Herbert J. Biberman

Herbert J. Biberman

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Herbert J. Biberman (March 4, 1900 – June 30, 1971), was an American screenwriter and film director. He may be best known for having been one of the Hollywood Ten as well as directing Salt of the Earth, a 1954 film about a zinc miners' strike in Grant County, New Mexico. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Eva Biberman. Biberman's pre-blacklist career included writing such films as King of Chinatown, When Tomorrow Comes, Action in Arabia, The Master Race, and New Orleans, as well as directing such films as One Way Ticket, Meet Nero Wolfe, and The Master Race. He married actress Gale Sondergaard in 1930; the marriage endured until Biberman's death. Herbert Biberman died from bone cancer in 1971 in New York City. Brother of American artist, Edward Biberman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Herbert Biberman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

  • Title: Herbert J. Biberman
  • Popularity: 0.832
  • Known For: Writing
  • Birthday: 1900-03-04
  • Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Herbert J. Biberman Movies

  • 1950
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    The Hollywood Ten

    The Hollywood Ten

    6.6 1950 HD

    A brief look at The Hollywood Ten, a group of screenwriters and directors charged with contempt of court after challenging the House Un-American...

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  • 2007
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    Brush with Life: The Art of Being Edward Biberman

    Brush with Life: The Art of Being Edward Biberman

    1 2007 HD

    This documentary brings alive a remarkable artist’s passionate journey through a turbulent century. Both epic and surprisingly intimate, the...

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  • 1954
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    Salt of the Earth

    Salt of the Earth

    6.9 1954 HD

    At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts....

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  • 1944
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    Together Again

    Together Again

    5.4 1944 HD

    Anne Crandall is the mayor of a small town in Vermont. Her deceased husband had been the mayor for years and when he died, she was left to carry on...

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  • 1944
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    Action in Arabia

    Action in Arabia

    5.9 1944 HD

    Reporter Michael Gordon uncovers intrigue in Damascus, where the Allies and Nazis struggle for control of Arab sympathies.

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  • 1936
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    Meet Nero Wolfe

    Meet Nero Wolfe

    6.5 1936 HD

    Rex Stout's portly detective prides himself on solving crimes without venturing outside his comfortable home; here he relies on others to do the...

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  • 1939
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    King of Chinatown

    King of Chinatown

    5.9 1939 HD

    A Chinese-American surgeon faces a moral dilemma after operating on the mob boss in charge of vice and protection rackets in her city's Chinatown.

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  • 1944
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    The Master Race

    The Master Race

    6.2 1944 HD

    When allied troops liberate a small battle-scarred Belgium town in 1944 the American and British commanders do all they can to help the war-weary...

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  • 1944
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    The Master Race

    The Master Race

    6.2 1944 HD

    When allied troops liberate a small battle-scarred Belgium town in 1944 the American and British commanders do all they can to help the war-weary...

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  • 1969
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    Slaves

    Slaves

    5.7 1969 HD

    A Kentucky slave fights for his freedom from cruel overseer whose mistress eventually joins Davis and the other slaves in their revolt.

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  • 1954
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    Salt of the Earth

    Salt of the Earth

    6.9 1954 HD

    At New Mexico's Empire Zinc mine, Mexican-American workers protest the unsafe work conditions and unequal wages compared to their Anglo counterparts....

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  • 1969
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    Slaves

    Slaves

    5.7 1969 HD

    A Kentucky slave fights for his freedom from cruel overseer whose mistress eventually joins Davis and the other slaves in their revolt.

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  • 1935
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    One Way Ticket

    One Way Ticket

    5 1935 HD

    A convict marries the warder's daughter after his escape and she eventually persuades him to finish his sentence.

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  • 1947
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    New Orleans

    New Orleans

    6.6 1947 HD

    A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody...

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  • 1947
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    New Orleans

    New Orleans

    6.6 1947 HD

    A gambling hall owner relocates from New Orleans to Chicago and entertains his patrons with hot jazz by Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Woody...

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  • 1946
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    Abilene Town

    Abilene Town

    5.2 1946 HD

    Marshall Dan Mitchell, who is the law in Abilene, has the job of keeping peace between two groups. For a long time, the town had been divided, with...

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