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Owen Crump

Writing
94 years oldMuskogee, Oklahoma, USA

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.

Personal Details

Born
December 30, 1903 - February 13, 1998 (age 94)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Known For
Writing

Also Known As

Owen Crompton

Movies (39)

The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight'
8.3

The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight'

Writer (Writing)

1981

Zeppelin
6.0

Zeppelin

Story (Writing)

1971

Darling Lili
5.5

Darling Lili

Executive Producer (Production)

1970

Waterhole #3
5.8

Waterhole #3

Executive Producer (Production)

1967

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?
5.9

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

Executive Producer (Production)

1966

The Couch
6.1

The Couch

Director (Directing)

1962

About Time

About Time

Director (Directing)

1962

The Thread of Life
6.0

The Thread of Life

Producer (Production)

1960

Gateways to the Mind

Gateways to the Mind

Director (Directing)

1958

Manhunt in the Jungle
4.0

Manhunt in the Jungle

Screenplay (Writing)

1958

Alpine Glory

Alpine Glory

Writer (Writing)

1957

The Blue Danube

The Blue Danube

Writer (Writing)

1957

The River Changes

The River Changes

Screenplay (Writing)

1956

Carnival in Rio

Carnival in Rio

Screenplay (Writing)

1954

Winter Paradise

Winter Paradise

Writer (Writing)

1953

Cease Fire!
5.7

Cease Fire!

Director (Directing)

1953

Cruise of the Zaca
5.5

Cruise of the Zaca

Writer (Writing)

1952

Thar She Blows!

Thar She Blows!

Writer (Writing)

1952

One Who Came Back
6.3

One Who Came Back

Producer (Production)

1952

Continental Holiday

Continental Holiday

Writer (Writing)

1952

The Seeing Eye

The Seeing Eye

Director (Directing)

1951

My Country 'Tis of Thee
5.0

My Country 'Tis of Thee

Writer (Writing)

1950

Snow Carnival
6.2

Snow Carnival

Writer (Writing)

1949

Night Unto Night
5.1

Night Unto Night

Producer (Production)

1949

Silver River
5.9

Silver River

Producer (Production)

1948

Men of the Sky
3.5

Men of the Sky

as Narrator (voice)

1942

March On, America!
4.8

March On, America!

Writer (Writing)

1942

Winning Your Wings
5.8

Winning Your Wings

Director (Directing)

1942

Soldiers in White
6.0

Soldiers in White

Screenplay (Writing)

1942

Calling All Girls

Calling All Girls

as Narrator (voice)

1942

The Tanks Are Coming
5.1

The Tanks Are Coming

Screenplay (Writing)

1941

Wings of Steel

Wings of Steel

Writer (Writing)

1941

The Lady and the Lug

The Lady and the Lug

Original Story (Writing)

1941

Meet the Fleet
5.8

Meet the Fleet

Writer (Writing)

1940

Service with the Colors
5.0

Service with the Colors

Screenplay (Writing)

1940

Alex in Wonderland

Alex in Wonderland

Writer (Writing)

1940

Alice in Movieland
6.3

Alice in Movieland

Screenplay (Writing)

1940

Old Hickory
3.7

Old Hickory

Screenplay (Writing)

1939

The Royal Rodeo
2.5

The Royal Rodeo

Screenplay (Writing)

1939