The Magnificent Yankee (1950 film)
The Magnificent Yankee is a 1950 American biographical film adapted by Emmet Lavery from his play of the same title, which was in turn adapted from the book "Mr. Justice Holmes" by Francis Biddle.
The story examines the life of United States Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes.
The film was directed by John Sturges, with stars Louis Calhern, Ann Harding, Eduard Franz, and Philip Ober.
Calhern created the role of Oliver Wendell Holmes in the original Broadway production.
Calhern was primarily a character actor in films and his portrayal of Holmes was his only true starring role in a sound film.
A grateful Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer purchased the film rights to the play specifically for Calhern in appreciation for his consistently fine work in many supporting roles during his years with the studio.
The film was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Louis Calhern) and Best Costume Design, Black-and-White.
A "Hallmark Hall of Fame" television production of the same title was broadcast in 1965 starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne.
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.
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."
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
William Thomas Smith( born 9 April 1897, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer.
John Sturges
John Eliot Sturges (January 3, 1910 – August 18, 1992) was an American film director.
His movies include "Bad Day at Black Rock" (1955), "
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral" (1957), "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), "The Great Escape" (1963), and "Ice Station Zebra" (1968).
In 2013, "The Magnificent Seven" was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
He was not related to director Preston Sturges.
Louis Calhern
Carl Henry Vogt( February 19, 1895 – May 12, 1956), known professionally as Louis Calhern, was an American stage and screen actor.
For portraying Oliver Wendell Holmes in the film" The Magnificent Yankee"( 1950), he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.
The Magnificent Dope
The Magnificent Dope is a 1942 American comedy film released by 20th Century Fox.
It is also known as Lazy Galahad, Strictly Dynamite and The Magnificent Jerk.
The Magnificent Seven Ride
The Magnificent Seven Ride( also known as The Magnificent Seven 4) is a 1972 western film and is the 4th and last sequel of the 1960 western," The Magnificent Seven".
It stars Lee Van Cleef as Chris Adams, succeeding Yul Brynner and George Kennedy in the role.
It was directed by George McCowan.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.

Question: When did the director of film The Magnificent Yankee (1950 Film) die?
Answer: August 18, 1992