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Henry MacRae

Canadian film director (1876-1944) · Canada · On the map · Directors · Died at 68

Henry Alexander MacRae was a Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter during the silent era.

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1944Died2 October 1944The Great Alaskan MysteryFilm, 1944Producer1941Sea RaidersFilm, Producer1938Rocket ShipFilm, Producer1936Flash GordonFilm, Producer1934Pirate TreasureFilm, Producer1932Detective LloydFilm, Director, Producer1930The Indians Are ComingFilm, Director, Producer1929Burning the WindFilm, Director1927Wild BeautyFilm, Director1925The Ace of SpadesFilm, Director, Producer1922The Man from GlengarryFilm, Director1919Elmo, the MightyFilm, Director1916The ConspiracyFilm, Director1913In the Secret ServiceFilm, Director1876Born29 August 1876

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One of a number of Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood, MacRae was credited with many innovations in film production, including artificial light for interiors, the wind machine, double exposures, and shooting at night.

Country
Canada
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1944 · aged 68

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