H. Bruce Humberstone

H. Bruce Humberstone

Рождение : 1901-11-18, Buffalo, New York, USA

Смерть : 1984-10-11

История

H. Bruce 'Lucky' Humberstone (b. November 18, 1901, Buffalo, New York - d. October 11, 1984, Los Angeles, California) was a movie actor (as a child), a script clerk, an assistant director, working with directors such as King Vidor, Edmund Goulding and Allan Dwan and, ultimately, a director. One of twenty-eight founders of the Directors Guild of America, Humberstone worked on several silent movie films for 20th Century Fox. Humberstone did not specialize; he worked on comedies, dramas, and melodramas. Humberstone is best known today for his work on some of the Charlie Chan films. In the 1950s, Humberstone worked mostly on TV. He retired in 1962, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He died in 1984, aged 82. Description above from the Wikipedia article H. Bruce Humberstone, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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H. Bruce Humberstone
H. Bruce Humberstone

Фильмы

Madison Avenue
Producer
An adman (Dana Andrews) and an adwoman (Eleanor Parker) put a dangerous milk tycoon in line for the White House.
Madison Avenue
Director
An adman (Dana Andrews) and an adwoman (Eleanor Parker) put a dangerous milk tycoon in line for the White House.
Tarzan's Fight for Life
Director
Dr. Sturdy is trying to establish a modern hospital in the jungle. His efforts are strongly opposed by Futa, the witch doctor, and Ramo, a native warrior.
Tarzan and the Trappers
Director
Tarzan goes up against a baddie by the name of Schroeder, who is trapping animals and selling them illegally to zoos. A twist is thrown into the plot when Schroeder's brother, with the help of money-hungry trader Lapin, hunts a different kind of quarry, human game. Now Tarzan must not only fight to save the animals of the jungle, but he must also save himself. Three episodes of a failed TV series edited for theater release.
Тарзан и неудачное сафари
Director
Тарзан выводит из джунглей пятерых пассажиров самолёта, потерпевшего катастрофу. Но на их пути встает белый охотник Хоукинс, который продает несчастных вождю местного племени. В последнюю минуту, когда туземцы уже собираются принести «добычу» в жертву богу-льву, Тарзан, конечно, приходит на помощь.
The Purple Mask
Director
France, 1803: 11 years after the Revolution, a royalist underground is led by a new 'Scarlet Pimpernel', the Purple Mask, who rescues nobles in distress and kidnaps Napoleon's officials for ransom, aided by the spy services of a group of lovely models headed by Laurette (really the Duc de Latour's daughter). But even she doesn't know the Purple Mask's real identity as foppish dancing master Rene...
Ten Wanted Men
Director
When his ward seeks protection with rival cattleman John Stewart, embittered, jealous rancher Wick Campbell hires ten outlaws to help him seize power in the territory.
The Desert Song
Director
Shiek Yousseff, poses as a friend of the French while secretly plotting to overthrow them. Apposing Yousseff are the Riffs, whose secret leader, The Red Shadow, is Paul Bonnard, a professor who is studying the desert, and whose attacks on the supply trains intended for Yousseff keep the Riff villages in food. Foreign Legion General Birabeau arrives to conduct an investigation, accompanied by his daughter, Margot. Birabeau hires Bonnard to tutor her, and she is attracted to a Legionaire captain, Claud Fontaine. While the general, Bonnard and Fontaine pay a visit to Yousseff, an American newspaper man, Benji Kidd, discovers a secret way in and out of Yousseff's palace, with the aid of Azuri, a dancing girl in love with Bonnard. The latter is forced to resume his role as the Riffs leader, and kidnap Margot until he can convince her of Yousseff's treachery. But Yousseff's men attack the Riff camp and take Margot prisoner.
She's Working Her Way Through College
Director
Shapely burlesque dancer Hot Garters Gertie aka Angela Gardner meets her future drama professor. Her new landlady proves to be the professor's wife. Angela helps breath life into the annual school stage show...but someone has discovered her secret past.
Happy Go Lovely
Director
B.G. Bruno, a rich bachelor, the head of a successful greeting-card company in Scotland, is essentially a kind man but respectable to the point of stodginess and extreme stuffiness. An American troupe visiting Edinburgh wants to produce a musical in town but has trouble getting backers. Bruno meets several of the leading ladies of the show; through a misunderstanding he doesn't correct they think that he's a newspaper reporter. He falls in love with one of the women, who reciprocates; he grows more lively and friendly, to the surprise of his employees. After a series of mishaps and comic incidents comes a happy ending: a successful show and true love.
