Lewis R. Foster

Lewis R. Foster
Foster in 1936
Born
Lewis Ransom Foster

(1898-08-05)August 5, 1898
Brookfield, Missouri, United States
DiedJune 10, 1974(1974-06-10) (aged 75)
Tehachapi, California, United States
Other namesL R Foster
L.R. Foster
Lewis Foster
Lew Foster
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, director, producer, television composer
Spouse
(m. 19361974)
AwardsBest Writing, Original Story
1940 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Lewis Ransom Foster (August 5, 1898 – June 10, 1974) was an American screenwriter, film/television director, and film/television producer. He directed and wrote over one hundred films and television series between 1926 and 1960.