David Swift (director)
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David "Dave" Swift was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. Swift began his career as an animator and filmmaker at The Walt Disney Studios, and adapted the story of Pollyanna fo
Swift in 1964
David Swift with his family. Wife Micheline Swift and their two daughters Michele and Wendon (1964)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a 1967 American romantic musical comedy-drama film based on the 1961 stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Shepherd Mead's 1952
David Swift (director)
…Studios, and adapted the story of Pollyanna for a 1960 film adaptation while working there. He later wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1961) as well as How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967). Born in Minneapolis, Swift's father owned a factory that made sausage casings. After the depression, he dropped out of school at the age of 17…
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