South Sea Sinner
Director
A tramp steamer lands sick crewman Jake Davis on rubber-growing island Oraka, from which voluptuous, bedroom-eyed saloon singer Coral is about to be ejected because "men like her too much." But Coral's slimy boss Cognac gets her a reprieve so she can learn Jake's secret.
Fury at Furnace Creek
Director
The Arizona wilderness, 1880. Gen. Fletcher Blackwell sends a message telling Capt. Walsh, who is escorting a wagon-train through Apache territory, heading for the fort at Furnace Creek, that he should cancel the escort and rush to another town. Apache leader "Little Dog" is leading the attack on the wagon-train and massacring everyone at the poorly manned fort. As a result the treaty is broken with the Indians and the white settlers take over the territory with the help of the cavalry, as the Apaches are wiped out and only "Little Dog" remains at large. Gen. Fletcher Blackwell is court-martial-led for treason.
The Homestretch
Director
A young couple's marriage is threatened by the husband's love of horses and the racetrack circuit.
Three Little Girls in Blue
Director
Three sisters go to Atlantic City with hopes of finding rich husbands.
Within These Walls
Director
Michael Howland, a stern hanging judge, is assigned to take over a chaotic prison. There Michael imposes a strict regime of discipline on the inmates. He is similarly rigid and harsh with his own two children Tommie and Anne. However, his son Tommie Howland eventually ends up incarcerated in his father's prison.
Чудо-человек
Director
Баззи Белью становится свидетелем убийства, совершенного гангстером Джексоном. Люди Джексона убивают Баззи, который уже в виде привидения решает помочь полиции посадить гангстера.
Pin Up Girl
Director
Glamorous Lorry Jones, the toast of a Missouri military canteen, has become "engaged" to almost every serviceman she's signed her pin-up photo for. Now she's leaving home to go into government service (not, as she fantasizes, to join the USO). On a side trip to New York, her vivid imagination leads her to True Love with naval hero Tommy Dooley; but increasingly involved Musical Comedy Complications follow.
Привет, Фриско, Привет
Director
Сан-Франциско, начало ХХ века. Джонни Корнелл и его друзья — артисты водевильного жанра — оказываются без работы. Он берет их судьбу в свои руки и, обладая незаурядным талантом продюсера и шоумена, быстро добивается успеха. У него свои рестораны и танцевальные салоны, он занят только шоу-бизнесом и не замечает любви очаровательной Труди Эванс. Джонни страстно мечтает попасть в высшее общество Сан-Франциско, но за «вход» туда ему потребуется заплатить большую цену…
К берегам Триполи
Director
"Первый отряд, два шага вперед! Второй отряд, шаг вперед! Третий отряд стоит на месте! Четвертый, шаг назад!" Это - легендарная учебка в Сан-Диего - именно здесь проходили азы большинство морских пехотинцев США. Здесь проходит службу Крис Винтерс - дерзкий плейбой и волокита из богатенькой семьи. Но армия - это не вечеринка, а сержант Дикси Смит - это не подружка Смита медсестра Мэри...
Iceland
Director
Marine James Murfin, is unaware of Icelandic customs. When he flirts with Katina her Icelandic family take his actions as a proposal of marriage to Katina. Desperately wanting out, James gets his buddy to help him.
Ночной кошмар
Director
Промоутер Фрэнки Кристофер обвинен в убийстве модели Викки Линн, для которой он был покровителем некоторое время назад. В полицейском участке происходит допрос обвиняемого, во время которого он рассказывает двум инспекторам Эдду Корнеллу и Джерри МакДоналду как несколько месяцев назад он, поспорив со своими приятелями, согласился сделать из простой официантки королеву эстрады. Для этого они выбрали Вики — общую знакомую официантку, девушку красивую и амбициозную. Эксперимент резко пошел в гору, девушка буквально захватила сердца зрителей и даже умудрилась заключить контракт с Голливудом, но внезапная смерть от руки неизвестного убийцы прервала ее жизнь. Полиция сразу заподозрила в этом преступлении Фрэнки, которого девушка не пожелала видеть рядом собой в Голливуде, и теперь парню предстоит доказать что он не совершал убийства, хотя все обстоятельства указывают на него…
Серенада солнечной долины
Director
Веселая музыкальная комедия, в которой героиня Сони Хени в составе оркестра Глена Миллера отправляется в Солнечную долину. Забавные приключения, комедийные ситуации и великолепные композиции Глена Миллера легли в основу этого фильма, который первоначально был задуман как рекламный ролик для музыкальной темы, но усилиями Брюса Хэмберстона был доведен до размера полнометражного кино. Мистера Морри, владельца горнолыжного курорта в великолепной солнечной долине, для нового сезона ищет модный джазовый оркестр «с именем».
