Ivanhoe
1953
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May 1, 1991 · 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.
Ivanhoe is a 1952 British - American historical adventure epic film directed by Richard Thorpe and produced by Pandro S. Berman for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film was shot in Technicolor, with a cast featuring Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders, Emlyn Williams, Finlay Currie, and Felix Aylmer.
February 24, 1896 · Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. Died. May 1, 1991 · Palm Springs, California, USA (age related causes) Birth name. Rollo Smolt Thorpe. Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. After working in vaudeville, on the stage and in early movies, Richard Thorpe launched his directing career in 1923.
Birthday: Feb 24, 1896. Birthplace: Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. Actor who turned to directing in 1923, progressing from low-budget material to more prestigious productions like the MGM "Tarzan" cycle.
May 1, 1991 · Died May 1, 1991 in Palm Springs, CA. R ichard Thorpe was a silent-screen actor who directed more than 100 films, including "The Great Caruso" and "Ivanhoe" as one of MGM's top directors.
May 1, 1991 · Rollo Smolt Thorpe. Birth Place. Hutchinson, Kansas, USA. Born. February 24, 1896. Died. May 01, 1991. Cause of Death. Natural Causes. Biography. Read More. Actor who turned to directing in 1923, progressing from low-budget material to more prestigious productions like the MGM "Tarzan" cycle.
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 with...
