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George Seaton
Writer 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 →

Filmography

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10 titles
Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street

Les Mayfield 1994 1h 54m 6.6

6-year-old Susan Walker has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle—Santa Claus. Her mother told her the 'secret' about Santa a long time ago, but, after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all—something to believe in.

Airport

Airport

George Seaton 1970 2h 17m 5.9

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.

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.

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.

The Song of Bernadette

The Song of Bernadette

Henry King 1943 2h 36m 8.0

In 1858 Lourdes, France, adolescent peasant Bernadette has a vision of "a beautiful lady" in the Massabielle grotto - the townspeople assume this lady to be the Virgin Mary. Pompous government officials think the girl is insane, doing their best to suppress her and her followers, while the church wants nothing to do with the matter.

That Night in Rio

That Night in Rio

Irving Cummings 1941 1h 31m 7.0

An entertainer in Rio impersonates a wealthy aristocrat. When the aristocrat's wife asks him to carry the impersonation further, complications ensue. Written by Ed Stephan

A Day at the Races

A Day at the Races

Sam Wood 1937 1h 49m 8.5

Doctor Hugo Hackenbush, Tony, and Stuffy try and save Judy's farm by winning a big race with her horse. There are a few problems. Hackenbush runs a high priced clinic for the wealthy who don't know he has his degree in Veterinary Medicine.

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