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William A. Seiter
Director 1890 - 1964

William A. Seiter

New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William A. Seiter (June 10, 1890 - July 26, 1964) was an American film director. He was born in New York City. After attending Hudson River Military Academy, Seiter broke into films in 1915 as a bit player at Mack Sennett's Keystone... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

20 titles
Make Haste to Live

Make Haste to Live

William A. Seiter 1954 1h 30m

A single mother in New Mexico senses her own death in the hands of a mysterious stalker.

Borderline

Borderline

William A. Seiter 1950 1h 28m

The Los Angeles police know that Pete Ritchie has been bringing drugs into the city, but they can't pin a single piece of evidence on him. After many botched attempts to get at the crook, they resort to having cop Madeleine go undercover and seduce her way into Ritchie's circle.

One Touch of Venus

One Touch of Venus

William A. Seiter 1948 1h 22m 7.0

Fantasy comedy about a young window dresser who kisses a statue of Venus, which then comes to life in the form of Ava Gardner. The problems begin, however, when Venus falls in love with him.

Little Giant

Little Giant

William A. Seiter 1946 1h 30m 6.0

Lou Costello plays a country bumpkin vacuum-cleaner salesman, working for the company run by the crooked Bud Abbott. To try to keep him under his thumb, Abbott convinces Costello that he's a crackerjack salesman.

The Affairs of Susan

The Affairs of Susan

William A. Seiter 1945 1h 50m

Susan is about to be married, but the wedding may get called off after her fiancé summons three former beaus. Each reveals a different portrait of Susan: one describes her as a naive country girl who reluctantly becomes an actress, another paints a picture of a gay party girl and and the third describes a serious intellectual.

It's a Pleasure

It's a Pleasure

William A. Seiter 1945 1h 30m 6.0

Don Martin is a star hockey player with the Wildcats until he is barred from the game for hitting a referee. Through the actions of Chris, Don is able to get a job with Buzz Fletcher's ice-show as the novelty act. Chris trains with Don and he is a success, and they marry.

Belle of the Yukon

Belle of the Yukon

William A. Seiter 1944 1h 23m

Left by a con man (Randolph Scott), a dancer (Gypsy Rose Lee) finds him in gold-rush Alaska running an honest casino/dance hall.

You Were Never Lovelier

You Were Never Lovelier

William A. Seiter 1942 1h 37m 6.0

In Buenos Aires, a man who has decreed that his daughters must marry in order of age allows an American dancer to perform at his club under the condition that he play suitor to his second-oldest daughter.

Room Service

Room Service

William A. Seiter 1938 1h 18m

The Marx Brothers try and put on a play before their landlord finds out that they have run out of money. To confuse the landlord they pretend that the play's author has contracted some terrible disease and can't be moved. Originally a stage play, the setting shows it's origins, but this is vintage Marx Brothers

Stowaway

Stowaway

William A. Seiter 1936 1h 27m 6.0

A young girl lost in Shanghai is taken in by an American playboy and his girlfriend.

Dimples

Dimples

William A. Seiter 1936 1h 19m 6.0

Dimples Appleby lives with the pick-pocket grandfather in 19th century New York City. She entertains the crowds while he works his racket. A rich lady makes it possible for the girl to go legit. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is performed.

Roberta

Roberta

William A. Seiter 1935 1h 46m

An American jazzman and his buddy woo a Russian princess and a fake countess in Paris.

The Richest Girl in the World

The Richest Girl in the World

William A. Seiter 1934 1h 11m 7.0

A wealthy heiress switches places with her secretary to test a man's love.

Sons of the Desert

Sons of the Desert

William A. Seiter 1933 1h 5m 7.6

Ollie and Stan deceive their wives into thinking they are taking a medically necessary cruise when they are really going to a lodge convention.

If I Had a Million

If I Had a Million

Ernst Lubitsch, Stephen Roberts 1932 1h 28m 7.5

A dying tycoon gives million-dollar windfalls to eight people picked from the city directory.

Hot Saturday

Hot Saturday

William A. Seiter 1932 1h 13m

A pretty but virtuous small-town bank clerk is the victim of a vicious rumor from an unsuccessful suitor that she spent the night with a notorious womanizer.

Way Back Home

Way Back Home

William A. Seiter 1931 1h 21m

A rural Maine farmer fights for custody of the boy who he's raised as his own.

Back Pay

Back Pay

William A. Seiter 1930 56m 5.0

Hester is bored with Gerald who loves her - bored with the Finley Department store - and bored with Demopolis. She leaves town with a traveling salesman named Bloom and the clothes on her back. They go to New York where she moves up to mistress of Mr. Wheeler and is well cared for.

What Happened to Jones?

What Happened to Jones?

William A. Seiter 1926 1h 10m 5.0

On the night before his wedding, a young man plays poker with friends. When the game is raided by the police, he escapes into a Turkish bath on ladies night, ending up disguised in drag and with difficult explanations to make.

Skinner's Dress Suit

Skinner's Dress Suit

William A. Seiter 1926 1h 20m 5.0

Honey Skinner is proud of her successful husband. When he tells her he's going to ask for a raise, she knows he'll get it. He asks his boss just as their big client announces he's not renewing his contract. He doesn't get the raise, but he's too embarrassed to tell his wife the truth.

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