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George Seaton
Director 1911 - 1979

George Seaton

South Bend, Indiana, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. George Seaton (April 17, 1911 – July 28, 1979) was an American screenwriter, playwright, film director and producer, and theatre director. Born George Stenius in South Bend, Indiana, Seaton moved to Detroit after graduating from college... Read full bio →

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George Seaton 1973 1h 38m 6.0

Two men who have been friends since childhood find themselves on opposite ends of the law.

Airport

Airport

George Seaton 1970 2h 17m 6.0

Melodrama about a bomber on board an airplane, an airport almost closed by snow, and various personal problems of the people involved.

36 Hours

36 Hours

George Seaton 1964 1h 55m 7.0

Germans kidnap an American major and try to convince him that World War II is over, so that they can get details about the Allied invasion of Europe out of him.

The Counterfeit Traitor

The Counterfeit Traitor

George Seaton 1962 2h 20m 7.0

Blacklisted in modern day WW2, a Swedish oil trader opts to assist British Allies, by means of infiltrating and surveying Nazi Germany.

Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

George Seaton 1958 2h 7.0

A rugged city editor (Clark Gable) poses as a journalism student and flirts with the professor (Doris Day).

The Proud and Profane

The Proud and Profane

George Seaton 1956 1h 51m 6.0

In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col.

The Country Girl

The Country Girl

George Seaton 1954 1h 44m 7.0

The 1954 musical film based on the play by the same name. Actress Grace Kelly won an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film tells the story of an ex-theater actor who is given one more chance to star in a musical yet his alcoholism may prevent it from happening.

The Big Lift

The Big Lift

George Seaton 1950 2h 5.0

Experiences of two Air Force sergeants during the 1948 Berlin Airlift.

Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

George Seaton 1947 1h 36m 7.4

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus while others question his sanity.

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