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Henry McCarty

1882 – 1954

Film director, screenwriter, and inventor

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Lived 1882 – 1954 (aged 72). Henry McCarty was an American film director, screenwriter, inventor and writer.

Henry McCarty (1882–1954) was an American screenwriter and film director. He was employed by several studios including Warner Brothers, RKO, and Gotham Pictures in the silent and early sound eras. He directed eleven silent films between 1922 and 1926, generally for independent companies.

Selected filmography Writer

The Ranger and the Law (1921) Blue Blazes (1922) The Masked Avenger (1922) Silver Spurs (1922) Blazing Arrows (1922) The Vengeance of Pierre (1923) The Night Ship (1925) Shattered Lives (1925) Silent Pal (1925) One of the Bravest (1925) The Shadow on the Wall (1925) His Master's Voice (1925) Hearts and Spangles (1926) Sinews of Steel (1927) Black Butterflies (1928) Ladies' Night in a Turkish Bath (1928) The Carnation Kid (1929) Blaze o' Glory (1929) Señor Americano (1929) Song of Love (1929) Numbered Men (1930) Top Speed (1930) Sunny (1930) Going Wild (1930) Bright Lights (1930) The Mad Parade (1931) Men of America (1932) The Right to Romance (1933) Great Guy (1936) 23 1/2 Hours Leave (1937)

Director Blazing Arrows (1922) Silver Spurs (1922) The Vengeance of Pierre (1923) Silent Pal (1925) The Night Ship (1925) Shattered Lives (1925) The Part Time Wife (1925) Flashing Fangs (1926) The Phantom of the Forest (1926) The Lodge in the Wilderness (1926)

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Also known as
Henry A. McCarty

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry McCarty?

film director, screenwriter, and inventor

When was Henry McCarty born?

Henry McCarty was born on 30 January 1882 in San Francisco.

When did Henry McCarty die?

Henry McCarty died on 19 July 1954 in Hollywood.

What was Henry McCarty's occupation?

Henry McCarty was a film director, screenwriter, inventor and writer.

What nationality was Henry McCarty?

Henry McCarty was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry McCarty

· Wikidata: Q63255478

· DBpedia: Henry McCarty (writer)

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