David Swift

Born: 1919-07-27

Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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).

Known For

The Parent Trap
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Parent Trap
Pollyanna
Good Neighbor Sam
Candleshoe
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Foolin' Around
Under the Yum Yum Tree
Love is a Ball

Top Movie Credits

Pollyanna Director
Candleshoe Screenplay
Love is a Ball Screenplay