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Lewis R. Foster | |
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![]() Foster in 1936 | |
Born | Lewis Ransom Foster August 5, 1898 Brookfield, Missouri, United States |
Died | June 10, 1974 75) Tehachapi, California, United States | (aged
Other names | L R Foster L.R. Foster Lewis Foster Lew Foster |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, director, producer, television composer |
Spouse | |
Awards | Best Writing, Original Story 1940 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington |
Lewis Ransom Foster (August 5, 1898 – June 10, 1974)[ citation needed ] was an American screenwriter, film/television director, and film/television producer. [1] He directed and wrote over one hundred films and television series between 1926 and 1960.[ citation needed ]
Year | Award | Result | Category | Film |
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1940 | Academy Awards | Won | Best Writing, Original Story | Mr. Smith Goes to Washington |
1944 | Nominated | Best Writing, Screenplay | The More the Merrier (Shared with Richard Flournoy, Frank Ross and Robert Russell) |
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