Ford Beebe

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Ford Beebe

Born November 26, 1888 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Died November 26, 1978 · aged 89

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ford Beebe (November 26, 1888 – November 26, 1978) was a screenwriter and director. He entered the film business as a writer around 1916 and over the next 60 years wrote and/or directed almost 200 films. He specialized in B-movies – mostly Westerns – and action serials, working on the "Buck Rogers" and "Flash Gordon" serials for Universal Pictures.

Known For

Snow White and the Seven DwarfsSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs · 1938
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
7.11938
MovieFantasyAnimation
A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.
The Lightning WarriorThe Lightning Warrior · 1931
The Lightning Warrior
6.31931
MovieActionWestern
A Rin-Tin-Tin serial presented in 12 episodes. The mysterious Wolf Man is terrorizing settlers in a western town. With the help of Rinty, young Jimmy Carter unmasks the Wolf Man and foils his evil plot.
Easy to Look AtEasy to Look At · 1945
Easy to Look At
7.01945
MovieMusic
In this musical, a talented aspiring costume designer leaves her small town to seek her fortune in the Big Apple. The girl, who is also a singer, soon begins establishing herself in the fashion industry, but when a rival accuses her of stealing a pattern, her career is nearly destroyed. Fortunately, a handsome, romantic hero is around to help her clear her name. Songs include: "Come Along My Heart", "That does It", "Swing Low Sweet Lariat" and "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?".
Ferdinand the BullFerdinand the Bull · 1938
Ferdinand the Bull
6.71938
MovieAnimationComedy
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
Radio PatrolRadio Patrol · 1937
Radio Patrol
10.01937
MovieActionDrama
About a young radio cop and a beautiful girl try to stop an international criminal gang from getting their hands on the formula for a new bulletproof steel.
The Oregon TrailThe Oregon Trail · 1939
The Oregon Trail
7.51939
MovieActionWestern
Jeff Scott is sent to investigate problems with wagon trains attempting to make the journey to Oregon. Sam Morgan has sent his henchmen, under lead-henchman Bull Bragg, to stop the wagon trains in order to maintain control of the fur trade in the area.
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!The Green Hornet Strikes Again! · 1940
The Green Hornet Strikes Again!
6.81940
MovieActionAdventure
Second serial featuring The Green Hornet and Kato.
Huntin' TroubleHuntin' Trouble · 1924
Huntin' Trouble
10.01924
MovieWestern
A peace-loving cowboy who must overcome his pacifist convictions when a good friend is found murdered.

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