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Henry Koster
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review by FrankIV from Gloucestershire
Remarkably Sparky 22 February 2005
Henry Koster - filmography
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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
(1962)
Starring: James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Fabian
Director: Henry Koster
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When grumpy grandpa Roger Hobbs (James Stewart) suggests a quiet vacation to his lovely wife Peggy (Maureen
O’Hara), he’s thinking of a romantic break for just the two of them. What he gets, however, is something quite
different! Before he knows what’s happening, Peggy has organised a full family ..read more »
 
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from 31 members
Due for release on 29th July 2013
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Flower Drum Song
on DVD
(1961)
Starring: Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong
Director: Henry Koster
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Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Music, this romantic comedy tells the story of a young Chinese girl who travels to the United States as part of an arranged marriage and discovers a new and modern world.
60%
from 105 members
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The Story Of Ruth
on DVD
(1960)
Starring: Viveca Lindfors, Tom Tryon, Jeff Morrow
Director: Henry Koster
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Biblical drama based on the Old Testament story. Elana Eden stars as Ruth, who serves in the temple where the High Priestess (Viveca Lindfors) leads the worship of the Pagan idols of the people of Moab. When Ruth falls in love with Mahlon (Tom Tryon), a Hebrew, she must come to terms with his ..read more »
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from 44 members
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The Robe
on DVD
(1953)
Starring: Torin Thatcher, Ernest Thesiger, Dean Jagger
Director: Henry Koster
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Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton) is a Roman centurion who wins the robe of the crucified Christ while gambling at the foot of the cross. At first insensitive to the beliefs of the new Christian church, Marcellus' possession of the robe soon begins to have a profound effect upon both him and his ..read more »
66%
from 685 members
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My Cousin Rachel
on DVD
(1952)
Starring: Richard Burton, Audrey Dalton, Olivia de Havilland
Director: Henry Koster
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When Philip Ashleys much-loved and rich cousin Ambrose dies, he is convinced that Ambrose was murdered by his new wife Rachel to inherit his wealth. But when he meets Rachel and falls in love with her, he knows that his suspicions must have been unfounded. But were they, or is Rachel just trying to ..read more »
67%
from 89 members
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No Highway in the Sky
(1951)
Starring: James Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, Glynis Johns
Director: Henry Koster
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Theodore Honey is an aeronautical engineer being sent to Labrador from London to examine the wreckage of a new passenger plane designed by his company. His theory is that the planes are susceptible to metal fatigue after a specific amount of time in the air. The absent minded Honey boards the ..read more »
59%
from 13 members
Currently unavailable
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Harvey - Blu-ray
(1950)
Starring: James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Victoria Horne
Director: Henry Koster
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Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) and his best friend Harvey are inseparable. They go everywhere together, spreading warmth and kindness throughout all the bars in town. The only trouble is that Harvey is a 'Pooka' - a six foot-plus rabbit that only Elwood can see. When Elwood and Harvey embarass the ..read more »
79%
from 76 members
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My Blue Heaven
on DVD
(1950)
Starring: Dan Dailey, Betty Grable, Mitzi Gaynor
Director: Henry Koster
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Classic comedy starring Betty Grable. Kitty (Grable) and Jack (Dan Dailey) are a popular husband-and-wife entertainer team making their move from radio to television. However, as exciting as this progress is, they believe their lives will be complete when they can start a family. But when they ..read more »
59%
from 40 members
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Harvey
on DVD
(1950)
Starring: James Stewart, Josephine Hull, Victoria Horne
Director: Henry Koster
Certificate:
Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) and his best friend Harvey are inseparable. They go everywhere together, spreading warmth and kindness throughout all the bars in town. The only trouble is that Harvey is a 'Pooka' - a six foot-plus rabbit that only Elwood can see. When Elwood and Harvey embarass the ..read more »
74%
from 7,712 members
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The Bishop's Wife
on DVD
(1947)
Starring: Elsa Lanchester, Sara Haden, Cary Grant
Director: Henry Koster
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A Christmas fantasy tale. Angel Dudley (Cary Grant) comes to Earth to help out a bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) who is involved in a desperate fundraising appeal to build a cathedral. However, his financial concerns have led him to become cut off from his wife and parishioners, a state of ..read more »
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from 1,783 member
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First Love
on DVD
(1939)
Starring: Robert Stack, Eqgene Pallette, Deanna Durbin
Director: Henry Koster
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Romantic drama starring Deanna Durbin as Constance Harding, the poor relation of wealthy tycoon James Clinton (Eugene Pallette). When she goes to live with her wealthy relatives, Constance is snubbed by her aunt Grace (Leatrice Joy) and her cousin (Helen Parrish). But when she attends a fancy ..read more »
58%
from 110 members
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One Hundred Men And A Girl
on DVD
(1937)
Starring: Mischa Auer, Deanna Durbin, Adolphe Menjou
Director: Henry Koster
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Exuberant musical comedy starring Deanna Durbin as Patricia Cardwell, a teenaged singing sensation who is determined to do something about the unemployed, destitute status of her father, John (Adolphe Menjou) and the other 99 out-of-work musicians who share their rooming-house. After several ..read more »
61%
from 261 members
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Three Smart Girls
on DVD
(1936)
Starring: Barbara Read, Binnie Barnes, Deanna Durbin
Director: Henry Koster
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This musical romantic comedy, Deanna Durbin's feature film debut, was a huge box office hit that made Durbin an international star almost overnight. Durbin plays Penny, one of the three vivacious Craig sisters who live with their divorcée mother (Nella Walker) in Switzerland. Their mother is ..read more »
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from 189 members
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The D-Day Sixth Of June
on DVD
Starring: Robert Taylor, May Britt, Richard Todd
Director: Henry Koster, Edward Dmytryk
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In this electrifying film, Robert Taylor portrays Captain Brad Parker, an American officer on the front lines on June 6. 1944, D-Day, when 3,000,000 men, 11,000 planes and 4,000 ships will come together to invade Normandy and determine the world's future. And since Parker and his commander (Richard ..read more »
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from 578 members
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Henry Koster facts
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...This is saved from being just another star vehicle by Henry Koster's Capra-esque direction, an adroit performance from Robert Cummings and the presence of a slimmed-down Ch...
