Delmer Daves
1904–1977 (age 73)
film director
Biography
Delmer Daves directed thoughtful, emotionally resonant films ranging from westerns like "Broken Arrow" to psychological dramas such as "A Summer Place." His work was known for blending lyrical visuals with moral complexity.
He later contributed to television and studio projects that balanced romanticism with realism, always mindful of character and the human heart in his storytelling.