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Harold Arnold "Herk" Harvey (June 3, 1924 – April 3, 1996) was an American film director, actor, and film producer.
Harvey is best known for his sole feature film, Carnival of Souls, a low budget 1962 horror film starring Candace Hilligoss. It was produced and directed by Harvey for an estimated $33,000. Harvey had witnessed the recent success of Elmer Rhoden Jr. and fellow industrial filmmaker Robert Altman in producing low-budget feature films in nearby Kansas City, and began to secure backing from local investors in order to mount a similar project in Lawrence. While returning to Kansas after shooting a Centron film in California, Harvey developed the idea for Carnival of Souls after driving past the abandoned Saltair Pavilion in Salt Lake City, Utah. Hiring an unknown New York actress, Lee Strasberg-trained Hilligoss, and otherwise employing mostly local talent, Harvey shot Carnival of Souls in three weeks, on location in Lawrence and Salt Lake City, using a script penned by Centron associate John Clifford. Harvey also played an uncredited role as the film's most prominent "ghoul." Originally marketed as a B film and released by an upstart distribution company that quickly went bankrupt, Carnival of Souls never gained widespread public attention upon its original release but today has become hailed as a cult classic. Set to an organ score by Gene Moore, Carnival of Souls relies more on atmosphere than on special effects to create its mood of psychological horror. The film has a large cult following, built up primarily via late-night television screenings, and has been released on DVD by the Criterion Collection (complete with a host of special features, including an hour of excerpts from Harvey's Centron productions). To this day, the movie is still discussed by film buffs and occasionally has screenings at Halloween and art film festivals.
Most Popular Herk Harvey Trailers
Total trailers found: 57
03 May 1987
This is the story of a minister who's feeling unhappy in his marriage who then has an affair with a church employee, who is also married, and who also has affairs, and whose husband is unwilling to divorce her.
02 November 1962
Mary Henry ends up the sole survivor of a fatal car accident through mysterious circumstances. Trying to put the incident behind her, she moves to Utah and takes a job as a church organist.
01 January 1998
Documentary about the making of the 1962 cult film "Carnival of Souls".
01 January 1949
Old short about the importance of good platform posture and how we can improve it through the simple knee test.
02 February 2022
A man battling drug addiction is stalked by an ominous masked photographer.
01 July 1953
This classroom training film teaches elementary-school students about the benefits of a neat appearance and good grooming.
01 January 1954
Emphasizes the role of a citizen in a democracy and explains that, before making decisions, all citizens should get the facts, weigh the facts for all possible solutions, and decide on an answer that is for the greatest good of all.
02 July 1954
George Johnson and his wife Annabelle move to a farm to pursue 'the good life,' but George’s naïve approach to planting leaves him with a failed corn crop.
18 July 1949
George is a dealthly dull after-dinner speaker who thinks he's great because he keeps getting invited to speak, probably because of a severe shortage of speakers in his town.
03 June 1954
A young Eastern couple inherit a Kansas farm, on which they must reside for a certain time in order to qualify for inheritance.
10 May 1955
A teen drops out of a gang when they mug his father for his pencil.
31 December 1950
An educational short offering practical guidance on smart grocery shopping, with a focus on making sense of food labeling and grading systems.
01 November 1952
This public-school educational film warns of the dangers of cheating. John Taylor is struggling with his algebra course, and convinces his friend Mary to show him her answers during the tests.
01 March 1953
In a student council election deadlock, the principal holds the deciding vote between Lloyd, the model of responsibility, and Hank, a reckless troublemaker.
01 January 1959
Don and Nicky head into the city, where a reckless night with two fast girls leaves Don with more than he bargained for.
01 January 1952
Pretty, bright high school student Jean is in no hurry to start her homework - not when she has comic books and the radio to keep her occupied.
01 January 1958
Former childhood friends Sarah Inman and Ron Johnson have drifted apart in high school. Ron hosts open parties every Friday, but Sarah never attends, preferring to stay home with her homework and dismissing her classmates—especially popular class president Bill Tyler—as shallow.
01 July 1955
The dramatized story of a young high school teacher who is falsely accused of communist sympathies is used to demonstrate how baseless accusations can foster the spread of suspicion throughout a community, thus causing insidious and lasting damage.
07 June 1954
Betty Ann, a perky high school student, is friends with George, a dour sort who is always complaining about life.
01 May 1953
Authority figures lecture school children about good posture until one little girl develops body dysmorphic disorder and hallucinates in front of her bedroom mirror.
01 January 1961
This classroom guidance film eases seventh-graders into the realities of junior high. No longer the top students or star athletes, they must adjust to bigger challenges, shifting friendships, and greater independence.
31 December 1963
A satirical short film that humorously explores the absurdities of a corporate sales meeting. Through exaggerated interactions and miscommunications, the film highlights the challenges of decision-making and office dynamics in a comedic, insightful way.
