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Theodore Reed

Born June 18, 1887 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Died February 22, 1959 · aged 71

Theodore Reed was an American film director and producer active during the early to mid-20th century. He directed and produced a variety of films, including Double or Nothing (1937) and What a Life (1939). Reed also served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1933 to 1934, playing a significant role in the development of the American film industry during its fo…

Known For

City LightsCity Lights · 1931
City Lights
★ 8.21931
MovieComedyDrama
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
The Thief of BagdadThe Thief of Bagdad · 1924
The Thief of Bagdad
★ 7.31924
MovieRomanceAdventure
A recalcitrant thief vies with a duplicitous Mongol ruler for the hand of a beautiful princess.
The NutThe Nut · 1921
The Nut
★ 6.21921
MovieActionComedy
Eccentric inventor Charlie Jackson tries to interest wealthy investors in his girlfriend's plan to help children from poor neighbourhoods.
Song of My HeartSong of My Heart · 1948
Song of My Heart
★ 7.01948
MovieDramaMusic
The portrait of Russian composer Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky focuses on his failed love affair.
Her First BeauHer First Beau · 1941
Her First Beau
★ 6.51941
MovieComedyRomance
15-year-old Penelope (Penny) Wood has two great interests - Chuck Harris and the hope that some day she might become a famous,great writer. Chuck also has two interests - his home-made glider and the hope that some day he will go to Tech college. His indifference to Penny is her chief source of annoyance. Mervyn Roberts, Penny's uncle who is only five years older than she is, arrives home with a guest, Roger Van Vleck, and Penny falls for Roger's sophistication. Chuck, resentful, continues to work on his glider over his father's objections. His father wants it destroyed but Elmer Tuttle, their hired man, hides it.
Tropic HolidayTropic Holiday · 1938
Tropic Holiday
★ 6.21938
MovieComedyMusic
A screenwriter falls in love with a Mexican woman while searching for a story line south of the border.
The Black PirateThe Black Pirate · 1926
The Black Pirate
★ 6.71926
MovieAdventureDrama
A nobleman vows to avenge the death of his father by the hands of pirates. To this end, he infiltrates the pirate band; Acting in character, he single-handedly captures a merchant vessel, but things are complicated when he finds that there is a beautiful young woman of royal blood aboard.
What a LifeWhat a Life · 1939
What a Life
★ 10.01939
MovieDramaComedy
Jackie Cooper stars in this first film in the wholesome "Henry Aldrich" series of teen comedies.

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