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Edward L. Cahn is known for directing.
Born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA (died at age 64).
Edward L. Cahn has 50 credits in our database.
The name Edward means guardian of wealth.
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Filmography (50)
Beauty and the Beast
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Incident in an Alley
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Five Guns to Tombstone
Director
The Gambler Wore a Gun
Director
Police Dog Story
Director
The Clown and t...
The Clown and the Kid
Director
Gun Fight
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Operation Bottleneck
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Gun Street
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When the Clock Strikes
Director
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward L. Cahn (February 12, 1899 – August 25, 1963) was an American film director. He is best known for directing Our Gang comedies from 1939-1943, and a long line of other short subjects and B-movies afterward. He is also known for directing the 1958 film It! The Terror from Beyond Space, that inspired the 1979 film Alien. He made a number of films for American International Pictures. His brother was film editor Philip Cahn.
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How old was Edward L. Cahn?
Edward L. Cahn was born on and passed away on at the age of 64.
Where was Edward L. Cahn born?
Edward L. Cahn was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Edward L. Cahn been in?
Edward L. Cahn has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Beauty and the Beast (1962), Incident in an Alley (1962), Five Guns to Tombstone (1961), The Gambler Wore a Gun (1961), Police Dog Story (1961).
What is Edward L. Cahn known for?
Edward L. Cahn is primarily known as a director. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward L. Cahn (February 12, 1899 – August 25, 1963) was an American film director. He is best known for…
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