Tom Payne (director)
Thomas Payne was an Argentine film director, screenwriter and actor, known for The Landowner's Daughter, Payne and Hilliard and Curucu, Beast of the Amazon. His film Sinhá Moça was entered into the 4th Berlin International Film Festival.
Early life and career
Payne was born in Argentina and started living in England when he was 16 years old.In 1937 he worked in English cinema as an extra and stuntman. He was invited by Alberto Cavalcanti to work in Vera Cruz's studio.
He married Eliane Lage, having met her in the studio and invited her to act in Caiçara, in 1951.
After leaving his cinematic career, Payne became an antique dealer, having settled in Guarujá.
Filmography
As DirectorCaiçara Ângela Terra É Sempre Terra Sai da Frente Sinhá Moça Arara VermelhaAs ActorNo Hiding Place 3 episodesGhost Squad Z Cars Undetermined roleFound Abandoned ... Undetermined role Soldier, Soldier Sykes and A... - Sykes and a Movie Camera The Larkins Arara Vermelha Love Slaves of the Amazons Dr. Mario DellamanoCurucu, Beast of the Amazon TupanicoCall Back Yesterday Stage doorkeeperThe Landowner's Daughter Caiçara Sinfonia fatale We're Going to Be Rich KinchThe Show Goes On Professor AugustinoFeather Your Nest FortnerKeep Your Seats, Please! Man from Child WelfareQueen of Hearts Doorkeeper Maria Marten, or The Murder in the Red Barn Jailer
- ''Payne and Hilliard''