Herman Hoffman Movies
Filmmaker and screenwriter
Herman Hoffman worked with MGM from 1934 through the early '70s, getting his start making promos for features films.
Hoffman made his feature film directorial bow with The MGM Story. In addition to features,
Hoffman was also noted for his documentaries, particularly such Academy Award-nominated documentaries as
The Hoaxters (1952) and
The Battle of Gettysburg (1955). As a director, he frequently worked closely with producer
Dore Schary. After leaving MGM in the '70s,
Hoffman went on to direct television episodes. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
