Sweet Smell of Success
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Alexander Mackendrick (September 8, 1912 – December 22, 1993) was an American-born director and professor, long based in Scotland. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and later moved to Scotland.
IMDb profile of Alexander Mackendrick, a distinguished British director born in the US and known for his dark comedies. See his credits, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.
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- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of Alexander Mackendrick, a distinguished British director born in the US and raised in Scotland. He made classic comedies like Whisky Galore! and The Ladykillers, and taught at the California Institute of the Arts.
- September 8, 1912
- December 22, 1993
Alexander Mackendrick, film director, writer: born Boston, Massachusetts 8 September 1912; died Los Angeles 21 December 1993.
Explore the diverse and influential career of Alexander Mackendrick, a master of postwar British comedy and a subversive satirist. See his films from Whisky Galore! to Sweet Smell of Success, and learn about his legacy as a filmmaker and educator.
Sep 5, 2005 · A retrospective of nine films by Alexander Mackendrick, a director who bridged comedy and social commentary, and a teacher who influenced many filmmakers. The series includes his Ealing comedies, Whisky Galore!, and Sweet Smell of Success, and a book of his essays.
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Dec 24, 1993 · Alexander Mackendrick, the director of the classic British film comedies "The Ladykillers," "Tight Little Island" and "The Man in the White Suit," died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He...
