Henry Codman Potter (November 13, 1904 - August 31, 1977) was an American theatrical producer/director and a motion picture director. November 13 is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 48 days remaining. ... 1904 (MCMIV) was a leap year starting on a Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (244th in leap years), with 122 days remaining. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... A theatrical producer is a type of producer who oversees the staging of theatre productions. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ...

Born in New York City, New York, Potter rose to prominence as a major Broadway producer that led to opportunites to direct motion pictures. Flag Seal Nickname: Big Apple Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,214. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... Broadway theatre is often considered the highest professional form of theatre in the United States. ...

For his contribution to the motion picture industry, H. C. Potter has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6633 Hollywood Blvd. An example of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, for the film actress Carole Lombard. ...

In 1977, the Directors Guild of America gave H. C. Potter an Honorary Life Member Award. He died a few months later in Southampton, New York. Directors Guild of America (DGA) is the labor union which represents the interests of film and television directors in the United States motion picture industry. ... Southampton, New York is the name of three entities on Long Island in Suffolk County, New York in the United States. ...

Selected filmography

• The Shopworn Angel (1938)
• Blackmail (1939)
• The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)
• Second Chorus (1940)
• Hellzapoppin (1941)
• Mr. Lucky (1943)
• The Farmer's Daughter (1947)
• Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)

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External links

• H. C. Potter at the Internet Broadway Database
• H. C. Potter at the Internet Movie Database