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Joseph Anthony

Known for

Directing

Born

May 24, 1912

Birthplace

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.

Died

January 20, 1993 (aged 80)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Joseph Anthony (May 24, 1912 – January 20, 1993) was an American playwright, actor, and director. He made his film acting debut in the 1934 film Hat, Coat, and Glove and his theatrical acting debut in a 1935 production of Mary of Scotland. On five occasions he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Direction.

Joseph Anthony was born as Joseph Deuster in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 24, 1912. His parents were Leonard Deuster and Sophie Deuster (née Hertz). Anthony attended the University of Wisconsin. He married Perry Wilson. He prepared for the stage at the Pasadena Playhouse from 1931 through 1935 and at the Daykarhanova School from 1935 through 1937....

Best known work

Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man
1941
The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
1956
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
1972
All in a Night's Work
All in a Night's Work
1961
The Matchmaker
The Matchmaker
1958
Career
Career
1959
Woman Chases Man
Woman Chases Man
1937
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982
Conquered City
Conquered City
1962
Hat, Coat and Glove
Hat, Coat and Glove
1934

Filmography

  1. 1982

    American PlayhouseTV

    Director

  2. 1972

    Tomorrow

    Director

  3. 1962

  4. 1961

  5. 1959

    Career

    Director

  6. 1958

  7. 1956

  8. 1941

  9. 1937

  10. 1934

    Hat, Coat and Glove

    as Minor Role (uncredited)

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