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Robert F. McGowan

Bio: Robert Francis McGowan (July 11, 1882 – January 27, 1955) was an American film director and producer, best known as the senior director of the Our Gang short subjects film series from 1922 until 1933. McGowan died of cancer in Santa Monica, California, on January 27, 1955, at the age of 72

Born: Tue, Jul 11 1882

Birthplace: Denver, Colorado, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 27 1955

Robert F. McGowan is 72 years old

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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2022

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 2022

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 2021

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 2021

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 2021

The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 2012

The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color)

Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than 72 in The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color) as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2008

Who Killed Doc Robbin?

Robert F. McGowan was 65 in Who Killed Doc Robbin? as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1948

Curley

Robert F. McGowan was 65 in Curley as 'Producer, Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1947

The Old Swimmin' Hole

Robert F. McGowan was 58 in The Old Swimmin' Hole as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1940

Haunted House

Robert F. McGowan was 58 in Haunted House as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 1940

Tomboy

Robert F. McGowan was 57 in Tomboy as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1940

Sons of the Legion

Robert F. McGowan was 56 in Sons of the Legion as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1938

Frontier Justice

Robert F. McGowan was 54 in Frontier Justice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1936

Too Many Parents

Robert F. McGowan was 53 in Too Many Parents as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1936

Divot Diggers

Robert F. McGowan was 53 in Divot Diggers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1936

One Too Many

Robert F. McGowan was 52 in One Too Many as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934

Wild Poses

Robert F. McGowan was 51 in Wild Poses as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1933

Crook's Tour

Robert F. McGowan was 51 in Crook's Tour as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933

Bedtime Worries

Robert F. McGowan was 51 in Bedtime Worries as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1933

Mush and Milk

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in Mush and Milk as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1933

The Kid from Borneo

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in The Kid from Borneo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1933

Forgotten Babies

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in Forgotten Babies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1933

Fish Hooky

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in Fish Hooky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1933

A Lad an' a Lamp

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in A Lad an' a Lamp as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1932

Birthday Blues

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in Birthday Blues as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1932

Free Wheeling

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in Free Wheeling as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1932

Hook and Ladder

Robert F. McGowan was 50 in Hook and Ladder as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1932

The Pooch

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in The Pooch as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1932

Choo-Choo!

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in Choo-Choo! as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 07 1932

Spanky

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in Spanky as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1932

Readin' and Writin'

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in Readin' and Writin' as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1932

Dogs Is Dogs

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in Dogs Is Dogs as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1931

Shiver My Timbers

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in Shiver My Timbers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1931

Big Ears

Robert F. McGowan was 49 in Big Ears as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1931

Fly My Kite

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Fly My Kite as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1931

Bargain Day

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Bargain Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1931

Love Fever

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Love Fever as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1931

Little Daddy

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Little Daddy as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1931

Love Business

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Love Business as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1931

Helping Grandma

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Helping Grandma as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 1931

School's Out

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in School's Out as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1930

Teacher's Pet

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Teacher's Pet as 'Director, Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1930

Pups Is Pups

Robert F. McGowan was 48 in Pups Is Pups as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1930

A Tough Winter

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in A Tough Winter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 21 1930

Bear Shooters

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Bear Shooters as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1930

When the Wind Blows

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in When the Wind Blows as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1930

The First Seven Years

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in The First Seven Years as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1930

Shivering Shakespeare

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Shivering Shakespeare as 'Story, Supervising Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1930

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Moan & Groan, Inc. as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1929

Saturday's Lesson

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Saturday's Lesson as 'Director, Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1929

Bouncing Babies

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Bouncing Babies as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1929

Boxing Gloves

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Boxing Gloves as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1929

Lazy Days

Robert F. McGowan was 47 in Lazy Days as 'Producer, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 1929

Railroadin'

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in Railroadin' as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1929

Little Mother

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in Little Mother as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1929

Thundering Toupees

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in Thundering Toupees as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1929

Small Talk

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in Small Talk as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1929

Wiggle Your Ears

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in Wiggle Your Ears as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1929

Noisy Noises

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in Noisy Noises as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1929

The Spanking Age

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in The Spanking Age as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1928

School Begins

Robert F. McGowan was 46 in School Begins as 'Producer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1928

Crazy House

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in Crazy House as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1928

Fair and Muddy

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in Fair and Muddy as 'Supervising Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1928

Barnum & Ringling, Inc.

