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Melville Shyer

Directing

0.3 Popularity Sep 28, 1895 (72 years old) Memphis - Tennessee - USA

From Wikipedia

Melville Jacob Shyer (September 28, 1895 – September 14,

1968) was an American film director, screenwriter and producer and one of

the founders of the Directors Guild of America. His career spanned over 50

years, during which he worked with Mack Sennett and D. W. Griffith.

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Biography

From Wikipedia

Melville Jacob Shyer (September 28, 1895 – September 14,

1968) was an American film director, screenwriter and producer and one of

the founders of the Directors Guild of America. His career spanned over 50

years, during which he worked with Mack Sennett and D. W. Griffith.

Shyer was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Hattie

(Schwarzenberg) and Charles Richard Shyer. His family was of German Jewish

background.

His son is writer and director Charles Shyer.

Filmography 86

1957
Beginning of the End Movie

Assistant Director

1955
The Night Holds Terror Movie

Assistant Director

1952
The Maverick Movie

Assistant Director

1952
Montana Incident Movie

Assistant Director

1951
The Longhorn Movie

Assistant Director

1951
Man from Sonora Movie

Assistant Director

1950
Cherokee Uprising Movie

Assistant Director

1950
I Shot Billy the Kid Movie

Assistant Director

1950
Arizona Territory Movie

Assistant Director

1949
Arson, Inc. Movie

Assistant Director

1948
Jungle Goddess Movie

Assistant Director

1948
Smart Woman Movie

Assistant Director

1948
Smart Politics Movie

Assistant Director

1946
The Killers Movie

Assistant Director

1946
The Cat Creeps Movie

Assistant Director

1946
Terror by Night Movie

Assistant Director

1945
Scarlet Street Movie

Assistant Director

1945
The Woman in Green Movie

Assistant Director

1945
Gun Smoke Movie

Assistant Director

1944
Gypsy Wildcat Movie

Assistant Director

Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Not specified
Birthday September 28, 1895 (72 years old)
Died September 14, 1968
Place of Birth Memphis - Tennessee - USA
Also Known As Richard Shier, John Melville
Years Active 1930 - 1957
Popularity 0.3
Career Stats
86 Total Credits