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H.C. Potter (1904–1977)

Director | Writer | Miscellaneous Crew

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Although few of his films are really distinguished, he was a very successful stage director, directing three top Broadway plays which eventually became highly successful films. See more trivia »

Born:

Henry Codman Potter
in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 72) in Southampton, New York, USA
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1957 Top Secret Affair
 
1955 Screen Directors Playhouse (TV series)
– Lincoln's Doctor's Dog (1955)
 
1955 Three for the Show
 
1950 The Miniver Story (as Henry Potter)
 
1948 You Gotta Stay Happy
 
1948 The Time of Your Life
 
1948 Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
 
1947 A Likely Story
 
1947 The Farmer's Daughter
 
1943 Victory Through Air Power (documentary) (scenes with Major Seversky)
 
1943 Mr. Lucky
 
1941 Hellzapoppin'
 
1940 Second Chorus (as H. C. Potter)
 
1940 Congo Maisie
 
1939 Blackmail
 
1939 The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (as H. C. Potter)
 
1938 The Cowboy and the Lady
 
1938 The Shopworn Angel
 
1938 Romance in the Dark
 
1938 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer ( - uncredited; fired and replaced by Norman Taurog)
 
1938 The Goldwyn Follies (uncredited)
 
1937 Wings Over Honolulu
 
1936 Beloved Enemy
 
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1939 Fixer Dugan (play "What's a Fixer For?")
 
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1935 The Last Outpost (dialogue director - as Henry C. Potter)
 
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1949 On Stage! (documentary short)
Himself
 

Related Videos

Second Chorus -- When perennial college students Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw's band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller. The Time of Your Life -- A wide variety of persons come into Nick's Pacific Street Saloon, some to ask for work and others just to pass the time.
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1931). Stage Play: Experience Unnecessary. Comedy. See more »

Publicity Listings:

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Alternate Names:

H. C. Potter | Henry C. Potter | Henry Potter
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Trivia:

Although few of his films are really distinguished, he was a very successful stage director, directing three top Broadway plays which eventually became highly successful films. See more »

Nickname:

Hank See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio