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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
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Career

Born in
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, 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
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The Desert Trail ''The Desert Trail'' is a 1935 American Monogram Western (genre), Western film starring John Wayne and directed by Lewis D. Collins (credited as Cullin Lewis). The movie also features Eddy Chandler, Mary Kornman, and Paul Fix. Plot Rodeo sta ...
'' in 1935, working with actors such as
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Filmography

* '' When Bonita Rode'' (1926, Director) * '' Whirlwind Driver'' (1926, Director) * '' The Fighting Strain'' (1926, Director) * ''
The Galloping Gobs ''The Galloping Gobs'' is a 1927 American silent Western film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Jay Wilsey, Morgan Brown and Betty Baker. Cast * Jay Wilsey as Bill Corbitt * Morgan Brown as Chub Barnes * Betty Baker as Mary Whipple ...
'' (1927, writer) * '' Under the Southern Cross'' (1929) * '' Young Desire'' (1930) * ''
The Law of the Tong ''The Law of the Tong'' is a 1931 American pre-Code crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Phyllis Barrington, John Harron and Jason Robards Sr.Pitts p.394 Plot A dance hall hostess becomes mixed up in a gang smuggling illegal ...
'' (1931) * '' Guns for Hire'' (1932) * ''
His Private Secretary ''His Private Secretary'' is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Phil Whitman and starring Evalyn Knapp and John Wayne. It is an early Wayne non-Western film appearance, made when he was 26 years old. Plot Dick Wallace has to pr ...
'' (1933, writer) * ''
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'' (1933) * ''
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'' (1933) * '' Trouble Busters'' (1933) * ''
Ship of Wanted Men ''Ship of Wanted Men'' is a 1933 American pre-Code crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Dorothy Sebastian, Fred Kohler and Leon Ames.Pitts p.334 The film's sets were designed by the art director Fred Preble. Plot A gang of fugit ...
'' (1933) * ''
Via Pony Express ''Via Pony Express'' is a 1933 pre-Code American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Hoxie, Lane Chandler and Marceline Day. Plot Cast * Jack Hoxie as Buck Carson * Lane Chandler as Lieutenant Bob Grey * Marcel ...
'' (1933) * '' Sing Sing Nights'' (1934) * '' Ticket to a Crime'' (1934) * '' Public Stenographer'' (1934) * ''
The Man from Hell ''The Man from Hell'' is a 1934 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Reb Russell, Fred Kohler and George 'Gabby' Hayes. Plot Cast *Lafayette Russell, Reb Russell as Clint Mason *Fred Kohler as Mayor ...
'' (1934) * ''
The Brand of Hate ''The Brand of Hate'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Bob Steele, Lucile Browne and William Farnum. Plot Cast * Bob Steele as Rod Camp *Lucile Browne as Margie Larkins *William Farnum as Joe Larki ...
'' (1934) * '' Make a Million'' (1935) * ''
The Desert Trail ''The Desert Trail'' is a 1935 American Monogram Western (genre), Western film starring John Wayne and directed by Lewis D. Collins (credited as Cullin Lewis). The movie also features Eddy Chandler, Mary Kornman, and Paul Fix. Plot Rodeo sta ...
'' (1935) * '' Manhattan Butterfly'' (1935) * '' The Hoosier Schoolmaster'' (1935) * '' The Spanish Cape Mystery'' (1935) * ''
The Leavenworth Case ''The Leavenworth Case'' (1878), subtitled ''A Lawyer's Story'', is an American Detective fiction, detective novel and the first novel by Anna Katharine Green. Set in New York City, it concerns the murder of a retired merchant, Horatio Leavenwort ...
'' (1936) * '' The Return of Jimmy Valentine'' (1936) * ''
Doughnuts and Society ''Doughnuts and Society'' is a 1936 American comedy film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Karen DeWolf, Robert St. Claire, Wallace MacDonald, Matt Brooks and Gertrude Orr. The film stars Louise Fazenda, Maude Eburne, Ann Rutherford, Ed ...
'' (1936) * ''
Down to the Sea ''Down to the Sea'' is a 1936 American drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Robert Lee Johnson and Wellyn Totman. The film stars Russell Hardie, Ben Lyon, Ann Rutherford, Irving Pichel, Fritz Leiber and Vince Barnett. The film ...
'' (1936) * '' Lucky Corrigan'' (1936) * '' Under Suspicion'' (1937) * ''
The Mighty Treve ''The Mighty Treve'' is a 1937 American drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Albert R. Perkins, Marcus Goodrich and Charles Grayson. It is based on the 1925 novel ''Treve'' by Albert Payson Terhune. The film stars Noah Beery ...
'' (1937) * '' The Wildcatter'' (1937) * '' Trapped by G-Men'' (1937) * ''
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'' (1938) * '' Flight into Nowhere'' (1938) * ''
Crime Takes a Holiday ''Crime Takes a Holiday'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Jefferson Parker, Henry Altimus and Charles Logue. The film stars Jack Holt, Marcia Ralston, Russell Hopton, Douglass Dumbrille, Arthur Hohl, T ...
