Owen Crump

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Owen Crump

Writing December 30, 1903

Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

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 Wa…

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What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

5.9 1966 Movie
Darling Lili

Darling Lili

5.6 1970 Movie
Silver River

Silver River

6.2 1948 Movie
Zeppelin

Zeppelin

6.2 1971 Movie
Waterhole #3

Waterhole #3

5.9 1967 Movie
Gunn

Gunn

5.6 1967 Movie
The Couch

The Couch

6.3 1962 Movie
Winning Your Wings

Winning Your Wings

6.0 1942 Movie
Night Unto Night

Night Unto Night

5.4 1949 Movie
The Tanks Are Coming

The Tanks Are Coming

5.7 1941 Movie
Alice in Movieland

Alice in Movieland

6.4 1940 Movie
Service with the Colors

Service with the Colors

5.4 1940 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1981
    The Pink Panther in 'Pink at First Sight'

    Movie Writer

  2. 1971
    Zeppelin

    Movie Story

  3. 1970
    Darling Lili

    Movie Executive Producer

  4. 1967
    Waterhole #3

    Movie Executive Producer

  5. 1967
    Gunn

    Movie Producer

  6. 1966
    What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?

    Movie Executive Producer

  7. 1962
    The Couch

    Movie Director

  8. 1962
    About Time

    Movie Director

  9. 1960
    The Thread of Life

    Movie Producer

  10. 1958
    Gateways to the Mind

    Movie Director

  11. 1958
    Manhunt in the Jungle

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1957
    Alpine Glory

    Movie Writer

  13. 1957
    The Blue Danube

    Movie Writer

  14. 1956
    The Amazon Trader

    Movie Writer

  15. 1956
    The River Changes

    Movie Director

  16. 1954
    Carnival in Rio

    Movie Screenplay

More credits
  1. 1953
    Winter Paradise

    Movie Writer

  2. 1953
    Cease Fire!

    Movie Director

  3. 1952
    Cruise of the Zaca

    Movie Writer

  4. 1952
    Thar She Blows!

    Movie Writer

  5. 1952
    One Who Came Back

    Movie Producer

  6. 1952
    Continental Holiday

    Movie Writer

  7. 1951
    The Seeing Eye

    Movie Director

  8. 1950
    My Country 'Tis of Thee

    Movie Writer

  9. 1949
    Snow Carnival

    Movie Writer

  10. 1949
    Night Unto Night

    Movie Producer

  11. 1948
    Silver River

    Movie Producer

  12. 1942
    Men of the Sky

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  13. 1942
    March On, America!

    Movie Writer

  14. 1942
    Winning Your Wings

    Movie Writer

  15. 1942
    Soldiers in White

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1942
    Calling All Girls

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  17. 1941
    The Tanks Are Coming

    Movie Screenplay

  18. 1941
    Wings of Steel

    Movie Writer

  19. 1941
    The Lady and the Lug

    Movie Original Story

  20. 1940
    Meet the Fleet

    Movie Writer

  21. 1940
    Service with the Colors

    Movie Screenplay

  22. 1940
    Alex in Wonderland

    Movie Writer

  23. 1940
    Alice in Movieland

    Movie Screenplay

  24. 1939
    Old Hickory

    Movie Screenplay