Gene Allen(1918-2015)

George Cukor made Gene his second unit director for his film "A Star Is Born" when filming commenced on the project. Gene, while performing as the film's production designer, had planned the story-boarded opening sequence for the film, which was filmed during the night, at the exterior front of the Shrine Auditorium, downtown Los Angeles. The entire opening scenario of the feature film was directed by Gene Allen. Gene is a member of the Hollywood Director's Guild.