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David Swift
Born 1919-07-27Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia David "Dave" Swift (July 27, 1919 – December 31, 2001) was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. He is best known for writing the screenplay for the 1967 film How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Swift also worked as an animator and filmmaker at The Walt Disney Studios where he adapted the story of Pollyanna for the screen and wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1961).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Pollyanna: The Making of a MasterpieceSelf - Director / WriterRecreating Pollyanna's AmericaSelfGossip from the ForestGeneral GroenerHow to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingElevator Operator (uncredited)Good Neighbor SamTV Director (uncredited)Hamlet at ElsinorePlayer KingPollyannaFireman (Uncredited)