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in Barnum & Ringling, Inc. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1928

The Smile Wins

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in The Smile Wins as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1928

Spook Spoofing

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in Spook Spoofing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1928

Heebee Jeebees

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in Heebee Jeebees as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1927

The Old Wallop

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in The Old Wallop as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1927

Yale vs. Harvard

Robert F. McGowan was 45 in Yale vs. Harvard as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1927

The Glorious Fourth

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in The Glorious Fourth as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 26 1927

Love My Dog

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in Love My Dog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1927

Seeing the World

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in Seeing the World as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1927

Telling Whoppers

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in Telling Whoppers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1926

War Feathers

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in War Feathers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1926

The Fourth Alarm

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in The Fourth Alarm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1926

Shivering Spooks

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in Shivering Spooks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1926

Thundering Fleas

Robert F. McGowan was 44 in Thundering Fleas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1926

Uncle Tom's Uncle

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Uncle Tom's Uncle as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1926

Baby Clothes

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Baby Clothes as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1926

Monkey Business

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Monkey Business as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1926

Buried Treasure

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Buried Treasure as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1926

Good Cheer

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Good Cheer as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 1926

One Wild Ride

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in One Wild Ride as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1925

Better Movies

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Better Movies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1925

Your Own Back Yard

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Your Own Back Yard as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1925

Mary, Queen of Tots

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Mary, Queen of Tots as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1925

Boys Will Be Joys

Robert F. McGowan was 43 in Boys Will Be Joys as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 25 1925

Official Officers

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Official Officers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 1925

Ask Grandma

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Ask Grandma as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1925

Shootin' Injuns

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Shootin' Injuns as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1925

The Love Bug

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in The Love Bug as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1925

Dog Days

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Dog Days as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1925

Circus Fever

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Circus Fever as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1925

The Big Town

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in The Big Town as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1925

The Mysterious Mystery!

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in The Mysterious Mystery! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1924

Fast Company

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Fast Company as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1924

Every Man for Himself

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in Every Man for Himself as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1924

The Sun Down Limited

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in The Sun Down Limited as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1924

High Society

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in High Society as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1924

It's a Bear

Robert F. McGowan was 42 in It's a Bear as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1924

Jubilo, Jr.

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Jubilo, Jr. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 28 1924

Cradle Robbers

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Cradle Robbers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1924

Commencement Day

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Commencement Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1924

Seein' Things

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Seein' Things as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1924

The Buccaneers

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in The Buccaneers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1924

Big Business

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Big Business as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1924

Tire Trouble

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Tire Trouble as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 1924

Sunday Calm

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Sunday Calm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1923

Derby Day

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Derby Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1923

Stage Fright

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Stage Fright as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1923

No Noise

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in No Noise as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 1923

July Days

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in July Days as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1923

Lodge Night

Robert F. McGowan was 41 in Lodge Night as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1923

Dogs of War!

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Dogs of War! as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1923

Back Stage

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Back Stage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1923

Giants vs. Yanks

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Giants vs. Yanks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 12 1923

A Pleasant Journey

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in A Pleasant Journey as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1923

The Big Show

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in The Big Show as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1923

The Champeen

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in The Champeen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1923

A Quiet Street

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in A Quiet Street as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1922

Saturday Morning

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Saturday Morning as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 03 1922

Young Sherlocks

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Young Sherlocks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1922

Our Gang

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Our Gang as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1922

Fire Fighters

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in Fire Fighters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1922

One Terrible Day

Robert F. McGowan was 40 in One Terrible Day as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1922

Kids Is Kids

Robert F. McGowan was 38 in Kids Is Kids as 'Scenario Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 1920

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