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Richard Thorpe

Bio: Richard Thorpe (February 24, 1896 - May 1, 1991) was an American film director. Born Rollo Smolt Thorpe in Hutchinson, Kansas, he began his entertainment career performing in vaudeville and onstage

Born: Mon, Feb 24 1896

Birthplace: Hutchinson, Kansas, USA

Death: Wed, May 01 1991

Richard Thorpe is 95 years old

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Poster of The Last Challenge

The Last Challenge

Richard Thorpe was 71 in The Last Challenge as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1967

Poster of The Scorpio Letters

The Scorpio Letters

Richard Thorpe was 71 in The Scorpio Letters as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1967

Poster of That Funny Feeling

That Funny Feeling

Richard Thorpe was 69 in That Funny Feeling as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1965

Poster of The Truth About Spring

The Truth About Spring

Richard Thorpe was 69 in The Truth About Spring as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1965

Poster of The Golden Head

The Golden Head

Richard Thorpe was 68 in The Golden Head as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1964

Poster of Fun in Acapulco

Fun in Acapulco

Richard Thorpe was 67 in Fun in Acapulco as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1963

Poster of Follow the Boys

Follow the Boys

Richard Thorpe was 67 in Follow the Boys as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 27 1963

Poster of How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

Richard Thorpe was 66 in How the West Was Won as 'Special Guest Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962

Poster of The Horizontal Lieutenant

The Horizontal Lieutenant

Richard Thorpe was 66 in The Horizontal Lieutenant as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1962

Poster of The Honeymoon Machine

The Honeymoon Machine

Richard Thorpe was 65 in The Honeymoon Machine as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1961

Poster of The Tartars

Richard Thorpe was 65 in The Tartars as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1961

Poster of The House of the Seven Hawks

The House of the Seven Hawks

Richard Thorpe was 63 in The House of the Seven Hawks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1959

Poster of Killers of Kilimanjaro

Killers of Kilimanjaro

Richard Thorpe was 63 in Killers of Kilimanjaro as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959

Poster of Jailhouse Rock

Richard Thorpe was 61 in Jailhouse Rock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1957

Poster of Tip on a Dead Jockey

Tip on a Dead Jockey

Richard Thorpe was 61 in Tip on a Dead Jockey as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1957

Poster of Ten Thousand Bedrooms

Ten Thousand Bedrooms

Richard Thorpe was 61 in Ten Thousand Bedrooms as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1957

Poster of Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

Richard Thorpe was 59 in Quentin Durward as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1955

Poster of The Prodigal

Richard Thorpe was 59 in The Prodigal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1955

Poster of Bedevilled

Richard Thorpe was 59 in Bedevilled as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1955

Poster of Athena

Richard Thorpe was 58 in Athena as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 04 1954

Poster of The Student Prince

The Student Prince

Richard Thorpe was 58 in The Student Prince as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 15 1954

Poster of Knights of the Round Table

Knights of the Round Table

Richard Thorpe was 57 in Knights of the Round Table as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1953

Poster of All the Brothers Were Valiant

All the Brothers Were Valiant

Richard Thorpe was 57 in All the Brothers Were Valiant as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1953

Poster of The Girl Who Had Everything

The Girl Who Had Everything

Richard Thorpe was 57 in The Girl Who Had Everything as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1953

Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda

The Prisoner of Zenda

Richard Thorpe was 56 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 04 1952

Poster of Ivanhoe

Richard Thorpe was 56 in Ivanhoe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1952

Poster of Carbine Williams

Carbine Williams

Richard Thorpe was 56 in Carbine Williams as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1952

Poster of It's a Big Country

It's a Big Country

Richard Thorpe was 55 in It's a Big Country as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1951

Poster of The Unknown Man

The Unknown Man

Richard Thorpe was 55 in The Unknown Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1951

Poster of The Great Caruso

The Great Caruso

Richard Thorpe was 55 in The Great Caruso as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1951

Poster of Vengeance Valley

Vengeance Valley

Richard Thorpe was 54 in Vengeance Valley as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1951

