David Townsend

David Townsend

Nascimento : 1891-11-02, Hoskins, Wayne County, Nebraska, USA

Morte : 1935-08-05

História

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David Wood Townsend (November 2, 1891 – August 5, 1935) was primarily known as an American film art director (1919-1934). He started working at Art-o-Graph, but by 1927 he was at MGM where he worked on a number of films. He died in a automobile accident while working on "The Robin Hood of El Dorado", which was released in 1936.

Perfil

David Townsend

Filmes

Robin Hood of El Dorado
Art Direction
In the 1840's Mexico has ceded California to the United States, making life nearly impossible for the Mexican population due to the influx of land and gold-crazy Americans. Farmer Joaquin Murrieta revenges the death of his wife against the four Americans who killed her and is branded an outlaw. The reward for his capture is increased as he subsequently kills the men who brutally murder his brother. Joining with bandit Three Fingered Jack, Murrieta raises an army of disaffected Mexicans and goes on a rampage against the Americans, finally forcing his erstwhile friend, Bill Warren, to lead a posse against him.
Murder in the Fleet
Art Direction
A traitor is lurking somewhere aboard the USS Carolina, and Lt. Tom Randolph is determined to find the offender. First a revolutionary new piece of technology -- an electric firing device -- is sabotaged. Then one of the cruiser's crew is murdered. In order to catch the killer, the captain locks down the ship. With foreign dignitaries, corporate goons and even Tom's girlfriend, Betty, trapped on the vessel, there is no shortage of suspects.
Amor Que Regenera
Assistant Art Director
Wounded criminal Lucky Wilson takes refuge in a small Connecticut farm. He falls in love with the farmer's daughter who at first is unaware of his criminal record. Lucky is fully prepared to shoot his way out when the cops come calling, but he is softened by the daughter's affections.
A Ceia dos Acusados
Assistant Art Director
Uma dupla de detetives marido-e-mulher assume a busca de um inventor desaparecido e quase morre em seus esforços. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)
The Show-Off
Art Direction
Aubrey cons Amy into thinking he's a railroad bigwig. When he loses his job he takes one wearing a sandwich board. After he helps Joe sell his patent for a good price and an old railroad deal comes through, he's back on top and ready to marry Amy again.
You Can't Buy Everything
Art Direction
A scorned woman dreams of revenge on the man who betrayed her.
Prestígio Social
Set Decoration
Kelly's employer, Waters, is such a keen golfer that he asks Kelly to help him improve his game at an exclusive country club.
Foreign Devils
Art Direction
Capt. Robert Kelly holds off the foreign mob single-handed and makes good his escape during the Boxer rebellion.
Dançarina Por Aluguel
Set Designer
A southern girl tries her luck as a dancer in New York City.