Stuart E. McGowan

Stuart E. McGowan

Deceased · Born: Aug 17, 1904 · Died: Sep 18, 1999

1962

Personal Details

BornAug 17, 1904 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Relatives
  • Dorrell McGowan (Sibling)
  • Roxana McGowan (Sibling)
  • Molly McGowan (Sibling)

Biography

Stuart E. McGowan, a renowned director and writer, entered this world on a warm summer day, August 17, 1904, in the bustling metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. As he navigated the complexities of life, McGowan would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, his creative endeavors yielding a plethora of iconic works that would captivate audiences for generations to come.

Some of his most notable directorial endeavors include the beloved television series "The Littlest Hobo," which first aired in 1963, as well as the cinematic masterpieces "Valley of the Zombies" and "Night Train to Memphis," both released in 1946. These films, among many others, would solidify McGowan's reputation as a master of his craft, his unique perspective and storytelling prowess earning him widespread acclaim and admiration.

As the years went by, McGowan continued to hone his craft, his passion for filmmaking and television production driving him to push the boundaries of what was possible on screen. And though he would eventually pass on, his legacy living on through the countless lives he touched and the memories he created, Stuart E. McGowan's impact on the world of entertainment would forever be felt.

On September 18, 1999, McGowan's remarkable journey came to a close, his passing leaving behind a vast array of devoted fans and colleagues who would forever cherish the memories of his remarkable life and work.

Career

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1950
Singing Guns
Singing Guns as Screenplay
{"id":69061,"title":"Hellfire","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hellfire-1949","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69061.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69061.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
Hellfire
Hellfire as Screenplay
{"id":69866,"title":"Saddle Pals","year":"1947","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/saddle-pals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69866.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69866.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":96651,"title":"Twilight on the Rio Grande","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twilight-on-the-rio-grande","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96651.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96651.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69919,"title":"The Inner Circle","year":"1946","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-inner-circle-1946","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69919.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69919.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
{"id":70088,"title":"Valley of the Zombies","year":"1946","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/valley-of-the-zombies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70088.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":187183,"title":"Night Train to Memphis","year":"1946","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-train-to-memphis","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187183.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70191,"title":"Don't Fence Me In","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dont-fence-me-in-1945","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70191.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70191.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Don't Fence Me In
Don't Fence Me In as Screenplay
{"id":24025,"title":"The Big Bonanza","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-bonanza","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24025.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24025.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Big Bonanza
The Big Bonanza as Screenplay
{"id":96688,"title":"San Fernando Valley","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/san-fernando-valley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96688.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96688.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70970,"title":"Hoosier Holiday","year":"1943","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hoosier-holiday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70970.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70970.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
{"id":187300,"title":"O, My Darling Clementine","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/o-my-darling-clementine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187300.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":201427,"title":"Mountain Rhythm","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mountain-rhythm-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201427.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201427.jpg"},"released":1}
Mountain Rhythm
Mountain Rhythm as Screenplay
{"id":71385,"title":"Stardust on the Sage","year":"1942","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stardust-on-the-sage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71385.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71385.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":175479,"title":"Shepherd of the Ozarks","year":"1942","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shepherd-of-the-ozarks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175479.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175479.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":201460,"title":"The Old Homestead","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-old-homestead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201460.jpg"},"released":1}
The Old Homestead
The Old Homestead as Screenplay
{"id":71606,"title":"Arkansas Judge","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arkansas-judge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71606.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71606.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Arkansas Judge
Arkansas Judge as Screenplay
{"id":71622,"title":"Down Mexico Way","year":"1941","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/down-mexico-way","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71622.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":201476,"title":"Tuxedo Junction","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tuxedo-junction","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201476.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201476.jpg"},"released":1}
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction as Screenplay, Story
{"id":201497,"title":"Mountain Moonlight","year":"1941","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mountain-moonlight","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201497.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201497.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83114,"title":"Grand Ole Opry","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grand-ole-opry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83114.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Opry as Screenplay
{"id":187471,"title":"In Old Missouri","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-old-missouri","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187471.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187471.jpg"},"released":1}
In Old Missouri
In Old Missouri as Screenplay
{"id":187480,"title":"Friendly Neighbors","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/friendly-neighbors","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187480.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187480.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72315,"title":"In Old Monterey","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/in-old-monterey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72315.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72315.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
In Old Monterey
In Old Monterey as Screenplay
{"id":95246,"title":"Rovin' Tumbleweeds","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rovin-tumbleweeds-1939","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95246.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95246.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":226982,"title":"Trouble in Sundown","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trouble-in-sundown","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226982.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226982.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72709,"title":"Down in 'Arkansaw'","year":"1938","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/down-in-arkansaw-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72709.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72709.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":72722,"title":"Hollywood Stadium Mystery","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hollywood-stadium-mystery","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72722.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72757,"title":"Under Western Stars","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/under-western-stars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72757.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73002,"title":"Git Along Little Dogies","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/git-along-little-dogies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73002.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73002.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
{"id":73067,"title":"Bill Cracks Down","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bill-cracks-down","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73067.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73067.jpg"},"released":1}
Bill Cracks Down
Bill Cracks Down as Screenplay
{"id":73146,"title":"Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yodelin-kid-from-pine-ridge-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73146.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73146.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73353,"title":"A Man Betrayed","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-man-betrayed-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73353.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73353.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed as Screenplay, Story
{"id":73485,"title":"The Big Show","year":"1936","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-show","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73485.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73513,"title":"Guns and Guitars","year":"1936","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/guns-and-guitars","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73513.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73513.jpg"},"released":1}
Guns and Guitars
Guns and Guitars as Story, Screenplay
{"id":73550,"title":"Red River Valley","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-river-valley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73550.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73550.jpg"},"released":1}
Red River Valley
Red River Valley as Screenplay, Story
{"id":73555,"title":"Ride, Ranger, Ride","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ride-ranger-ride","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73555.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73555.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73581,"title":"The Singing Cowboy","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-singing-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73581.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83281,"title":"The Sea Spoilers","year":"1936","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sea-spoilers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83281.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83281.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81124,"title":"They Went That-A-Way & That-A-Way","year":"1978","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/they-went-that-a-way-that-a-way-1978","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81124.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":64302,"title":"The Billion Dollar Hobo","year":"1977","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-billion-dollar-hobo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64302.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64302.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Billion Dollar Hobo
The Billion Dollar Hobo as Director, Story
{"id":166088,"title":"The Ice House","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ice-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166088.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
The Ice House
The Ice House as Director
{"id":33818,"title":"Snowfire","year":"1958","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snowfire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33818.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33818.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Snowfire
Snowfire as Director, Writer
{"id":68499,"title":"Tokyo File 212","year":"1951","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tokyo-file-212","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68499.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Tokyo File 212
Tokyo File 212 as Director, Screenplay
{"id":96579,"title":"The Showdown","year":"1950","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-showdown-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96579.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96579.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
The Showdown
The Showdown as Director, Screenplay