Sam Newfield

American film director (1899-1964)

Sam Newfield, also known as Sherman Scott or Peter Stewart, was an American film director. He directed over 250 feature films from the silent era until 1958. He also directed one- and two-reel comedy shorts, training films, industrial films and TV episodes. He would sometimes direct more than 20 films in a single year—he has been called the most prolific director of the sound era.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 163 films (1933–1958) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 54 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1937 LIGHTNIN' CRANDALL. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels B&W
1937 MOONLIGHT ON THE RANGE. Sam Newfield 2000 16mm Sound
1937 PAROLED TO DIE. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels 16mm B&W sound
1937 RIDIN' THE LONE TRAIL. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels B&W
1937 THE COLORADO KID. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels B&W
1937 The Fighting Deputy Sam Newfield 6 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1937 The Gambling Terror. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels 16mm B&W sound
1937 TRAIL OF VENGEANCE. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels B&W
1936 Aces and Eights Sam Newfield 6 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1936 LIGHTNIN' BILL CARSON. Puritan Pictures Corp. 7 reels B&W
1936 ROARIN' LEAD. Republic Pictures Corp 6 reels B&W
1935 Branded a Coward Sam Newfield 6 reels 16mm B&W Sound
1933 Big Time or Bust. Sam Newfield 22:00 16mm B&W silent