Poster of Three Little Words

Three Little Words

Richard Thorpe was 54 in Three Little Words as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1950

Poster of Black Hand

Richard Thorpe was 54 in Black Hand as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1950

Poster of Malaya

Richard Thorpe was 53 in Malaya as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 27 1949

Poster of Challenge to Lassie

Challenge to Lassie

Richard Thorpe was 53 in Challenge to Lassie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1949

Poster of The Sun Comes Up

The Sun Comes Up

Richard Thorpe was 53 in The Sun Comes Up as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1949

Poster of Big Jack

Richard Thorpe was 53 in Big Jack as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1949

Poster of A Date with Judy

A Date with Judy

Richard Thorpe was 52 in A Date with Judy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1948

Poster of On an Island with You

On an Island with You

Richard Thorpe was 52 in On an Island with You as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1948

Poster of This Time for Keeps

This Time for Keeps

Richard Thorpe was 51 in This Time for Keeps as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1947

Poster of Fiesta

Richard Thorpe was 51 in Fiesta as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1947

Poster of What Next, Corporal Hargrove?

What Next, Corporal Hargrove?

Richard Thorpe was 49 in What Next, Corporal Hargrove? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945

Poster of Her Highness and the Bellboy

Her Highness and the Bellboy

Richard Thorpe was 49 in Her Highness and the Bellboy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 11 1945

Poster of Thrill of a Romance

Thrill of a Romance

Richard Thorpe was 49 in Thrill of a Romance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1945

Poster of The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

Richard Thorpe was 48 in The Thin Man Goes Home as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1944

Poster of Two Girls and a Sailor

Two Girls and a Sailor

Richard Thorpe was 48 in Two Girls and a Sailor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1944

Poster of Cry 'Havoc'

Richard Thorpe was 47 in Cry 'Havoc' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 23 1943

Poster of Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

Richard Thorpe was 47 in Above Suspicion as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1943

Poster of Three Hearts for Julia

Three Hearts for Julia

Richard Thorpe was 47 in Three Hearts for Julia as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1943

Poster of White Cargo

Richard Thorpe was 46 in White Cargo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1942

Poster of Apache Trail

Richard Thorpe was 46 in Apache Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1942

Poster of Tarzan's New York Adventure

Tarzan's New York Adventure

Richard Thorpe was 46 in Tarzan's New York Adventure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942

Poster of Joe Smith, American

Joe Smith, American

Richard Thorpe was 45 in Joe Smith, American as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1942

Poster of Tarzan's Secret Treasure

Tarzan's Secret Treasure

Richard Thorpe was 45 in Tarzan's Secret Treasure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1941

Poster of Barnacle Bill

Richard Thorpe was 45 in Barnacle Bill as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1941

Poster of The Bad Man

Richard Thorpe was 45 in The Bad Man as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1941

Poster of Wyoming

Richard Thorpe was 44 in Wyoming as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940

Poster of 20 Mule Team

Richard Thorpe was 44 in 20 Mule Team as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1940

Poster of The Earl of Chicago

The Earl of Chicago

Richard Thorpe was 43 in The Earl of Chicago as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 05 1940

Poster of Tarzan Finds a Son!

Tarzan Finds a Son!

Richard Thorpe was 43 in Tarzan Finds a Son! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1939

Poster of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

Richard Thorpe was 42 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939

Poster of Three Loves Has Nancy

Three Loves Has Nancy

Richard Thorpe was 42 in Three Loves Has Nancy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938

Poster of The Crowd Roars

The Crowd Roars

Richard Thorpe was 42 in The Crowd Roars as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1938

Poster of The Toy Wife

Richard Thorpe was 42 in The Toy Wife as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1938

Poster of The First Hundred Years

The First Hundred Years

Richard Thorpe was 42 in The First Hundred Years as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1938

Poster of Love Is a Headache

Love Is a Headache

Richard Thorpe was 41 in Love Is a Headache as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1938

Poster of Man-Proof

Richard Thorpe was 41 in Man-Proof as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1938

