Norman Z. McLeod
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- September 20, 1898
- Died
- January 27, 1964 (aged 65)
- Birthplace
- Grayling, Michigan, USA
Biography
Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time. McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Topper (1937) and Merrily We Live (1938). Other memorable films directed by McLeod includes It's a Gift (1934) with W.C. Fields, and the Danny Kaye comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947). His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko." Description above from the Wikipedia article Norman Z. McLeod, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Filmography
Alias Jesse James
Movie · Director
The Twilight Zone
TV · Director · 1 ep
Public Pigeon No. 1
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The Gale Storm Show
TV · Director · 1 ep
Life of Vernon Hathaway
Movie · Director
Screen Director's Playhouse
TV · Director · 1 ep
Casanova's Big Night
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Never Wave at a WAC
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My Favorite Spy
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Let's Dance
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The Paleface
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Isn't It Romantic?
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Road to Rio
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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The Kid from Brooklyn
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Swing Shift Maisie
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The Powers Girl
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Panama Hattie
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Jackass Mail
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Lady Be Good
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The Trial of Mary Dugan
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Little Men
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Remember?
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Topper Takes a Trip
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There Goes My Heart
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Merrily We Live
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Topper
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Pennies from Heaven
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Mind Your Own Business
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Early to Bed
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Coronado
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Here Comes Cookie
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Redheads on Parade
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It's a Gift
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Melody in Spring
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Many Happy Returns
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Alice in Wonderland
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A Lady's Profession
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Mama Loves Papa
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Horse Feathers
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If I Had a Million
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The Miracle Man
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Monkey Business
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Finn and Hattie
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Touchdown!
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Along Came Youth
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