Henry MacRae

Henry Alexander MacRae (August 29, 1876 – October 2, 1944) was a Canadian film director, producer, and screenwriter during the silent era, working on many film serials for Universal Studios. One of a number of Canadian pioneers in early Hollywood, MacRae was credited with many innovations in film production, including artificial light for interiors, the wind machine, double exposures and shooting at night.

Henry MacRae
MacRae in 1921
BornAugust 29, 1876
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedOctober 2, 1944(1944-10-02) (aged 68)
Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • film producer
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