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Portrait of Howard Bretherton

Howard Bretherton

Bio: Howard Bretherton (13 February 1890, in Tacoma, Washington – 12 April 1969, in San Diego, California) was an American film director, film editor, and the father of film editor David Bretherton.

Born: Thu, Feb 13 1890

Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 12 1969

Howard Bretherton is 79 years old

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Poster of Night Raiders

Howard Bretherton was 61 in Night Raiders as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1952

Poster of Jackie Knows All

Jackie Knows All

Howard Bretherton was 61 in Jackie Knows All as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1951

Poster of Triggerman

Howard Bretherton was 58 in Triggerman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1948

Poster of The Prince Of Thieves

The Prince Of Thieves

Howard Bretherton was 57 in The Prince Of Thieves as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1948

Poster of Because of Eve

Howard Bretherton was 57 in Because of Eve as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Poster of Trail of the Mounties

Trail of the Mounties

Howard Bretherton was 57 in Trail of the Mounties as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1947

Poster of Where the North Begins

Where the North Begins

Howard Bretherton was 57 in Where the North Begins as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1947

Poster of Ridin' Down the Trail

Ridin' Down the Trail

Howard Bretherton was 57 in Ridin' Down the Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1947

Poster of The Trap

Howard Bretherton was 56 in The Trap as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1946

Poster of Here Comes the Circus

Here Comes the Circus

Howard Bretherton was 55 in Here Comes the Circus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946

Poster of Who's Guilty?

Howard Bretherton was 55 in Who's Guilty? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1945

Poster of Renegades of the Rio Grande

Renegades of the Rio Grande

Howard Bretherton was 55 in Renegades of the Rio Grande as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1945

Poster of The Monster and the Ape

The Monster and the Ape

Howard Bretherton was 55 in The Monster and the Ape as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1945

Poster of Identity Unknown

Identity Unknown

Howard Bretherton was 55 in Identity Unknown as 'Associate Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1945

Poster of Gun Smoke

Howard Bretherton was 55 in Gun Smoke as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1945

Poster of The Topeka Terror

The Topeka Terror

Howard Bretherton was 54 in The Topeka Terror as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945

Poster of The Big Show-Off

The Big Show-Off

Howard Bretherton was 54 in The Big Show-Off as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1945

Poster of The Navajo Trail

The Navajo Trail

Howard Bretherton was 54 in The Navajo Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1945

Poster of Law of the Valley

Law of the Valley

Howard Bretherton was 54 in Law of the Valley as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1944

Poster of San Antonio Kid

San Antonio Kid

Howard Bretherton was 54 in San Antonio Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1944

Poster of The Girl Who Dared

The Girl Who Dared

Howard Bretherton was 54 in The Girl Who Dared as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1944

Poster of Outlaws of Santa Fe

Outlaws of Santa Fe

Howard Bretherton was 54 in Outlaws of Santa Fe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1944

Poster of Hidden Valley Outlaws

Hidden Valley Outlaws

Howard Bretherton was 54 in Hidden Valley Outlaws as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1944

Poster of Whispering Footsteps

Whispering Footsteps

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Whispering Footsteps as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1943

Poster of The Man from the Rio Grande

The Man from the Rio Grande

Howard Bretherton was 53 in The Man from the Rio Grande as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 18 1943

Poster of Wagon Tracks West

Wagon Tracks West

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Wagon Tracks West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1943

Poster of Beyond the Last Frontier

Beyond the Last Frontier

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Beyond the Last Frontier as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1943

Poster of Bordertown Gun Fighters

Bordertown Gun Fighters

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Bordertown Gun Fighters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1943

Poster of Fugitive from Sonora

Fugitive from Sonora

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Fugitive from Sonora as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1943

Poster of Riders of the Rio Grande

Riders of the Rio Grande

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Riders of the Rio Grande as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943

Poster of Santa Fe Scouts

Santa Fe Scouts

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Santa Fe Scouts as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1943

Poster of Carson City Cyclone

Carson City Cyclone

Howard Bretherton was 53 in Carson City Cyclone as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1943

Poster of Dawn on the Great Divide

Dawn on the Great Divide

Howard Bretherton was 52 in Dawn on the Great Divide as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1942

Poster of Rhythm Parade

Howard Bretherton was 52 in Rhythm Parade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1942

Poster of Pirates of the Prairie

Pirates of the Prairie

Howard Bretherton was 52 in Pirates of the Prairie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1942

Poster of West of the Law

West of the Law

Howard Bretherton was 52 in West of the Law as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942

