Robert A. McGowan

Robert A. McGowan

Director · Writer

Denver, Colorado, USA
May 22, 1901

Biography

Robert Anthony McGowan (May 22, 1901 – June 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and film director. He is the nephew of film director and producer Robert F. McGowan. Both are known for their work in the Our Gang film series.

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Representative Works

Fightin' Fools
Fightin' Fools
6.6
/ English
Telling Whoppers
Telling Whoppers
7.5
/ English
Joy Scouts
Joy Scouts
6.8
/ English
Heebee Jeebees
Heebee Jeebees
9.0
/ English
The Spanking Age
The Spanking Age
6.0
/ English
Boxing Gloves
Boxing Gloves
6.2
/ English
Men in Fright
Men in Fright
6.6
/ English
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Moan & Groan, Inc.
6.2
/ English
The Ol' Gray Hoss
The Ol' Gray Hoss
6.3
/ English
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Edison, Marconi & Co.
7.0
/ English
Baby Brother
Baby Brother
6.5
/ English
Gas House Kids Go West
Gas House Kids Go West
6.5
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Fightin' Fools
1941Nominee

Best Writing

Fightin' Fools

Telling Whoppers
1926Winner

Best Director

Telling Whoppers

Joy Scouts
1939Nominee

Best Writing

Joy Scouts

Career Highlights

Heebee Jeebees
1927Highlight

Best Director

Heebee Jeebees

The Spanking Age
1928Highlight

Best Writing

The Spanking Age