David Swift
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David "Dave" Swift (July 27, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 1967 film How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Swift also worked as an animator and filmmaker at The Walt Disney Studios where he adapted the story of Pollyanna for the screen and wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1961).
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 27, 1919
Deathday: December 31, 2001
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
1967-03-09
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Overview: A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-03-09
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Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpiece
2002-05-07
Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpiece
Overview: Interviews with cast and crew members detail the making of the Disney classic.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-07
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Recreating Pollyanna's America
2002-05-07
Recreating Pollyanna's America
Overview: Members of the cast and crew of Disney's Pollyanna, look back on location shooting in Santa Rosa.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-07
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Gossip from the Forest
1979-07-28
Gossip from the Forest
Overview: The events around the signing of The Armistice at the end of the First World War.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-28
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Pollyanna
1960-05-19
Pollyanna
Overview: A young girl comes to an embittered town and confronts its attitude with her determination to see the best in life.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-05-19
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Good Neighbor Sam
1964-07-22
Good Neighbor Sam
Overview: To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-07-22
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Hamlet at Elsinore
1964-04-15
Hamlet at Elsinore
Overview: The ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle. Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet. An historic BBC production taped on location in and around Kronborg castle in Elsinore (Denmark), in which the play is set.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-04-15
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