Poster of Riders of the West

Riders of the West

Howard Bretherton was 52 in Riders of the West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1942

Poster of Down Texas Way

Howard Bretherton was 52 in Down Texas Way as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1942

Poster of Ghost Town Law

Howard Bretherton was 52 in Ghost Town Law as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942

Poster of Below the Border

Below the Border

Howard Bretherton was 51 in Below the Border as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1942

Poster of West of Tombstone

West of Tombstone

Howard Bretherton was 51 in West of Tombstone as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1942

Poster of Riders of the Badlands

Riders of the Badlands

Howard Bretherton was 51 in Riders of the Badlands as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1941

Poster of Outlaws of the Desert

Outlaws of the Desert

Howard Bretherton was 51 in Outlaws of the Desert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1941

Poster of Twilight on the Trail

Twilight on the Trail

Howard Bretherton was 51 in Twilight on the Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 29 1941

Poster of Sign of the Wolf

Sign of the Wolf

Howard Bretherton was 51 in Sign of the Wolf as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1941

Poster of In Old Colorado

In Old Colorado

Howard Bretherton was 51 in In Old Colorado as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

Poster of You're Out of Luck

You're Out of Luck

Howard Bretherton was 50 in You're Out of Luck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1941

Poster of Up in the Air

Howard Bretherton was 50 in Up in the Air as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1940

Poster of Laughing at Danger

Laughing at Danger

Howard Bretherton was 50 in Laughing at Danger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1940

Poster of On the Spot

Howard Bretherton was 50 in On the Spot as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1940

Poster of Midnight Limited

Midnight Limited

Howard Bretherton was 50 in Midnight Limited as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 20 1940

Poster of The Showdown

Howard Bretherton was 50 in The Showdown as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1940

Poster of Chasing Trouble

Chasing Trouble

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Chasing Trouble as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1940

Poster of Hidden Enemy

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Hidden Enemy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 1940

Poster of Danger Flight

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Danger Flight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1939

Poster of Sky Patrol

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Sky Patrol as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 11 1939

Poster of Irish Luck

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Irish Luck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1939

Poster of Boys' Reformatory

Boys' Reformatory

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Boys' Reformatory as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1939

Poster of Undercover Agent

Undercover Agent

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Undercover Agent as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 1939

Poster of Star Reporter

Howard Bretherton was 49 in Star Reporter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 22 1939

Poster of Navy Secrets

Howard Bretherton was 48 in Navy Secrets as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1939

Poster of Tough Kid

Howard Bretherton was 48 in Tough Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1938

Poster of Wanted by the Police

Wanted by the Police

Howard Bretherton was 48 in Wanted by the Police as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 21 1938

Poster of County Fair

Howard Bretherton was 47 in County Fair as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1937

Poster of Western Gold

Howard Bretherton was 47 in Western Gold as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937

Poster of It Happened Out West

It Happened Out West

Howard Bretherton was 47 in It Happened Out West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1937

Poster of Secret Valley

Howard Bretherton was 46 in Secret Valley as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1937

Poster of Wild Brian Kent

Wild Brian Kent

Howard Bretherton was 46 in Wild Brian Kent as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1936

Poster of King of the Royal Mounted

King of the Royal Mounted

Howard Bretherton was 46 in King of the Royal Mounted as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1936

Poster of The Girl from Mandalay

The Girl from Mandalay

Howard Bretherton was 46 in The Girl from Mandalay as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1936

Poster of Three on the Trail

Three on the Trail

Howard Bretherton was 46 in Three on the Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1936

Poster of Call of the Prairie

Call of the Prairie

Howard Bretherton was 46 in Call of the Prairie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1936

Poster of Heart of the West

Heart of the West

Howard Bretherton was 46 in Heart of the West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1936

Poster of The Leathernecks Have Landed

The Leathernecks Have Landed

Howard Bretherton was 46 in The Leathernecks Have Landed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 17 1936

Poster of Bar 20 Rides Again

Bar 20 Rides Again

Howard Bretherton was 45 in Bar 20 Rides Again as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 1935

Poster of The Eagle's Brood

The Eagle's Brood

Howard Bretherton was 45 in The Eagle's Brood as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

Poster of Hop-a-long Cassidy

Hop-a-long Cassidy

Howard Bretherton was 45 in Hop-a-long Cassidy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1935

Poster of Dinky

Howard Bretherton was 45 in Dinky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1935

Poster of The Singer of Naples

The Singer of Naples

Howard Bretherton was 45 in The Singer of Naples as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935

