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Thornton Freeland

Thornton Freeland

Director · born 10 February 1898 · Hope, North Dakota, USA

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Thornton Freeland (February 10, 1898 – May 22, 1987) was an American film director who directed 26 British and American films in a career that lasted from 1924 to 1949. He was born in Hope, North Dakota in 1898 and originally worked as an assistant director during the silent era. In 1929 he directed his first film, the comedy Three Live Ghosts. He enjoyed an early success with the Eddie Cantor Technicolor musical Whoopie! (1930) and much of his subsequent work was in musicals and comedies.

Where to start: Dear Mr. Prohack (1949).

As director 26

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Thornton Freeland movie?

By viewer score, Dear Mr. Prohack (1949) at 6.4/10.

What are Thornton Freeland’s most popular movies?

Flying Down to Rio.

How many movies has Thornton Freeland made?

26 films on TMDB, 26 as director.

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