Norman Bel Geddes(1893-1958)

Art Director
Director
Cinematographer

Influential American theater, film and industrial designer, Mr. Geddes added "Bel" to his surname as a theatrical flourish. "Bel" was in fact his wife's given name. He was the father of stage, screen and television actress Barbara Bel Geddes. A stage designer in early years in the theater, he designed over 200 Broadway productions. Also one of our leading industrial designers during the 1920s through the 1940s, he influenced the design of major automobiles, railroads, furniture, and hotels. A most notable design was his famous "Futurama" exhibit for this country's memorable New York World's Fair of 1939.

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Known for

Dead End

7.2

Additional Crew

1937

Dance of the Hands

5.8

Short

Director

1930

The Sorrows of Satan

6.2

Art Director

1926

Feet of Clay

7.0

Art Director(uncredited)

1924

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Art Director

The Sorrows of Satan
6.2
- Art Director
- 1926
Feet of Clay
7.0
- Art Director (uncredited)
- 1924

Director

Dance of the Hands
5.8
Short
- Director
- 1930

Cinematographer

Dance of the Hands
5.8
Short
- Cinematographer
- 1930

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Born
- April 27, 1893
- Adrian, Michigan, USA
Died
- May 8, 1958
- New York City, New York, USA(heart attack)
Spouses
Children
- Barbara Bel Geddes
Other works
Active on Broadway in the following productions:
Publicity listings
- 1 Print Biography
- 5 Articles

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Trivia
Father of actress Barbara Bel Geddes.

Quotes
[on Cecil B. DeMille] Never have I seen a man with so pre-eminent a position splash so fondly about in mediocrity, and, like a child building a sand castle, so serenely convinced that he was producing works of art.