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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
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
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
The Prodigal
Richard Thorpe was 59 in The Prodigal as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1955
Poster of Bedevilled
Bedevilled
Richard Thorpe was 59 in Bedevilled as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1955
Poster of Athena
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
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
Black Hand
Richard Thorpe was 54 in Black Hand as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1950
Poster of Malaya
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
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
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'
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
White Cargo
Richard Thorpe was 46 in White Cargo as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1942
Poster of Apache Trail
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
Barnacle Bill
Richard Thorpe was 45 in Barnacle Bill as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1941
Poster of The Bad Man
The Bad Man
Richard Thorpe was 45 in The Bad Man as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1941
Poster of Wyoming
Wyoming
Richard Thorpe was 44 in Wyoming as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940
Poster of 20 Mule Team
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
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
Man-Proof
Richard Thorpe was 41 in Man-Proof as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1938
Poster of Double Wedding
Double Wedding
Richard Thorpe was 41 in Double Wedding as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1937
Poster of Lest We Forget
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
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
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
Green Eyes
Richard Thorpe was 38 in Green Eyes as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1934
Poster of City Park
City Park
Richard Thorpe was 38 in City Park as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1934
Poster of Stolen Sweets
Stolen Sweets
Richard Thorpe was 38 in Stolen Sweets as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934
Poster of The Quitter
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
Strange People
Richard Thorpe was 37 in Strange People as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1933
Poster of I Have Lived
I Have Lived
Richard Thorpe was 37 in I Have Lived as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 15 1933
Poster of Forgotten
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
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
Escapade
Richard Thorpe was 36 in Escapade as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1932
Poster of Probation
Probation
Richard Thorpe was 36 in Probation as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1932
Poster of Murder at Dawn
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
Neck and Neck
Richard Thorpe was 35 in Neck and Neck as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1931
Poster of Grief Street
Grief Street
Richard Thorpe was 35 in Grief Street as 'Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of The Sky Spider
The Sky Spider
Richard Thorpe was 35 in The Sky Spider as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1931
Poster of Wild Horse
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 'Director, Editor'.
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
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
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 'Director, Writer'.
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 'Director, Writer'.
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
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
Double Daring
Richard Thorpe was 30 in Double Daring as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1926
Poster of Easy Going
Easy Going
Richard Thorpe was 30 in Easy Going as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1926
Poster of Ridin' Rivals
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
Tearin' Loose
Richard Thorpe was 29 in Tearin' Loose as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1925
Poster of On the Go
On the Go
Richard Thorpe was 29 in On the Go as 'Director, Writer'.
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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