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Lionel Banks

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia With over 200 films to his credit, Lionel Banks (born June 22, 1901, Salt Lake City, Utah - died March 20, 1950, Los Angeles, California) was a hard-working art director from 1935 to 1949. In that time he worked on such films as Leo McCarey’s The Awful Truth (1937), Howard Hawks’ South American set Only Angels Have Wings (1939) and his rapid fire comedy classic the following year His Girl Friday, most of the Blondie B-movies, Alexander Hall’s turn of the century fantasy Here Comes Mr

Born: Sat, Jun 22 1901

Birthplace: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Death: Mon, Mar 20 1950

Lionel Banks is 48 years old

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Siren of Atlantis

Lionel Banks was 47 in Siren of Atlantis as 'Set Designer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1949

Moonrise

Lionel Banks was 47 in Moonrise as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948

Magic Town

Lionel Banks was 46 in Magic Town as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 07 1947

Ramrod

Lionel Banks was 45 in Ramrod as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947

The Perfect Marriage

Lionel Banks was 45 in The Perfect Marriage as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1947

Heartbeat

Lionel Banks was 44 in Heartbeat as 'Production Design'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1946

Guest Wife

Lionel Banks was 44 in Guest Wife as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1945

A Song to Remember

Lionel Banks was 43 in A Song to Remember as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1945

Tonight and Every Night

Lionel Banks was 43 in Tonight and Every Night as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1945

Cyclone Prairie Rangers

Lionel Banks was 43 in Cyclone Prairie Rangers as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1944

One Mysterious Night

Lionel Banks was 43 in One Mysterious Night as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1944

Strange Affair

Lionel Banks was 43 in Strange Affair as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1944

The Impatient Years

Lionel Banks was 43 in The Impatient Years as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 1944

The Soul of a Monster

Lionel Banks was 43 in The Soul of a Monster as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1944

Cry of the Werewolf

Lionel Banks was 43 in Cry of the Werewolf as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 17 1944

Secret Command

Lionel Banks was 43 in Secret Command as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1944

Swing in the Saddle

Lionel Banks was 43 in Swing in the Saddle as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1944

She's a Soldier Too

Lionel Banks was 43 in She's a Soldier Too as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1944

Once Upon a Time

Lionel Banks was 43 in Once Upon a Time as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1944

Address Unknown

Lionel Banks was 42 in Address Unknown as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1944

The Black Parachute

Lionel Banks was 42 in The Black Parachute as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1944

Cover Girl

Lionel Banks was 42 in Cover Girl as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1944

Two-Man Submarine

Lionel Banks was 42 in Two-Man Submarine as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1944

Sailor's Holiday

Lionel Banks was 42 in Sailor's Holiday as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 1944

Nine Girls

Lionel Banks was 42 in Nine Girls as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 17 1944

The Ghost That Walks Alone

Lionel Banks was 42 in The Ghost That Walks Alone as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 1944

What a Woman

Lionel Banks was 42 in What a Woman as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1943

Klondike Kate

Lionel Banks was 42 in Klondike Kate as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1943

The Chance of a Lifetime

Lionel Banks was 42 in The Chance of a Lifetime as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 1943

Footlight Glamour

Lionel Banks was 42 in Footlight Glamour as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1943

Dangerous Blondes

Lionel Banks was 42 in Dangerous Blondes as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 23 1943

Sahara

Lionel Banks was 42 in Sahara as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1943

Destroyer

Lionel Banks was 42 in Destroyer as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943

Passport to Suez

Lionel Banks was 42 in Passport to Suez as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1943

First Comes Courage

Lionel Banks was 42 in First Comes Courage as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943

Appointment in Berlin

Lionel Banks was 42 in Appointment in Berlin as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1943

It's a Great Life

Lionel Banks was 41 in It's a Great Life as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 27 1943

The Desperadoes

Lionel Banks was 41 in The Desperadoes as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 25 1943

The More the Merrier

Lionel Banks was 41 in The More the Merrier as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1943

Murder in Times Square

Lionel Banks was 41 in Murder in Times Square as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943

After Midnight with Boston Blackie

Lionel Banks was 41 in After Midnight with Boston Blackie as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1943

Something to Shout About

Lionel Banks was 41 in Something to Shout About as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 25 1943

Power of the Press

Lionel Banks was 41 in Power of the Press as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1943

City Without Men

Lionel Banks was 41 in City Without Men as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1943

A Night to Remember

Lionel Banks was 41 in A Night to Remember as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942

You Were Never Lovelier

Lionel Banks was 41 in You Were Never Lovelier as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 19 1942

The Lone Prairie

Lionel Banks was 41 in The Lone Prairie as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1942

Overland to Deadwood

Lionel Banks was 41 in Overland to Deadwood as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1942

My Sister Eileen

Lionel Banks was 41 in My Sister Eileen as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1942

Counter-Espionage

Lionel Banks was 41 in Counter-Espionage as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942

The Talk of the Town

Lionel Banks was 41 in The Talk of the Town as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1942

Blondie for Victory

Lionel Banks was 41 in Blondie for Victory as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1942

Parachute Nurse

Lionel Banks was 41 in Parachute Nurse as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1942

Atlantic Convoy

Lionel Banks was 41 in Atlantic Convoy as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 1942

Submarine Raider

Lionel Banks was 40 in Submarine Raider as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 1942

Meet the Stewarts

Lionel Banks was 40 in Meet the Stewarts as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1942

Not a Ladies' Man

Lionel Banks was 40 in Not a Ladies' Man as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1942

