Herbert Ellis Biography
Herbert Ellis was an American character actor and writer. He was best known for his collaborations with Jack Webb, and he frequently portrayed law enforcement officers in film and television.
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Herbert Ellis Quotes
Historical Context in Filmmaking
Director:
You ready? Action!
Director: [jumps to his feet; very patiently]
Cut, damn it! Cut! Mr. Bakshi.
Hrundi V. Bakshi:
Yes, sir.
Director:
Has it occurred to you...that the period of our picture is 1878?
Hrundi V. Bakshi:
Yes, indeed, sir. I am well aware...that that is the period of the film.
Director:
Mr. Bakshi, are you also aware...that in 1878 they weren't wearing underwater watches?
Hrundi V. Bakshi:
Yes, sir. I know that. They had not even been invented.
Director:
You got the time?
Hrundi V. Bakshi: [looks at his watch; freezes]
Yes, it's... oh, my God.
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