Sidney Salkow

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Sidney Salkow (June 16, 1909 – October 18, 1998 in New York, New York) was an American film director (more than 50 motion pictures), screen writer, and television director. Salkow was educated at the City College of New York, Columbia University and Harvard Law School. After school he returned to New York City and became an assistant director of theater and playwright. Later on he then established himself as a theatrical director. In 1932, he joined up with the film industry starting as a dialogue director but soon later, after achieving the ranks, he became a prolific writer/director of such films as Sitting Bull, Twice-Told Tales, and The Last Man on Earth (the last two both starring Vincent Price). Additionally, Salkow directed episodes of many popular TV series including Lassie, The Cisco Kid, and The Addams Family. At the age of 59, Salkow retired from directing, and taught film courses at California State University-Northridge, where he became a professor emeritus and headed the film side of the Radio, Television and Film Department. He died October 18, 1998 in Valley Village, California from natural causes at the age of 89.

Most Popular Sidney Salkow Trailers

Total trailers found: 62

Supernatural Trailer (1933)

21 April 1933

After her brother's death, Roma Courtney becomes the heiress to his fortune. When a fake psychic claims to have a message from her dead brother, he coaxes her into participating in a séance.

Prison Nurse Trailer (1938)

02 March 1938

A state prison is threatened by approaching floods, an epidemic of typhoid fever breaks out among the inmates, the prison's only doctor falls sick, there are only three nurses to administer vaccines and take care of stricken patients--and a group of prisoners is planning to use the chaos as a cover for a mass escape.

Sword of the Avenger Trailer (1948)

02 June 1948

Roberto Balagtas is falsely arrested for treason and sent to prison where he is tortured. He escapes with other prisoners, but only Batagtas survives the escape, carrying with him a treasure map left by one of the others.

Bulldog Drummond at Bay Trailer (1947)

15 May 1947

"Bulldog" Drummond is vacationing in his country home in England, and his house if rifled by two thieves.

Prince of Pirates Trailer (1953)

07 March 1953

In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish.

The Toughest Man Alive Trailer (1955)

16 November 1955

This adventurous crime drama is set in exotic Latin America and chronicles a lawman's attempt to bust up the ring of Yankee gun-smugglers who have been supplying arms to war-torn Central America.

Twice-Told Tales Trailer (1963)

01 September 1963

3 horror stories based on the writings of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In the 1st story titled "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment", Heidegger attempts to restore the youth of three elderly friends.

Gun Duel in Durango Trailer (1957)

01 May 1957

A former outlaw must prove himself innocent after he's accused of bank robbery. Western.

Raiders of the Seven Seas Trailer (1953)

27 May 1953

After staging a mutiny and commandeering his own ship, famed pirate Barbarossa takes hostage a spirited Spanish noblewoman named Alida, intending to trade her to her fiancé, Capt.

Blood on the Arrow Trailer (1964)

11 October 1964

In this western, the sole survivor of an Apache ambush rides out to save a young boy who has been captured.

Las Vegas Shakedown Trailer (1955)

15 May 1955

A teacher writing a book about gambling meets a hotel/casino owner threatened by a gangster.

Sitting Bull Trailer (1954)

06 October 1954

Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux tribe is forced by the Indian-hating General Custer to react with violence, resulting in the famous Last Stand at Little Bighorn.

The Golden Hawk Trailer (1952)

08 October 1952

A 17th-century French pirate sides with an English noblewoman who's posing as a pirate.

The Big Night Trailer (1960)

17 February 1960

Frankie stumbles on a stash of cash and finds himself way in over his head during the course of one sordid evening filled with greed, lust and violence.

Shadow of the Eagle Trailer (1950)

11 September 1950

During the eighteenth century the Empress of Russia sends her lover to kidnap her rival for the throne.

Flight at Midnight Trailer (1939)

28 August 1939

Spinner McGee, devil-may-care mail pilot volunteers his courage and skill for the task of raising $100,000 to save the small airport owned by Pop Hussey from being condemned.

The Boy from Stalingrad Trailer (1943)

20 May 1943

If J.M. Barrie had had a hand in Tarkovsky's IVAN'S CHILDHOOD, it might like something like this bizarre boys' adventure confection.

Behind the Mike Trailer (1937)

26 September 1937

Complications ensue after a radio producer insults a sponsor.

Come On, Leathernecks! Trailer (1938)

08 August 1938

The father of a star football player at Annapolis wants his son to follow the family pattern and join the Marines.

The Iron Sheriff Trailer (1957)

01 April 1957

Frontier peacekeeper Sheriff Galt faces a crisis of conscience in The Iron Sheriff. In the aftermath of a robbery-murder, Galt follows the trail of evidence directly to his own son, Benjie.

Woman Doctor Trailer (1939)

06 February 1939

Woman Doctor is a 1939 American drama film

The Last Man on Earth Trailer (1964)

06 May 1964

When a disease turns all of humanity into the living dead, the last man on earth becomes a reluctant vampire hunter.

She Married a Cop Trailer (1939)

11 July 1939

This comedy is set in New York and centers upon a singing Irish cop who causes quite a sensation among two producers when he sings at the annual Policeman's Ball.

Girl from God's Country Trailer (1940)

30 July 1940

Jim Holden, a young doctor practicing in Alaska, eagerly awaits the arrival of his new nurse, Anne Webster.

Along the Mohawk Trail Trailer (1957)

01 January 1957

Two episodes of the 1957 TV series "Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans" edited together and released as a feature.

Fugitive Lady Trailer (1950)

08 May 1950

A man drives his car off a cliff in an apparent suicide. One insurance investigator is not so sure it was an accident or suicide and gets 48 hours to prove his case.

