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Herbert Kline (March 13, 1909 – 1999) was an American filmmaker known for his powerful documentary work and political activism.
Born in Chicago and raised in Davenport, Iowa, Kline was involved in Leftist organizations and contributed to theater and film as an editor, playwright, and director.
His early career included editing a theater magazine and staging Clifford Odets' plays.
His documentaries covered major historical events, including the Spanish Civil War, Nazi invasions, the Holocaust, and the Mexican Revolution, as well as social topics like modern art and sports.
Despite being blacklisted during the 1950s for his political views, Kline returned to filmmaking in the 1970s.
He was married twice, first to Rose Margaret Harvan and later to Josine Ianco-Starrels, with whom he had two children.
Kline also authored New Theater and Film, 1934–1937.
His work was recognized by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), which restored and screened two of his World War II-era films.
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The Challenge A Tribute to Modern...The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art 1974
The Challenge... A Tribute to Modern Art is a 1974 American documentary film directed by Herbert Kline. The film shows footage of great modern artists in their studios creating and commenting on their work, with narration and commentary by Orson Welles. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Narrated by Ricardo Montalbn this documentary...Walls of Fire 1971
Narrated by Ricardo Montalbán, this documentary examines the history of Mexican murals and their artists. Among the works examined are those by José Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros.
In a 16th century kingdom in...Prince of Pirates 1953
In a 16th century kingdom in the Netherlands, the newly crowned King Stephan concludes a secret treaty with the Spanish. This puts him at odds with his younger brother, Prince Roland, who favors a treaty with the French. Stephan orders Roland imprisoned but Roland escapes and leads a revolt.
A boxer in Mexico sets out...
Johnny Barrows a young man heading...The Kid from Cleveland 1949
Johnny Barrows, a young man heading toward a life of juvenile delinquency as his home life spirals out of control, sneaks into the 1948 World Series and seeks friendship by playing a sympathetic orphan. He finds stability and mentorship in sportscaster Mike Jackson and the Cleveland Indians, who try to set Johnny on the right path in this touching story for the whole family.
During World War II a young...A Boy, a Girl and a Dog 1946
During World War II, a young boy and girl, living with their respective families in an apartment house that had restrictions against pets, adopt a lost dog and hide it in a vacant apartment, which may have been the only vacant apartment in the United States at the time this movie was being filmed. A burglar breaks in and the apartment is damaged when the dog and crook have a tussle. This blows the dog's cover, but the kids enlist him in the K-9 Corps, and the dog distinguishes himself in the WWII Italian campaign
The teens of a defenseplant town...
A documentary about the conquest of...Crisis 1939
A documentary about the conquest of Czechoslovakia by the Nazis just prior to World War 2.
A press agent for a Broadway...Love Is a Headache 1938
A press agent for a Broadway actress whose career is going downhill attempts to get her some publicity by having her adopt two orphans, without her knowledge.
This advocacy documentary about the Lincoln...With the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in Spain 1937
This advocacy documentary about the Lincoln Brigade was shot during the Spanish Civil War to raise funds for bringing wounded American volunteers home. Some 2,800 Americans enlisted in the International Brigades to fight against fascism in defense of the Spanish Republic. The film was directed by Henri Cartier-Bresson with Herbert Kline and additional photography was provided by Jacques Lemare and Robert Capa. This film is held at New York University’s Tamiment Library and is part of a vast collection of materials in the Abraham Lincoln Brigades Archive.
