Francis Thompson
"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 a...
Biography
"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
Known for
N.Y., N.Y.1957 · Director, Visual Effects, Director of Photography3.4
To Be Alive!1964 · Director, Writer, Cinematography3.7
To Fly!1976 · Writer3.1
The Sand Castle1961 · Special Effects Technician3.9
From Generation to Generation1959 · Director3.7EEnergy! Energy!1982 · Director5.0
City Out of Wilderness1974 · Producer, Director3.3
Williamsburg Restored1951 · DirectorCrew credits
N.Y., N.Y.1957 · Director, Visual Effects, Director of Photography3.4To Be Alive!1964 · Director, Writer, Cinematography3.7To Fly!1976 · Writer3.1The Sand Castle1961 · Special Effects Technician3.9From Generation to Generation1959 · Director3.7EEnergy! Energy!1982 · Director5.0City Out of Wilderness1974 · Producer, Director3.3Williamsburg Restored1951 · Director
We Are Young1967 · Director
To the Fair!1964 · Producer
Fears of Children1951 · Director
Whaler out of New Bedford1961 · DirectorYYour Share in Tomorrow1957 · Director