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English < Proto-Germanic (*frankô)
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Frank McDonald is known for directing.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA (died at age 80).
Frank McDonald has 50 credits in our database.
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Filmography (50)
Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone
Director
Broadside
Director
Gunfight at Comanche Creek
Director
The Underwater City
Director
National Velvet
Director
Pony Express
Pony Express
Director
The Purple Gang
Director
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
Director
Treasure of Ruby Hills
Director
The Big Tip Off
Director
Biography
A former railroad worker, Frank McDonald came to Hollywood after a career on the stage as an actor/producer/director. At first hired as a dialogue director, McDonald turned out some scripts and in the mid-'30s began directing. Working for almost every studio in Hollywood at one time or another, he did a lot of work for Republic, grinding out Gene Autry and Roy Rogers westerns, and at the Pine/Thomas "B" unit at Paramount, churning out westerns, action dramas and war pictures. Not entirely comfortable as a director -Evelyn Keyes once said, "I've never seen anyone as terrified of directing as Frank McDonald" - he nevertheless turned out more than 100 pictures in his career.
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How old was Frank McDonald?
Frank McDonald was born on and passed away on at the age of 80.
Where was Frank McDonald born?
Frank McDonald was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What movies or shows has Frank McDonald been in?
Frank McDonald has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone (1994), Broadside (1964), Gunfight at Comanche Creek (1963), The Underwater City (1962), National Velvet (1960).
What is Frank McDonald known for?
Frank McDonald is primarily known as a director. A former railroad worker, Frank McDonald came to Hollywood after a career on the stage as an actor/producer/director. At first hired as a dialogue director,…
Where can I find more information about Frank McDonald?
You can find more about Frank McDonald on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