'' (1938) * ''
Making the Headlines ''Making the Headlines'' is a 1938 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt. Cast *Jack Holt as Lt. Lewis Nagel *Beverly Roberts as Jeane Sanford *Craig Reynolds as Steve Withers *Marjorie Gateson as Muffin Wil ...
'' (1938) * '' The Strange Case of Dr. Meade'' (1938) * ''
Fugitive at Large ''Fugitive at Large'' is a 1939 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Patricia Ellis and Stanley Fields.Slide p.121 Cast * Jack Holt as Tom Farrow / George Storm * Patricia Ellis as Patricia Farrow * Stan ...
'' (1939) * ''
Whispering Enemies ''Whispering Enemies'' is a 1939 American drama film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Dolores Costello and Addison Richards.Darby p.65 Cast * Jack Holt as Stephen Brewster * Dolores Costello as Laura Crandall * Addison Ri ...
'' (1939) * ''
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'' (1939) * '' Hidden Power'' (1939) * ''
Outside the Three-Mile Limit ''Outside the Three-Mile Limit'' is a 1940 American crime film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Albert DeMond. The film stars Jack Holt, Harry Carey, Sig Ruman, Eduardo Ciannelli, Donald Briggs and Irene Ware. The film was rele ...
'' (1940) * ''
Passport to Alcatraz ''Passport to Alcatraz'' is a 1940 American thriller film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Noah Beery and Cecilia Callejo. Cast * Jack Holt as George Hollister *Noah Beery as Ray Nolan *Cecilia Callejo as Karol Roy *Maxie ...
'' (1940) *''
Fugitive from a Prison Camp ''Fugitive from a Prison Camp'' is a 1940 American thriller film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jack Holt, Marian Marsh and Robert Barrat. Plot After an innocent man is picked up following a police raid, a sheriff tries to demonstrat ...
'' (1940) * '' The Great Plane Robbery'' (1940) * '' Borrowed Hero'' (1941) * '' The Great Swindle'' (1941) * ''
Danger in the Pacific ''Danger in the Pacific '' is a 1942 espionage thriller set on a fictional island during World War II. Plot As a cover for his true government mission, British intelligence agent Leo Marzell (Leo Carrillo) sponsors a scientific expedition led by ...
'' (1942) * ''
Little Joe, the Wrangler ''Little Joe, the Wrangler'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Sherman L. Lowe and Elizabeth Beecher. The film stars Johnny Mack Brown, Tex Ritter, Fuzzy Knight, Jennifer Holt, Florine McKinney and J ...
'' (1942) * ''
Junior G-Men of the Air ''Junior G-Men of the Air'' is a 1942 Universal film serial starring the Dead End Kids and the Little Tough Guys. A group of youthful flying enthusiasts join the "Junior G-Men" to help break up a planned attack on the United States. Plot Durin ...
'' (1942, serial) * ''
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack ''The Adventures of Smilin' Jack'' is an aviation comic strip that first appeared October 1, 1933, in the ''Chicago Tribune'' and ended April 1, 1973. After a run of 40 years, it was the longest-running aviation comic strip. The strip was create ...
'' (1943, serial) * ''
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard ''Don Winslow of the Coast Guard'' is a 1943 Universal Pictures Serial film based on the comic strip '' Don Winslow of the Navy'' by Frank V. Martinbek. A version of the serial "edited especially for television" was shown on WNBT-TV beginning on ...
'' (1943, serial) * '' Adventures of the Flying Cadets'' (1943, serial) * '' Tenting Tonight on the Old Camp Ground'' (1943) * '' Raiders of San Joaquin'' (1943) * '' Sweethearts of the U.S.A.'' (1944) * '' Oklahoma Raiders'' (1944) * ''
The Great Alaskan Mystery ''The Great Alaskan Mystery'' is a 1944 Universal film serial about government agents trying to stop Nazi spies from getting their hands on futuristic weapons. Plot James 'Jim' Hudson, an adventurer and accompanied by allies, goes after Nazi age ...
'' (1944, serial) * '' Raiders of Ghost City'' (1944, serial) * ''
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'' (1944, serial) * '' Trigger Trail'' (1944) * ''
The Old Texas Trail ''The Old Texas Trail'' is a 1944 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by William Lively. The film stars Rod Cameron, Eddie Dew, Fuzzy Knight, Ray Whitley, Virginia Christine, Joseph J. Greene, Marjorie Clements, G ...
'' (1944) * '' Jungle Queen'' (1945, serial) * '' The Master Key'' (1945, serial) * ''
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'' (1945, serial) * ''
The Royal Mounted Rides Again ''The Royal Mounted Rides Again'' is a 1945 Universal Pictures film serial. Actor and popular singing cowboy of the day Jack Randall died during the making of this serial. Plot Mine owner Jackson Decker orders his manager to obtain miner Tom B ...
'' (1945, serial) * ''
The Scarlet Horseman ''The Scarlet Horseman'' is a 1946 American Western film serial from Universal Pictures. It is directed by Lewis D. Collins and Ray Taylor. Paul Guilfoyle plays Jim Bannion, secret identity of the Scarlet Horseman, with Janet Shaw as Elise, hi ...
