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Herbert J. Leder
New York City, New York, United States
Herbert J. Leder was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for his work in the horror and thriller genres during the 1960s. Born in New York City, Lede…
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Herbert J. Leder was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for his work in the horror and thriller genres during the 1960s. Born in New York City, Leder began his career in television, producing shows such as Captain Video, The Loretta Young Show, and Meet the Press. He transitioned to film direction and writing, with notable works including Fiend Without a Face (1958), Pretty Boy Floyd (1960), The Frozen Dead (1966), and It! (1967). Leder's films often explored themes of horror and suspense, contributing to the genre's development during that era. In addition to his filmmaking career, he taught Cinematography and Film Theory at Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University), influencing a generation of aspiring filmmakers.
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1972
Doomsday Machine
Movie Director
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1969
The Candy Man
Movie Director
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1967
It!
Movie Director
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1966
The Frozen Dead
Movie Producer
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1964
The Shoplifter
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1964
The Child Molester
Movie Director
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1963
Nine Miles to Noon
Movie Director
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1960
Pretty Boy Floyd
Movie Director
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1958
Fiend Without a Face
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