A Kiss Before Dying (1956 film)
A Kiss Before Dying is a 1956 American color film noir, directed by Gerd Oswald in his directorial debut.
The screenplay was written by Lawrence Roman, based on Ira Levin's 1953 novel of the same name, which won the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel.
The drama stars Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward, and Mary Astor.
It was remade in 1991 under the same title.
Wagner plays a charming, intelligent man who will stop at nothing to get his life where he wants it to go.
His problem is a pregnant woman — played by Joanne Woodward in one of her first film roles — who loves him.
The solution involves desperate measures.
Ira Levin
Ira Marvin Levin( August 27, 1929 – November 12, 2007) was an American novelist, playwright, and songwriter.
His most noted works include the novels" A Kiss Before Dying"( 1953)," Rosemary's Baby"( 1967)," The Stepford Wives"( 1972), and" The Boys from Brazil"( 1976), as well as the play" Deathtrap"( 1978).
Many of his novels and plays have been adapted to film.
A Kiss Before Dying (1991 film)
A Kiss Before Dying is a 1991 erotic thriller film directed by James Dearden, and based on by Ira Levin's novel of the same name, which won the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel.
The drama features Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max von Sydow, and Diane Ladd.
The story had been previously adapted under the same name in 1956.
Gerd Oswald
Gerd Oswald (June 9, 1919 – May 22, 1989) was a director of American films and television.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
William Thomas Smith( born 9 April 1897, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer.
Tony Vitale
Tony Vitale( born Anthony Vitale) is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and television producer.
He is best known for the 1997 film" Kiss Me, Guido".
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.

Question: What is the date of death of the director of film A Kiss Before Dying (1956 Film)?
Answer: May 22, 1989