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Victor Adamson

American director, actor and writer (1890-1972) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 82

Albert Victor Adamson was a New Zealand director, producer, screenwriter, and actor most famous for directing and starring in very-low-budget westerns in 1920s and 1930s. Adamson often used pseudonyms to credit himself, most often using the name Denver Dixon.

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1972Died9 November 19721969Five Bloody GravesFilm, Rawhide1961Angel BabyFilm, Revival Meeting Guest (uncredited)1960Half Way to HellFilm, Director1955A Lawless StreetFilm, Saloon Waiter (uncredited)1954Jesse James vs. the DaltonsFilm1952Brave WarriorFilm, Sentry (uncredited)1951Fort WorthFilm, Wagon Train Member (uncredited)1949RimfireFilm, Barfly (uncredited)1948Silver RiverFilm, Miner (uncredited)1944Tall in the SaddleFilm, Townsman (uncredited)1942Bowery at MidnightFilm, Tramp (uncredited)1938Six Shootin' SheriffFilm, Townsman1935Lawless RangeFilm, Henchman (uncredited)1930The Big TrailFilm, Wagon Train Man (uncredited)1890Born4 January 1890
  • The Gunfighter 1950
  • Winchester '73 1950
  • A Big Hand for the Little Lady 1966
  • The Big Trail 1930
  • Tall in the Saddle 1944

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His son, Al Adamson, would later follow his father in producing B movies during the 1960s and 1970s.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1972 · aged 82

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