Francis Thompson
Directing
- Born
- January 3, 1908 · Titusville, PA
- Died
- December 26, 2003 (age 95)
"Francis Thompson had a distinguished career in cinema that began in 1935. Throughout the 1950s, he accumulated footage for 'N.Y., N.Y.,' a success that led him to continue to experiment with World's Fair and Expo multiple screen films and later with large format films. In collaboration with Alexander Hammid, Thompson made the Academy Award winning film 'To Be Alive!' (1962-64) and the first IMAX film 'To Fly' (1976). Thompson considered 'N.Y., N.Y.' to be his most significant achievement in cinema." —Bruce Posner
Known for
N.Y., N.Y.
December 31, 1957
To Fly!
July 1, 1976
To Be Alive!
April 22, 1964
The Sand Castle
January 1, 1961
From Generation to Generation
January 1, 1959
City Out of Wilderness
January 1, 1974
We Are Young
April 21, 1967
Fears of Children
January 1, 1951
Whaler out of New Bedford
January 1, 1961
Williamsburg Restored
January 1, 1951
To the Fair!
June 26, 1964
Behind the camera13
- 1982Energy! Energy! Director
- 1976To Fly! Writer
- 1974City Out of Wilderness Director, Producer
- 1967We Are Young Director
- 1964To the Fair! Producer
- 1964To Be Alive! Director, Writer, Cinematography
- 1961The Sand Castle Special Effects Technician
- 1961Whaler out of New Bedford Director
- 1959From Generation to Generation Director
- 1957N.Y., N.Y.