Portrait of Robert F. McGowan

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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Poster of The Little Rascals - CENTENNIAL BONUS DISC
The Little Rascals - CENTENNIAL BONUS DISC
Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than
72 in The Little Rascals - CENTENNIAL BONUS DISC
as 'Director'.
Tue, Apr 18 2023
Poster of The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
Robert F. McGowan would have been no older than
72 in The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 15 2022
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5
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'.
Tue, Apr 05 2022
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 4
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'.
Tue, Jan 18 2022
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 3
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'.
Tue, Oct 19 2021
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2
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'.
Tue, Aug 03 2021
Poster of The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
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'.
Tue, Jun 01 2021
Poster of The Best of The Little Rascals in 3D
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'.
Tue, Oct 30 2012
Poster of Who Killed Doc Robbin?
Who Killed Doc Robbin?
Robert F. McGowan was
65 in Who Killed Doc Robbin?
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Apr 09 1948
Poster of Curley
Curley
Robert F. McGowan was
65 in Curley
as 'Producer, Story'.
Sat, Aug 23 1947
Poster of The Old Swimmin' Hole
The Old Swimmin' Hole
Robert F. McGowan was
58 in The Old Swimmin' Hole
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 21 1940
Poster of Haunted House
Haunted House
Robert F. McGowan was
58 in Haunted House
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 21 1940
Poster of Tomboy
Tomboy
Robert F. McGowan was
57 in Tomboy
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 20 1940
Poster of Sons of the Legion
Sons of the Legion
Robert F. McGowan was
56 in Sons of the Legion
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Sep 18 1938
Poster of Frontier Justice
Frontier Justice
Robert F. McGowan was
54 in Frontier Justice
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 01 1936
Poster of Too Many Parents
Too Many Parents
Robert F. McGowan was
53 in Too Many Parents
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 19 1936
Poster of Divot Diggers
Divot Diggers
Robert F. McGowan was
53 in Divot Diggers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 08 1936
Poster of One Too Many
One Too Many
Robert F. McGowan was
52 in One Too Many
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of Wild Poses
Wild Poses
Robert F. McGowan was
51 in Wild Poses
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Oct 28 1933
Poster of Crook's Tour
Crook's Tour
Robert F. McGowan was
51 in Crook's Tour
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Bedtime Worries
Bedtime Worries
Robert F. McGowan was
51 in Bedtime Worries
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Sep 08 1933
Poster of Mush and Milk
Mush and Milk
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in Mush and Milk
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 27 1933
Poster of The Kid from Borneo
The Kid from Borneo
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in The Kid from Borneo
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 15 1933
Poster of Forgotten Babies
Forgotten Babies
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in Forgotten Babies
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 11 1933
Poster of Fish Hooky
Fish Hooky
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in Fish Hooky
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 28 1933
Poster of A Lad an' a Lamp
A Lad an' a Lamp
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in A Lad an' a Lamp
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 17 1932
Poster of Birthday Blues
Birthday Blues
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in Birthday Blues
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 12 1932
Poster of Free Wheeling
Free Wheeling
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in Free Wheeling
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 30 1932
Poster of Hook and Ladder
Hook and Ladder
Robert F. McGowan was
50 in Hook and Ladder
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Aug 27 1932
Poster of The Pooch
The Pooch
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in The Pooch
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Jun 11 1932
Poster of Choo-Choo!
Choo-Choo!
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in Choo-Choo!
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, May 07 1932
Poster of Spanky
Spanky
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in Spanky
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 25 1932
Poster of Readin' and Writin'
Readin' and Writin'
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in Readin' and Writin'
as 'Director'.
Mon, Feb 01 1932
Poster of Dogs Is Dogs
Dogs Is Dogs
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in Dogs Is Dogs
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Nov 21 1931
Poster of Shiver My Timbers
Shiver My Timbers
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in Shiver My Timbers
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 09 1931
Poster of Big Ears
Big Ears
Robert F. McGowan was
49 in Big Ears
as 'Director'.
Fri, Aug 28 1931
Poster of The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color)
The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color)
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in The Little Rascals: The Best of Our Gang Collection (In Color)
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 01 1931
Poster of Fly My Kite
Fly My Kite
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Fly My Kite
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 30 1931
Poster of Bargain Day
Bargain Day
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Bargain Day
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 01 1931
Poster of Love Fever
Love Fever
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Love Fever
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 11 1931
Poster of Little Daddy
Little Daddy
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Little Daddy
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Mar 28 1931
Poster of Love Business
Love Business
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Love Business
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 14 1931
Poster of Helping Grandma
Helping Grandma
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Helping Grandma
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Jan 03 1931
Poster of School's Out
School's Out
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in School's Out
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 21 1930
Poster of Teacher's Pet
Teacher's Pet
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Teacher's Pet
as 'Director, Story'.
