John Rawlins (director)
John Rawlins | |
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Born | Long Beach, California, U.S. | June 9, 1902
Died | May 20, 1997 Arcadia, California, U.S. | (aged 94)
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1932-1958 |
John Rawlins (June 9, 1902 – May 20, 1997) was an American film editor and director.[1] He directed 44 films between 1932 and 1958. He was born in Long Beach, California and died in Arcadia, California.
According to one obituary, he was "a prime exponent of that style, being a master of swift exposition and fast action. His no-nonsense approach also made him a fine serial director, and when given the chance of a top-budget adventure film he gave his studio one of its biggest hits in Arabian Nights."[2] Another said he "was a prime example of a no-frills director of Bs, who got his job done quickly, competently and cheaply."[3]
Biography[]
Rawlins was born in Long Beach, California, in 1902. He started work as a stuntman and bit player in action films and serials. He wrote jokes for comedies, then worked at Columbia as an editor.
In 1933, he made his directing debut with two shorts, Sign Please and They're Off!. He directed his first feature in 1938, State Police. According to an obituary, it "instantly established his forte - quickly made, inexpensive "B" movies of around 60 minutes' running time, distinguished by fast pacing and non-stop action.[2] He was signed to a long term contract by Universal. In 1951 he directed Fort Defiance.[4] In the fifties he left the film business become a property developer.[2][3]
Selected filmography[]
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- Lost Lagoon (1958)
- (1956)
- Shark River (1953)
- Fort Defiance (1951)
- Rogue River (1951)
- The Boy from Indiana (1950)
- Massacre River (1949)
- Michael O'Halloran (1948)
- The Arizona Ranger (1948)
- Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947)
- Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947)
- Her Adventurous Night (1946)
- Strange Conquest (1946)
- Sudan (1945)
- Ladies Courageous (1944)
- We've Never Been Licked (1943)
- Arabian Nights (1942)
- The Great Impersonation (1942)
- Overland Mail (1942)
- (1942)
- Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942)
- (1942)
- Unseen Enemy (1942)
- Torpedo Boat (1942)
- Bombay Clipper (1942)
- Sea Raiders (1941)
- A Dangerous Game (1941)
- Raiders of the Desert (1941)
- Men of the Timberland (1941)
- Mutiny in the Arctic (1941)
- Mr. Dynamite (1941)
- Six Lessons from Madame La Zonga (1941)
- The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1941)
- The Leather Pushers (1940)
- Junior G-Men (1940)
- The Missing Guest (1938)
- Young Fugitives (1938)
- Air Devils (1938)
- State Police (1938)
- Devil's Squadron (1936)
- The Girl Friend (1935, editor)
- The Defense Rests (1934, editor)
- Name the Woman (1934, editor)
- The Line-Up (1934, editor)
- Among the Missing (1934, editor)
- Going Straight (1933)
- (1933)
- Shadows of Sing Sing (1933)
- They're Off (1933)
- Lucky Ladies (1932)
- High Society (1932)
- The Isle of Lost Ships (1929)
- Love and the Devil (1929, editor)
- Waterfront (1928, editor)
References[]
- ^ "John Rawlins". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2014. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Vallance, Tom (June 9, 1997). "John Rawlins". The Independent. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Obituary: John Rawlins: Sand, sex and Dick Tracy Bergan, Ronald. The Guardian June 5, 1997: 1, 19:4.
- ^ NELSON RADIO DUO SIGNED FOR MOVIE New York Times May 14, 1951: 39.
External links[]
- 1902 births
- 1997 deaths
- People from Long Beach, California
- Film directors from California