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Ford Beebe (November 26, 1888 – November 26, 1978) was a screenwriter and director. He entered the film business as a writer around 1916 and over the next 60 years wrote and/or directed almost 200 films.
Feb 3, 2024 · Leo Beebe was a respected executive at Ford who served under Henry Ford II and was involved in the racing division. Contrary to his portrayal in the film, his friends say he was a tough but inspiring leader who motivated people.
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- Christian Bale
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Ford Beebe was born on 26 November 1888 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He was a writer and director, known for The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) and The Golden Idol (1954).
- Writer, Director, Producer
- November 26, 1888
- Ford Beebe
- November 26, 1978
Oct 13, 2022 · Having been commissioned as an officer during the war, Beebe returned to Ford after the conflict and immediately established a physical fitness and sports program for the company. Before retirement in 1972, he would have almost 30 titles at Ford, including positions in public relations, advertising, and marketing in the first few years.
- Carroll Hall Shelby, portrayed by Matt Damon. Hailed as one of the masterminds behind Ford Motor Co. 's success, Carroll Hall Shelby took a career path that was anything but straightforward.
- Ken Miles, portrayed by Christian Bale. Ken Miles is a big name in the world of cars. From a young age, the driver realized he had a passion for cars and sidestepped a traditional education for an apprenticeship at Wesley Motors.
- Henry Ford II, portrayed by Tracy Letts. After his father's death in 1941, Henry Ford II became vice president of Ford Motor Co. and was fast-tracked to run the business by 1943.
- Leo Beebe, portrayed by Josh Lucas. Leo Beebe, played by Josh Lucas, was Ford's director of special vehicles/PR specialist, and is most remembered for making a controversial decision during the 1966 Le Mans race.
Ford Beebe was a prolific director and writer of low-budget westerns, melodramas and serials, including the classic Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon. He was born in 1888 in Michigan, married twice and died in 1978 in California.
Feb 28, 2024 · Ford and its Director of Special Vehicles, Leo Beebe, were both praised and vilified in the motor sports world and press at the time and, in some ways, nothing has changed.
