Directing
Norman Foster
- Career
Active from 1929 to 2018, with a break from 1977 to 1989, busiest in 1932 and 1935 with 9 main titles each.
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 34 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.4, average 5.4
- Psychological3.7, average 5.5
- Social Commentary3.2, average 4.9
- Melancholy3.0, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 6
- Historical Setting 5
- Wholesome Entertainment 4
- Class Conflict 3
- Nostalgic 3
- Historical Adventure 3
- Classic Western 3
- Nostalgic Americana 3
- 1930s Romantic Comedy 2
- Quirky Characters 2
- Lighthearted 2
- Psychological Tension 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Virgil MillerCinematographerMysterious Mr. Moto, Mr. Moto's Last Warning, Thank You, Mr. Moto, Mr. Moto Takes a Chance, Navajo, +2 more
Buddy EbsenActorDavy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, Davy Crockett Goes to Congress, Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter, Davy Crockett at the Alamo, +1 more
Peter LorreActorThink Fast, Mr. Moto, Mysterious Mr. Moto, Mr. Moto's Last Warning, Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, Thank You, Mr. Moto, +1 more
Fess ParkerActorDavy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, Davy Crockett Goes to Congress, Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter, Davy Crockett at the Alamo, +1 more- TThomas W. BlackburnWriterDavy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, Davy Crockett Goes to Congress, Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter, Davy Crockett at the Alamo, +1 more
- NNorman ColbertEditorMysterious Mr. Moto, Mr. Moto's Last Warning, Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, Viva Cisco Kid, Walking Down Broadway
Theodore von EltzActorUp Pops the Devil, Behind the Green Lights, High Tension, I Cover Chinatown
Orson WellesActorThe Other Side of the Wind, It's All True, Journey into Fear, It's All True
Kenneth TobeyActorDavy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier, Davy Crockett and the River Pirates, Davy Crockett at the Alamo, Davy Crockett's Keelboat Race
Sidney BlackmerActorBehind the Green Lights, Thank You, Mr. Moto, The Fire-Trap
Sidney TolerActorCharlie Chan at Treasure Island, Charlie Chan in Reno, Charlie Chan in Panama
Sig RumanActorThink Fast, Mr. Moto, Father Is a Bachelor, Thank You, Mr. Moto
Movies and TV shows
95Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
2010s
1 title · average score 73
GoodWatch score 73as Billy Boyle
2000s
1 title
Director
1990s
2 titles · average score 77
GoodWatch score 77Director
1970s
7 titles · average score 62
GoodWatch score 63TV show
as Assistant Director for HighShine
GoodWatch score 58Director
Director
as Ernest Potter
GoodWatch score 62as Abortionist
GoodWatch score 67TV show
1960s
4 titles · average score 57
1950s
13 titles · average score 66
GoodWatch score 63Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 65Director, Writer
GoodWatch score 84Director
GoodWatch score 47Director, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 60Director, Writer
GoodWatch score 60Writer, Director
GoodWatch score 80Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 70Director
1940s
15 titles · average score 63
GoodWatch score 54Director
GoodWatch score 66Director
GoodWatch score 63Director
Director
Director, Screenplay
GoodWatch score 63Director
Director
Director
Director
GoodWatch score 71Director
Director
1930s
51 titles · average score 60
GoodWatch score 65Director
GoodWatch score 53Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 62Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 60Director
GoodWatch score 57as Hoodlum in Tavern
GoodWatch score 62Director, Writer
GoodWatch score 66Director, Screenplay
as Carlton Myatt
GoodWatch score 53as Jim
GoodWatch score 63as Jack
GoodWatch score 60as Stephan Brenner
as Jack
1920s
1 title
as Ted Hanley