Blake Edwards

Born: 1922-07-26

Blake Edwards was an American film director, screenwriter and producer. Edwards' career began in the 1940s as an actor but he soon turned to writing radio scripts at Columbia Pictures. He used his writing skills to begin producing and directing, with some of his best films including: Experiment in Terror, The Great Race, and the hugely successful Pink Panther film series with the British comedian Peter Sellers. Often thought of as primarily a director of comedies, he was also renowned for his dramatic work, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Days of Wine and Roses. His greatest successes, however, were his comedies, and most of his films were either musicals, melodramas, slapstick comedies, and thrillers. In 2004, he received an Honorary Academy Award in recognition of his writing, directing and producing an extraordinary body of work for the screen.


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And the Oscar Goes To...

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-02-01

The story of the gold-plated statuette that became the film industry's most coveted prize, AND...

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Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

as Lt. Smith's Crewman (uncredited)
Released: 1944-11-15

In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for a...

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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

as Sleeping Sailor (uncredited)
Released: 1946-08-19

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the...

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They Were Expendable

as Boat Crewman (uncredited)
Released: 1945-12-07

Shortly after Pearl Harbor, a squadron of PT-boat crews in the Philippines must battle the Navy...

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A Guy Named Joe

as Flyer (uncredited)
Released: 1943-12-24

A cocky Air Force pilot stationed in England during World War II falls for a daring female...

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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

as Himself
Released: 1992-04-05

Modern comedians share their thoughts about Laurel and Hardy. Also includes archival footage of...

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Big Town

as Nixon-Reporter (uncredited)
Released: 1946-08-23

A newspaper editor goes on an anti-crime crusade, but gets carried away.

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From This Day Forward

as Night Club Patron
Released: 1946-03-02

A young American soldier, with an honorable discharge, returns home from World War II to his...

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Panhandle

as Floyd Schofield
Released: 1948-02-22

An ex-gunfighter woos two women while avenging his brother, victim of a crooked gambler.

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William Holden: The Golden Boy

as Self
Released: 1989-12-13

It was said of him that in more than 70 films, he never once gave a bad performance.

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Lucky Legs

as Red Arrow Messenger
Released: 1942-10-01

Chorus girl Gloria Carroll inherits one million dollars from Broadway playboy Herbert Dinwiddle....

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Ten Gentlemen from West Point

as Cadet (uncredited)
Released: 1942-06-26

This historical drama tells the story of the first class to graduate from the U.S. Military...

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Tokyo Rose

as Joe Bridger
Released: 1946-02-08

Lotus Long plays the title role, an American-educated Japanese woman broadcasting enemy...

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Audrey Hepburn: Remembered

as Self
Released: 1993-08-11

Audrey Hepburn was one of the movies' best-loved stars, blessed with beauty, talent, an elegant...

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The Unwritten Code

as Swede (uncredited)
Released: 1944-10-26

The Unwritten Code is an offbeat, better-than-average Columbia wartime "B" picture. Though Ann...

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She's a Sweetheart

as Soldier
Released: 1944-12-07

In this musical drama, a woman turns her mansion into a boarding house for soldiers on furlough,...

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Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

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Released: 2009-11-04

Commemorating the centennial of Mercer's birth, this documentary is part biography, part...

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Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady

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Released: 1997-03-21

The story of how Audrey Hepburn survived World War II, became an award winning actress, and gave...

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Breakfast at Tiffany's: The Making of a Classic

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Released: 2006-02-07

A behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

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Marshal of Reno

as Lee
Released: 1944-07-02

One of two towns will be selected to be the County Seat and Editor Palmer has a gang working to...

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A Guy, a Gal and a Pal

as Solider (uncredited)
Released: 1945-03-08

A young woman devises a clever scheme to secure a train reservation by pretending to be married...

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Leather Gloves

as Vince Reedy
Released: 1948-11-11

A fallen prizefighter must choose between two women from vastly different walks of life.

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The Pink Panther Story

as Himself
Released: 2003-11-11

Documentary about the creation of the Pink Panther movies including interviews with the crew and...

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Strangler of the Swamp

as Christian Sanders Jr.
Released: 1946-01-02

A number of swamp land men have died by strangulation and the inhabitants believe that an...

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Behind The Feline: 'The Cartoon Phenomenon'

as Self
Released: 2004-04-06

In depth look at the creation of the main title sequence and the subesquence animated shorts series

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Bruce Lee: The Immortal Dragon

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Released: 1994-01-18

A video tribute to a martial arts legend, Bruce Lee. Examined are his early years in Hong Kong...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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Great Performances

as Self
First aired: 1971-01-28

The best in the performing arts from across America and around the world including a diverse...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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E! True Hollywood Story

as uncredited
First aired: 1996-08-21

E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood...

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