About Jack McGowan
Lived 1894 – 1977 (aged 83). Jack McGowan was an American theatre director, librettist and screenwriter.
John McGowan, also known by his nickname Jack McGowan, (January 12, 1894, Muskego, Wisconsin – May 28, 1977, New York City) was an American playwright, librettist, screenwriter, director and producer. His 1927 Broadway play Excess Baggage was adapted into the 1928 film of the same name. He died in New York City on May 28, 1977.
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Say When, Producer and Book Pardon My English, Book Director Earl Carroll's Vanities of 1932, Book Heigh-ho, Everybody, Writer Singin' the Blues, Writer Girl Crazy, Book Flying High, Book Nigger Rich (The Big Shot), Writer and Director Murray Anderson's Almanac, Book The Lady Lies, Producer Hold Everything!, Book Excess Baggage, Writer Tenth Avenue, Writer
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Who was Jack McGowan?
American theatre director (1894–1977)
When was Jack McGowan born?
Jack McGowan was born on 12 January 1894 in Muskegon.
When did Jack McGowan die?
Jack McGowan died on 28 May 1977 in New York City.
What was Jack McGowan's occupation?
Jack McGowan was a theatre director, librettist and screenwriter.
What nationality was Jack McGowan?
Jack McGowan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McGowan (playwright)
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