Leslie Goodwins
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 17, 1899 in London, England
- Died
- January 8, 1969 (aged 69)
- Active Years
- 1926–1967 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 138 credits in database
Biography
Leslie Goodwins was an English film director and screenwriter who was born in London, England, on September 17, 1899. Over the course of his career, he directed nearly 100 films between 1926 and 1967. His 1936 film Dummy Ache received an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject in the two-reel category. According to his professional records, Goodwins is credited with 128 known credits in the film and television industry. He died in Hollywood, California, on January 8, 1969, at the age of 69. His professional legacy is defined by his extensive work as a director, spanning several decades of film production.
Career overview
Leslie Goodwins was an English film director and screenwriter born in London on September 17, 1899. Over the course of his career, which spanned from 1926 to 1967, he directed nearly 100 films. His professional contributions to the industry are extensive, with a total of 128 known credits recorded in his filmography.
Among his notable works is the 1936 film Dummy Ache. This production received an Academy Award nomination in 1936 in the category of Best Short Subject (Two-Reel). Goodwins remained active in the film industry for several decades before his death in Hollywood, California, on January 8, 1969, at the age of 69.
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Full Filmography
138 titles- Tammy and the Millionaire (1967) Director
- Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966) Director
- It's About Time (1966) Director
- F Troop (1965) Director
- Gilligan's Island (1964) Director
- Valentine's Day (1964) Director
- My Favorite Martian (1963) Director
- Surfside 6 (1960) Director
- Pete and Gladys (1960) Director
- Lock-Up (1959) Director
- The Texan (1958) Director
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) Director
- Bronco (1958) Director
- Sea Divers (1958) Director
- Maverick (1957) Director
- Sugarfoot (1957) Director
- The Man Called X (1956) Director
- Hey, Jeannie! (1956) Director
- The Go-Getter (1956) Director
- Cheyenne (1955) Director
- Highway Patrol (1955) Director
- Science Fiction Theatre (1955) Director
- Paris Follies of 1956 (1955) Director
- Lassie (1954) Director
- Fireman Save My Child (1954) Director
- I Led Three Lives (1953) Director
- I Led 3 Lives (1953) Director
- Topper (1953) Director
- Your Favorite Story (1953) Director
- China Smith (1952) Director
- My Hero (1952) Director
- Gold Fever (1952) Director
- Lord Epping Returns (1951) Director
- The Life of Riley (1949) Director
- Green Harvest (1949) Director
- Bachelor Blues (1948) Director
- The Lone Wolf in London (1947) Director
- Dragnet (1947) Director
- Riverboat Rhythm (1946) Director
- Vacation in Reno (1946) Producer
- Vacation in Reno (1946) Director
- Genius at Work (1946) Director
- An Angel Comes To Brooklyn (1945) Director
- I'll Tell the World (1945) Director
- Radio Stars on Parade (1945) Director
- What a Blonde (1945) Director
- The Mummy's Curse (1944) Director
- Casanova in Burlesque (1944) Director
- Murder in the Blue Room (1944) Director
- Goin' to Town (1944) Director
- Hi, Beautiful (1944) Director
- The Singing Sheriff (1944) Director
- Ladies' Day (1943) Director
- The Adventures of a Rookie (1943) Director
- Silver Skates (1943) Director
- Gals, Incorporated (1943) Director
- Mexican Spitfire's Blessed Event (1943) Director
- Gem-Jams (1943) Story
- Rookies in Burma (1943) Director
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) Director
- Mexican Spitfire's Elephant (1942) Story
- Mexican Spitfire at Sea (1942) Director
- Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost (1942) Director
- Framing Father (1942) Story
- They Met in Argentina (1941) Director
- Parachute Battalion (1941) Director
- Let's Make Music (1941) Director
- The Mexican Spitfire's Baby (1941) Director
- Millionaire Playboy (1940) Director
- Men Against the Sky (1940) Director
- Mexican Spitfire (1940) Director
- Pop Always Pays (1940) Director
- Mexican Spitfire Out West (1940) Director
- Way Down South (1939) Director
- The Girl from Mexico (1939) Director
- Sued for Libel (1939) Director
- The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) Director
- Almost a Gentleman (1939) Director
- Tarnished Angel (1938) Director
- Stage Fright (1938) Director
- Crime Ring (1938) Director
- Fugitives for a Night (1938) Director
- His Pest Friend (1938) Director
- His Pest Friend (1938) Story
- Mr. Doodle Kicks Off (1938) Director
- The Jitters (1938) Story
- The Jitters (1938) Director
- Ears of Experience (1938) Director
- Twenty Girls and a Band (1938) Director
- Tramp Trouble (1937) Director
- Tramp Trouble (1937) Writer
- Mississippi Moods (1937) Director
- Young Dynamite (1937) Director
- Headline Crasher (1937) Director
- Anything for a Thrill (1937) Director
- Dumb's the Word (1937) Director
- The Devil Diamond (1937) Director
- Harris in the Spring (1937) Director
- Should Wives Work? (1937) Director
- Should Wives Work? (1937) Story
- Bad Housekeeping (1937) Director
- Deep South (1937) Director
- Edgar & Goliath (1937) Director
- Camp Meetin' (1936) Writer
- Camp Meetin' (1936) Director
- Swing It (1936) Director
- Dummy Ache (1936) Director
- Dummy Ache (1936) Screenplay
- Vocalizing (1936) Director
- Grandma's Buoys (1936) Director
- With Love and Kisses (1936) Director
- One Live Ghost (1936) Director
- One Live Ghost (1936) Story
- Who's Looney Now (1936) Director
- Hunger Pains (1935) Story
- The Rainmakers (1935) Screenplay
- Brick-a-Brac (1935) Story
- Woman Haters (1934) as Bald Man in Bar (uncredited)
- A Blasted Event (1934) Writer
- Tired Feet (1933)
- Sock and Run (1929) Director
- Pipe Down (1929) Director
- Springtime Saps (1929) Director
- Idle Eyes (1928) Director
- Better Behave (1928) Director
- Here Comes a Sailor (1928) Director
- Here Comes a Sailor (1928) Writer
- A Musical Mixup (1928) Director
- Holding His Own (1928) Director
- Thick and Thin (1928) Director
- She Said No (1928) Director
- Seein' Things (1928) Director
- Deaf, Dumb and Blonde (1928) Director
- The Cockeyed Family (1928) Director
- The Eyes Have It (1928) Director
- Why Babies Leave Home (1928) Director
- Once Over (1928) Director
- The Wolf (1926) as Zeb Speffer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leslie Goodwins best known for?
Leslie Goodwins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tammy and the Millionaire (1967), Pistols 'n' Petticoats (1966), My Boss's Daughter (2003), F Troop (1965).
When and where was Leslie Goodwins born?
Leslie Goodwins was born on September 17, 1899 in London, England. They passed away on January 8, 1969.
How many credits does Leslie Goodwins have?
Leslie Goodwins has 138 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1926 and 1967.
What is Leslie Goodwins's background in cinema and television?
Leslie Goodwins was an English film director and screenwriter who was born in London, England, on September 17, 1899. Over the course of his career, he directed nearly 100 films between 1926 and 1967. His 1936 film Dummy Ache received an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Subject in the two-reel category. Accordin...
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Full filmography (138) Born on September 17 In memoriam 1969
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