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Richard Thorpe (born Rollo Smolt Thorpe; February 24, 1896 – May 1, 1991) was an American film director best known for his long career at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. [1] His obituary called him "a capable and versatile director willing to take on any assignment the studio handed him."
Richard Thorpe. Director: Knights of the Round Table. After working in vaudeville, on the stage and in early movies, Richard Thorpe launched his directing career in 1923.
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Aug 29, 2020 · Richard Thorpe was the original director of The Wizard of Oz, but he was fired after two weeks of filming. He had a different vision for the characters and the color scheme, which clashed with MGM's expectations.
Richard Thorpe. Director: Knights of the Round Table. After working in vaudeville, on the stage and in early movies, Richard Thorpe launched his directing career in 1923.
- February 24, 1896
- May 1, 1991
May 4, 1991 · Richard Thorpe, a silent-screen actor who directed more than 100 films, including “The Great Caruso” and “Ivanhoe” as one of MGM’s top directors, has died. He was 95. Thorpe died Wednesday at...
May 4, 1991 · Richard Thorpe, who directed hundreds of movies, including Elvis Presley's "Jailhouse Rock," died on Wednesday. He was 95 years old. Mr. Thorpe spent most of his 45-year career with...
May 1, 1991 · Richard Thorpe (1896-1991) was a prolific director of over one hundred and eighty films, including The Wizard of Oz, How the West Was Won, and Jailhouse Rock. He also had a career in vaudeville and onstage, and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
