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Harold Arnold "Herk" Harvey (June 3, 1924 – April 3, 1996) was an American film director, screenwriter, actor and film producer, [3] perhaps best known for his 1962 horror film Carnival of Souls . Early life. Harvey was born in Windsor, Colorado, the son of Everett and Minnie R. Prewitt Harvey.
- 1950–1983
- April 3, 1996 (aged 71), Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.
- June 3, 1924, Windsor, Colorado, U.S.
Herk Harvey was a Colorado-born filmmaker who produced, directed and acted in educational and industrial films. He is best known for his only feature film, Carnival of Souls (1962), a horror movie shot in Kansas and Utah.
- January 1, 1
- Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
- January 1, 1
- Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Dec 3, 2018 · Learn how Herk Harvey made his 1962 debut Carnival Of Souls with a tiny budget, a derelict ballroom, and a Mormon dance troupe. Discover how his film influenced George A. Romero, David Lynch, and more.
June 3, 1924 · Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Died. April 3, 1996 · Lawrence, Kansas, USA (pancreatic cancer) Birth name. Harold Arnold Harvey. Mini Bio. Colorado-born Herk Harvey majored in theater at Kansas University, directing and acting in stage productions and later returning to the school in a teaching capacity.
- June 3, 1924
- April 3, 1996
Apr 3, 1996 · Herk Harvey was an American film director, actor, and producer, best known for his 1962 horror film Carnival of Souls. Learn about his biography, filmography, and the cult classic he created on a low budget.
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Jul 20, 2016 · The release also features a documentary on the film’s cult status called “The Movie That Wouldn’t Die!,” selected-scene audio commentary featuring director Herk Harvey and screenwriter John Clifford, “The Carnival Tour” (about the film’s locations), excerpts from Harvey & Clifford’s industrial films for The Centron Corporation ...
Watch a rare interview with the director of the cult horror film Carnival of Souls, made independently in 1962. Learn about the film's production, reception, and legacy from the man who made it.