'' (1946, serial) * ''
Lost City of the Jungle ''Lost City of the Jungle'' is a 1946 Universal movie serial. Plot Recent atom tests show a certain element - Meteorium 245 - as a defense against the atomic bomb. The evil Eric Hazarias (Lionel Atwill) has traced a Meteorium deposit to the Hi ...
'' (1946, serial) * '' The Mysterious Mr. M'' (1946) * '' Danger Woman'' (1946) * '' Killer Dill'' (1947) * ''
Heading for Heaven ''Heading for Heaven'' is a 1947 American comedy film starring Stuart Erwin and Glenda Farrell. The film was directed by Lewis D. Collins and is based on the 1929 play ''For the Sake of the Family'' by Charles Webb and Daniel Brown. Made by Pat ...
'' (1947) * '' Jungle Goddess'' (1948) * ''
The Fighting Redhead '' The Fighting Redhead '' is a 1949 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jim Bannon as Red Ryder in the final film of the series. The film was shot at the Iverson Movie Ranch. The film was written by Thomas Evans. I ...
'' (1949) * '' Cowboy and the Prizefighter'' (1949) * '' Roll, Thunder, Roll!'' (1949) * ''
Ride, Ryder, Ride! ''Ride, Ryder, Ride!'' is a 1949 American Cinecolor Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Jim Bannon, Don Reynolds and Emmett Lynn. It is based on the ''Red Ryder'' series by Fred Harman, one of four films made by Eagle-Lion ...
'' (1949) * ''
Law of the Panhandle ''Law of the Panhandle'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Johnny Mack Brown, Jane Adams and Riley Hill. Plot Cast *Johnny Mack Brown as U.S. Marshal Johnny Mack Brown * Jane Adams as Margie Kendal ...
'' (1950) * '' Cherokee Uprising'' (1950) * ''
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'' (1950) * '' Colorado Ambush'' (1951) * '' Abilene Trail'' (1951) * ''
Oklahoma Justice ''Oklahoma Justice'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Johnny Mack Brown, James Ellison and Lane Bradford. It was distributed as a second feature by Monogram Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the ...
'' (1951) * '' Man from Sonora'' (1951) * '' Nevada Badmen'' (1951) * ''
Stage to Blue River ''Stage to Blue River'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Joseph F. Poland. The film stars Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight, Phyllis Coates, Lee Roberts, Terry Frost and Lane Bradford. The film was released ...
'' (1951) * ''
Canyon Raiders ''Canyon Raiders'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight and Phyllis Coates. Plot A gang of horse thieves has stopped the army from acquiring remounts. Whip rides in to meet his bud ...
'' (1951) * ''
Stagecoach Driver ''Stagecoach Driver'' is a 1951 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight and Gloria Winters. The film's sets were designed by the art director Harry Reif. Plot Cast *Whip Wils ...
'' (1951) * ''
Lawless Cowboys ''Lawless Cowboys'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Maurice Tombragel. The film stars Whip Wilson, Fuzzy Knight, Jim Bannon, Lee Roberts, Pamela Duncan and I. Stanford Jolley. The film was release ...
'' (1951) * '' The Longhorn'' (1951) * ''
Texas Lawmen ''Texas Lawmen'' is a 1951 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Johnny Mack Brown, James Ellison and I. Stanford Jolley. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Dave Milton and Vin Taylor. Plot Cas ...
'' (1951) * ''
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'' (1952) * '' The Gunman'' (1952) * ''
Wild Stallion ''Wild Stallion'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Ben Johnson, Edgar Buchanan and Martha Hyer. The film's sets were designed by the art director Martin Obzina. Plot Cast * Ben Johnson as Dan Light ...
'' (1952) * ''
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'' (1952) * '' Fargo'' (1952) * ''
Dead Man's Trail ''Dead Man's Trail'' is a 1952 American Western (genre), Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Johnny Mack Brown, James Ellison (actor), James Ellison and Barbara Woodell.Drew, Bernard A. ''Motion Picture Series and Sequels: A R ...
'' (1952) * '' Canyon Ambush'' (1952) * ''
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'' (1952) * ''
Montana Incident ''Montana Incident'' is a 1952 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and starring Whip Wilson, Rand Brooks and Noel Neill.Martin p.170 The film's sets were designed by the art director Dave Milton. Plot Whip and Dave are surveyi ...
'' (1952) * '' The Marksman'' (1953) * ''
Vigilante Terror ''Vigilante Terror'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins and written by Sidney Theil. The film stars Wild Bill Elliott, Mary Ellen Kay, Robert Bray, I. Stanford Jolley, Henry Rowland and Myron Healey. The film was re ...
'' (1953) * '' Texas Bad Man'' (1953) * ''
The Homesteaders ''The Homesteaders'' is a 1953 American Western film directed by Lewis D. Collins, and starring Bill Elliott, Robert Lowery, and Emmett Lynn. Plot Cast *Bill Elliott as Mace Corbin * Robert Lowery as Clyde Moss *Emmett Lynn as Old Grimer *G ...
'' (1953) * '' Two Guns and a Badge'' (1954)


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