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Norman Bel Geddes (1893–1958)

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... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1924 Feet of Clay (uncredited)
 
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1952 The Greatest Show on Earth (designer: big top - uncredited)
 
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1940 To New Horizons (short) (model designer)
 
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1937 Dead End (stage producer)
 
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1924 Feet of Clay
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

It Happens on Ice (1941). Special [return engagement]. Music by Vernon Duke, Fred E. Ahlert and Peter De Rose. Lyrics by Albert Stillman and Mitchell Parish. Musical Director: Erno Rapee. Choreographed by Catherine Littlefield and Gene Snyder. Scenic Design by Norman Bel Geddes. Costume Design by Norman Bel Geddes... See more »

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1 Print Biography  | See more »
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Personal Quote:

[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." See more »

Trivia:

His first child Joan, elder sister of Barbara Bel Geddes, was born on 2 December 1916. She later worked as researcher in her father's company. See more »

Star Sign:

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