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Alexander Mackendrick (1912–1993)

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One of the most distinguished (if frequently overlooked) directors ever to emerge from the British film industry, Alexander Mackendrick, was in fact born in the US (to Scottish parents), but grew up in his native Scotland, where he studied at the Glasgow School of Art. He started out as a commercial illustrator... See full bio »

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in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Died:

(age 81) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1957 Sweet Smell of Success (uncredited)
 
1954 High and Dry (story)
 
1951 The Man in the White Suit (screenplay)
 
1950 Dance Hall
 
1950 The Blue Lamp (additional dialogue)
 
1948 Saraband (screenplay)
 
1948 Robinson Charley (short)
 
1944 Abu Builds a Dam (short)
 
1943 Abu and the Poisoned Well (short)
 
1943 Abu's Dungeon (written by)
 
1943 Abu's Harvest (short)
 
1943 Train Trouble (short) (writer)
 
1941 Carnival in the Clothes Cupboard (short)
 
1937 Bombs Over London (original story)
 
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1958 Fanfare (advisor)
 
1950 The Blue Lamp (second unit director - uncredited)
 
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1943 Train Trouble (short) (designer)
 
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2007 3:10 to Yuma (thanks)
 
1997 A Personal History of British Cinema by Stephen Frears (TV documentary) (dedicatee)
 
1995 Rob Roy (dedicated to the memory of)
 
1995 Heavy (very special thanks)
 
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2004 Mackendrick on Film (documentary)
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1997 A Personal History of British Cinema by Stephen Frears (TV documentary)
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1980 The British Greats (TV series)
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– Jack Hawkins (1980) … Himself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1960). Stage Play: Face of a Hero. Written by Robert L. Joseph. Based on the novel by Pierre Boulle. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick. Eugene O'Neill Theatre: 20 Oct 1960- 19 Nov 1960 (36 performances + 2 previews). Cast: Edward Asner (as "Perry Cates"), Betsy Blair (as "Catherine Polle")... See more »

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1 Biographical Movie  | 1 Print Biography  | 5 Articles  | See more »
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Personal Quote:

There's a moment towards the end of certain kinds of comedy when they ought to get a little nasty. See more »

Trivia:

Prior to entering the film business, Mackendrick worked as an art director at a London advertising agency. One of the animators who worked with him was future producer/director George Pal. See more »

Nickname:

Sandy See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo