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Owen Crump

Known for

Writing

Born

December 30, 1903

Birthplace

Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Died

February 13, 1998 (aged 94)

Biography

Owen Crump was an American screenwriter, film director, and producer known for his work in propaganda films during World War II. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, he worked alongside Warner Bros. Studios and made propaganda films for the United States Army Air Forces. In 1942, he helped form the United States Army Air Forces's First Motion Picture Unit, where he served as a commander. Crump's contributions to the film industry included both military and civilian projects, showcasing his versatility and dedication to filmmaking.

Best known work

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
1966
Darling Lili
Darling Lili
1970
Zeppelin
Zeppelin
1971
Silver River
Silver River
1948
Waterhole #3
Waterhole #3
1967
Gunn
Gunn
1967
The Couch
The Couch
1962
Winning Your Wings
Winning Your Wings
1942
The Tanks Are Coming
The Tanks Are Coming
1941
Alice in Movieland
Alice in Movieland
1940

Filmography

  1. 1981

    The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight'

    Writer

  2. 1971

    Zeppelin

    Story, Producer

  3. 1970

    Darling Lili

    Executive Producer

  4. 1967

    Waterhole #3

    Executive Producer

  5. 1967

    Gunn

    Producer

  6. 1966

  7. 1962

    The Couch

    Director, Story, Producer

  8. 1962

    About Time

    Director, Producer

  9. 1960

    The Thread of Life

    Producer, Director

  10. 1958

    Gateways to the Mind

    Director, Producer

  11. 1958

  12. 1957

  13. 1957

  14. 1956

  15. 1956

    The River Changes

    Director, Screenplay

  16. 1954

    Carnival in Rio

    Screenplay

  17. 1953

  18. 1953

    Cease Fire!

    Director, Writer

  19. 1952

  20. 1952

  21. 1952

    One Who Came Back

    Producer, Director

  22. 1952

  23. 1951

  24. 1950

  25. 1949

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