John Foster
cartoonist and film director, born 1886
John Foster, was an American animated film director. He is remembered for his direction in over a hundred films, including the Van Beuren Tom and Jerry series and the early (1928) sound-on-film cartoon "Dinner Time". Later in the 1930s, he created Gandy Goose for Terrytoons.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1930–1946) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 385 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Snow Time | Castle Films | 7 min | 16mm | sound | |
| 1933 | Tight rope tricks | RKO ; Van Beuren Productions ; director, John Foster. | 16mm | B&W | sound | |
| 1946 | The uninvited pests. | Connie Rasinski | 2:50 | 16mm | sound |