Richard Thorpe
DirectorWriterActor
- Born
- February 24, 1896
- Died
- May 1, 1991
After working in vaudeville, on the stage and in early movies, Richard Thorpe launched his directing career in 1923. After directing dozens of low-budget comedies and westerns, his talents were recognized in the mid-'30s when he went to work for MGM. Studio chief Louis B. Mayer valued efficiency in…
Director
| The Last Challenge(1967) |
| The Scorpio Letters(1967) |
| That Funny Feeling(1965) |
| The Truth About Spring(1965) |
| The Golden Head(1964) |
Writer
| The Wizard of Oz(1939) |
| The Lawless Woman(1931) |
| Flyin' Buckaroo(1928) |
| Saddle Mates(1928) |
| The Valley of Hunted Men(1928) |
Actor
| Flames of Desire(1924)as Dick Langton |
| Rough Ridin'(1924)as Dick Ross |
| Three O'Clock in the Morning(1923)as Clayton Webster |
| Torchy's Nut Sunday(1922) |
| Burn 'Em Up Barnes(1921)as Stephen Thompson |
Producer
| The Last Challenge(1967) |
| The Scorpio Letters(1967) |
Editor
| City Park(1934) |
| The Devil Plays(1931) |
| Grief Street(1931) |
| The Lady from Nowhere(1931) |
Second Unit or Assistant Director
| Ben-Hur(1959) |
Additional Crew
| The Tartars(1961) |
| The Bugle Sounds(1942) |
| The Lone Defender(1934) |
Thanks
| That's Entertainment, Part II(1976) |
Archive Footage
| Two Swell Guys(2006)as Self |