Directing

F.R. Crawley

Born November 14, 1911 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Died May 13, 1987 · aged 75

Frank Radford "Budge" Crawley, (November 14, 1911 – May 13, 1987) was a Canadian film producer, cinematographer and director. Along with his wife Judith Crawley, he co-founded the production company Crawley Films in 1939.

Known For

The Man Who Skied Down EverestThe Man Who Skied Down Everest · 1975
The Man Who Skied Down Everest
★ 6.81975
MovieDocumentaryAdventure
This Oscar-winning documentary tells the story behind Japanese daredevil Yuichiro Miura's 1970 effort to ski down the world's tallest mountain.
Safety Or Slaughter?Safety Or Slaughter? · 1965
Safety Or Slaughter?
1965
Movie
This driver's education film is about the importance of driver behavior in preventing accidents. The narrator, Gordon Anderson of the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations of Ontario, points out that road accidents are a major cause of fatalities. The core problem lies with the driver, whose decision-making can be compromised by fatigue, alcohol, poor vision, and especially, "bad manners." Statistics and tragic real-life examples show that 81% of accidents are caused by driver errors, and 97% of accidents involve cars in good condition. The film advocates for a proactive approach to safety, urging drivers to follow simple rules of the road. It also suggests solutions like stiffer physical and mental tests for drivers, compulsory vehicle inspections, and use of safety belts. The biggest factor is a lack of courtesy. The film asks drivers to choose "safety or slaughter" by remembering their human limitations and treating other drivers with respect and good manners.
Newfoundland SceneNewfoundland Scene · 1951
Newfoundland Scene
★ 5.01951
MovieDocumentary
A portrait of Newfoundland that records a way of life that has all but disappeared.
The Luck of Ginger CoffeyThe Luck of Ginger Coffey · 1964
The Luck of Ginger Coffey
★ 6.81964
MovieDrama
An out-of-work Irish immigrant in Montreal remains hopeful that his luck is about to change but his disillusioned family grow tired of his constant lying, pigheadedness and instability.
Emotional MaturityEmotional Maturity · 1957
Emotional Maturity
★ 8.01957
Movie
The story of Dave, an emotionally unstable adolescent who cannot accept that his girlfriend has quit going steady with him and the football coach has benched him, and how he loses control and gets into trouble.
Amanita PestilensAmanita Pestilens · 1973
Amanita Pestilens
★ 6.51973
MovieDramaFantasy
A man obsessed with his award-winning lawn goes to great lengths to keep it looking great when mushrooms suddenly start appearing all over the yard.
Return to OzReturn to Oz · 1964
Return to Oz
★ 2.01964
MovieAnimationTV Movie
Rather than adapt a later or create a new Oz story, this production has Dorothy still in posession of the shoes, and she clings to an apple tree during a tornado which takes her back to Oz. The Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Lion (using the names created for the nearly-abstract television series, Tales of the Wizard of Oz, from which this was derived) have had their MGM gifts destroyed by the restored Wicked Witch, and the four proceed to the Wizard for help, who is ineffectual as usual.
Heartland ReggaeHeartland Reggae · 1980
Heartland Reggae
★ 9.21980
MovieMusicDocumentary
Reggae documentary of the One Love Peace Concert held in Kingston, Jamaica in 1978. In addition to the music, this film features the return to Jamaica of Bob Marley after a 16-month hiatus following an attempt on his life.

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Safety Or Slaughter?Safety Or Slaughter? · 1965
Safety Or Slaughter?
1965
Movie
This driver's education film is about the importance of driver behavior in preventing accidents. The narrator, Gordon Anderson of the Industrial Accident Prevention Associations of Ontario, points out that road accidents are a major cause of fatalities. The core problem lies with the driver, whose decision-making can be compromised by fatigue, alcohol, poor vision, and especially, "bad manners." Statistics and tragic real-life examples show that 81% of accidents are caused by driver errors, and 97% of accidents involve cars in good condition. The film advocates for a proactive approach to safety, urging drivers to follow simple rules of the road. It also suggests solutions like stiffer physical and mental tests for drivers, compulsory vehicle inspections, and use of safety belts. The biggest factor is a lack of courtesy. The film asks drivers to choose "safety or slaughter" by remembering their human limitations and treating other drivers with respect and good manners.

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