Person · Producer · Active 1933–1967
Sam Katzman
1901–1973, New York City
American producer, born in New York City. Produced 11 films on this site, including Harum Scarum (1965), Serpent of the Nile (1953) and Voodoo Man (1944).
Katzman also produced two musicals starring Elvis Presley for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM): Kissin' Cousins (1964) and Harum Scarum (1965).
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In October 1948 Katzman signed a seven-year, $4 million contract with Columbia to make four feature films a year through his Kay Pictures corporation, four serials a year via his Esskay Productions, and a Jungle Jim series starring Johnny Weissmuller.
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In their own words
Twist Around the Clock only cost $250,000 to make, but in less than six months it grossed six million, so of course I'm gonna make more 'Twist' movies!
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Regulars
- 5Michael Ansaraacted in 5 of 11 films
- 5Mischa Bakaleinikoffscored 5 of 11 films
- 3William Castledirected 3 of 11 films
- 3Henry Freulichshot 3 of 11 films
Films in this guide
Best known
- Harum Scarum 1965producer
- Serpent of the Nile 1953producer
- Voodoo Man 1944producer
- California Conquest 1952producer
- Ghosts on the Loose 1943producer
- The Golden Hawk 1952producer
1940s
- Ghosts on the Loose (1943)producer
- Voodoo Man (1944)producer
- Jungle Jim (1948)producer
1950s
- California Conquest (1952)producer
- The Golden Hawk (1952)producer
- Serpent of the Nile (1953)producer
- Slaves of Babylon (1953)producer
- The Saracen Blade (1954)producer
1960s
- Your Cheatin' Heart (1964)producer
- Harum Scarum (1965)producer
- Hot Rods to Hell (1967)producer