01 January 1962
A short documentary examining the challenges faced by Cook School in Flint, Michigan, where limited after-school opportunities contribute to violence, truancy, and hardship among students.
31 December 1955
After losing his sight, Bob falls into despair—until a local institute helps him discover new abilities and reinterpret his life without vision.
01 January 1956
A high school student really likes his shop class...perhaps a bit too much!
03 June 1980
This short cautionary training film examines dangers associated with earthmoving equipment operation, showing many simulated accidents on construction sites.
05 January 1955
Two sisters are trying to decide which classes to take next semester. When one wants to take home economics, the other is stunned.
23 January 1961
This public health drama follows a small town’s struggle as syphilis spreads among its young people.
01 January 1959
Mel, a high school student who thrives on gossip and stirring conflict, pushes his luck when he targets the school’s star quarterback.
01 October 1954
At a teenage party, news breaks that a friend driving with alcohol in the car has struck a pedestrian.
01 May 1954
When elderly Mary Wilkens falls ill, her husband grows suspicious of Dr. Jacksburg’s questionable treatments.
22 September 1955
Cindy, a 12-year-old tomboy, is devastated when she learns that she hasn't been invited to a neighborhood birthday party.
01 January 1959
At East High, students resent the admission of Bruce—an unseen classmate their parents have warned them to avoid.
01 October 1977
An 11-minute educational short from the director of Carnival of Souls teaching children safe Halloween practices.
12 April 1954
The high school junior class is being plagued by the antics of Jim, the class show-off.
01 January 1957
Three friends—one a heavy drinker, one a moderate drinker, and one who abstains—spend a weekend evening that starkly illustrates the dangers of drinking and driving.
12 December 1955
During a camping trip, a group of students learns about the importance of science and its role in understanding the world around us.
05 August 1955
Jean, a popular high schooler running for Pep Club president, suddenly finds her best friend Laura turning against her.
01 January 1958
Larry, a rude and disruptive student, is given detention and told to clean the chalkboard. Instead, he doodles a cartoon character that magically comes to life and points out that Larry’s problems stem from his poor manners and behavior.
01 January 1952
The dangers of carelessness while outside are shown in the behavior of Fred Miller. Fred's dangerous habits include jaywalking, playing near traffic, jumping on piles of leaves, hiding under boxes in driveways, and other potentially dangerous activities.
25 June 1971
The only surviving footage from Herk Harvey’s unfinished follow-up to Carnival of Souls. Based on a short story by sci-fi author James Gunn, the recovered work print—found in Harvey’s personal collection—offers a rare glimpse into the director’s unrealized vision, despite missing audio.
05 June 1960
A narrator instructs children on the proper way to introduce yourself to and be introduced to strangers and new acquaintances.
01 January 1958
At a school social, Jim, a student at Lawrence High, proudly tells his cousin Sally about his school’s spirit.
31 December 1950
An educational short film about correct speaking methods.
01 January 1956
In a classroom discussion on alcoholism, students debate its causes and consequences—dismissing alcoholics as wasteful or weak, yet struggling to agree on how they might return to responsible citizenship.
01 January 1981
A safety-focused documentary short highlighting the critical importance of reading signal warnings, maintaining machinery, and following proper operating procedures on construction sites.
01 January 1958
Barbara and her family move into a new neighborhood, and Barbara tries to make friends with her new neighbors.
01 January 1963
A lighthearted industrial short produced by Centron and directed by Herk Harvey, this film promotes the versatility and wholesome appeal of pork.
01 January 1967
A classroom training film highlighting the role of secretaries in the 1960s workplace. Showcasing skills from Gregg Shorthand training, it emphasizes both professional duties and personal attentiveness to their bosses, while humorously hinting at secretaries’ potential paths in life beyond the office.
03 June 1961
A 1961 industrial film produced by Centron Corporation for Monsanto, illustrating modern herbicide methods and the fight against unwanted vegetation.
01 November 1953
Ray Medford, newly elected class president and star of the debate team, is used to winning. But when he unexpectedly loses a speaking competition to Marilyn Jackson—a classmate he once coached—Ray struggles with disappointment and considers quitting before the state championship.
21 September 1954
An educational short teaching children the importance of looking after their toys and treating belongings with care.
01 January 1958
As members of the high school press club await the announcement of their new editor-in-chief, they silently judge one another based on appearances and social standing.
01 January 1957
A careless family learns the hard way that neglecting home safety leads to constant accidents. By changing their habits and using proper precautions, they transform their household into a safer, happier place.
01 January 1980
An educational short film exploring the geography, culture, and daily life of South Korea. Produced by Centron and directed by Herk Harvey, it offers students a concise introduction to the country, highlighting its people, economy, and traditions.
01 January 1968
A classroom training film that promotes a career in distributive management, a branch of retail sales.
03 June 1964
A vivid educational geography film exploring the landscapes, cultures, and people of Jamaica, Haiti, and the Lesser Antilles.
