About Tom Gibson
Lived 1888 – 1950 (aged 62). Tom Gibson was an American film director and screenwriter.
Tom Gibson (September 1, 1888 – December 6, 1950) was an American screenwriter and film director. He wrote for more than 70 films between 1915 and 1946. He also directed 16 films between 1923 and 1937. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and died in Burbank, California.
Selected filmography Bull's Eye (1917) The Midnight Man (1917) High Speed (1917) Wolves of the Street (1920) Paying the Limit (1924) Getting Her Man (1924) West of Arizona (1925) Reckless Courage (1925) Lightning Reporter (1926) Kid Boots (1926) The Climbers (1927) Thus is Life (1930) The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1938) Covered Wagon Trails (1940) Wild Horse Range (1940)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Gibson?
Screenwriter, Film director
When was Tom Gibson born?
Tom Gibson was born on 1 September 1888 in Boston.
When did Tom Gibson die?
Tom Gibson died on 6 December 1950 in Burbank.
What was Tom Gibson's occupation?
Tom Gibson was a film director and screenwriter.
What nationality was Tom Gibson?
Tom Gibson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Gibson (screenwriter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Gibson. https://biography.guide/tom-gibson-film-director/
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