Howard Hill
Biography: Howard Hill was a skilled archer, as well as a director of short documentary films about archery. Because of his prowess with bow and arrow, he held the unofficial title "World's Greatest Archer".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 13, 1899
Deathday: February 04, 1975
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Known For
Sword Fishing
1939-10-21
Sword Fishing
Overview: Sword Fishing is a 1939 short documentary film about a group of fisherman, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," who go in search of marlin off the California coast. With fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel. In 1940, the film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film, One-Reel at the 12th Academy Awards.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1939-10-21
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The Last Wilderness
1935-05-14
The Last Wilderness
Overview: Archery expert Howard Hill and a cameraman go to Wyoming to film this wild-animal three-reel short. Besides the scenery, the scenes include a buffalo killed by an arrow shot by Hill (for food); a wildcat and a coyote in a battle, and a fight-to-the-death between a mother bear protecting her cubs against a killer male bear.
Genres: Action Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1935-05-14
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Cavalcade of Archery
1946-01-12
Cavalcade of Archery
Overview: This short tells the story of archery through the ages, mostly using Warner Brothers archive footage. Noted archer Howard Hill demonstrates his skills with various trick shots.
Genres: History Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1946-01-12
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Cruise of the Zaca
1952-12-06
Cruise of the Zaca
Overview: Actor Errol Flynn takes a group of scientists from the California Institute of Oceanography on an expedition to the South Seas aboard his schooner, The Zaca.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-12-06
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Treason
1918-09-29
Treason
Overview: Engrossed in the perfection of a new high power explosive, the husband seems to neglect his wife. She is further piqued by the introduction into their home of a man whose presence is unexplained, but who is really a Secret Service operative guarding the invention. The Government has asked that the wife be kept in ignorance. In this frame of mind the wife lends a ready ear to Aachen, who suggests that the husband be taught a lesson by the abstraction of this all-absorbing formula. Through this means he gets the formula, but in the end the Government gathers him in, and the only permanent result is a needed lesson to the innocent little traitor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1918-09-29
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The Adventures of Robin Hood
1938-05-13
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Overview: Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.
Genres: Adventure Romance History Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1938-05-13
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The Singing Buckaroo
1937-01-15
The Singing Buckaroo
Overview: Barbara Evans has $25,000 and Gifford is after it. When his henchman fail to get it he refuses to pay them. They then decide to double cross him and get the money for themselves. Gordon is trying to protect Barbara and he must not only take care of the two henchmen, but also Gifford and his phony Sheriff.
Genres: Western
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1937-01-15
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It's Done with Arrows
1947-08-29
It's Done with Arrows
Overview: Howard Hill (1899-1975) was perhaps the most famous bowman (archer) of the mid 20th century (1930-50s). This short film covers some amazing skilled shooting, presented before an audience of 'admiring' younger ladies!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1947-08-29
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The Man Killers
1943-05-29
The Man Killers
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1943-05-29
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Wild Boar Hunt
1940-01-21
Wild Boar Hunt
Overview: This short film showcases the skills of Howard Hill, known as the "World's Greatest Archer".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1940-01-21
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Deep Sea Fishing
1952-01-01
Deep Sea Fishing
Overview: A ten-minute short film that shows actor Errol Flynn and archer Howard Hill fishing for marlin and sail fish near Acapulco.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1952-01-01
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