David Swift
Writing
Biography
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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).
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring David Swift
Filmography
Acting (7)
2002
Pollyanna: The Making of a Masterpieceas Self - Director / Writer
8.0
2002
1979
Gossip from the Forestas General Groener
7.0
1967
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingas Elevator Operator (uncredited)
6.7
1964
Good Neighbor Samas TV Director (uncredited)
6.6
1964
Hamlet at Elsinoreas Player King
8.0
1960
Pollyannaas Fireman (Uncredited)
7.0
Production & Directing (27)
1998
The Parent TrapScreenplay
7.2
1985
The Hugga BunchWriter
5.3
1980
Foolin' AroundWriter
6.2
1977
CandleshoeScreenplay
6.9
1967
6.7
6.7
1967
6.7
1965
Şeker Gibi KızlarWriter
7.0
1964
Good Neighbor SamProducer
6.6
1964
Good Neighbor SamDirector
6.6
1964
Good Neighbor SamScreenplay
6.6
1963
Under the Yum Yum TreeDirector
6.1
1963
Under the Yum Yum TreeScreenplay
6.1
1963
Love is a BallDirector
5.1
1963
Love is a BallScreenplay
5.1
1962
The InternsDirector
6.0
1962
The InternsWriter
6.0
1961
The Parent TrapDirector
7.0
1961
The Parent TrapScreenplay
7.0
1960
PollyannaScreenplay
7.0
1960
PollyannaDirector
7.0
1958
No Time at AllScreenplay
8.0
1958
No Time at AllDirector
8.0
1948
6.8
1948
So You Want to Be a GamblerOriginal Story
5.6
1941
The Nifty NinetiesAnimation
6.1
1937
Snow White and the Seven DwarfsAnimation
7.1