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Henry Codman Potter (sometimes II or Jr.; November 13, 1904 – August 31, 1977) was an American theatrical producer and director as well as film director. Biography. H.C. Potter was born in New York City, the grandson of the Right Rev. Henry Codman Potter, Episcopal bishop of New York, and great-grandson of Alonzo Potter.
May 8, 2024 · H.C. Potter (born November 13, 1904, New York City, New York, U.S.—died August 31, 1977, Southampton, New York) was an American film and stage director who was best known for his comedies, notably The Farmer’s Daughter (1947) and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948).
- Michael Barson
H.C. Potter was born on 13 November 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), Hellzapoppin' (1941) and The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939).
- Director, Writer, Additional Crew
- November 13, 1904
- H.C. Potter
- August 31, 1977
H.C. Potter was one of the most prolific 20th century Hollywood directors, with 10 Broadway plays and 22 movies, including 2 Academy Award nominations, his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Honorary Life Member Award from the Director’s Guild of America.
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1. The Shopworn Angel (1938) Passed | 85 min | Drama, Romance. 6.9. Rate. Shortly after the United States enters World War I in 1917, a Broadway actress agrees to let a naive soldier court her in order to impress his friends, but a real romance soon begins.
H.C. Potter was born on 13 November 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), Hellzapoppin' (1941) and The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939).
American film and stage director H.C. Potter was active from the late 1930s through the 1950s. He was best known for his comedies, notably The Farmer’s Daughter (1947) and Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948).
