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 PalefaceThe Paleface · 1948
The Paleface
★ 6.11948
MovieComedyWestern
Bob Hope stars in this laugh-packed wild west spoof co-starring Jane Russell as a sexy Calamity Jane, Hope is a meek frontier dentist, "Painless" Peter Potter, who finds himself gunslinging alongside the fearless Calamity as she fights off outlaws and Indians.
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.
Artists and ModelsArtists and Models · 1955
Artists and Models
★ 6.61955
MovieComedy
A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.
Mr. Duck Steps OutMr. Duck Steps Out · 1940
Mr. Duck Steps Out
★ 6.61940
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 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.
The Lieutenant Wore SkirtsThe Lieutenant Wore Skirts · 1956
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
★ 5.81956
MovieComedy
A middle-aged ex-serviceman who plans to re-enlist is shocked to learn that not only did he fail his medical exam, his wife has enlisted - and is really making the grade in the Air Force. Unhappy to be a "house husband," he flies to Hawaii to be near her - and also to hatch a scheme to get her discharged.
Who's Minding the Store?Who's Minding the Store? · 1963
Who's Minding the Store?
★ 6.81963
MovieComedy
Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, doesn't know that his girlfriend, Barbara, is heir to the Tuttle Department Store dynasty. Mrs. Tuttle, Barbara's mother, is determined to split the two lovers, and hires Norman in an attempt to humiliate him enough that Barbara leaves him. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?
Donald Duck and the GorillaDonald Duck and the Gorilla · 1944
Donald Duck and the Gorilla
★ 7.11944
MovieAnimationComedy
Ajax the killer gorilla has escaped from the zoo. Donald's nephews dress up as a gorilla, but soon Donald encounters the real gorilla, and they chase each other until the radio broadcasts instructions for subduing Ajax.

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Mr. Duck Steps OutMr. Duck Steps Out · 1940
Mr. Duck Steps Out
★ 6.61940
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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