Francis Thompson

Francis Thompson

"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

  • Title: Francis Thompson
  • Popularity: 0.0661
  • Known For: Directing
  • Birthday: 1908-01-03
  • Place of Birth: Titusville, PA
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Francis Thompson Movies

  • 1961
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    The Sand Castle

    The Sand Castle

    6 1961 HD

    A little boy and his sister forced to spend a day at the beach build a sand castle, to the delight and interest of others. Rich black and white...

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  • 1957
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    N.Y., N.Y.

    N.Y., N.Y.

    6.7 1957 HD

    A day in the life of the city and citizensFrancis Thompson’s nearly wordless experimental short presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of New York...

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  • 1974
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    City Out of Wilderness

    City Out of Wilderness

    4 1974 HD

    City Out of Wilderness is a 1974 American short documentary film produced by Francis Thompson. Produced by the United States Capitol Historical...

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  • 1974
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    City Out of Wilderness

    City Out of Wilderness

    4 1974 HD

    City Out of Wilderness is a 1974 American short documentary film produced by Francis Thompson. Produced by the United States Capitol Historical...

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  • 1976
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    To Fly!

    To Fly!

    6.2 1976 HD

    Early IMAX documentary about the development of human flight.

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  • 1967
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    We Are Young

    We Are Young

    1 1967 HD

    Youth in Canada learning to come to terms with the world in which they have to live. A picture of the journey to adulthood - a composite of many...

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  • 1951
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    Fears of Children

    Fears of Children

    1 1951 HD

    Why are children afraid? Where do their fears come from? In FEARS OF CHILDREN, a young boy is afraid. His parents have difficulties with his fear. In...

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  • 1964
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    To Be Alive!

    To Be Alive!

    7.1 1964 HD

    "To Be Alive!" was designed to celebrate the common ground between different cultures by tracing how children in various parts of the world mature...

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  • 1957
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    N.Y., N.Y.

    N.Y., N.Y.

    6.7 1957 HD

    A day in the life of the city and citizensFrancis Thompson’s nearly wordless experimental short presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of New York...

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  • 1957
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    N.Y., N.Y.

    N.Y., N.Y.

    6.7 1957 HD

    A day in the life of the city and citizensFrancis Thompson’s nearly wordless experimental short presents a kaleidoscopic portrait of New York...

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  • 1964
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    To Be Alive!

    To Be Alive!

    7.1 1964 HD

    "To Be Alive!" was designed to celebrate the common ground between different cultures by tracing how children in various parts of the world mature...

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  • 1964
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    To Be Alive!

    To Be Alive!

    7.1 1964 HD

    "To Be Alive!" was designed to celebrate the common ground between different cultures by tracing how children in various parts of the world mature...

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  • 1959
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    From Generation to Generation

    From Generation to Generation

    6 1959 HD

    This film illustrates the basic facts of human reproduction shown through the lives of a young farm couple with one child.

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  • 1961
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    Whaler out of New Bedford

    Whaler out of New Bedford

    1 1961 HD

    Pictures made from an 1800-foot panorama painted in 1848 and authentic songs of the period sung and played by Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacCall are used...

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  • 1957
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    Your Share in Tomorrow

    Your Share in Tomorrow

    1 1957 HD

    Informational film explaining the work of the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • 1951
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    Williamsburg Restored

    Williamsburg Restored

    1 1951 HD

    This documentary which opens with a ten-minute period drama about the importance of Williamsburg in 1774, explains the mission of John D....

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  • 1982
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    Energy! Energy!

    Energy! Energy!

    1 1982 HD

    Created for the 1982 World's Fair, ENERGY! ENERGY! takes us in spectacular leaps from 17th century, where muscle power was the principle energy...

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  • 1964
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    To the Fair!

    To the Fair!

    1 1964 HD

    Promotional film extolling the wonders to be seen at the New York World's Fair.

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