Norman Z. McLeod
Biography
Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time.
McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Topper (1937) and Merrily We Live (1938). Other memorable films directed by McLeod includes It's a Gift (1934) with W.C. Fields, and the Danny Kaye comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).
His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko."
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Directing (43 movies)
Topper
1937
Alice in Wonderland
1933
Road to Rio
1947
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
1947
It's a Gift
1934
Monkey Business
1931
Horse Feathers
1932
Lady Be Good
1941
Alias Jesse James
1959
The Paleface
1948
Topper Takes a Trip
1938
There Goes My Heart
1938
A Lady's Profession
1933
Casanova's Big Night
1954
Panama Hattie
1942
Swing Shift Maisie
1943
Jackass Mail
1942
If I Had a Million
1932
My Favorite Spy
1951
Never Wave at a WAC
1953
The Kid from Brooklyn
1946
Let's Dance
1950
Merrily We Live
1938
Pennies from Heaven
1936
Coronado
1935
The Powers Girl
1943
Mind Your Own Business
1936
Isn't It Romantic?
1948
Early to Bed
1936
Remember?
1939
Here Comes Cookie
1935
Finn and Hattie
1931
The Miracle Man
1932
Mama Loves Papa
1933
Public Pigeon No. 1
1957
Little Men
1940
The Trial of Mary Dugan
1941
Redheads on Parade
1935
Melody in Spring
1934
Many Happy Returns
1934
Along Came Youth
1930
Touchdown!
1931
Life of Vernon Hathaway
1955