Richard Thorpe (I) (1896–1991)
After working in vaudeville, on the stage and in early movies, Richard Thorpe launched his directing career in 1923. After directing dozens of low-budget comedies and westerns, his talents were recognized in the mid-'30s when he went to work for MGM. Studio chief Louis B. Mayer valued efficiency in his directors, and Thorpe prided himself on ...
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Born:in Hutchinson, Kansas, USADied:(age 95) in Palm Springs, California, USA |
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