7.1
Movie
Directing
Henry Cass
- Born
- Died
- (aged 85)
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Credits
- 30 titles
Biography
Henry Cass (24 June 1903 – 15 March 1989) was a British director, particularly prolific in film in the horror and comedy genres. Previously an actor, he was also a prolific stage director of classical theatre at the Old Vic in the 1930s.
In 1923, Lee DeForest filmed Cass for a short film Henry Cass Demonstration Film made in DeForest's Phonofilm sound-on-film process. The film was previewed at the Engineers Society of New York on 12 April 1923, and premiered at the Rivoli Theatre in New York on 15 April 1923 with 17 other short Phonofilms.
Cass was married to the actress Joan Hopkins. They had one child, Martin Cass.
Signature work
Known For
7.1
Movie
5.8
Movie
Blood of the Vampire
5.1
Movie
The Hand
5.3
Movie
Young Wives' Tale
5.8
Movie
It Happened in Rome
5.5
Movie
Breakaway
5.8
Movie
No Place for Jennifer
7.0
Movie
Castle in the Air
6.8
Movie
The Glass Mountain
6.5
Movie
Bond of Fear
7.2
Movie
Father's Doing Fine
7.8
Movie
No Smoking
6.2
Movie
The Crooked Sky
6.0
Movie
29 Acacia Avenue
5.8
Movie
Booby Trap
6.3
Movie
The Reluctant Bride
6.7
Movie
The High Terrace
7.0
Movie