Tall, Dark and Handsome
Director
Robin Hoodish gangster in 1929 Chicago is an object of affection, kind to New York hood and bad to a bad crook.
The Quarterback
Director
A comedy featuring Morris in a dual role as a dumb twin and a star football player, and a smart twin studying to become a college professor. They both are smitten with Kay Merrill as well. Of course, gamblers are also involved.
Lucky Cisco Kid
Director
Cisco and Gordito arrive to find there is an outlaw operating in the area who is assumed to be the Cisco Kid. When a reward is offered for his capture and a large shipment of money goes out, Cisco is on hand. Seeing the gang rob the stage he goes after them only to be wounded. The gang leader leaves Cisco's handkerchief at the scene and now he is wanted for the murder he tried to break up.
Pack Up Your Troubles
Director
Three American soldiers help a young girl deliver a secret message across enemy lines.
Pardon Our Nerve
Director
Big Town Girls have dating service jobs long enough to learn that a society matron needs a boxer to perform at a party. They talk a waiter into playing the part and a series of accidents and tricks sends him on a boxing career.
Чарли Чен в Гонолулу
Director
Пока Чарли занят рождением своего первого внука, сын Джимми выдает себя за отца, чтобы расследовать убийство на борту грузового судна в гавани.
While New York Sleeps
Director
Newspaperman (Whalen) looks into the deaths of bond-carriers while romancing a show girl (Rogers).
Time Out for Murder
Director
A bank runner is accused of killing a woman for whom he deposited a large amount. Reporter and bank official investigate.
Rascals
Director
A Gypsy band takes lots of stuff but always in a good cause. Led by Jane Withers, they pick up a socialite (Hundson) who has amnesia. She works as a fortune teller and raises enough money for an operation to regain her memory.
Checkers
Director
A clever veterinarian repairs a horse's leg so the animal can run in a big race and save a man's farm.
Чарли Чен на Олимпийских играх
Director
Будьте готовы к тайне убийства с золотой медалью! Эта «напряженная, захватывающая тайна» («Калифорнийский конгресс родителей и учителей») с Чарли Ченом противостоит международным шпионам, которые используют Олимпийские игры в Берлине как идеальное прикрытие... для хладнокровного убийства!
Чарли Чен в опере
Director
В здании оперы происходит сильный пожар, во время которого бесследно исчезает ведущий баритон Гравель. Певца считают погибшим, но он оказывается в психиатрической лечебнице с сильной амнезией. Никто не знает, как его зовут и откуда он взялся. Проходит семь лет, как однажды Гравель узнает новость, что его бывшая жена и партнерша по театру стала главной исполнительницей оперы. К Гравелю возвращается память, и он сбегает из лечебницы. Вскоре обнаруживают мертвую жену Гравеля, а затем еще нескольких артистов оперы. За расследование берется знаменитый детектив Чарли Чен и его сын Ли...
Чарли Чен на скачках
Director
Когда друг Чарли был найден забитым насмерть собственной скаковой лошадью на борту лайнера, направляющегося в Гонолулу, детектив обнаруживает нечестную игру и раскрывает международную игорную сеть.
Three Live Ghosts
Director
Three WWI veterans thought long dead turn out to be still alive and return home - much to the consternation of their friends and family.
Ladies Love Danger
Director
Fox comedy about an adventurous young woman
Silk Hat Kid
Director
Eddie Howard, a fast-thinking, two-fisted bodyguard, is hired by nightclub-owner Tim Martin to protect him from chiseling gangsters operating an extortion-racket. But Eddie meets and falls in love with Laura Grant, Tim's sweetheart, and complications quickly arise.
The Dragon Murder Case
Director
Wonderful idea to give a party with people who dislike each other. Late at night, everyone decides to go into the pool, except Stamm, who is drunk. Montague dives in as does Greeff and Leland, but only Greeff and Leland come out. Montague is no where to be found so Leland suspects foul play and calls the cops. Luckily, Philo is with the D.A. and comes along, but they do not find Montague. When they drain the pool the next day, they find nothing except what looks like dragon prints. Philo has his suspicions and tries to piece the clues together to find out what has happened.
Merry Wives of Reno
Director
Three couples raise a ruckus when they travel to Nevada for quickie divorces.
Good-bye Love
Director
A sexy golddigger lands who she thinks is a wealthy big-game hunter from a royal family. What she doesn't know is that not only is he not wealthy, nor a big-game hunter nor from a royal family, but he's only a butler. Complications ensue as he tries to keep up the pretense.
