3:10 to Yuma
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Delmer Lawrence Daves (July 24, 1904 – August 17, 1977) was an American screenwriter, film director and film producer. He worked in many genres , including film noir and warfare , but he is best known for his Western movies , especially Broken Arrow (1950), The Last Wagon (1956), 3:10 to Yuma (1957) and The Hanging Tree (1959).
- July 24, 1904, San Francisco, California
- August 17, 1977 (aged 73), La Jolla, California
Delmer Daves was a versatile and prolific Hollywood filmmaker who wrote and directed classics such as Destination Tokyo, Jubal, and 3:10 to Yuma. He also acted in several films and TV shows, and died one day after Elvis Presley in 1977.
- January 1, 1
- San Francisco, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- La Jolla, California, USA
Apr 22, 2024 · Delmer Daves (born July 24, 1904, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died August 17, 1977, La Jolla, California) was an American writer and director of motion pictures who worked in a number of genres but was best known for his westerns, which include Broken Arrow (1950), The Last Wagon (1956), and 3:10 to Yuma (1957).
- Michael Barson
Browse the titles and ratings of 47 films directed by Delmer Daves, a prolific American filmmaker who worked in various genres and periods. Find classics like Destination Tokyo, Dark Passage, and Broken Arrow, as well as lesser-known gems like Dames, Hollywood Canteen, and The Last Wagon.
Daves earned a law degree at Stanford University but decided to pursue a career in Hollywood. He was a crew member on several films before turning to acting in 1928. Although typically uncredited, he appeared in more than 10 movies, including The Duke Steps Out (1929) and Good News (1930).
- July 24, 1904
- August 17, 1977
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Jun 25, 2015 · A review of the ten Westerns directed by Delmer Daves in the 1950s, a noted filmmaker who made pro-Indian films and used James Stewart and Gary Cooper. Learn about his career, style and themes in this comprehensive article.
Delmer Lawrence Daves was an American screenwriter, film director and film producer. He worked in many genres, including film noir and warfare, but he is best known for his Western movies, especially Broken Arrow (1950), The Last Wagon (1956), 3:10 to Yuma (1957) and The Hanging Tree (1959).
