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Douglas Foster(1907-1989)

  • Writer
  • Director
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Douglas Foster was born on 15 December 1907 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Song of Revolt (1937), Soak the Old (1940) and You, the People (1940). He was married to Cecille Mabel Owens and Rosemary Foster. He died on 30 April 1989 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
BornDecember 15, 1907
DiedApril 30, 1989(81)
BornDecember 15, 1907
DiedApril 30, 1989(81)
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Known for

Song of Revolt (1937)
Song of Revolt
5.7
Short
  • Writer
  • 1937
Soak the Old (1940)
Soak the Old
5.6
Short
  • Writer
  • 1940
You, the People (1940)
You, the People
6.5
Short
  • Writer
  • 1940
Jack Pot (1940)
Jack Pot
6.3
Short
  • Writer
  • 1940

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Writer



  • Don Taylor in Who's Superstitious? (1943)
    Who's Superstitious?
    6.0
    Short
    • screenplay
    • 1943
  • The Incredible Stranger (1942)
    The Incredible Stranger
    6.4
    Short
    • screenplay
    • 1942
  • Ava Gardner in We Do It Because- (1942)
    We Do It Because-
    6.5
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1942
  • Sucker List (1941)
    Sucker List
    6.1
    Short
    • screenplay
    • 1941
  • You, the People (1940)
    You, the People
    6.5
    Short
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1940
  • Soak the Old (1940)
    Soak the Old
    5.6
    Short
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1940
  • Jack Pot (1940)
    Jack Pot
    6.3
    Short
    • screen play by
    • 1940
  • The Story of Alfred Nobel (1939)
    The Story of Alfred Nobel
    6.0
    Short
    • screenplay
    • 1939
  • Passing Parade (1938)
    Passing Parade
    6.2
    Short
    • written by
    • 1938
  • Joaquin Murrieta (1938)
    Joaquin Murrieta
    6.0
    Short
    • original screenplay
    • 1938
  • The Boss Didn't Say Good Morning (1937)
    The Boss Didn't Say Good Morning
    5.6
    Short
    • Writer
    • 1937
  • Song of Revolt (1937)
    Song of Revolt
    5.7
    Short
    • screenplay
    • 1937

Director



  • The Seesaw and the Shoes (1945)
    The Seesaw and the Shoes
    7.0
    Short
    • Director
    • 1945
  • Famous Boners (1942)
    Famous Boners
    6.2
    Short
    • Director
    • 1942

Personal details

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  • Born
    • December 15, 1907
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • April 30, 1989
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
  • Spouses
      Cecille Mabel OwensJune 30, 1973 - April 20, 1989 (his death)
  • Parents
      Douglas Eads Foster

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