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Philip MacDonald

Writing Born Nov 5, 1901 Died Dec 10, 1980 London, England, UK 53 credits
53
Total Credits
1929–1995
67 Years Career Span
14
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Philip MacDonald was a male writer born in London, England, UK on November 5, 1901. He was known for his work in writing, accumulating a total of forty-nine known credits across movies and television shows during his career. Also known as Philip Mac D, he passed away on December 10, 1980 at the age of seventy-nine.

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Career

Career overview

Philip MacDonald was a male writer known for his work in film and television, with forty-nine known credits attributed to his career. Born in London, England, in the United Kingdom, on November 5, 1901, he was also known by the alternative name Philip Mac D. Throughout his professional life, his contributions were primarily recognized within the writing category.

He lived to the age of seventy-nine, passing away on December 10, 1980. His extensive career spanned numerous media projects, cementing his status as a notable figure in the entertainment industry as a writer.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Sahara · Story
The List of Adrian Messenger · Story
Five Fingers : Thin Ice · Writer
Thriller · WriterThe Fatal Impulse · Writer
23 Paces to Baker Street · NovelClaire · Writer
Alfred Hitchcock Presents · StoryScreen Director's Playhouse · WriterThe Jane Wyman Show · Writer
Tobor the Great · ScreenplayRing of Fear · Screenplay
The Hour of 13 · Novel
Circle of Danger · NovelCircle of Danger · ScreenplayMask of the Avenger · Adaptation
The Man Who Cheated Himself · Screenplay
The Dark Past · Writer
Love from a Stranger · Screenplay
The Body Snatcher · ScreenplayDangerous Intruder · Story
Action in Arabia · ScreenplayStrangers in the Night · Story
Sahara · Story
Whispering Ghosts · StoryNightmare · Story
Rebecca · Adaptation
Mr. Moto's Last Warning · ScreenplayMr. Moto Takes a Vacation · ScreenplayBlind Alley · ScreenplayThe Nursemaid Who Disappeared · NovelA Gentleman's Gentleman · Screenplay
Mysterious Mr. Moto · Screenplay
The Princess Comes Across · StoryYours for the Asking · Screenplay
Bride of Frankenstein · AdaptationCharlie Chan in Paris · StoryMystery Woman · ScreenplayThe Last Outpost · Screenplay
The Lost Patrol · StoryCharlie Chan in London · ScreenplayMenace · StoryThe Mystery of Mr. X · NovelThe Mystery of Mr. X · Adaptation
The Rasp · StoryHotel Splendide · StoryC.O.D. · Story
Rynox · ScreenplayRynox · NovelThe Star Reporter · ScreenplayThe Star Reporter · Story
Raise the Roof · Screenplay
The Lost Patrol · Writer

Full Filmography

53 titles
  • Sahara (1995) Story
  • The List of Adrian Messenger (1963) Story
  • Five Fingers : Thin Ice (1961) Writer
  • Thriller (1960) Writer
  • The Fatal Impulse (1960) Writer
  • 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956) Novel
  • Claire (1956) Writer
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) Story
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  • Screen Director's Playhouse (1955) Writer
  • The Jane Wyman Show (1955) Writer
  • Tobor the Great (1954) Screenplay
  • Ring of Fear (1954) Screenplay
  • The Hour of 13 (1952) Novel
  • Circle of Danger (1951) Novel
  • Circle of Danger (1951) Screenplay
  • Mask of the Avenger (1951) Adaptation
  • The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950) Screenplay
  • The Dark Past (1948) Writer
  • Love from a Stranger (1947) Screenplay
  • The Body Snatcher (1945) Screenplay
  • Dangerous Intruder (1945) Story
  • Action in Arabia (1944) Screenplay
  • Strangers in the Night (1944) Story
  • Sahara (1943) Story
  • Whispering Ghosts (1942) Story
  • Nightmare (1942) Story
  • Rebecca (1940) Adaptation
  • Mr. Moto's Last Warning (1939) Screenplay
  • Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) Screenplay
  • Blind Alley (1939) Screenplay
  • The Nursemaid Who Disappeared (1939) Novel
  • A Gentleman's Gentleman (1939) Screenplay
  • Mysterious Mr. Moto (1938) Screenplay
  • The Princess Comes Across (1936) Story
  • Yours for the Asking (1936) Screenplay
  • Bride of Frankenstein (1935) Adaptation
  • Charlie Chan in Paris (1935) Story
  • Mystery Woman (1935) Screenplay
  • The Last Outpost (1935) Screenplay
  • The Lost Patrol (1934) Story
  • Charlie Chan in London (1934) Screenplay
  • Menace (1934) Story
  • The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) Novel
  • The Mystery of Mr. X (1934) Adaptation
  • The Rasp (1932) Story
  • Hotel Splendide (1932) Story
  • C.O.D. (1932) Story
  • Rynox (1931) Screenplay
  • Rynox (1931) Novel
  • The Star Reporter (1931) Screenplay
  • The Star Reporter (1931) Story
  • Raise the Roof (1930) Screenplay
  • The Lost Patrol (1929) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Philip MacDonald best known for?

Philip MacDonald is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sahara (1995), The List of Adrian Messenger (1963), Thriller (1960), 23 Paces to Baker Street (1956).

When and where was Philip MacDonald born?

Philip MacDonald was born on November 5, 1901 in London, England, UK. They passed away on December 10, 1980.

How many credits does Philip MacDonald have?

Philip MacDonald has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1995.

What is Philip MacDonald's background in cinema and television?

Philip MacDonald was a male writer born in London, England, UK on November 5, 1901. He was known for his work in writing, accumulating a total of forty-nine known credits across movies and television shows during his career. Also known as Philip Mac D, he passed away on December 10, 1980 at the age of seventy-nine.

Philip MacDonald by the numbers

53credits
49films
4TV series
1929–1995active years

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