Hal Kanter

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Hal Kanter (born December 18, 1918) is a veteran writer, producer and director, principally for comedy actors such as Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, and Elvis Presley (in Loving You and Blue Hawaii), for both feature films and television. Kanter helped Tennessee Williams turn the play by Williams into the film version of The Rose Tattoo. Since 1991, he has been regularly credited as a writer for the Academy Award broadcasts.

Most Popular Hal Kanter Trailers

Total trailers found: 26

The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel Trailer (2002)

31 March 2002

One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel".

Pocketful of Miracles Trailer (1961)

18 December 1961

A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.

Dear Brigitte Trailer (1965)

08 January 1965

Professor Leaf, an absent-minded poet with a prejudice against the sciences, is forced to face the fact that his son is a math prodigy with little artistic talent of his own.

You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story Trailer (2009)

15 March 2009

The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best.

Mardi Gras Trailer (1958)

18 November 1958

A military school cadet romances a visiting French actress during Mardi Gras. With songs, kissing and New Orleans locations.

I Married a Woman Trailer (1958)

01 March 1958

Advertising executive Marshall Briggs finds his work in conflict with his love-life with fashion model Janice Blake.

Bachelor in Paradise Trailer (1961)

01 November 1961

A bachelor author of sleazy books moves to a family-oriented subdivision where he becomes an unofficial relationship advisor to unhappy local housewives, to the dismay of their respective husbands who suspect him of sexual misconduct.

About Mrs. Leslie Trailer (1954)

03 August 1954

A lonely, unhappy owner of a Beverly Hills boarding house reflects on her lonely, unhappy life and the lonely, unhappy man she once loved.

Off Limits Trailer (1952)

30 December 1952

Wally Hogan has things going his way. He is the manager-trainer of Bullet Bradley, a fighter who has just won the lightweight championship.

Artists and Models Trailer (1955)

07 November 1955

A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.

Blue Hawaii Trailer (1961)

22 November 1961

Chad Gates has just been discharged from the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies and his girlfriend.

Road to Bali Trailer (1953)

29 January 1953

Having to leave Melbourne in a hurry to avoid various marriage proposals, two song-and-dance men sign on for work as divers.

Money from Home Trailer (1953)

31 December 1953

Herman owes a lot of gambling debts. To pay them off, he promises the mob he'll fix a horse, so that it does not run.

Color Adjustment Trailer (1992)

29 January 1992

From Amos 'n' Andy to Nat King Cole, from Roots to The Cosby Show, black people have played many roles on primetime television.

Two Tickets to Broadway Trailer (1951)

20 November 1951

A young woman (Janet Leigh) leaves her small hometown in Vermont and travels to New York City with hopes of becoming a Broadway star.

Here Come the Girls Trailer (1953)

22 October 1953

Bob Hope stars as an inept member of the chorus boy in a turn of the century stage show. After being fired, he finds himself starring acting as a decoy when a killer goes after the real star.

NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney Trailer (1978)

13 September 1978

Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, Disney’s Wonderful World, Walt Disney, The Disney Sunday Movie, The Magical World of Disney.

Lunch Trailer (2012)

09 November 2012

For the past 40 years, a group of comedy writers and directors has gathered every other Wednesday for lunch - and other nourishment.

For the Love of It Trailer (1980)

26 September 1980

An entrepreneur discovers a Russian plan for taking over the Middle East. He wants to use it to create a new video game but the KGB, the CIA and the FBI have different ideas.

Loving You Trailer (1957)

09 July 1957

Deke Rivers is a delivery man who is discovered by publicist Glenda Markle and country-western musician Tex Warner who want to promote the talented newcomer to fame and fortune, giving him every break he deserves.

Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood Trailer (1993)

01 September 1993

Home videos, TV appearances and performances from the King's early films (including Love Me Tender, Loving You, Jailhouse Rock, and King Creole) tell the story of Elvis Presley's 1950s movie career in this fascinating documentary.

Once Upon a Horse... Trailer (1958)

01 September 1958

Two zany cowboys steal a herd of cattle only to discover it costs more to feed them than they are worth.

The Rose Tattoo Trailer (1955)

12 December 1955

A grieving widow embarks on a new romance when she discovers her late husband had been cheating on her.

Oscar's Greatest Moments Trailer (1992)

29 February 1992

Highlights from Oscar ceremonies between 1971 and 1991.

Move Over, Darling Trailer (1963)

19 December 1963

Three years into their loving marriage, with two infant daughters at home in Los Angeles, Nicholas Arden and Ellen Wagstaff Arden are on a plane that goes down in the South Pacific.

Casanova's Big Night Trailer (1954)

07 April 1954

Italy 1757, Pippo Popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great Casanova in order to romance the attractive widow Francesca.