David Swift

David Swift

American director and producer (1919-2001)

David "Dave" Swift was an American screenwriter, animator, director, and producer. Swift began his career as an animator and filmmaker at The Walt Disney Studios, and adapted the story of Pollyanna for a 1960 film adaptation while working there. He later wrote and directed The Parent Trap (1961) as well as How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967).

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 33 films (1960–1967) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1960 POLLYANNA. Walt Disney Productions. 6 reels 35mm Color sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl And The Counterfeiters. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl, Counterspy. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl, Femme Fatale. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl, Impractical Nurse. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl, She-Wolf Of Wall Street. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl, The Meddler. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Grindl, Witness For The Defense. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. Lady Grindl. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. One Angry Grindl. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. The Ghastly Honeymoon. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. The Great Bank Robbery. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. The Great Shultz. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. The Gruesome Basement. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1963 GRINDL. The Lucky Piece. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Aunt Grindl. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Dial G For Grindl. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Everything's Coming Up Roses. (Everyone's Coming Up Roses) David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl And The Boodle. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl Goes West. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl's Day Off. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl, Girl Wac. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl, Part-Time Wife. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl, Private Eye. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Grindl. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. It's In The Bag. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Some Dogs Have The Biggest Mouths. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. Taming Of A Tyrant. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. The Big Deception. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. The Mad Bomber. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. The Moon Killer. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1964 GRINDL. There's No Such Thing As A Bad Barracuda. David Swift Productions. Active retirement. © 2Mar64 16mm B&W sound
1967 [How to succeed in business without really trying --TV trailer] United Artists ; directed by David Swift. 0.33 16mm Color sound