The Wife Takes a Flyer

Lionel Banks was 40 in The Wife Takes a Flyer as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1942

Blondie's Blessed Event

Lionel Banks was 40 in Blondie's Blessed Event as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1942

Alias Boston Blackie

Lionel Banks was 40 in Alias Boston Blackie as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942

The Man Who Returned to Life

Lionel Banks was 40 in The Man Who Returned to Life as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1942

Cadets on Parade

Lionel Banks was 40 in Cadets on Parade as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1942

Blondie Goes to College

Lionel Banks was 40 in Blondie Goes to College as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1942

Confessions of Boston Blackie

Lionel Banks was 40 in Confessions of Boston Blackie as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 1941

Secrets of the Lone Wolf

Lionel Banks was 40 in Secrets of the Lone Wolf as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 1941

You Belong to Me

Lionel Banks was 40 in You Belong to Me as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1941

The Blonde from Singapore

Lionel Banks was 40 in The Blonde from Singapore as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1941

Roaring Frontiers

Lionel Banks was 40 in Roaring Frontiers as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1941

The Officer and the Lady

Lionel Banks was 40 in The Officer and the Lady as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 12 1941

You'll Never Get Rich

Lionel Banks was 40 in You'll Never Get Rich as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1941

Harmon of Michigan

Lionel Banks was 40 in Harmon of Michigan as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 11 1941

Ladies in Retirement

Lionel Banks was 40 in Ladies in Retirement as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 09 1941

Mystery Ship

Lionel Banks was 40 in Mystery Ship as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 1941

Our Wife

Lionel Banks was 40 in Our Wife as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1941

The Devil Commands

Lionel Banks was 40 in The Devil Commands as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Lionel Banks was 40 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941

Blondie in Society

Lionel Banks was 40 in Blondie in Society as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1941

Sweetheart of the Campus

Lionel Banks was 40 in Sweetheart of the Campus as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1941

Time Out for Rhythm

Lionel Banks was 39 in Time Out for Rhythm as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1941

She Knew All the Answers

Lionel Banks was 39 in She Knew All the Answers as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1941

Penny Serenade

Lionel Banks was 39 in Penny Serenade as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1941

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

Lionel Banks was 39 in The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1941

Blondie Goes Latin

Lionel Banks was 39 in Blondie Goes Latin as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1941

The Face Behind the Mask

Lionel Banks was 39 in The Face Behind the Mask as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1941

Arizona

Lionel Banks was 39 in Arizona as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1940

The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date

Lionel Banks was 39 in The Lone Wolf Keeps a Date as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1940

Blondie Plays Cupid

Lionel Banks was 39 in Blondie Plays Cupid as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1940

So You Won't Talk?

Lionel Banks was 39 in So You Won't Talk? as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1940

Glamour for Sale

Lionel Banks was 39 in Glamour for Sale as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940

Before I Hang

Lionel Banks was 39 in Before I Hang as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1940

The Lady in Question

Lionel Banks was 39 in The Lady in Question as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1940

Blondie Has Servant Trouble

Lionel Banks was 39 in Blondie Has Servant Trouble as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1940

The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady

Lionel Banks was 38 in The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1940

Island of Doomed Men

Lionel Banks was 38 in Island of Doomed Men as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1940

The Doctor Takes a Wife

Lionel Banks was 38 in The Doctor Takes a Wife as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1940

The Man with Nine Lives

Lionel Banks was 38 in The Man with Nine Lives as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1940

Blondie on a Budget

Lionel Banks was 38 in Blondie on a Budget as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 29 1940

The Lone Wolf Strikes

Lionel Banks was 38 in The Lone Wolf Strikes as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1940

His Girl Friday

Lionel Banks was 38 in His Girl Friday as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1940

Cafe Hostess

Lionel Banks was 38 in Cafe Hostess as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940

Music in My Heart

Lionel Banks was 38 in Music in My Heart as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1940

The Amazing Mr. Williams

Lionel Banks was 38 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939

Blondie Brings Up Baby

Lionel Banks was 38 in Blondie Brings Up Baby as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 08 1939

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Lionel Banks was 38 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939

Golden Boy

Lionel Banks was 38 in Golden Boy as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1939

Five Little Peppers And How They Grew

Lionel Banks was 38 in Five Little Peppers And How They Grew as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1939

Behind Prison Gates

Lionel Banks was 38 in Behind Prison Gates as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1939

Blondie Takes a Vacation

Lionel Banks was 38 in Blondie Takes a Vacation as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939

Only Angels Have Wings

Lionel Banks was 37 in Only Angels Have Wings as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1939

Blind Alley

Lionel Banks was 37 in Blind Alley as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939

The Lady and the Mob

Lionel Banks was 37 in The Lady and the Mob as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1939

Let Us Live

Lionel Banks was 37 in Let Us Live as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 1939

Blondie Meets the Boss

Lionel Banks was 37 in Blondie Meets the Boss as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939

The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt

Lionel Banks was 37 in The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 1939

Blondie

Lionel Banks was 37 in Blondie as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 1938

Adventure in Sahara

Lionel Banks was 37 in Adventure in Sahara as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1938

You Can't Take It with You

Lionel Banks was 37 in You Can't Take It with You as 'Assistant Art Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938

Holiday

Lionel Banks was 36 in Holiday as 'Assistant Art Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 26 1938

Penitentiary

Lionel Banks was 36 in Penitentiary as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938

Murder in Greenwich Village

Lionel Banks was 36 in Murder in Greenwich Village as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1937

The Awful Truth

Lionel Banks was 36 in The Awful Truth as 'Art Direction'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1937

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