Sat, Oct 11 1930
Poster of Pups Is Pups
Pups Is Pups
Robert F. McGowan was
48 in Pups Is Pups
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 30 1930
Poster of A Tough Winter
A Tough Winter
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in A Tough Winter
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 21 1930
Poster of Bear Shooters
Bear Shooters
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Bear Shooters
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, May 16 1930
Poster of When the Wind Blows
When the Wind Blows
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in When the Wind Blows
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Apr 05 1930
Poster of The First Seven Years
The First Seven Years
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in The First Seven Years
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Mar 01 1930
Poster of Shivering Shakespeare
Shivering Shakespeare
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Shivering Shakespeare
as 'Story, Supervising Producer'.
Sat, Jan 25 1930
Poster of Moan & Groan, Inc.
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Moan & Groan, Inc.
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Dec 07 1929
Poster of Saturday's Lesson
Saturday's Lesson
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Saturday's Lesson
as 'Director, Story'.
Sat, Nov 09 1929
Poster of Bouncing Babies
Bouncing Babies
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Bouncing Babies
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 11 1929
Poster of Boxing Gloves
Boxing Gloves
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Boxing Gloves
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Sep 09 1929
Poster of Lazy Days
Lazy Days
Robert F. McGowan was
47 in Lazy Days
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Aug 24 1929
Poster of Railroadin'
Railroadin'
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in Railroadin'
as 'Director, Producer'.
Sat, Jun 15 1929
Poster of Little Mother
Little Mother
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in Little Mother
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 01 1929
Poster of Thundering Toupees
Thundering Toupees
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in Thundering Toupees
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 25 1929
Poster of Small Talk
Small Talk
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in Small Talk
as 'Producer, Director'.
Sat, May 18 1929
Poster of Wiggle Your Ears
Wiggle Your Ears
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in Wiggle Your Ears
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 05 1929
Poster of Noisy Noises
Noisy Noises
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in Noisy Noises
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 09 1929
Poster of The Spanking Age
The Spanking Age
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in The Spanking Age
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 15 1928
Poster of School Begins
School Begins
Robert F. McGowan was
46 in School Begins
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Sep 16 1928
Poster of Crazy House
Crazy House
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in Crazy House
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 02 1928
Poster of Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 06 1928
Poster of The Smile Wins
The Smile Wins
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in The Smile Wins
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 25 1928
Poster of Spook Spoofing
Spook Spoofing
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in Spook Spoofing
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 14 1928
Poster of Heebee Jeebees
Heebee Jeebees
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in Heebee Jeebees
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 19 1927
Poster of The Old Wallop
The Old Wallop
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in The Old Wallop
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 21 1927
Poster of Yale vs. Harvard
Yale vs. Harvard
Robert F. McGowan was
45 in Yale vs. Harvard
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 24 1927
Poster of The Glorious Fourth
The Glorious Fourth
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in The Glorious Fourth
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 26 1927
Poster of Love My Dog
Love My Dog
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in Love My Dog
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 16 1927
Poster of Seeing the World
Seeing the World
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in Seeing the World
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 13 1927
Poster of Telling Whoppers
Telling Whoppers
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in Telling Whoppers
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 19 1926
Poster of War Feathers
War Feathers
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in War Feathers
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 20 1926
Poster of The Fourth Alarm
The Fourth Alarm
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in The Fourth Alarm
as 'Director'.
