About Sherwood MacDonald
Lived 1880 – 1968 (aged 87). Sherwood MacDonald was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director.
Sherwood MacDonald (June 30, 1880 – January 25, 1968) was an American film director of the silent era. He worked for studios such as Mutual Film, Pathe Exchange and FBO Pictures. He made several films with the child actress Gloria Joy. He directed the 1915 serial The Red Circle.
Selected filmography The Red Circle (1915) The Sultana (1916) The Matrimonial Martyr (1916) Sold at Auction (1917) The Wildcat (1917) Bab the Fixer (1917) Sunny Jane (1917) No Children Wanted (1918) Muggsy (1919) Cold Steel (1921) The Girl from Rocky Point (1922)
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Who was Sherwood MacDonald?
screenwriter, film producer
When was Sherwood MacDonald born?
Sherwood MacDonald was born on 30 June 1880 in New York City.
When did Sherwood MacDonald die?
Sherwood MacDonald died on 25 January 1968 in Canoga Park.
What was Sherwood MacDonald's occupation?
Sherwood MacDonald was a screenwriter, film producer and film director.
What nationality was Sherwood MacDonald?
Sherwood MacDonald was American.
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· Wikipedia: Sherwood MacDonald
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