Edward L. Cahn

Known for Directing

Edward L. Cahn

Born February 11, 1899

Died August 25, 1963 (aged 64)

Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward L. Cahn (February 12, 1899 – August 25, 1963) was an American film director. He is best known for directing Our Gang comedies from 1939-1943, and a long line of other short subjects and B-movies afterward. He is also known for directing the 1958 film It! The Terror from Beyond Space, that inspired the 1979 film Alien. He made a number of films for American International Pictures. His brother was film editor Philip Cahn.