Leon Barsha (December 26, 1905 – November 13, 1964) was an American film producer, editor and director. As a producer and director he was best known for making films in the Western genre.[1] In his later years he concentrated especially on editing.
Leon Barsha | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 26, 1905 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Died | November 13, 1964 (aged 58) Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, film editor, film director |
Personal
editBarsha was born in Manhattan, New York in 1905. He was married to Helen Barsha. They had a son, Tony, who became a playwright. Granddaughter Lili Barsha is an actor and writer.
The North Hollywood home of the Barshas was designed by the architect Richard Neutra in 1937.[2] The house has been restored twice and moved at least once, changing owners several times.[3]
He died in California on November 13, 1964.[4]
Filmography
editAs producer
edit- The Taming of the West (1939)
- Prairie Schooners (1940)
- The Wildcat of Tucson (1940)
- Beyond the Sacramento (1940)
- Roaring Frontiers (1941)
- Hands Across the Rockies (1941)
- Bullets for Bandits (1942)[5]
As editor
edit- Broadway Scandals (1929)
- Sudden Fear (1952)
- A Bullet for Joey (1955)[6]
- Walk the Dark Street (1956)
- Lizzie (1957)
- The Twilight Zone (1960-1961) - 11 Episodes
- Gunsmoke (1961)
- Lonely Are the Brave (1962)
- Lady in a Cage (1964)
- Rawhide (1964) - 5 Episodes
As director
edit- Murder is News (1937)
- Two-Fisted Sheriff (1937)[7]
- Trapped (1937)
- Two Gun Law (1937)
- Manhattan Shakedown (1937)
- One Man Justice (1937)[7]
- Convicted (1938)[8][9]
- Special Inspector (1938)
- Who Killed Gail Preston? (1938)
- Manhattan Shakedown (1939)[10]
- The Pace That Thrills (1952)
References
edit- ^ Renzi, Thomas C. (2005-12-27). Cornell Woolrich from Pulp Noir to Film Noir. ISBN 9780786423514.
- ^ Hines, Thomas S.; Neutra, Richard Joseph (January 1994). Richard Neutra and the Search for Modern Architecture: A Biography and History. ISBN 9780520085893.
- ^ "Vintage architecture -- Richard Neutra". 2008-11-13.
- ^ Smith, Fredrick Y., ed. (1971). "In Memoriam". ACE Second Decade Anniversary Book. American Cinema Editors, Inc. p. 73.
- ^ Rainey, Buck (January 1998). Western Gunslingers in Fact and on Film: Hollywood's Famous Lawmen and Outlaws. ISBN 9780786403967.
- ^ https://books.google.com/books?id=pgFfDQAAQBA [dead link]
- ^ a b Ankerich, Michael G. (2011-12-14). The Sound of Silence: Conversations with 16 Film and Stage Personalities Who Bridged the Gap Between Silents and Talkies. ISBN 9780786485345.
- ^ Morris, Oeter (1992-08-06). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema, 1895-1939. ISBN 9780773560727.
- ^ Slide, Anthony (1999). Actors on Red Alert: Career Interviews with Five Actors and Actresses Affected by the Blacklist. Scarecrow Press. p. 154. ISBN 9780810836495.
- ^ Pitts, Michael R. (2005-07-25). Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. ISBN 9780786423194.
External links
editLeon Barsha at IMDb