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Leo McCarey | |
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![]() McCarey on the set of Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) | |
Born | Thomas Leo McCarey October 3, 1898 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | July 5, 1969 Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged 70)
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City |
Alma mater | USC Gould School of Law |
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Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Stella Martin (m. 1920) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Ray McCarey (brother) |
Thomas Leo McCarey (October 3, 1898 – July 5, 1969) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He was involved in nearly 200 films, including the critically acclaimed Duck Soup, Make Way for Tomorrow, The Awful Truth, Going My Way, The Bells of St. Mary's, My Son John and An Affair To Remember.[1]
While focusing mainly on screwball comedies during the 1930s, McCarey turned towards producing more socially conscious and overtly religious films during the 1940s, ultimately finding success and acclaim in both genres. McCarey was one of the most popular and established comedy directors of the pre-World War II era.
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