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.
Edward L. Cahn has 131 screen credits in a career dating back to 1927. Their work is anchored in the Our Gang: The MGM talkies (1929-1938) universe with 21 titles. Signature works include Twelve Hours to Kill, Vice Raid, The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