Poster of Double Wedding

Richard Thorpe was 41 in Double Wedding as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937

Poster of Lest We Forget

Richard Thorpe was 41 in Lest We Forget as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1937

Poster of Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

Richard Thorpe was 41 in Night Must Fall as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1937

Poster of Dangerous Number

Dangerous Number

Richard Thorpe was 40 in Dangerous Number as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1937

Poster of Tarzan Escapes

Richard Thorpe was 40 in Tarzan Escapes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1936

Poster of The Voice of Bugle Ann

The Voice of Bugle Ann

Richard Thorpe was 39 in The Voice of Bugle Ann as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 15 1936

Poster of Last of the Pagans

Last of the Pagans

Richard Thorpe was 39 in Last of the Pagans as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1935

Poster of Secret of the Chateau

Secret of the Chateau

Richard Thorpe was 38 in Secret of the Chateau as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1934

Poster of Strange Wives

Richard Thorpe was 38 in Strange Wives as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1934

Poster of Cheating Cheaters

Cheating Cheaters

Richard Thorpe was 38 in Cheating Cheaters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 05 1934

Poster of Green Eyes

Richard Thorpe was 38 in Green Eyes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1934

Poster of City Park

Richard Thorpe was 38 in City Park as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1934

Poster of Stolen Sweets

Richard Thorpe was 38 in Stolen Sweets as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934

Poster of The Quitter

Richard Thorpe was 37 in The Quitter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1934

Poster of Murder on the Campus

Murder on the Campus

Richard Thorpe was 37 in Murder on the Campus as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1933

Poster of Rainbow Over Broadway

Rainbow Over Broadway

Richard Thorpe was 37 in Rainbow Over Broadway as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1933

Poster of A Man of Sentiment

A Man of Sentiment

Richard Thorpe was 37 in A Man of Sentiment as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933

Poster of Notorious But Nice

Notorious But Nice

Richard Thorpe was 37 in Notorious But Nice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1933

Poster of Strange People

Richard Thorpe was 37 in Strange People as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1933

Poster of I Have Lived

Richard Thorpe was 37 in I Have Lived as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1933

Poster of Forgotten

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Forgotten as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1933

Poster of The Secrets of Wu Sin

The Secrets of Wu Sin

Richard Thorpe was 36 in The Secrets of Wu Sin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1932

Poster of Women Won't Tell

Women Won't Tell

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Women Won't Tell as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 1932

Poster of Slightly Married

Slightly Married

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Slightly Married as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1932

Poster of The King Murder

The King Murder

Richard Thorpe was 36 in The King Murder as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1932

Poster of Thrill of Youth

Thrill of Youth

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Thrill of Youth as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1932

Poster of Beauty Parlor

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Beauty Parlor as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 1932

Poster of The Midnight Lady

The Midnight Lady

Richard Thorpe was 36 in The Midnight Lady as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 15 1932

Poster of Escapade

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Escapade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1932

Poster of Probation

Richard Thorpe was 36 in Probation as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1932

Poster of Murder at Dawn

Richard Thorpe was 35 in Murder at Dawn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 15 1932

Poster of Cross-Examination

Cross-Examination

Richard Thorpe was 35 in Cross-Examination as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1932

Poster of The Devil Plays

The Devil Plays

Richard Thorpe was 35 in The Devil Plays as 'Director, Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1931

Poster of Forgotten Women

Forgotten Women

Richard Thorpe was 35 in Forgotten Women as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 1931

Poster of Neck and Neck

Richard Thorpe was 35 in Neck and Neck as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931

Poster of Grief Street

Richard Thorpe was 35 in Grief Street as 'Director, Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931

Poster of The Sky Spider

Richard Thorpe was 35 in The Sky Spider as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931

Poster of Wild Horse

Richard Thorpe was 35 in Wild Horse as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1931

Poster of The Lady from Nowhere

The Lady from Nowhere

Richard Thorpe was 35 in The Lady from Nowhere as 'Editor, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1931

Poster of The Lawless Woman

The Lawless Woman

Richard Thorpe was 35 in The Lawless Woman as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1931

