Joseph M. Newman Biography
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Joseph M. Newman mini-bio: Oscar nominated director Joseph M. Newman died at age 96. From 1934
through 1938, the Academy awarded a Best Assistant Director Oscar. Joseph
M. Newman was nominated for this award twice. In 1936 for the movie "David
Copperfield" and in 1937 for "San Francisco." Joseph M. Newman was an
assistant director on nearly 20 film and a director of nearly 60 films and
TV shows. Fans of 1950’s sci-fi films remember Mr. Newman as the man who
directed "This Island Earth." In addition to an intelligent story, the
film featured one of the most distinctive alien creatures of the era: the
Metaluna Mutant (see photo). Mr. Newman’s other credits include the early
Marilyn Monroe film "Love Nest," "The George Raft Story," four episodes of
"The Twilight Zone," the Denny Miller version of "Tarzan, The Ape Man" and
"The Story of Alfred Nobel." His AD credits include "Dinner at Eight" and
"Maytime."
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