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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.
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.
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...
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.
Richard Thorpe (February 24, 1896 - May 1, 1991) was an American film director. Born Rollo Smolt Thorpe in Hutchinson, Kansas, he began his entertainment career performing in vaudeville and onstage. In 1921 he began in motion pictures as an actor and directed his first silent film in 1923.
