiriços, o Major Geoffrey Vickers deve suportar várias traições e infortúnios até poder se vingar nas Colinas de Balaclava, em 25 de outubro de 1854, o dia mais glorioso da Guerra da Crimeia.
Capitão Blood
Editor
O médico irlandês Peter Blood (Errol Flynn)é injustamente acusado de um crime e sentenciado à escravidão no Caribe. Ele termina por se tornar um pirata e se apaixona pela filha do governador, interpretada por Olivia de Havilland.
Broadway Gondolier
Editor
A taxi driver travels to Venice and poses as a gondolier to land a radio singing job.
6 Day Bike Rider
Editor
To get his girl back, that has fallen for a biker, a worker and one of his friends enter a six day race.
Here Comes the Navy
Editor
A cocky guy joins the Navy for the wrong reason but finds romance and twice is cited for heroism.
He Was Her Man
Editor
A safecracker goes straight after doing a stretch for a bum rap. He agrees to do one last job for his "pals".
Wonder Bar
Editor
Harry and Inez are a dance team at the Wonder Bar. Inez loves Harry, but he is in love with Liane, the wife of a wealthy business man. Al Wonder and the conductor/singer Tommy are in love with Inez. When Inez finds out that Harry wants to leave Paris and is going to the USA with Liane, she kills him.
Lady Killer
Editor
An ex-gangster tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal activities after he accidentally becomes a movie star.
Belezas em Revista
Editor
Um diretor da Broadway, vendo sua carreira em declínio, decide investir na criação de prólogos, pequenas apresentações musicais encenadas em cinemas antes dos filmes. Porém, os planos são atrapalhados por concorrentes que tentam roubar suas ideias. Sua grande chance ocorre quando seus produtores fazem um acordo com um eminente empresário teatral, mas para isso ele precisa correr contra o tempo para impressionar o homem. Entretanto, está tão envolvido com o seu trabalho que não percebe que sua secretária está apaixonada por ele.
Amor Por Atacado
Editor
Florence Denny is Tommy Nelson's girlfriend and secretary at a clothing manufacturer during the Great Depression. In order to boost sales they have been using professional female entertainers to keep their clients very happy, but the clients are getting bored of them. Tommy convinces management to replace the professionals with "volunteers" from the pool of stenographers. Inevitably some clients expectations are greater than their "dates", boyfriends become unhappy, and the "voluntary" duty becomes less so over time. At first, Tommy prevents Florence from being a volunteer, but eventually the prospect of a bonus becomes too great and he encourages her to volunteer. Afterwards, Tommy considers Florence a loose woman.
Amor Por Atacado
Director
Florence Denny is Tommy Nelson's girlfriend and secretary at a clothing manufacturer during the Great Depression. In order to boost sales they have been using professional female entertainers to keep their clients very happy, but the clients are getting bored of them. Tommy convinces management to replace the professionals with "volunteers" from the pool of stenographers. Inevitably some clients expectations are greater than their "dates", boyfriends become unhappy, and the "voluntary" duty becomes less so over time. At first, Tommy prevents Florence from being a volunteer, but eventually the prospect of a bonus becomes too great and he encourages her to volunteer. Afterwards, Tommy considers Florence a loose woman.
Caçadoras de Ouro
Editor
Durante a Depressão americana, três atrizes (Polly, Carol, e Trixie) se vêm sem trabalho quando o show do qual participariam é cancelado devido a dívidas de impostos. Quando convidam Barney Hopkins, o produtor da peça, para seu apartamento para discutir novas possibilidades, Barney ouve o vizinho e amigo de Polly, Brad, tocando piano e cantando. Brad é um talentoso compositor que se oferece para bancar a peça, mas se recusa a atuar na mesma, apesar da bela voz. As três amigas começam a desconfiar que Brad pode estar escondendo algo muito ruim...
Os Crimes do Museu
Editor
The disappearance of people and corpses leads a reporter to a wax museum and a sinister sculptor.
20,000 Anos em Sing Sing
Editor
Brash hoodlum Tom Connors enters Sing Sing cocksure of himself and disrespectful toward authority, but his tough but compassionate warden changes him.
Escravos da Terra
Editor
Richard, filho de Marvin, tenta ajudar sua comunidade a superar a pobreza e a ignorância. Enquanto trabalhava no armazém geral, descobre que o proprietário traiu seus inquilinos. Mas agora ele está apaixonado por sua filha.
O Monstro
Editor
A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer.
Pela Mão de Sua Dama
Editor
A prosecutor quits his job and becomes a defense attorney when he finds out that a man he got convicted and executed was actually innocent.
The Ruling Voice
Editor
A mob boss has a change of heart when his daughter convinces him to move on from crime.
Those Who Dance
Editor
A policeman doubles as a gunman to get in with the mob.
The Live Wire
Editor
The Great Maranelli, a stunting circus clown, falls instantly in love when he sees Dorothy Langdon, who does not think too much of him and lets him know it. He is so smitten that his works suffers to the extent that he is soon just a hobo drifting along the open road. When he again encounters Dorothy, she gets him a job as a salesman with her father's light-and-power company, and proves to be a a real "live-wire" salesman. He is then put in charge of the lighting in an amusement park being built under Dorothy's supervision, and trouble comes many directions, guided by Dorothy's cad fiancée who wants to make the stock in the project worthless so he can buy it cheaply.