King of the Jungle
Director
A white youth who is raised in the jungle by the animals is captured by a safari and brought back to civilization as an attraction in a circus.
Если бы у меня был миллион
Director
Умирающий миллионер, окруженный толпой жадных наследников, придумывает способ употребить свои деньги с пользой: раздать случайным людям, выбранным наугад из телефонной книги. Однако не каждому из «счастливчиков», среди которых затюканный женой продавец, проститутка, мошенник, пара бывших цирковых артистов, приговорённый к смерти, клерк, легкомысленный вояка и пожилая дама, деньги пойдут впрок.
The Crooked Circle
Director
A group of amateur detectives sets out to expose The Crooked Circle, a secretive group of hooded occultists.
Hot Spot
Director
When the boys end up with a half-naked woman in their cab, trouble ensues when her jealous husband appears.
Bird of Paradise
Assistant Director
When a young South Seas sailor falls overboard, the beautiful daughter of a Polynesian king dives in and saves his life. Thus begins the romance of Johnny and Luana. Though Luana is promised to another man, Johnny whisks her away, and for a brief time the lovers live very happily together. But, when a local volcano threatens their lives, Luana knows that she must sacrifice herself to the volcanic gods in order to save her island.
Strangers of the Evening
Director
Bodies start mysteriously disappearing from the city morgue. An investigator tries to determine what is going on.
Raffles
Assistant Director
A distinguished English gentleman has a secret life--he is the notorious jewel thief the press has dubbed "The Amateur Cracksman". When he meets a woman and falls in love he decides to "retire" from that life, but an old friend comes to him with a predicament that entails him committing one last job.
Two Lovers
Assistant Director
Set during the 16th-century Spanish occupation of Flanders, the story concentrates on the fiercely patriotic Mark Van Ryke (Colman). Donning the guise of "Leatherface," a swashbuckling masked avenger, Van Ryke performs his derring-do on behalf of the Prince of Orange (Nigel de Brulier). Naturally, Van Ruke considers beautiful Spanish aristocrat Donna Leonora de Vargas (Vilma Banky) to be a bitter enemy, and the feeling is mutual. To no one's surprise, however, Van Ryke and Donna Leonara eventually fall in love (hence the title). The pulse-pounding climax finds Van Ryke riding hell-for-leather through a rainstorm to warn the Flemish troops about the Spaniards' plans to burn the city of Ghent to the ground. Two Lovers was based on Madame Orczy's novel Leatherface, and adapted for the screen by Alice Duer Miller.
The Devil Dancer
Assistant Director
An English explorer disturbed by the practices of an isolated tribe attempts to rescue a native girl he has become fascinated with. THE DEVIL DANCER was highly praised at time of release for its exquisite cinematography, especially in the use of light and shadow. The film received an Academy Award nomination in this category. Sadly, it is among the lost. No prints or negatives are known to survive.
My Best Girl
Assistant Director
Joe Merrill, son of the millionaire owner of a chain of 5 and 10 cent stores, poses as Joe Grant, and takes a job in the stockroom of one of his father's stores, to prove that he can be a success without his father's influence. There he meets stockroom girl Maggie Johnson, and they fall in love. This causes problems, because Mrs. Merrill had planned for her son to marry Millicent Rogers, a high society girl.
Camille
Assistant Director
Based on the 1852 novel and play La Dame aux Camélias by Alexandre Dumas, fils.
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
Writer
The City of Stars is structured as a "coming attractions" promo within the fictional framework of an Eastern editor (vaudeville actor Broderick O'Farrell) arriving in Los Angeles to meet with Universal's advertising manager. The sceneic resources of the studio are showcased throughout, with a "See America First" wagon visible in one scene, and a scattering of panoramic shots of Universal City and the Universal zoo.
The City of Stars: A Reporters Visit to the Universal Studios
Director
The City of Stars is structured as a "coming attractions" promo within the fictional framework of an Eastern editor (vaudeville actor Broderick O'Farrell) arriving in Los Angeles to meet with Universal's advertising manager. The sceneic resources of the studio are showcased throughout, with a "See America First" wagon visible in one scene, and a scattering of panoramic shots of Universal City and the Universal zoo.