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Donald MacDonald

1886 – 1972

American actor and director of the silent film era

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About Donald MacDonald

Lived 1886 – 1972 (aged 86). Donald MacDonald was an American film actor, film director and film producer.

Donald MacDonald (February 8, 1886 – August 6, 1972) was an American actor and director of the silent era. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1911 and 1934. He also directed 40 films between 1913 and 1917. He was born in California and died in Los Angeles, California.

Partial filmography

Almost a Rescue (1913) The Abandonment (1916 - directed) The Smugglers of Santa Cruz (1916 - directed) A Desert Wooing (1918) Who Cares? (1919) The Law of Men (1919) Silk Hosiery (1920) The Yellow Typhoon (1920) 45 Minutes from Broadway (1920) The White Dove (1920) The Woman in the Suitcase (1920) The Sky Pilot (1921) Greater Than Love (1921) A Midnight Bell (1921) Her Face Value (1921) The Woman He Married (1922) The Bootlegger's Daughter (1922) Lorna Doone (1922) Crashin' Thru (1923) Stepping Fast (1923) Another Man's Wife (1924) If Marriage Fails (1925) When Danger Calls (1927)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald MacDonald?

American actor and director of the silent film era (1886-1972)

When was Donald MacDonald born?

Donald MacDonald was born on 8 February 1886 in California.

When did Donald MacDonald die?

Donald MacDonald died on 6 August 1972 in Los Angeles.

What was Donald MacDonald's occupation?

Donald MacDonald was a film actor, film director and film producer.

What nationality was Donald MacDonald?

Donald MacDonald was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald MacDonald

· Wikidata: Q3036049

· DBpedia: Donald MacDonald (actor)

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