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Henry King

The Snows of Kilimanjaro

Born: 06/24/1888 Christiansburg, VA

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Biography: After a start as a stage actor, Henry Kingbegan appearing in films in 1912, and by 1915 was directing. King made numerous dramas, westerns, and actioners over the teens, achieving special distinction with his 1919 comedy 23-1/2 Hours Leave. Two years later he co-wrote, produced, and directed the landmark rural drama Tol'able David; his other important works of the '20s include The White Sister (1923), Romola (1925), and The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926). A prolific and reliable craftsman, King made numerous handsome films into the early 1960s, most notably two outstanding films with Gregory Peck: a psychological drama of World War II, Twelve O'Clock High (1942), and the moody, intelligent western The Gunfighter (1950). King's career is also notable for his feeling for Americana, as found in 1930s projects as different as State Fair (1933), Jesse James (1939), and In Old Chicago (1938), as well as in such later films as Remember the Day (1941) and Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952). He was also skilled at helming historical dramas (Lloyds of London [1936], The Song of Bernadette [1943]) and adventure tales (The Black Swan [1942], Prince of Foxes [1949]). ~ All Movie Guide

DVDs that Henry King appeared in...

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02/03/2004 - Mrs. Miniver

DVDs that Henry King worked on "behind the scenes"...

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06/05/2007 - Twelve O'Clock High [Special Edition] - Director
05/01/2007 - Captain from Castile - Director
05/01/2007 - Prince of Foxes - Director
03/06/2007 - The Sun Also Rises - Director
03/06/2007 - Jesse James - Director
11/21/2006 - O Henry's Full House - Executive Producer
11/07/2006 - Carousel [50th Anniversary Edition] - Director
07/11/2006 - The Black Swan - Director
03/14/2006 - David and Bathsheba - Director
08/09/2005 - In Old Chicago - Director