Lewis D. Collins (January 12, 1899 – August 24, 1954) was an American film director and occasional screenwriter. In his career spanning over 30 years, he churned out dozens of
Westerns.
Career
Born in
Baltimore, Maryland, Collins' film career began in 1922, when films were still silent, and continued into the sound era. He directed about 120 films between then and his death in
Hollywood in 1954, among them The Desert Trail in 1935, working with actors such as
John Wayne and
Paul Fix.
Lewis D. Collins (January 12, 1899 – August 24, 1954) was an American film director and occasional screenwriter. In his career spanning over 30 years, he churned out dozens of
Westerns.
Career
Born in
Baltimore, Maryland, Collins' film career began in 1922, when films were still silent, and continued into the sound era. He directed about 120 films between then and his death in
Hollywood in 1954, among them The Desert Trail in 1935, working with actors such as
John Wayne and
Paul Fix.