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Ranald MacDougall

Ranald MacDougall is known for Cleopatra (1963), Mildred Pierce (1945), We're No Angels (1955).

Biography

Ranald MacDougall (March 10, 1915 – December 12, 1973) was an American screenwriter who scripted such films as Mildred Pierce (1945), The Unsuspected (1947), June Bride (1948), and The Naked Jungle (1954), and shared screenwriting credit for 1963's Cleopatra. He also directed a number of films, including 1957's Man on Fire with Bing Crosby and 1959's The World, the Flesh and the Devil, both of which featured actress Inger Stevens.

Born in Schenectady, New York, MacDougall came from an impoverished working-class family. His father was a crane operator and union organizer, whose frequent strikes forced MacDougall to leave school before finishing the eighth grade to help support the family. He held a variety of odd jobs and during the Great Depression found work as an usher at Radio City Music Hall.

Questions about Ranald MacDougall

How many Ranald MacDougall films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 26 films with Ranald MacDougall, from 1945 to 1973.

What is the best rated Ranald MacDougall film?

The best rated Ranald MacDougall film in the catalogue is Mildred Pierce (1945), rated 7.6.

What was the first Ranald MacDougall film?

The first Ranald MacDougall film in the catalogue is Objective, Burma!, from 1945.

Who has Ranald MacDougall worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Ranald MacDougall shares the most credits with Jerry Wald (4 films), Michael Curtiz (4 films) and Franz Waxman (3 films).

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Known for

Full filmography

26 films — 26 in the catalogue

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