It is especially known for its gritty, kitchen sinkstyle films and period drama. Add a photo to this gallery v t e sony pictures entertainment. Bicycle thieves 1948, gilda 1946, horse feathers 1932, it happened one night 1934, mystery of the wax museum 1933, nothing sacred 1937, paths of glory 1957, the green pastures 1936, the house on 92nd street 1945, the thin man 1934 and wuthering heights 1939. Film4 productions is a british film production company owned by channel four television corporation. Based out of fitchburg, ma, 4 star productions covers massachusetts and new england. However, in the same breath, 4 star films would have never existed without that year and these lists. Four star television, also called four star films, four star productions, and four star international, was.
Four star television, also called four star international, was an american television production. We are knowledgeable and flexible, and can customize each project to meet our clients exact needs and budget. Typical films that theyve made are costume dramas, kitchen sink. Powell, a veteran hollywood actor, saw potential in the thennew medium of television and founded four star as the vehicle for an anthology tv series he planned to pitch to network executives. Four star television, also called four star international, was an american television production company. Film4 productions is a british film production company, owned by television channel channel 4, that has created several films many in partnership with other distributing companies that have been made in the uk. It was in 2010 where i began to take a genuine interest in classic cinema. Sony wonder svs triumph tristar showcase triumph films video box office. We understand the rigors of the live event environment. This show featured four rotating stars, charles boyer, david niven, ida lupino, and dick powell in individual episodes consisting of everything from comedy to drama.
While big production companies such as warner brothers, paramount, and 20th century fox rule hollywood, thousands of small and independent film production companies exist throughout the united states that provide a variety of services to. With four star productions sorted by popularity ascending. Armando iannuccis adaptation of the dickens classic, opening the london film festival in october. What set four star productions apart from other television production companies was not its record of success, however, but the fact that it had been founded by four bona fide movie stars. Four star television also four star films, four star productions, and four star. It is also related to the channel 4 channel film4, which often airs many of the films on television.
Four star television was an american television production company founded by actors dick powell, charles boyer, david niven and ida lupino in 1952 history. In late 1958, four star productions and four star films were merged into a new holding company called four star television, and began. Four star mary, an alternative rock group formed in california in 1997. Four star video productions videographers philadelphia, pa. Universal filmstransatlantic film company of america 1914. With david niven, dick powell, charles boyer, ida lupino. Foreign distributor feature film, foreign distributor feature film, buyer feature films. Lh dealt out his harshest judgements in the 7th edition, with no fewer than eleven films losing their four star status. It really was an odyssey born out of curiosity and my own ignorance about movies. We offer a variety of services from consulting to shooting, editing to producing, private to commercial. This book covers all of the series produced andor syndicated by four star from 1952 to 1989 as well as the many pilots the company made but were unable to sell. Four steps to naming your tv and film production business.
Latest news on four star productions broadways indecent arrives on pbs tonight nov 17, 2017 broadways indecent to arrive on pbs this fall. In late 1958, four star productions and four star films were merged into a new. Although four star productions would be an independent television production company owned by film stars, its roots actually went back to. This fourstep process will help you name your tv and film production business. Four star tv western series zane grey theater episode guide four star for cbs 195660 156 episodes x 30 min bw western anthology series. With david niven, john litel, harvey stephens, john eldredge. Henry fonda, hugh sanders, hillary brooke, robin hughes. The company has been responsible for backing many films made in the united kingdom. Mccrea left soon after its founding to continue in films, television. The registered agent on file for this company is ulrich l and is located at.
First, it was a place to write down stray thoughts about classic movies, but i like to think that its become a bit more substantial as a place where i can hopefully get other people thinking about movies on a. For over 35 years, film4 has been at the forefront of groundbreaking. It was formed by prominent hollywood actors dick powell, david niven, ida lupino, and charles boyer. In this example, im creating a name for a tv and film production business that conveys the tools and terms related to the business. Protecting minors we are strong supporters of rta and icra, two of the most recognized self labeling organizations. Four star television also known as four star productions, four star films, and. Burkes law four star196365 amos burke, secret agent 196566 gene barry. Four star television, also called four star films, four star productions, and four star international, was an american television production company which operated from 1952 to 1989. The big valley, burkes law, the rifleman, zane grey theatre these are just a few of the iconic series produced by four star productions.
Although four star productions would be an independent television production company owned by film stars, its roots actually went back to radio. Four star video productions videography philadelphia. Topics include the first western series created by legendary film director sam. We have over 15 years of engaging audiences with our av services and evolving digital platforms. Enter pin please enter your chosen 4digit pin pin digit two pin digit three pin digit four.
Amid the growing worldwide concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, studios are suspending and postponing feature film productions. Your pretty face is going to hell welcome to hell season 1 episode 1 4,340 views. Four is composed of an interdisciplinary community of. We strive to take your event from ordinary to extraordinary. Four star international closing logo group wikia fandom. Forgotten pin this link opens in a new window cancel this action and close this modal. The companys first production was walter, directed by stephen frears, which was released in 1982. Steve carlyle is an actor who cant find work because his famous nearly identical cousin roger takes measures to keep him from getting any parts that would gain steve any public exposure, because roger knows that steve is a better actor. Heres each step i took in crafting these business names. In the late winter of 1958, both four star productions and four star films were merged into the new holding company four star television, and began publicly. Dick powell, david niven, ida lupino, and charles boyer. With our unique and creative editing, we will present to you a dvd video that will allow you to. Topics include the first western series created by legendary film director sam peckinpah, the first detective series with a female main character, the first, and perhaps only, ninetyminute game show pilot, and the one series that accounted for 70% of four stars revenue in 1969.
At four star video productions we make a pledge to you. It was formed by prominent hollywood actors dick powell, david niven, ida. Founded in 2004 by travis andersen, 4stars video production services are primarily targeted toward those businesses or individuals, that cannot or will not, pay exorbitant fees. The golden age of hollywood that had either retired from the movies or were. Contact four star video productions in philadelphia on weddingwire. Each show features a different star or stars in this dramatic anthology produced by the successful team by four star productions, there are many young actors and actresses that went onto bigger things.
Four star productions theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Four star television initially known as four star productions and later known as. Your wedding video that we produce will capture all the emotion of the most special day of your lives. Units of four star tv film productions are merged with.
The companys filing status is listed as active and its file number is p02000119047. Studios suspend film productions amid coronavirus concerns. Lh dealt out his harshest judgements in the 7th edition, with no fewer than eleven films losing their fourstar status. Four star television fictionaltvstations wiki fandom. Our site is properly labeled to assist in the protection of minors accessing inappopriate content. Four stars album, by the greenhornes 2010 four stars 1967 film, a film by andy warhol. With four star productions sorted by popularity ascending imdb.
Bicycle thieves 1948, gilda 1946, horse feathers 1932, it happened one night 1934, mystery of the wax museum 1933, nothing sacred 1937, paths of glory 1957, the green pastures 1936, the house on 92nd street 1945, the thin man 1934 and. Fast forward to 2018 and we have casting directors located in illinois, california, texas and georgia using our. We started as a chicago based casting company in 2010 whose primary focus is providing union and nonunion extras from chicago and surrounding areas for film, television, industrial and commercial work. March 16, 2020 four star videos response to covid19 hello video angels, effective thursday, march 19th, we will be limiting our daily hours to 2pm to 6pm, in order to mitigate traffic during the potential spread of covid19. Four productions is a fullservice production and post house focused on creating branded and original content. Four star television, also called four star international, was an american.