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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 .
Leo McCarey was born on 3 October 1896 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a director and writer, known for An Affair to Remember (1957), Going My Way (1944) and Love Affair (1939). He was married to Virginia Stella Martin.
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Jul 1, 2024 · Leo McCarey was an American director and writer who was perhaps best known for his light comedies, notably the classics Duck Soup (1933) and The Awful Truth (1937), but who also made several popular romances and sentimental films.
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- Make Way for Tomorrow (1937) “Make Way for Tomorrow” is a 1937 drama film directed by Leo McCarey and starring Victor Moore and Beulah Bondi. The film tells the story of an elderly couple, Barkley and Lucy Cooper, who are forced to separate after losing their home to foreclosure.
- An Affair to Remember (1957) “An Affair to Remember” is a romantic drama film released in 1957, directed by Leo McCarey and starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr.
- The Awful Truth (1937) “The Awful Truth” is a classic American romantic comedy film directed by Leo McCarey and released in 1937. The film stars Cary Grant and Irene Dunne as a couple who decide to divorce, but then engage in a series of humorous and petty attempts to sabotage each other’s new relationships.
- Duck Soup (1933) Duck Soup” is a 1933 comedy film directed by Leo McCarey and starring the Marx Brothers – Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo. The film tells the story of a small country called Freedonia, which is in the midst of political turmoil.
Dec 12, 2002 · Learn about the life and career of Leo McCarey, a neglected but influential director of the Classic Hollywood era. Explore his autobiographical themes, his collaborations with stars and writers, and his achievements and challenges in the film industry.
Leo McCarey was born on October 3, 1896 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was a director and writer, known for An Affair to Remember (1957), Going My Way (1944) and Love Affair (1939). He was married to Virginia Stella Martin. He died on July 5, 1969 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Dec 28, 2010 · A tribute to the director of Make Way for Tomorrow, a 1937 masterpiece about aging parents and insensitive families. The article also mentions McCarey's other films, his influence on Blake Edwards, and the musical genre.