Poster of King of the Wild

King of the Wild

Richard Thorpe was 35 in King of the Wild as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1931

Poster of The Utah Kid

Richard Thorpe was 34 in The Utah Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 27 1930

Poster of Under Montana Skies

Under Montana Skies

Richard Thorpe was 34 in Under Montana Skies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1930

Poster of The Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred

Richard Thorpe was 34 in The Thoroughbred as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1930

Poster of Wings of Adventure

Wings of Adventure

Richard Thorpe was 34 in Wings of Adventure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1930

Poster of The Dude Wrangler

The Dude Wrangler

Richard Thorpe was 34 in The Dude Wrangler as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1930

Poster of The Lone Defender

The Lone Defender

Richard Thorpe was 34 in The Lone Defender as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1930

Poster of The King of the Kongo

The King of the Kongo

Richard Thorpe was 33 in The King of the Kongo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1929

Poster of Border Romance

Richard Thorpe was 33 in Border Romance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929

Poster of The Bachelor Girl

The Bachelor Girl

Richard Thorpe was 33 in The Bachelor Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1929

Poster of The Fatal Warning

The Fatal Warning

Richard Thorpe was 32 in The Fatal Warning as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1929

Poster of The Flyin' Buckaroo

The Flyin' Buckaroo

Richard Thorpe was 32 in The Flyin' Buckaroo as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1928

Poster of The Vanishing West

The Vanishing West

Richard Thorpe was 32 in The Vanishing West as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1928

Poster of Vultures of the Sea

Vultures of the Sea

Richard Thorpe was 32 in Vultures of the Sea as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1928

Poster of The Valley Of Hunted Men

The Valley Of Hunted Men

Richard Thorpe was 31 in The Valley Of Hunted Men as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 1928

Poster of The Ballyhoo Buster

The Ballyhoo Buster

Richard Thorpe was 31 in The Ballyhoo Buster as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1928

Poster of The Desert of the Lost

The Desert of the Lost

Richard Thorpe was 31 in The Desert of the Lost as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1927

Poster of The Meddlin' Stranger

The Meddlin' Stranger

Richard Thorpe was 31 in The Meddlin' Stranger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 12 1927

Poster of The Ridin' Rowdy

The Ridin' Rowdy

Richard Thorpe was 31 in The Ridin' Rowdy as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1927

Poster of Tearin' Into Trouble

Tearin' Into Trouble

Richard Thorpe was 31 in Tearin' Into Trouble as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1927

Poster of Josselyn's Wife

Josselyn's Wife

Richard Thorpe was 30 in Josselyn's Wife as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1926

Poster of College Days

Richard Thorpe was 30 in College Days as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1926

Poster of Twisted Triggers

Twisted Triggers

Richard Thorpe was 30 in Twisted Triggers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1926

Poster of Double Daring

Richard Thorpe was 30 in Double Daring as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1926

Poster of Easy Going

Richard Thorpe was 30 in Easy Going as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1926

Poster of Ridin' Rivals

Richard Thorpe was 30 in Ridin' Rivals as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 02 1926

Poster of The Fighting Cheat

The Fighting Cheat

Richard Thorpe was 29 in The Fighting Cheat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1926

Poster of The Roaring Rider

The Roaring Rider

Richard Thorpe was 29 in The Roaring Rider as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1926

Poster of Tearin' Loose

Richard Thorpe was 29 in Tearin' Loose as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1925

Poster of On the Go

Richard Thorpe was 29 in On the Go as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1925

Poster of Thundering Romance

Thundering Romance

Richard Thorpe was 28 in Thundering Romance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1924

Poster of Bringin' Home the Bacon

Bringin' Home the Bacon

Richard Thorpe was 28 in Bringin' Home the Bacon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1924

Poster of Fast and Fearless

Fast and Fearless

Richard Thorpe was 28 in Fast and Fearless as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 1924

Poster of The Bonanza Buckaroo

The Bonanza Buckaroo

Richard Thorpe will be 95+ in The Bonanza Buckaroo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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