Norman Z. McLeod
Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898 – January 27, 1964) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer.McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Alice in Wonderland (1933), 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) and The Paleface starring Bob Hope (1948).His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko."
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Birth date | September 20, 1898 |
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Birth name | Norman Zenos McLeod |
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Date of death | January 27, 1964 |
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