Wed, Aug 11 1926
Poster of Shivering Spooks
Shivering Spooks
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in Shivering Spooks
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 07 1926
Poster of Thundering Fleas
Thundering Fleas
Robert F. McGowan was
44 in Thundering Fleas
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 18 1926
Poster of Uncle Tom's Uncle
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Uncle Tom's Uncle
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 29 1926
Poster of Baby Clothes
Baby Clothes
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Baby Clothes
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 24 1926
Poster of Monkey Business
Monkey Business
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Monkey Business
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 21 1926
Poster of Buried Treasure
Buried Treasure
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Buried Treasure
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 13 1926
Poster of Good Cheer
Good Cheer
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Good Cheer
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 09 1926
Poster of One Wild Ride
One Wild Ride
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in One Wild Ride
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 05 1925
Poster of Better Movies
Better Movies
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Better Movies
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 01 1925
Poster of Your Own Back Yard
Your Own Back Yard
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Your Own Back Yard
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 26 1925
Poster of Mary, Queen of Tots
Mary, Queen of Tots
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Mary, Queen of Tots
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 22 1925
Poster of Boys Will Be Joys
Boys Will Be Joys
Robert F. McGowan was
43 in Boys Will Be Joys
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 25 1925
Poster of Official Officers
Official Officers
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Official Officers
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 29 1925
Poster of Ask Grandma
Ask Grandma
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Ask Grandma
as 'Director'.
Sun, May 31 1925
Poster of Shootin' Injuns
Shootin' Injuns
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Shootin' Injuns
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 02 1925
Poster of The Love Bug
The Love Bug
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in The Love Bug
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 24 1925
Poster of Dog Days
Dog Days
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Dog Days
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 07 1925
Poster of Circus Fever
Circus Fever
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Circus Fever
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 07 1925
Poster of The Big Town
The Big Town
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in The Big Town
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 10 1925
Poster of The Mysterious Mystery!
The Mysterious Mystery!
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in The Mysterious Mystery!
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 12 1924
Poster of Fast Company
Fast Company
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Fast Company
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 15 1924
Poster of Every Man for Himself
Every Man for Himself
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in Every Man for Himself
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 19 1924
Poster of The Sun Down Limited
The Sun Down Limited
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in The Sun Down Limited
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 21 1924
Poster of High Society
High Society
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in High Society
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 24 1924
Poster of It's a Bear
It's a Bear
Robert F. McGowan was
42 in It's a Bear
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 27 1924
Poster of Jubilo, Jr.
Jubilo, Jr.
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Jubilo, Jr.
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 28 1924
Poster of Cradle Robbers
Cradle Robbers
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Cradle Robbers
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jun 01 1924
Poster of Commencement Day
Commencement Day
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Commencement Day
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 03 1924
Poster of Seein' Things
Seein' Things
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Seein' Things
as 'Director'.
Sat, Apr 05 1924
Poster of The Buccaneers
The Buccaneers
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in The Buccaneers
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 09 1924
Poster of Big Business
Big Business
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Big Business
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 09 1924
Poster of Tire Trouble
Tire Trouble
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Tire Trouble
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 12 1924
Poster of Sunday Calm
Sunday Calm
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Sunday Calm
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 15 1923
Poster of Derby Day
Derby Day
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Derby Day
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 17 1923
Poster of Stage Fright
Stage Fright
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Stage Fright
as 'Director'.
Sat, Oct 20 1923
Poster of No Noise
No Noise
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in No Noise
as 'Director'.
Sun, Sep 23 1923
Poster of July Days
July Days
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in July Days
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 26 1923
Poster of Lodge Night
Lodge Night
Robert F. McGowan was
41 in Lodge Night
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jul 28 1923
Poster of Dogs of War!
Dogs of War!
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Dogs of War!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jul 01 1923
Poster of Back Stage
Back Stage
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Back Stage
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jun 02 1923
Poster of Giants vs. Yanks
Giants vs. Yanks
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Giants vs. Yanks
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 12 1923
Poster of A Pleasant Journey
A Pleasant Journey
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in A Pleasant Journey
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 25 1923
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in The Big Show
as 'Director'.
Sat, Feb 24 1923
Poster of The Champeen
The Champeen
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in The Champeen
as 'Director'.
Sat, Jan 27 1923
Poster of A Quiet Street
A Quiet Street
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in A Quiet Street
as 'Director'.
Sat, Dec 30 1922
Poster of Saturday Morning
Saturday Morning
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Saturday Morning
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 03 1922
Poster of Young Sherlocks
Young Sherlocks
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Young Sherlocks
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 25 1922
Poster of Our Gang
Our Gang
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Our Gang
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 04 1922
Poster of Fire Fighters
Fire Fighters
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in Fire Fighters
as 'Director'.
Sun, Oct 08 1922
Poster of One Terrible Day
One Terrible Day
Robert F. McGowan was
40 in One Terrible Day
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 09 1922
Poster of Kids Is Kids
Kids Is Kids
Robert F. McGowan was
38 in Kids Is Kids
as 'Scenario Writer'.
Sun, Sep 12 1920

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