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1916–1977. 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. He specialized in B-movies – mostly Westerns – and action serials, working on the "Buck Rogers" and "Flash Gordon" serials ...
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 movie, his friends say he was a tough but inspiring leader who motivated people.
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Oct 13, 2022 · Leo Beebe was a Ford executive who worked with Henry Ford II and played a role in the 1966 Le Mans race. Learn about his background, career, and the conflicting opinions of those who knew him.
- 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 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). He was married to Kitty Winifred Delevanti and Frances Caroline Willey. He died on 26 November 1978 in Lake Elsinore, California ...
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. He specialized in B-movies – mostly Westerns – and action serials, working on the "Buck Rogers" and "Flash Gordon" serials for Universal ...
The best of Beebe's nearly 200 chapter plays include Flash Gordon's Trip To Mars (1938), Buck Rogers (1939), The Green Hornet (1940) and Don Winslow of the Navy (1942). Hardly pausing for breath as he entered the 1950s, Ford Beebe directed all twelve installments of Monogram's Bomba the Jungle Boy "B"-series, splicing generous stock footage ...
