Directing
Francis Thompson
1908 · Titusville, PA
13 films
Bio
"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
Filmography
Williamsburg Restored
Director
To Fly!
Writer
Energy! Energy!
Director
From Generation to Generation
Director
Your Share in Tomorrow
Director
N.Y., N.Y.
Director
Fears of Children
Director
The Sand Castle
Special Effects Technician
City Out of Wilderness
Director
We Are Young
Director
To Be Alive!
Director
To the Fair!
Producer