Owen Crump

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Male

Birthday 1903-12-30

Deathday 1998-02-13 (94 years old)

Place of Birth Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA

Also Known As Owen Crompton

Owen Crump

Biography

Owen Crump was an American screenwriter, film director, and producer known for his work in propaganda films during World War II. Born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, he worked alongside Warner Bros. Studios and made propaganda films for the United States Army Air Forces. In 1942, he helped form the United States Army Air Forces's First Motion Picture Unit, where he served as a commander. Crump's contributions to the film industry included both military and civilian projects, showcasing his versatility and dedication to filmmaking.

Known For

Writer

1971
Zeppelin

as Story

1962
The Couch

as Story

1958
Manhunt in the Jungle

as Screenplay

1957
The Blue Danube

as Writer

1957
Alpine Glory

as Writer

1956
The River Changes

as Screenplay

1954
Carnival in Rio

as Screenplay

1953
Cease Fire!

as Writer

1953
Winter Paradise

as Writer

1952
1952
1952
Thar She Blows!

as Writer

1949
Snow Carnival

as Writer

1942
1942
1942
Soldiers in White

as Screenplay

1942
Men of the Sky

as Writer

1941
The Tanks Are Coming

as Screenplay

1941
Wings of Steel

as Writer

1941
The Lady and the Lug

as Original Story

1940
Alice in Movieland

as Screenplay

1940
Meet the Fleet

as Writer

1940
1940
1939
The Royal Rodeo

as Screenplay

1939
Old Hickory

as Screenplay

Producer

1971
Zeppelin

as Producer

1970
Darling Lili

as Executive Producer

1967
Waterhole #3

as Executive Producer

1966
1962
About Time

as Producer

1962
The Couch

as Producer

1960
The Thread of Life

as Producer

1958
1951
One Who Came Back

as Producer

1949
Night Unto Night

as Producer

1948
Silver River

as Producer

Director

1962
The Couch

as Director

1962
About Time

as Director

1960
The Thread of Life

as Director

1958
1956
The River Changes

as Director

1953
Cease Fire!

as Director

1951
One Who Came Back

as Director

1951
The Seeing Eye

as Director

1942
Winning Your Wings

as Director

Actor

1942
Men of the Sky

as Narrator (voice)

1942
Calling All Girls

as Narrator (voice)