Frank Tashlin

Directing

Frank Tashlin

Born February 19, 1913 · Weehawken, New Jersey, USA

Died May 5, 1972 · aged 59

Frank Tashlin (born Francis Fredrick von Taschlein, February 19, 1913 – May 5, 1972), also known as Tish Tash and Frank Tash, was an American animator and filmmaker. He was best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated shorts for Warner Bros., as well as his work as a director of live-action comedy films. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Known For

The Girl Can't Help ItThe Girl Can't Help It · 1956
The Girl Can't Help It
6.31956
MovieComedyMusic
A down-and-out gangster hires a down-on-his-luck agent to make his girlfriend a recording star within six weeks.
Love HappyLove Happy · 1949
Love Happy
5.81949
MovieComedyMusic
The Marx Brothers help young Broadway hopefuls when they get mixed up with gangsters due to a tin of sardines containing Romanoff diamonds.
Mr. Mouse Takes a TripMr. Mouse Takes a Trip · 1940
Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip
6.51940
MovieAnimationComedy
Mickey is heading out on vacation from Burbank to Pomona, taking the train. The conductor, Pete, won't let him on with Pluto, so he hides Pluto in his suitcase, and tries to hide him all throughout the trip without much luck. But Pete wins when Pluto is hooked by a mail hook. Or does he?
The Geisha BoyThe Geisha Boy · 1958
The Geisha Boy
6.41958
MovieComedy
Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
Hollywood or BustHollywood or Bust · 1956
Hollywood or Bust
6.21956
MovieComedy
The last movie with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin together, is a satire of the life in Hollywood. Steve Wiley is a deceiver who cheats Malcolm Smith when he wins a car, claiming that he won it too. Trying to steal the car, Steve tells Malcolm that he lives in Hollywood, next to Anita Ekberg's. When Malcom hears that, they both set out for Hollywood and the adventure begins...
Mr. Duck Steps OutMr. Duck Steps Out · 1940
Mr. Duck Steps Out
6.51940
MovieAnimationComedy
Donald visits the house of his new love interest for their first known date. At first Daisy acts shy and has her back turned to her visitor. But Donald soon notices her tailfeathers taking the form of a hand and signaling for him to come closer. But their time alone is soon interrupted by Huey, Dewey and Louie who have followed their uncle and clearly compete with him for the attention of Daisy. Uncle and nephews take turns dancing the jitterbug with her while trying to get rid of each other. In their final effort the three younger Ducks feed their uncle maize in the process of becoming popcorn. The process is completed within Donald himself who continues to move wildly around the house while maintaining the appearance of dancing. The short ends with an impressed Daisy showering her new lover with kisses
The Disorderly OrderlyThe Disorderly Orderly · 1964
The Disorderly Orderly
6.31964
MovieComedyRomance
Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
The Alphabet MurdersThe Alphabet Murders · 1965
The Alphabet Murders
5.81965
MovieComedyCrime
The Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates a series of murders in London in which the victims are killed according to their initials.

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Mr. Duck Steps OutMr. Duck Steps Out · 1940
Mr. Duck Steps Out
6.51940
MovieAnimationComedy
Donald visits the house of his new love interest for their first known date. At first Daisy acts shy and has her back turned to her visitor. But Donald soon notices her tailfeathers taking the form of a hand and signaling for him to come closer. But their time alone is soon interrupted by Huey, Dewey and Louie who have followed their uncle and clearly compete with him for the attention of Daisy. Uncle and nephews take turns dancing the jitterbug with her while trying to get rid of each other. In their final effort the three younger Ducks feed their uncle maize in the process of becoming popcorn. The process is completed within Donald himself who continues to move wildly around the house while maintaining the appearance of dancing. The short ends with an impressed Daisy showering her new lover with kisses

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