Faithful in My Fashion Trailer (1946)

21 August 1946

A U.S. Army sergeant is home on leave to reconnect with his girlfriend he hopes to marry. However, in the years he's been away, she's gotten a huge promotion where they used to work together - and has become engaged to another man.

The Murder Game Trailer (1965)

12 December 1965

A woman abandons her husband, changes her name, and remarries again. Complications ensue.

Street of Missing Men Trailer (1939)

24 April 1939

An ex-con vows vengeance on the newspaper responsible for putting him behind bars, but has a change of heart when another racketeer threatens to bring the paper down.

Exclusive Trailer (1937)

06 August 1937

Two rival newspaper editors try to scoop each other through their different methods of integrity on reporting the news.

Cafe Hostess Trailer (1940)

11 January 1940

A dancehall girl meets a sailor and they fall in love, but the club’s owner doesn’t want the girl to leave.

City Without Men Trailer (1943)

14 January 1943

A young woman's husband has been imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. In order to be near him to try to help him get his sentence overturned, she moves into a boardinghouse near the prison whose residents are the wives of inmates.

Girl Overboard Trailer (1937)

01 February 1937

A beautiful girl on a passenger ship is suspected of murder.

Rhythm on the Range Trailer (1936)

01 July 1936

Cowboy Jeff Larabee returns from the east and meets Doris Halloway, a young girl, that he regards as a vagabond, till he learns that she's the owner of the farm where he works.

Robbers' Roost Trailer (1955)

30 May 1955

Jim "Tex" Wall, searching for the last of the three men who raped and killed his wife, joins a gang of cattle rustlers led by Hank Hays.

Tillie the Toiler Trailer (1941)

07 August 1941

While attending stenographer school, Tillie Jones meets office boy Mac, who falls in love with her at first sight.

The Pathfinder Trailer (1952)

09 December 1952

Pathfinder, a white man raised by the Mohican Indians, joins forces with the British army to avenge himself on the Mingo warriors and the French, who have brought death and pillage to his people.

The Long Rifle and the Tomahawk Trailer (1964)

01 January 1964

A feature made out of two episodes from the 1958 TV series "Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans."

Four Days Wonder Trailer (1936)

03 December 1936

Jeanne Dante stars as precocious 13-year-old Judy Widdell, a devoted fan of dime-novel detective stories.

Scarlet Angel Trailer (1952)

20 June 1952

After robbing a sea captain in New Orleans, a beautiful saloon girl flees and assumes a dead woman's identity.

Chicago Confidential Trailer (1957)

30 August 1957

In the Windy City, the mob infiltrates a powerful union.

The Admiral Was a Lady Trailer (1950)

04 August 1950

Ex-WAVE encounters four fun-loving, work-hating men, all of whom want to marry her.

Murder with Pictures Trailer (1936)

24 September 1936

Suspected crime boss Nate Girard beats a murder rap, and newspaper photog Kent Murdock is on the story.

The Quick Gun Trailer (1964)

01 April 1964

Gunslinger Murphy helps an ungrateful town fight off a raid by his former gang.

The Great Sioux Massacre Trailer (1965)

25 April 1965

Colonel Custer, an outspoken believer in fair treatment for the Indians, is ousted from his post and forced into retirement.

Gun Brothers Trailer (1956)

15 September 1956

Recently discharged cavalry sergeant Chad Santee joins his brother, Jubal, and discovers that Jubal is a wanted outlaw.

The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date Trailer (1940)

02 November 1940

Complicated plot involving missing stamp collection and kidnapped businessman, with the Lone Wolf keeping one step ahead of the police in Havana trying to solve the crime and make a profit.

The Adventures of Martin Eden Trailer (1942)

26 February 1942

Author writes about his experiences sailing at sea, struggles to get his work published.

Fighting Thoroughbreds Trailer (1939)

06 January 1939

A prize-winning stallion breeds off-guard with a mare owned by his rival. The colt is trained to race from birth, eventually running in the Kentucky Derby against another horse owned by its sire.

Millie's Daughter Trailer (1947)

20 March 1947

An errant mother tries to teach her daughter to avoid the same errors she made by choosing a different lifestyle.

Fury Trailer (1955)

15 October 1955

Jim Newton and his adopted son Joey navigate life on the Broken Wheel Ranch, with their close bond to the wild black stallion Fury.

Storm Over Bengal Trailer (1938)

14 November 1938

This being a Republic picture, it should come as no surprise that Storm Over Bengal was filmed in its entirety in the San Fernando Valley.

Time Out for Rhythm Trailer (1941)

05 June 1941

A producer and his partner clash over two women in show business.

Jack McCall, Desperado Trailer (1953)

01 April 1953

During the Civil War, a Southerner joins the Union Army and is accused of leaking information to the Confederates.

The Zero Hour Trailer (1939)

26 May 1939

A celebrated Broadway actress and a wealthy widowed businessman are brought together through their shared affection for a young orphan.

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance Trailer (1941)

06 March 1941

A reformed jewel thief fights to clear his name when he's framed for murder.

The Lone Wolf Strikes Trailer (1940)

26 January 1940

Delia Jordan's father is murdered and some very valuable jewelry stolen. She hires The Lone Wolf.

That’s My Story Trailer (1937)

24 October 1937

A reporter desperate for a story tries to interview a gangster's girlfriend jailed in a small town. He gets himself thrown in the same jail and runs into a female reporter with the same idea, but thinks she is the girlfriend he wants to interview.

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady Trailer (1940)

30 May 1940

A hardworking secretary for a rich woman finds herself engaged to the woman's son and accused of a murder she didn't commit.

The Night Hawk Trailer (1938)

01 October 1938

Gangster Charlie McCormick despairs as his young brother Bobby lays near death and vows to break the quarantine of the ocean liner Pacific Queen in order to retrieve the iron lung Bobby needs.