Herbert Moulton
Encyclopedia
Herbert Moulton was an American film producer
and director
. He won two Academy Awards
, both for Best Short Subject
. The first award was in 1946 for Stairway to Light
and the second in 1948 for Goodbye, Miss Turlock
.
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. He won two Academy Awards
Academy Awards
An Academy Award, also known as an Oscar, is an accolade bestowed by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
, both for Best Short Subject
Academy Award for Live Action Short Film
This name for the Academy Award for Live Action Short Film was introduced in 1974. For the three preceding years it was known as "Short Subjects, Live Action Films." The term "Short Subjects, Live Action Subjects" was used from 1957 until 1970. From 1936 until 1956 there were two separate...
. The first award was in 1946 for Stairway to Light
Stairway to Light
Stairway to Light is a 1945 short drama film directed by Sammy Lee, and was one of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series. Set in Paris during the French Revolution, it tells the story of Philippe Pinel and his efforts in pointing out that the mentally ill should not be treated as animals...
and the second in 1948 for Goodbye, Miss Turlock
Goodbye, Miss Turlock
Goodbye, Miss Turlock is a 1948 short film directed by Edward Cahn, released as one of the John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series. It won an Academy Award in 1948 for Best Short Subject .- Cast :* John Nesbitt as Narrator...
.
Selected filmography
- Goodbye, Miss TurlockGoodbye, Miss TurlockGoodbye, Miss Turlock is a 1948 short film directed by Edward Cahn, released as one of the John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series. It won an Academy Award in 1948 for Best Short Subject .- Cast :* John Nesbitt as Narrator...
(19481948 in filmThe year 1948 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Laurence Olivier's Hamlet becomes the first British film to win the American Academy Award for Best Picture.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :...
) - Stairway to LightStairway to LightStairway to Light is a 1945 short drama film directed by Sammy Lee, and was one of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series. Set in Paris during the French Revolution, it tells the story of Philippe Pinel and his efforts in pointing out that the mentally ill should not be treated as animals...
(19451945 in filmThe year 1945 in film involved some significant events.-Events:* Paramount Studios releases theatrical short cartoon titled The Friendly Ghost, featuring a ghost named Casper.* With Rossellini's Roma Città aperta, Italian neorealist cinema begins....
)