Poster of Return of the Terror

Return of the Terror

Howard Bretherton was 44 in Return of the Terror as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 07 1934

Poster of Smarty

Howard Bretherton was 44 in Smarty as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1934

Poster of Heat Lightning

Howard Bretherton was 44 in Heat Lightning as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1934

Poster of The House on 56th Street

The House on 56th Street

Howard Bretherton was 43 in The House on 56th Street as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1933

Poster of Baby Face

Howard Bretherton was 43 in Baby Face as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1933

Poster of Heroes for Sale

Heroes for Sale

Howard Bretherton was 43 in Heroes for Sale as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1933

Poster of Ladies They Talk About

Ladies They Talk About

Howard Bretherton was 42 in Ladies They Talk About as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1933

Poster of The Match King

Howard Bretherton was 42 in The Match King as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1932

Poster of A Successful Calamity

A Successful Calamity

Howard Bretherton was 42 in A Successful Calamity as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1932

Poster of Crooner

Howard Bretherton was 42 in Crooner as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1932

Poster of The Famous Ferguson Case

The Famous Ferguson Case

Howard Bretherton was 42 in The Famous Ferguson Case as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1932

Poster of Easy to Get

Howard Bretherton was 41 in Easy to Get as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1931

Poster of Via Express

Howard Bretherton was 41 in Via Express as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1931

Poster of Once Over, Light

Once Over, Light

Howard Bretherton was 41 in Once Over, Light as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1931

Poster of Pulling a Bone

Howard Bretherton was 40 in Pulling a Bone as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1931

Poster of It's All Over

Howard Bretherton was 40 in It's All Over as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1930

Poster of Model Women

Howard Bretherton was 40 in Model Women as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1930

Poster of Isle of Escape

Howard Bretherton was 40 in Isle of Escape as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1930

Poster of Second Choice

Howard Bretherton was 39 in Second Choice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1930

Poster of The Argyle Case

The Argyle Case

Howard Bretherton was 39 in The Argyle Case as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 17 1929

Poster of The Time, the Place and the Girl

The Time, the Place and the Girl

Howard Bretherton was 39 in The Time, the Place and the Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 07 1929

Poster of From Headquarters

From Headquarters

Howard Bretherton was 39 in From Headquarters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1929

Poster of The Redeeming Sin

The Redeeming Sin

Howard Bretherton was 39 in The Redeeming Sin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1929

Poster of The Greyhound Limited

The Greyhound Limited

Howard Bretherton was 38 in The Greyhound Limited as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1929

Poster of Caught in the Fog

Caught in the Fog

Howard Bretherton was 38 in Caught in the Fog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 1928

Poster of The Chorus Kid

Howard Bretherton was 38 in The Chorus Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 1928

Poster of Turn Back the Hours

Turn Back the Hours

Howard Bretherton was 38 in Turn Back the Hours as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1928

Poster of Across the Atlantic

Across the Atlantic

Howard Bretherton was 37 in Across the Atlantic as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1928

Poster of The Silver Slave

The Silver Slave

Howard Bretherton was 37 in The Silver Slave as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1927

Poster of One-Round Hogan

One-Round Hogan

Howard Bretherton was 37 in One-Round Hogan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1927

Poster of The Bush Leaguer

The Bush Leaguer

Howard Bretherton was 37 in The Bush Leaguer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1927

Poster of The Black Diamond Express

The Black Diamond Express

Howard Bretherton was 37 in The Black Diamond Express as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1927

Poster of Hills of Kentucky

Hills of Kentucky

Howard Bretherton was 37 in Hills of Kentucky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1927

Poster of While London Sleeps

While London Sleeps

Howard Bretherton was 36 in While London Sleeps as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1926

Poster of Footloose Widows

Footloose Widows

Howard Bretherton was 36 in Footloose Widows as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1926

Poster of The Lighthouse by the Sea

The Lighthouse by the Sea

Howard Bretherton was 34 in The Lighthouse by the Sea as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1924

Poster of Beau Brummel

Howard Bretherton was 34 in Beau Brummel as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1924

Poster of Children of Dust

Children of Dust

Howard Bretherton was 33 in Children of Dust as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 04 1923

Poster of A Man's Home

Howard Bretherton was 31 in A Man's Home as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 18 1921

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman

Howard Bretherton was 62+ in Adventures of Superman as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1952

Poster of Racket Squad

Howard Bretherton was 61+ in Racket Squad as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951

Poster of The Stu Erwin Show

The Stu Erwin Show

Howard Bretherton was 60+ in The Stu Erwin Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 21 1950