Harry Foster Movies
Director, film editor and producer Harry Foster began doing odd-jobs for Columbia Pictures in 1930 and eventually worked his way up to film editor. He went on to direct and produce short films for their East Coast division, remaining there through his retirement in the late 1960s. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide- 1958
Singer Julius LaRosa, whose greatest fame lies in the fact that he was fired on the air by radio-TV personality Arthur Godfrey, heads the cast of the near-plotless musicfest Let's Rock. LaRosa plays a top recording star who suffers a dip in popularity when rock-n-roll becomes the national craze. With the help of girlfriend Phyllis Newman, LaRosa is able to recapture his audience by adjusting to the "new sound." Forget the plot: this the film in which Danny and the Juniors perform their hit single "At the Hop" and the Royal Teens participate in a production-number version of their smash "Short Shorts". And besides, who couldn't love a film which offers not only Paul Anka and Della Reese, but also the legendary Wink Martindale!!! Let's Rock was later reissued as Keep It Cool. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Julius LaRosa, Phyllis Newman, (more)
- 1939
Depending upon the political climate of one's specific community, this 58-minute documentary was released as either The Will of the People or Spain Fights On. The film is made up of newsreel footage culled from Spain's pro-Republican archives, meaning that the Loyalists have a rather rough time of it. Since public opinion in America tended to favor the Loyalists (despite the communistic influences within their leadership), Will Of A People had to work overtime to win the hearts and minds of the viewers. That the film succeeds in doing so is more a tribute to the film editors than to the overly jingoistic narration of John S. Martin. Critics in 1939 were impressed by the film, though most expressed the wish that it had been at least 20 minutes shorter. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1937
The Yiddish-language Two Sisters stars stage favorites Jenny Goldstein (in her film debut) and Sylvia Dell in the title roles. The story focuses on the ladies' rivalry over the affections of handsome doctor Muni Seroff. Goldstein at first seems to be the victor in this romantic triangle, winning Seroff's undying gratitude as she sacrifices all during the early years of his struggling practice. In the end, however, Goldstein realizes that it is Dell whom Seroff truly loves, and she generously steps aside. There wasn't a dry eye in the house during the final scenes thanks to the all-stops-out performance of Jenny Goldstein, one of the great names of the Yiddish theatre. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jenney Goldstein, Rebecca Weintraub, (more)
