F. Hugh Herbert

F. Hugh Herbert

Deceased · Born: May 29, 1897 · Died: May 17, 1958

Personal Details

BornMay 29, 1897 Vienna, Austria
Spouse
  • Mary Alice Lankey

    ( May 14, 1938 to May 17, 1958 )
  • Arline LaVerne Appleby

    ( Sep 19, 1927 to May 11, 1937 )
Parents
  • Pauline Paula Knepler
  • Lionel Frederick Hirschler
Relatives
  • Kathleen Hughes (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

F. Hugh Herbert, a remarkable individual, entered this world on May 29, 1897, in the magnificent city of Vienna, Austria. This talented writer and director left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, with his notable works including the iconic 1953 film "The Moon Is Blue", the 1948 classic "Sitting Pretty", and the 1953 comedy "The Girls of Pleasure Island". Throughout his life, he was blessed with the love and companionship of two remarkable women, Mary Alice Lankey and Arline LaVerne Appleby, whom he cherished and respected deeply. Sadly, F. Hugh Herbert's life came to a close on May 17, 1958, in the beautiful city of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

1957
1953
The Moon Is Blue
The Moon Is Blue as Screenplay
1951
1950
1949
1948
Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty as Screenplay
1946
Margie
Margie as Screenplay
1945
Kiss and Tell
Kiss and Tell as Screenplay
1944
Together Again
Together Again as Screenplay
1943
1942
1941
Glamour Boy
Glamour Boy as Writer
1940
Three Faces West
Three Faces West as Screenplay
Dark Command
Dark Command as Screenplay
Forgotten Girls
Forgotten Girls as Screenplay
Melody Ranch
Melody Ranch as Screenplay
1938
1936
Colleen
Colleen as Screenplay
Snowed Under
Snowed Under as Screenplay
1934
Fashions of 1934
Fashions of 1934 as Screenplay
Smarty
Smarty as Screenplay, Story
The Secret Bride
The Secret Bride as Screenplay
1933
Daring Daughters
Daring Daughters as Screenplay
One Year Later
One Year Later as Screenplay, Story
1932
Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair as Screenplay
The Stoker
The Stoker as Writer
1931
The Sin Ship
The Sin Ship as Screenplay
1953
1948
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!
Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! as Director, Screenplay
1930
He Knew Women
He Knew Women as Director, Writer