Edward Dmytryk
Biography
Edward Dmytryk was a male film director born on September 4, 1908, in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in San Francisco after his Ukrainian parents moved to the United States. At the age of 31, Dmytryk became a naturalized citizen. He was known for directing films, including Crossfire and Murder, My Sweet, an adaptation of Raymond Chandler's Farewell My Lovely. Dmytryk was amongst the Hollywood Ten, a group of blacklisted film industry professionals who served time in prison for being in contempt of Congress during the McCarthy-era 'red scare'. He died on July 1, 1999, at the age of 90.
Career overview
Edward Dmytryk began his directing career, becoming a naturalized citizen of the United States at the age of 31. His early work includes film noirs, notable among them Crossfire and Murder, My Sweet. The latter is an adaptation of a novel by Raymond Chandler.
Dmytryk's directing credits span a significant number of films, with a total of 87 known credits. His work in the film noir genre showcases his ability to adapt and direct complex stories.
Dmytryk's career was marked by his involvement with the Hollywood Ten, a group of film industry professionals who served time in prison for being in contempt of Congress during the McCarthy-era 'red scare'.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- Citizen Jane Fonda (2020)
- Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) as Self
- Alan Ladd: The True Quiet Man (1999) as Self
- Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998) as Self
- Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998) as Self
- Anthony Quinn - A Lust for Life (1998) as Self
- Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough (1997) as Self
- Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door (1996) as Self
- Blacklist: Hollywood on Trial (1996) as Himself
- Inside the Dream Factory (1995) as Self
- Dark and Deadly: Fifty Years of Film Noir (1995) as Self
- Marlon Brando: The Wild One (1994) as Self
- Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star (1991) as Self
- The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood (1987) as Self
- Not Only Strangers (1979) Director
- Not Only Strangers (1979) Editor
- The Human Factor (1975) Director
- He Is My Brother (1975) Director
- Bluebeard (1972) Writer
- Bluebeard (1972) Director
- Shalako (1968) Director
- Anzio (1968) Director
- Alvarez Kelly (1966) Director
- Mirage (1965) Director
- Where Love Has Gone (1964) Director
- The Carpetbaggers (1964) Director
- Walk on the Wild Side (1962) Director
- The Reluctant Saint (1962) Director
- The Reluctant Saint (1962) Producer
- Warlock (1959) Director
- Warlock (1959) Producer
- The Blue Angel (1959) Director
- The Young Lions (1958) Director
- Raintree County (1957) Director
- The Mountain (1956) Director
- The Mountain (1956) Producer
- Soldier of Fortune (1955) Director
- The End of the Affair (1955) Director
- The Left Hand of God (1955) Director
- The Caine Mutiny (1954) Director
- Broken Lance (1954) Director
- The Juggler (1953) Director
- Three Lives (1953) Director
- The Sniper (1952) Director
- Eight Iron Men (1952) Director
- Mutiny (1952) Director
- The Hollywood Ten (1950) as Self
- Obsession (1949) Director
- Give Us This Day (1949) Director
- Crossfire (1947) Director
- So Well Remembered (1947) Director
- Till the End of Time (1946) Director
- Back to Bataan (1945) Director
- Cornered (1945) Director
- Murder, My Sweet (1944) Director
- Tender Comrade (1944) Director
- Captive Wild Woman (1943) Director
- Behind the Rising Sun (1943) Director
- Behind the Rising Sun (1943) Producer
- Hitler's Children (1943) Director
- The Falcon Strikes Back (1943) Director
- Counter-Espionage (1942) Director
- Seven Miles from Alcatraz (1942) Director
- The Blonde from Singapore (1941) Director
- The Devil Commands (1941) Director
- Confessions of Boston Blackie (1941) Director
- Secrets of the Lone Wolf (1941) Director
- Under Age (1941) Director
- Sweetheart of the Campus (1941) Director
- Her First Romance (1940) Director
- Golden Gloves (1940) Director
- Emergency Squad (1940) Director
- Mystery Sea Raider (1940) Director
- Love Affair (1939) Editor
- Million Dollar Legs (1939) Director
- Television Spy (1939) Director
- Zaza (1939) Editor
- Bulldog Drummond's Peril (1938) Editor
- Double or Nothing (1937) Editor
- Turn Off the Moon (1937) Editor
- Hold 'Em Navy (1937) Editor
- Easy to Take (1936) Editor
- Three Married Men (1936) Editor
- Too Many Parents (1936) Editor
- Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) Editor
- The Hawk (1935) Director
- The Hawk (1935) Editor
- College Rhythm (1934) Editor
- Duck Soup (1933) Assistant Editor
- If I Had a Million (1932) Assistant Editor
- The Phantom President (1932) Assistant Editor
- Make Me a Star (1932) Editor
- The Royal Family of Broadway (1930) Editor
- Only Saps Work (1930) Editor
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edward Dmytryk best known for?
Edward Dmytryk is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998), Bluebeard (1972), Bluebeard (1972), Shalako (1968).
When and where was Edward Dmytryk born?
Edward Dmytryk was born on September 4, 1908 in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. They passed away on July 1, 1999.
How many credits does Edward Dmytryk have?
Edward Dmytryk has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 2020.
What is Edward Dmytryk's background in cinema and television?
Edward Dmytryk was a male film director born on September 4, 1908, in Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in San Francisco after his Ukrainian parents moved to the United States. At the age of 31, Dmytryk became a naturalized citizen. He was known for directing films, including Crossfire and Murder, My Sw...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998) as Self — aged about 89
- The Hollywood Ten (1950) as Self — aged about 41
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