Lewis R. Foster

Lewis R. Foster

Deceased · Born: Aug 5, 1898 · Died: Jun 10, 1974

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1898 Brookfield, Missouri, USA
Spouse
  • Dorothy Wilson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 12, 2025 )
  • Helen Mae

Biography

Lewis R. Foster, a renowned filmmaker, entered this world on August 5, 1898, in the charming town of Brookfield, Missouri, USA. As a masterful director and writer, he left an indelible mark on the film industry, with some of his most notable works including the iconic 1939 production "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington", the 1950 drama "Captain China", and the 1953 adventure film "Tropic Zone".

In his personal life, Lewis R. Foster was twice blessed with the love of his life, sharing his journey with both Dorothy Wilson and Helen Mae. Tragically, his life was cut short on June 10, 1974, in Tehachapi, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.

Career

{"id":68152,"title":"The Blazing Forest","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blazing-forest","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68152.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
{"id":69000,"title":"Special Agent","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/special-agent","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69000.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Special Agent
Special Agent as Screenplay
{"id":69822,"title":"I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-wonder-whos-kissing-her-now-1947","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69822.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69822.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":70620,"title":"Can't Help Singing","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cant-help-singing-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70620.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
{"id":14102,"title":"The More the Merrier","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-more-the-merrier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14102.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14102.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
{"id":70903,"title":"Alaska Highway","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alaska-highway-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70903.jpg"},"released":1}
Alaska Highway
Alaska Highway as Screenplay
{"id":187269,"title":"Hers to Hold","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hers-to-hold","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187269.jpg"},"released":1}
Hers to Hold
Hers to Hold as Screenplay
{"id":71317,"title":"The Mayor of 44th Street","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mayor-of-44th-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71317.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":175498,"title":"I Live on Danger","year":"1942","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/i-live-on-danger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175498.jpg"},"released":1}
I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger as Story, Screenplay
{"id":187389,"title":"Adventure in Washington","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adventure-in-washington","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187389.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187389.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
{"id":175698,"title":"The Farmer's Daughter","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-farmers-daughter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175698.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175698.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
{"id":175707,"title":"Golden Gloves","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/golden-gloves","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175707.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175707.jpg"},"released":1}
Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves as Screenplay
{"id":14564,"title":"Mr. Smith Goes to Washington","year":"1939","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-smith-goes-to-washington","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/20dq0sgon770.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/20dq0sgon770.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":72282,"title":"Some Like It Hot","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/some-like-it-hot-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72282.jpg"},"released":1}
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot as Screenplay
{"id":72735,"title":"Illegal Traffic","year":"1938","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/illegal-traffic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72735.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72735.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":74043,"title":"Stolen Harmony","year":"1935","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stolen-harmony","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74043.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74043.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
{"id":74612,"title":"Cheating Blondes","year":"1933","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cheating-blondes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74612.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74612.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
{"id":173758,"title":"The Sign of Zorro","year":"1958","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sign-of-zorro","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173758.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173758.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
{"id":15154,"title":"Tonka","year":"1958","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tonka","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15154.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15154.jpg"},"released":1}
Tonka
Tonka as Director, Screenplay
{"id":66941,"title":"The Bold and the Brave","year":"1956","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bold-and-the-brave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66941.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66941.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":66978,"title":"Dakota Incident","year":"1956","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dakota-incident","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66978.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66978.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67127,"title":"Crashout","year":"1955","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crashout","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67127.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67127.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Crashout
Crashout as Director, Writer
{"id":67213,"title":"Top of the World","year":"1955","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/top-of-the-world-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67213.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67213.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67703,"title":"Tropic Zone","year":"1953","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tropic-zone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67703.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
Tropic Zone
Tropic Zone as Director, Screenplay
{"id":67795,"title":"Jamaica Run","year":"1953","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jamaica-run","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67795.jpg"},"released":1}
Jamaica Run
Jamaica Run as Director, Writer
{"id":67806,"title":"Those Redheads from Seattle","year":"1953","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/those-redheads-from-seattle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67806.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67806.jpg"},"released":1}
Those Redheads from Seattle
Those Redheads from Seattle as Director, Screenplay
{"id":68017,"title":"Hong Kong","year":"1952","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hong-kong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68017.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68017.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Hong Kong
Hong Kong as Director, Story
{"id":68528,"title":"Crosswinds","year":"1951","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crosswinds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68528.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68528.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Crosswinds
Crosswinds as Director, Writer
{"id":68287,"title":"The Last Outpost","year":"1951","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-outpost","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68287.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68287.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68424,"title":"Passage West","year":"1951","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/passage-west","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68424.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68424.jpg"},"released":1}
Passage West
Passage West as Director, Screenplay
{"id":68844,"title":"The Eagle and the Hawk","year":"1950","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-eagle-and-the-hawk","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68844.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68844.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Eagle and the Hawk
The Eagle and the Hawk as Director, Writer
{"id":68846,"title":"Captain China","year":"1950","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/captain-china","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68846.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68846.jpg"},"released":1}
Captain China
Captain China as Director, Writer
{"id":69164,"title":"Manhandled","year":"1949","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manhandled","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69164.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69164.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Manhandled
Manhandled as Director, Screenplay
{"id":69019,"title":"The Lucky Stiff","year":"1949","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-lucky-stiff","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69019.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69019.jpg"},"released":1}
The Lucky Stiff
The Lucky Stiff as Director, Screenplay
{"id":94991,"title":"El Paso","year":"1949","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/el-paso","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94991.jpg"},"released":1}
El Paso
El Paso as Director, Screenplay
{"id":73209,"title":"The Man Who Cried Wolf","year":"1937","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-who-cried-wolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73209.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73209.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
{"id":73089,"title":"Armored Car","year":"1937","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/armored-car","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73089.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73089.jpg"},"released":1}
Armored Car
Armored Car as Director, Writer
{"id":95302,"title":"She's Dangerous","year":"1937","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shes-dangerous-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95302.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75904,"title":"Men O'War","year":"1929","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-owar-1929","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75904.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75904.jpg"},"released":1}
1929
Men O'War
Men O'War as Director
{"id":75815,"title":"Berth Marks","year":"1929","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/berth-marks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75815.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75815.jpg"},"released":1}
Berth Marks
Berth Marks as Director
{"id":75894,"title":"Unaccustomed As We Are","year":"1929","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unaccustomed-as-we-are","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75894.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75894.jpg"},"released":1}