Alexander Mackendrick

Directing

Born September 8, 1912 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA

11 films as director · Active 1943–1967

Alexander Mackendrick (September 8, 1912 – December 22, 1993) was an American-born Scottish film director and screenwriter. He directed nine feature films between 1949 and 1967, before retiring from f…

Known for

Mackendrick: The Man Who Walked Away

1986

The Ealing Comedies

1970

Mackendrick on Film

2004

Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

1995

Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing Studios

1986

Directed(11)

1967Don't Make Waves★ 5.2

1965A High Wind in Jamaica★ 6.3

1963Sammy Going South★ 6.3

1957Sweet Smell of Success★ 7.6

1955The Ladykillers★ 7.3

1954The 'Maggie'★ 6.4

1952Mandy★ 7.1

1951The Man in the White Suit★ 6.9

1949Whisky Galore!★ 6.8

1943Contraries

Acting(5)

2004Mackendrick on FilmSelf

Film

1995Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

Film

1986Made In Ealing: The Story of Ealing StudiosInterviewee

Film