Lewis R. Foster

Lewis R. Foster

Deceased · Born: Aug 5, 1898 · Died: Jun 10, 1974

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1898 Brookfield, Missouri, USA
Spouse
  • Dorothy Wilson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Nov 30, 2025 )
  • Helen Mae

Biography

Lewis R. Foster, a renowned filmmaker, entered this world on August 5, 1898, in the charming town of Brookfield, Missouri, USA. As a masterful director and writer, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, with some of his most notable works including the iconic 1939 production "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", the 1950 drama "Captain China", and the 1953 adventure film "Tropic Zone".

In his personal life, Lewis R. Foster was twice blessed with the love of his life, sharing his journey with both Dorothy Wilson and Helen Mae. Tragically, his life was cut short on June 10, 1974, in Tehachapi, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Career

1952
1949
Special Agent
Special Agent as Screenplay
1944
1943
Alaska Highway
Alaska Highway as Screenplay
Hers to Hold
Hers to Hold as Screenplay
1942
I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger as Story, Screenplay
1941
1940
Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves as Screenplay
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot as Screenplay
1938
1935
1933
1958
Tonka
Tonka as Director, Screenplay
1956
1955
Crashout
Crashout as Director, Writer
1953
Tropic Zone
Tropic Zone as Director, Screenplay
Jamaica Run
Jamaica Run as Director, Writer
Those Redheads from Seattle
Those Redheads from Seattle as Director, Screenplay
1952
Hong Kong
Hong Kong as Director, Story
1951
Crosswinds
Crosswinds as Director, Writer
Passage West
Passage West as Director, Screenplay
1950
The Eagle and the Hawk
The Eagle and the Hawk as Director, Writer
Captain China
Captain China as Director, Writer
1949
Manhandled
Manhandled as Director, Screenplay
The Lucky Stiff
The Lucky Stiff as Director, Screenplay
El Paso
El Paso as Director, Screenplay
1937
Armored Car
Armored Car as Director, Writer
1929
Men O'War
Men O'War as Director
Berth Marks
Berth Marks as Director