Hall Bartlett

Hall Bartlett

Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter.

Hall Bartlett was an American film producer, director, and screenwriter known for his independent filmmaking and exploration of social issues. After serving in U.S. Naval Intelligence during World War II, he began his film career with the documentary Navajo (1952), which highlighted the challenges faced by Native Americans and won several international awards. Bartlett's notable works include Unchained (1955), featuring the song "Unchained Melody," and Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973), an adaptation of Richard Bach's novella. Despite facing legal challenges and mixed reviews, the latter film received Academy Award nominations and won a Golden Globe for its score. Bartlett's films often addressed themes of human potential and social justice, reflecting his commitment to meaningful storytelling.

Writing

1983

1980

Airplane!

Original Film Writer

1978

1973

1972

1963

The Caretakers

Screenstory

1963

1957

Zero Hour!

Screenplay

1957

Drango

Writer

1955

Unchained

Writer

1953

Crazylegs

Screenplay

Directing

1983

1978

1973

1972

1963

1957

Zero Hour!

Director

1957

Drango

Director

1955

Unchained

Director

Production

1983

1978

1973

1963

1957

Drango

Producer

1952

Navajo

Producer

Acting

1961

1952

Navajo

Indian School Counselor

Infos

Full Name
Hall Bartlett
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
11/27/1922
Date of Death
9/7/1993